January 6 2012
EAST END HOUSE COMMUNITY NEWS
The East End House annual Holiday Toy Drive was held December 15th and 16th. Toys were distributed to 236 families and over 500 children ages 0-14. The Toy Drive gave children whose families struggle to meet basic needs not only toys, but also warm hats, mittens, scarves and coats for the winter.
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December 16 2011
EAST END HOUSE
December 1 2011
EAST END HOUSE COMMUNITY NEWS
East End House’s annual Thanksgiving Turkey Basket Giveaway took place on November 22nd. With the slow national economic recovery, many families need extra help through the holidays.
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September 27 2011
EAST END HOUSE COMMUNITY NEWS
"A lot of child development, intense for kids, helps them to develop their mind. A very good program."
—Middle School Program parent
56 students participated in the second annual Middle School Youth Opportunities (YO!) Summer Program this year at the Kennedy-Longfellow School. The program, which is free to families and operates for 50 hours per week for 8 weeks, engages youth in science, sports, arts, math, and literacy activities.
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School readiness extends beyond academic preparation. For many of East End House's families, purchasing new back-to-school supplies for their children is a struggle. In order to ensure that all students start school feeling confident and prepared, the agency organizes a yearly backpack drive.
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