November 28
SPIN Youth present at the request of Congressman Bob Filner a reader’s theatre, “Hold My Ladder,” which expresses their hopes, dreams, and the obstacles they face while living in poverty.  They also confront the prejudice and misconceptions mainstream Americans harbor concerning those in poverty.  “Hold My Ladder” has been presented all over San Diego County as part of national conferences, churches events, university classes and community group events. 

Every Thursday evening
Scholarship Teens, consisting of 12 young persons in senior high school, meet for dinner and a special two-hour class to strengthen their language, writing and math skills.  On alternate Thursdays, they work with nationally acclaimed English teacher, Dr. Mary Barr, on essay writing and English, and with John Stevenson, on all levels of mathematics.  New students may apply for admission to this limited opportunity by calling SPIN at 619-296-3402. 

Every other Saturday
Scholarship Team meets from 9-11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of San Diego, located in Mission Valley at 2111 Camino de la Reina, San Diego.  The meeting is held in the Cove in Methodist Center.  Parents, young children, and teens meet with individual and small-group tutors to learn English, language arts and writing, arithmetic and mathematics, sign language and computer skills.  Breakfast is served.  Low-income parents and children who wish to participate may apply by calling SPIN at 619-296-3402.