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From left: Purcellville Police Chief Cynthia McAlister, BetterALife founder Elizabeth Ford, Officer Alex Burkett, Emily Johnson, Policy and Accreditation Manager for the Purcellville Police Department.
Times-Mirror/Karen GrahamThe Purcellville-based nonprofit BetterALife has teamed up with the Purcellville Police Department to offer after-school homework assistance for elementary and middle school students.
Known as the Homework Club, it will be offered on Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. while school is in session beginning April 28. It is being hosted at BetterALife’s new food pantry at 201 N. Maple Ave., Unit F in Purcellville, according to a release from the Purcellville Police Department
Local volunteers from Loudoun Valley High School and Woodgrove will assist the police officers by providing free homework guidance to children.
Elizabeth Ford, founder of BetterALife, said the goal of the club is to provide a fun and relaxed environment where students will feel comfortable asking questions about their school work. A free meal and snacks will also be offered during the club from donations received from area restaurants.
Ford said she hopes the program will draw students from different neighborhoods in and around Purcellville.
The Homework Club was first introduced under Chief Darrell Smith, and due to department staffing levels, it was paused with the hope it would one day be restarted, according to the release.
“We are excited to revitalize the Homework Club, and be able to engage and mentor local youth more consistently through this program,” said Purcellville Police Chief Cynthia McAlister in a prepared statement. “We also honor the legacy of Chief Smith who increased community outreach within the town of Purcellville by starting such programs as the Homework Club.”
McAlister said she feels fortunate to have partnered with BetterALife to host the club and provide a free meal for kids. She hopes it will give the officers a chance to get to know some new faces and build on established relationships.
“Hopefully with a little fun, and most importantly, getting some homework completed,” she said.
For more information, visit www.betteralife.org.
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