Each One Reach One Child, Inc.

About the group:

Established in 1994.

Works with children at risk for violence and academic failure.

Provides restorative and developmental services for children and families.

Partners with schools, churches, organizations and parents who lose their children to violence.

Web site: www.eorocinc.org

Nonprofit organization.

Mission: To educate the whole child through the experience of leadership skills, technology and prevention strategies. The organization helps children make the connection between education and attaining their goals (their passion) and focuses on four major aspects of the person: character, physical health, cognitive development and social growth. By developing a child's leadership skills, the organization enhances a child's desire to learn.

Special events: Each One Reach One Child offers educational and tutorial services- individual tutoring will be available if the child's school success is at risk. Children whose academic performance is below their age developmental level will be assessed. Advanced methods of technology are incorporated into the program to aid in the learning process. Mentoring and counseling is available based on individual needs and prevention and workshops include, but are not limited to, problem solving, conflict management, decision making, group discussions and role playing. Color Me Peace is the conflict resolution educational component of EOROC which teaches children how to control anger. It addresses behavior problems, low academic achievement, low self-esteem, stress, tardiness and truancy.

Advice: "We offer hope and success to the children and families and ways of succeeding in life," said EOROC President Bessie Hitchcock.

How to get involved: For more information on Each One Reach One Child Inc., visit the web site, contact Bessie Hitchcock at (219) 227-6554 or e-mail eoroc_organization@yahoo.com

People might be surprised to know: "My 19-year-old daughter, Yolanda Hitchcock, was murdered in 1995. I'm someone that actually knows the pain of losing a child and I used that hurt and pain and turned it around to help others," said Hitchcock.

- SUE BERO, Times Correspondent

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