The Wesley Way
Our mission is to show God’s love to children and families in Over-The-Rhine so they can thrive in mind, body, and soul.
Our Vision
Wesley Chapel Mission Center is a guiding light and trusted haven that empowers children and families to practice Christ-like actions that transform the community.
History
Wesley Chapel Mission Center is an extension ministry of the United Methodist Church created from the assets, resources, efforts, dreams, and love of the members of the former Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. In 2003, the Center was established as a non-profit 501(c)(3) to provide an after-school program for the children in the neighborhood. Wesley Chapel Mission Center lives out the legacy of the church, which was a servant church started in Cincinnati in 1802. It continues the practice of loving Jesus and serving others in our Over-the-Rhine community of Cincinnati.
Building Locations
70 East McMicken Ave: Office
76 East McMicken Ave: Primary (PreK-2nd)
64 East McMicken Ave: High School (7th-12th)
16 East McMicken Ave: Middler (3rd-6th)
Leadership
Kevin Corey: Executive director
Contact: kcorey@wcmcotr.org
Kyle Linnemann: Director of Program
Contact: Klinnemann@wcmcotr.org
Melissa Blowers: Director of Communications and Development
Contact: Mblowers@wcmcotr.org
Janine Shelborne: High School Coordinator
Contact: highschool@wcmcotr.org
Contact: Jarice Ewell: Middle School Coordinator
Contact: middler@wcmcotr.org
Emily Olvera: Primary Coordinator
Contact: primary@wcmcotr.org
Darcy Fahey: Star Club Coordinator
Contact: starclub@wcmcotr.org
Board of Directors
Thom Branning Joe Brammer
Leah Stuckey Christine Jaun
Joe McVicker Gail Stewart
Lori Stuckey Candace Bates
Carlie Fahrnbach Will Hawkins
Dale Kemper Anne Kowalski
John Moseley Nora Moushey
Belinda Tubbs-Wallace
After School Programs
Primary
Monday - Friday 2:00-5:00 pm High energy PreK-2nd grade after-school program designed to help students succeed at school and beyond. Each day, children receive homework help, eat a healthy snack, and partipate in enrichment activities. They also have the opportunity to partipate in community service projects and special events
Middle School
Monday-Friday 2:00-5:00 pmAfter-school program for 3rd-6th graders. These students receive homework help, eat a hearty snack together, learn about the bible, and engage in academic activities, group games, and crafts. They also participate in monthly community service projects and special events.
High School
Monday-Friday 2:00-6:00pm7th-12th grade students from local high schools meet at the center after school to do homework, lern about the bible, adn receive encouragement from positive mentors and special guests, students enjoy fellowship toeether, cook meals, serve the community, and explore job opportunities and colleges.
Junior Assistant Program
Select students, ages 14-18 from our high school program have the opportunity to apply to our job training program. These students make an hourly wage while assisting our adult staff in the PreK-6th grade programs. They learn the skills necessary for future employment under the instruction of encouraging mentors.