Give Every Child A Chance Programs

Give Every Child A Chance Programs offers tutoring, mentoring, and expanded learning programs that include daily tutoring, homework help, and weekly one-on-one sessions. Students receive personalized academic support in reading and math, homework and study skills support, and take part in study sessions led by peers, weekly discussions, and mini-lessons. The programs also include health and nutrition education, fitness and physical activity, healthy habits activities, hands-on activities, and both before school and afterschool program options that include social-emotional learning.

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Administration Office Hours 8:00am–4:30pm; Program Office Hours 9:30am–5:30pm; Outreach Office Hours available by appointment only

Give Every Child A Chance Programs began in October 1997 after meetings with community leaders led to the formation of the organization. The founder is Antone E. Raymus, and the founding Board Members in 1997 were Antone E. Raymus, Anita Rankin, Chuck Crutchfield, Bill Pinto, Francis Darling, Bill Jones, Sandy Dye-Miller, Gordon Richardson, Evelyn Moore, Pastor Mark Rindels, Rex Osborn, Cheryl Spiegel, Carlon Perry, Claire Yeakel, and Honorable Judge Duane Martin. Honorary Board Members recognized posthumously include Antone E. Raymus, Honorable Judge Duane Martin, Bill Jones, John Harris, Claire Yeakel, Francis Darling, Chuck Crutchfield, Jack Snyder, Bill Pinto, Mary Lou Kahl, and Pastor Mark Rindels. The organization states that it believes every child should be given a chance to be successful and that community volunteers working as academic mentors and tutors together with school districts provide assistance to children struggling in school, with the mission “to give every child a chance.”

Give Every Child A Chance Programs pairs students earning below-average grades with dedicated volunteer mentors for weekly one-on-one sessions with personalized academic support. Health education is a core part of all three Afterschool Program sites at River Islands Academies, and the Before & Afterschool Program offers a structured environment beyond the regular school day with activities that strengthen students academically, socially, and physically through a balanced blend of supports. A Before High School Program is offered across multiple school sites with a strong focus on social-emotional learning. The organization describes itself as a premier youth-serving organization dedicated to the growth and development of young people, and its programs are supported by volunteers, staff, and a Board of Directors.

Give Every Child A Chance partners with River Islands Academies and the Manteca Unified School District to lead expanded learning efforts across the South San Joaquin Valley. The organization offers annual Service Challenge Scholarships to support local high school students. Community volunteers work as academic mentors and tutors, support students, and help at community events, and sponsors support Give Every Child A Chance events and gain community engagement opportunities. To visit an office, an appointment is required and masks are required at all times.

Parent and student comments about Give Every Child A Chance Programs include a parent who said, “My son’s tutor is so amazing that my son talks about how he looks forward to going to his tutoring,” and another parent who said, “My daughter has been improving in all aspects ever since she started tutoring.” Students have said, “My tutor makes me understand my math assignment a lot more than what I know in the beginning,” and, “My tutor is the best teacher in the world and I hope she has a great year.”

Last updated June 26, 2026.