Everybody pitches in to make frybread for the "Steps to the Future" Powwow.	Students hone their carpentry skills in the After-School Woodworking Class.

Who We Are

Our Mission Statement

"To foster strong partnerships that expand opportunities for Positive Youth Development and school, family, and community involvement for lifelong learning and appreciation of our diversity."

A Little About Us

The Grant Community School Collaborative is a seven member non-profit dedicated to serving the youth and families of Duluth's inner-city East Hillside neighborhood. We apply the principles of a "Community School" model to program design: intentional partnerships and mobilization of key organizations and individuals, clear outcomes and high expectations, embracing diversity, building upon the strengths of our community, and creating a school that addresses the neighborhood's unique needs and assets.

Our Goals for 2009-2010

*To help increase School Attendance

*To help increase Academic Success

*To help increase Family Involvement

*Develop Cultural Appreciation

*Provide opportunities for youth to expand their intellectual, creative and social skills

*Provide engaging service learning opportunities for youth and community members

Our Partners

College of St. Scholastica, East HIllside Community Club, East Hillside Patch, Grant PTA, Grant School, Head Start, YWCA