Growing in Confidence

For siblings Mahki and Maleeha Smith, Freedom City is a place to learn, play, and have fun together. Mahki, a second grader, especially enjoys spending time in the gym. Whether he's playing during the afternoon or participating in activities, being able to have fun and be active is one of his favorite parts of coming to Freedom City. Maleeha, a first grader, has a different favorite: the snacks and dinner. But both siblings agree on one thing—Freedom City is a place where the

Some students take a little convincing to come to an after-school program. Benjamin Martin is one of them. "I sometimes act like I don't like it," he admitted with a big smile and a laugh. "But I always enjoy myself." Once he's at Freedom City, there's no question he'd rather be here than anywhere else. Whether it's Fun Fridays, spending time with friends, or learning something new in math, Benjamin has found a place where he can have fun while continuing to grow. Math is his