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CP3 Afterschool Zone

Pamela Marquis, MSW

Photo Courtesy of NOLAYouth.org

A year and a half ago, the CP3 Afterschool Zone began organizing after-school programs for kids throughout Central City. Now there are 10 different programs run through eight providers, sponsored  and organized by Chase Bank and the New Orleans Partnership for Youth Development. Here's what some of the kids in the CP3 Afterschool Zone have to say about the program.

 

This article appears in the November 2011 issue of Shine a Light

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Pamela Marquis, MSW is a social worker, community advocate, educator and writer. Most recently, she founded and became executive director of Shine a Light Louisiana, a non-profit agency committed to helping communities and organizers inform the public about their initiatives. She has also worked with the LIFE program, helping Louisiana inmates connect with their families through extended visitation programs.

Pamela worked at the New Orleans Contemporary Arts Center for 16 years, where she acted as education curator and summer camp developer. She currently teaches video skills to students in Chris Paul’s CP3 Afterschool Zone and Kid’s Play NOLA.

In addition to her “Shine a Light” column here on MyNewOrleans.com, Pamela is also the gardens columnist for New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles. She also writes freelance for several magazines and has penned three screenplays.

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