• Newton’s Christmas Celebration

    Newton’s Christmas Celebration

    Students and parents at Empowering Children School in Newton Village had a Christmas potluck. Many children had speaking parts, impressing parents with their English skills. The evening’s festivities included music and dancing.    Thanks to the gift of an anonymous donor, the children were treated to a very nice party. Parents, staff, and students enjoyed…

  • Meet A Sixth Grader, Abu Sesay

    Meet A Sixth Grader, Abu Sesay

    For Abu Sesay, who lives in Newton Village, attending Empowering Children School is life-changing. Before this, receiving an education had not been possible for him, just like his parents and grandparents. Without the ability to read and write, there are few employment opportunities and no chance to change their circumstances. Families are caught in an…

  • School Walls Going Up

    School Walls Going Up

    Community members gather to make bricks and build school walls. Residents of all ages donated their time and skills to begin the walls of the new school building that will serve the children of Newton Village for years to come.    The school is being built on land that was given to SHARP by the…