The ARK Educational Resource Center

Prepare students to perform at grade level in reading and math, and help them develop the skills necessary to be independent learners and high-achieving students.

$3,625 raised from 30 donors

$15,000 goal

The ARK Educational Resource Center, located in the poorest town in the state of Delaware, serves students from K-12 by providing free, one-on-one tutoring services in math and reading.  We also provide teen groups for boys and girls; as well as a parent group.  We believe in strengthening the entire family, while preparing our youth to graduate high school prepared for the challenges of life.

About The ARK Educational Resource Center

Mission: Prepare students to perform at grade level in reading and math, and help them develop the skills necessary to be independent learners and high-achieving students.

The ARK Educational Resource Center After-School Tutoring Program, located in a low-income, single-parent, rural community, offers services for the entire family. Tutoring and enrichment workshops for teen boys and teen girls. We also serve the community by providing free-filled backpacks to the community each year in August at our free Back to School Jamboree to prepare students for the new school year.

ARK Operations Snapshot
Monday  thru Thursday: 11 AM to 7 PM (tutoring starts at from 3 PM to 7PM) 

Thursdays (Every 3rd): Parent Information Sessions

Saturdays (1st / 3rd) : Teen Girls  Enrichment Workshop 

Saturdays (2nd / 4th) - Teen Boys Enrichment Workshop

August (day varies) - Free Back-pack Jamboree

The Impact of Your Support
​Your generous support in past DoMore24 events has helped us advance our mission of making sure every student gets the academic support they need to perform at grade level in reading and math and help them develop the skills necessary to be independent learners and high-achieving students. At The ARK we believe that every student who fails or drops out of school is one too many.


With our dedicated group of volunteers, The ARK is able to make a major impact each year.


A Few Testimonials

"The ARK is a wonderful place where peace surrounds you as soon as you enter the space. This is a safe learning space built with great intention. Dr Joyce Sessoms is an outstanding educator and her staff is chosen with like minds and hearts." Elizabeth Boerner 

"My children and I met with Mrs. Joyce who is the director of The Ark educational resource Center and she blessed my 3 kids with awesome bookbags filled with everything they need for school! what a blessing she is to our community so thankful for people like her and her husband!!! such an awesome experience we had and cant wait for my son to start his tutoring there!!! Thank you again for all you did we are so grateful for you" Krista Keim (Parent) 

 "Loyal, committed, knowledgeable staff. They heart for children." Rosalynn Roberts Baker (Former ARK Tutor)

County Served: Sussex

Office Location(s): Laurel

Sector: Education; Kids; Youth Development