PUEBLO — With the school year just around the corner, parents are looking for safe and affordable options for their children after the final bell rings.
Programs like Halfway Home Pueblo Youth Organization offer after-school programs. It's designed to support parents, offering everything from homework help to arts and field trips to the Bronco and Nuggets game.
For many families, this program is more than just a place for their children to spend time after school, it's an important resource that fosters learning, social skills, and overall being.
"It is essential these kids have somewhere to go, somewhere to feel safe, and somewhere to continue their education that they might not be getting," said William Wright, the Founder of Halfway Home Pueblo. "School kids don't like school, but they might adjust differently down here, we try to give them that feeling, and we try to make them feel safe and comfortable."
Beyond after-school care, the program will also host a school supply giveaway on Saturday, August 10 in the parking lot of their location on West 4th Street.
This event aims to ensure that every child starts their school year prepared.
To learn more about the nonprofit, visit Halfway Home Pueblo's website.
___
County Sheriff Plans To Appeal Suit Against Him To Colorado's Highest Court
Years after the Huerfano County District Attorney sued the sheriff's office, at least 35 felony cases have been dismissed as the sheriff's office has not delivered evidence in a timely manner. Now the sheriff plans to fight the case and has another side of the story.
____
Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching.
