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METHUEN
ARLINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD, INC. |
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Services |
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SAFE
HAVEN COMPUTER AND HOMEWORK CENTER |
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The
Safe Haven Computer and Homework Center is located at 141
Tenney Street in Methuen, and is open Monday to Friday from
2:00pm to 7:00pm during the school year. Computer instructors
and mentors are available to assist the youth with their projects
and homework. This program is funded through the FY 2010 Shannon Grant and the ECCF Merrimack Valley General Fund. |
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FOOD
BASKET/GIVING PROGRAM |
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The Methuen Arlington Neighborhood, Inc. inconjunction
with the Methuen Exchange Club, L/MCC, Merrimack Golf Course, and Salem/Methuen Rotary Club deliver
an average of 120 meals to working families during the holiday
season. Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets provide holiday
cheer.
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KARATE
PROGRAM |
M.A.N. Inc. offers a Karate program
to 35 neighborhood youth. The classes are held on Tuesdays
from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. The instructor is Shihan Larry Giordano
from the Methuen Karate School. The classes are held between
September and June. This program is funded by Cynthia Mohr and the Department of Housing and Community Development and the City of Methuen CDBG Grant.
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SATELLITE
LIBRARY |
M.A.N. Inc. offers a Satellite Library
with reading books. The Satellite Library is open weekdays from 2:00pm
to 7:00pm and saturdays from 10:00am to 12:00pm. All residents
are welcome to use the library. There are research books,
encyclopedias, and other tools for youth and adults alike
to use for projects or research papers. This is funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development and the City of Methuen CDBG Grant.
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POLICE
BASKETBALL LEAGUE |
For over ten years, M.A.N. Inc. has
partnered with the Methuen
Police Department to run a basketball league for the
youth of the neighborhood. Over 120 boys and girls ages
7-12 participate each year. The league meets on Thursday
evenings for the months of July and August. A Block Party/Job
Fair/Tournament is held on the first Saturday after Labor
Day each year. Every child receives a medal or trophy. The
league is sponsored by The Kiwanis Club of Greater Lawrence.
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SATURDAY
ACTIVITIES |
Each Saturday from October to March,
M.A.N. Inc. offers arts and crafts and a current movie. The children utilize the Satellite Library and enjoy pizza and juice. The pizza is donated every saturday by PJ's Pizza.
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SUMMER
PARKS PROGRAM |
During the summer months of July
and August, M.A.N. Inc.'s staff and part-time employees
of the City of Methuen's Recreation Department are at the
Tenney Street Park. Breakfast, drinks and lunch
are served free to all participants. Arts and crafts, sports,
games, and books are made available to all who attend. This
is a structured, supervised program to provide a safe summer
alternative. This program is funded by the Essex County Community Foundation's Summer in Greater Lawrence Grant for 2010.
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JUNIOR & TEEN ACHIEVERS PROGRAM |
The Junior and Teen Achievers is a youth development program for teens, age 11 to 18, which focuses on career development, academic achievement, leadership development, and social development. The program strives to help youth improve academic skills, to achieve higher levels of school performance, to improve overall self-esteem and, ultimately, and to prepare for college and future careers. This program focuses on tutoring, promoting college awareness among parents and children, guest speakers, SAT preparation workshops, computer training, assistance with college research, and college tours. This program is funded jointly with the Lawrence YMCA by the Amelia Peabody Foundation.
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