Serving Students in Our Community

Manchester Academic Charter School

Pittsburgh Weil Elementary School

Urban Impact Summer Day Camp

Coming into Focus

Friends

The Greatest Love

More than Just Fun and Games

How we are serving young children within our home communities

Kindergarten-8th Grade, with three regional special education classrooms

Worth the Wait

“Hi, Sweetheart!” says lauren, the school nurse. “I like your headband!” Sitting together at the table, Lauren administers a quick test to determine Diamond’s color and depth perception while still managing to keep a close eye on those waiting in line.

With nearly 60 kids – including some from nearby Arlington Elementary School – scheduled to participate in the Mission Vision clinic, Lauren knows it’s going to be a busy day.

With such a high demand for its services, Mission Vision has to be as efficient as possible.

Lauren knows how important it is to get as many students screened as possible. “Having trouble seeing surely impacts their class work and can cause headaches for the students as well,” Lauren says.

A sight for sore eyes

For 7^th graders Al-Ahaid and Kimberly, seeing the board hasn’t been easy. “I have to sit in front,” Al-Ahaid says. “I have to stand up,” Kimberly says. With new prescription glasses on the way, thanks to the Mission Vision Clinic, they’re not going to miss a thing now!

Helping the kids and seeing the positive impact in their lives and the difference Mission Vision can make, keeps us doing what we do year after year.

Kindergarten – 8th Grade

Jasara sure loves science. In fact, one of her proudest accomplishments was making a volcano, complete with a baking soda-fueled eruption, for her 1st grade class. But sometimes, she admits, she would have trouble keeping up with her studies because she just couldn’t see what her teacher was writing on the board.

After picking out her very own pair of glasses, Jasara sees no obstacles in front of her. We hope she continues making volcanoes and being inspired by science.

Sitting patiently and quietly is not something most grade schoolers are known for.

Tony, Khy Mere, and Erieonna are no exception to that rule. But one thing is clear. Friends make waiting to see the eye doctor a little more fun!

In 2017-2018, alone, the Mobile Eye Clinic screened over 1,700 kids under the age of 18. The vast majority of those kid received custom prescription glasses.

This 8-week camp includes daily lessons in math, literacy and Christian education, as well as field trips and other activities for students entering 1st – 8th grade in Fall 2018.

“We do this because we have a love for Jesus,” Mission Vision’s Executive Director Terry Snider tells Ta’bryh as he conducts a preliminary eye test. And we’re trying to share that love.”

That’s definitely something the 8 year old can relate to. Enjoying her second year at Urban Impact, Ta’Bryh is quick to point out that one of her favorite things is that the counselors “teach us about Jesus.”

“It’s an awesome Summer camp!”
~Ta’Bryh, Urban Impact

« Apr 2024 »

It’s not that Urban Impact’s Summer camp isn’t fun. It surely is! The 50-plus kids enrolled play games, participate in sports, go swimming, put on plays, sing, dance, and set out on awesome field trips.

But there’s a serious side, too.

To that end, the camp provides academic programming that helps students prepare for the next school year. “Structure,” says Kristen, “and living by example,” are the hallmarks of all staff members. “We’re a community that loves Jesus,” she asserts.