The Raleigh Safety & Community Club

About
The Raleigh Safety & Community Club Community Center is a thriving nexus of activities that support programs and activities developed by and for community residents in Southeast Raleigh.

History
The Safety Club is a historic community center that was founded by the Raleigh Safety and Raleigh Community Clubs in the mid-50's to create a focal point for social, philanthropic and cultural activities in the African American Community serving Wake County.

Site Director
Tonia W. Scott: 919-256-4257

Address
513 Branch Street
Raleigh, NC 27601

Programs

Youth/Adolescent Services: Joni Craven-Jeffries, Youth Services Coordinator: 919-256-4255

After School Program ("Kid's Cafe"): Tutoring, computer lab access, a hot meal, performing arts program, and mentoring. Monday-Friday; 3pm - 6pm. First day to the last day of Wake County schools. Children ages 5 - 12.
Counselors In Training (CIT) Program: Leadership development, 4-H, Science & technology. Monday-Friday; 3pm - 6pm. Teenagers 13-18.
Summer Day Camp: Activities, field trips, sports. June - August, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Children ages 5 - 17.
Summer Theater Camp with the Justice Theater Project: Youth learn about theater, rehearse, make costumes, and perform a play. 2 weeks in June.
Academic Steps to Success: Academic booster program that focuses on math, reading, and writing.
Just for Girls: Enrichment program for girls ages 5 - 12.
Boys to Men: Enrichment program for boys ages 5 - 12.
"I Am Queen" Program for young women ages 13 - 18.

Senior Services: Jerry Murdaugh, Senior Teenagers Advisor, 919-256-4250

Senior Teenagers: Weekly activities for community residents ages 55 and over. Crafts, games, field trips, and fellowship.

Community Resources & Outreach

Locates resources for clients & community residents over the age of 18; organizes monthly community luncheons and activities that reach out to the community.

Economic Literacy

VITA Program (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance): Trained volunteers prepare and file federal and state tax forms for free. January - April 15.

Job Readiness/Workforce Development Program:

Employment services and job coaching are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am-2:00pm. Walk-ins are welcome. Our computer lab is open to the public weekdays from 10:00am-2:00pm. For more information, call 256-4260 to reach the lab or 256-4250 for the main extension.
Job readiness classes will start in mid-February and will offer sessions on
-Workforce preparation
-Communication skills
-Interpersonal skills
-Life skills
-Decision making
-Job coaching
-Resume workshops

Contact 919-256-4264 or passagehomeorg@gmail.com for more information about dates and times.