A group of local volunteers and educators have started a Rising Stars Homework Club in Wissahickon School District. The activity helps kids stay current on their work while providing for some after-class fun. Beccah Hendrickson chalked up the details for 6abc.

The group is run out of Ambler by Heather Maltin, a former high school teacher and community advocate, and Patti Fabiani, a 26-year veteran of the school district.

“When I was young, I could have used a program like this,” said Fabiani.

The club was originally founded in 2015, but it was revamped during the pandemic to serve at-risk students who needed some extra help with schoolwork.

“At the beginning of the year, we had first and second graders that could not do basic skills at all,” said Maltin. “We’re talking about writing basic sight words. We’re talking using scissors.”

The club relies on its many volunteers who can provide children with one-on-one attention.

And while the club is wrapped up until September, it is still working with the Mattie N. Dixon Community Cupboard to send kids to summer camp for free.

Read more about the Rising Stars Homework Club at 6abc.