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THE FULL STORY
ABOUT THE 5TH CORNER
THE 5TH CORNER WAS A VISION THAT STEMMED FROM CONVERSATIONS OF SALINE BUSINESSES, RESIDENTS, AND THE SCHOOLS. IN 2012, THE SALINE COMMUNITY SAW THE NEED FOR A TEEN CENTER IN THE COMMUNITY. THE SALINE COMMUNITY CHURCH OFFERED THEIR SPACE AS A CENTRAL LOCATION FOR YOUTH FROM ALL OVER WASHTENAW COUNTY TO ACCESS. THE FIFTH CORNER WAS ESTABLISHED AS A 501-C3 ORGANIZATION AND HAS BEEN ABLE TO OFFER FREE SERVICES TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL AGED YOUTH EVER SINCE.
MISSION
THE MISSION OF THE 5TH CORNER IS TO CREATE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHERE ALL MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CAN CONNECT, BELONG AND DEVELOP AS LEADERS. THE 5TH CORNER PROVIDES A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE PEER SUPPORT, TEEN LEADERSHIP, AND OTHER SHARED INTERESTS.
VISION
TO CULTIVATE A SAFE SPACE FOR ALL TEENS TO ENGAGE IN THEIR PERSONAL INTERESTS.
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