Our Mission

Members of our community have joined together to assure that the children of Hammond have access to affordable and quality out-of-school programs.  Over the past 15 years, knowledge of the afterschool field has grown substantially, confirming that quality afterschool programs help children become more engaged in school, reduce their likelihood of taking part in at-risk behaviors or acting out in school, and help raise their academic performance. A greater emphasis on evidence-based practices has increased the number of evaluations of afterschool programs, which in turn has helped parents, educators, business leaders and policy makers to see the range of positive outcomes associated with participation in afterschool programs. 

The Hammond Youth Education Alliance formed in 2013 and is a registered 501c3.  

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Uniting people and resources to ensure quality, accessible out-of-school programs for the Greater Hammond Area.

Our Board

 Stevens-Conarro, Wendy – President
wendy.conarro@selu.edu
985-634-6657
 
Marshall, Lemar – Vice President
lmarshall@no-obgyn.net
985-507-7301
 
Lee, Betty A. - Treasurer
bettylucion@gmail.com
985-974-8671
 
Recotta, Guy – Mayor’s Liaison
recotta_g@citycourt.org
985-542-3456
 
Roper, Tina
tina_roper@hotmail.com
985-634-1568
 
Pollard-Hill, LaShana
Lashana.Pollard-hill@tangischools.org
985-687-1197
 
Whittington, Darnell
darwhitt@yahoo.com
985-507-2551
 
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