Building Confidence After School: Generations Homework Club on CBC News
We are proud to share that our Generations Homework Club was recently featured on CBC News at the Richmond Public Library.
The CBC story highlights how the program connects high school volunteers with students in Grades 4 to 8, offering one-on-one homework support tailored to each child’s needs. For newcomer students who may be building their English vocabulary, tutors often focus on language development. For others, families may request additional support with writing, especially when students are already strong in math and science.
Volunteers shared how meaningful the experience has been for them. One volunteer explained that becoming a teacher is a future goal, and tutoring has given them valuable hands-on experience working with younger students. Another volunteer shared that seeing the positive impact on students’ lives has been deeply rewarding.
Parents also spoke about the difference the program has made at home. One parent shared that it had been challenging to support her child’s learning on her own, but the one-on-one mentoring provided through the program was exactly what her child needed. Students described enjoying the sessions, saying they like coming to the program and appreciate their tutors’ patience and encouragement.
The story also featured a parent from Hong Kong who shared that her child’s English skills have improved after attending the program for two years. She noted that private tutoring would have been too expensive, making the Generations Homework Club an essential and accessible support for her family.
With more than a dozen students currently on the waitlist, the CBC report highlights a growing need for accessible after-school learning support. Through the Generations Homework Club, we aim to keep children engaged, confident, and curious about learning, while fostering meaningful connections across generations. We also hope to expand programming in the future, including offering after-school sports in the fall.
For more information:
Kitty Chong
Volunteer Leadership and Management
volunteer@ccssociety.ca
604-218-7576
Corporate Communication & Media Relations (Media Only)
media@ccssociety.ca