Offers a community collaborative made up of multiple partners who are working to support middle school students living in south Elyria with wrap-around services both inside and outside of the school environment. Aspires to have a community where reading and math achievement gaps based on race and household income are eliminated; more youth are eating healthy and engaging in the proper amount of physical activity; less adolescents are engaging in risky behavior such as smoking, drinking and violence; and there is an increased connection between schools and parents. South Side Pride partners include: Catholic Charities; Elyria City Schools; Elyria Parks and Recreation; Elyria Public Library; Horizon Education Centers; Lorain County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services; Effective Leadership Academy, Lorain County Public Health, Mental Health Addiction and Recovery Services, and United Way of Greater Lorain County.