75 percent of the organization's students improved their reading skills by one or more grade equivalents - a 10 % gain over the prior year.

82 percent improved math levels by one or more grade equivalents —a 4 % gain over the prior year.

2 former Dorcas Place students graduated from CCRI. An additional 2 former Bridge students are scheduled to graduate from CCRI in 2004.

Over 80 percent of college bridge students have continued their education.

220 students received LRC services during this first year of operation.

12 students gained work experience through supervised internships. 5 students completed job shadows at local work sites.

22 students completed our workforce readiness and skills-training programs.

6 students entered employment and began their transition off of welfare.

Over 80 percent of our students who participated in our college preparatory program went on to college.

25 students entered permanent employment, leaving welfare.

Over 80 students participated in civics education workshops.

40 children attended the COZ After-school Program, including academic and recreational activities.

44 families participated in the Providence Even Start family literacy program.

90 families are now enrolled in the Toyota Family Literacy program that began September 2003.