Child Care Program
East End House's Child Care Program serves 54 children age 15 months to 5 years old in two Toddler and two Preschool rooms. The program is nationally accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The largest and most influential organization of early childhood educators and professionals dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children from birth through third grade, the NAEYC recognizes early childhood programs for the high standard of their services. The program operates year round, Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. with a curriculum that is fun, educational, and adapted to the needs of the children. MORE

Community Programs
East End House offers a number of programs to the community including workshops on topics such as tax preparation, health screenings, benefit eligibility screenings, an infant necessity program, yoga and computer classes, as well as holiday programs. MORE

Community Youth Development
East End House is committed to creating programming for youth that will give them all the tools they need to be successful. A variety of evolving initiatives make up our youth development programming, including service learning and one-on-one mentoring. MORE

Emergency Food Program
The East End House Food Pantry provides individuals and families in need with fresh fruits and vegetables, canned and dry goods, meats, and dairy products. Community members are welcome to come to the pantry two times per month. In order to address barriers to accessing the Food Pantry among elderly and disabled community members, East End House, in conjunction with CASCAP, holds monthly Free Farmer's Markets at Miller's River and Roosevelt Towers Housing Complexes in East Cambridge. East End House brings fresh fruits and vegetables, canned and dry goods, meats, and dairy products to the CASCAP-operated buildings. There is also entertainment at each Farmer's Market event. MORE

Family Support and Engagement Activities
East End House has a long history of providing services and activities that help families thrive. Today there are a wide range of programs from the Emergency Food Program that helps parents put food on the table, to the Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway and Holiday Toy Drive that help families have the best holiday possible, to community events that bring families and neighbors together in the spirit of community. more

Out of School Time Programs
East End House's School Age Program is a nationally-accredited afterschool enrichment program which provides a safe, fun, and stimulating environment for children ages 4.9 years to 14 years between the hours of 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. East End House also offers a full-day program during the summer and school vacation weeks. We believe that afterschool is an exciting and critical time in the lives of children — a time for trying new things. MORE

Senior Programming
For the last six years, the self-named Sunrise Club meets twice each week to take classes and to participate in field trips and activities. The Sunrise Club is a platform for area seniors to collectively advocate for the needs of the aging population, while providing valuable intergenerational contact for participants in our children's programs. Members of the Sunrise Club enjoy activities, guest speakers, presentations, luncheons, and field trips every Monday and Wednesday, from 10:30am - 12pm. MORE

Volunteer Opportunities
East End House relies on volunteers in many of our programs. Opportunities vary, but include, reading to children in our Child Care Program, helping a school age student with homework, mentoring a middle school youth, distributing food in the Food Pantry, or presenting a special talent or skill to seniors or youth. There are also opportunities for large groups an one time volunteers. MORE

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