Neighborhood House

THE MISSION OF NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES.

OUR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER MAKES A LIFELONG DIFFERENCE BY IMPACTING CHILDREN THE FIRST FIVE YEARS OF THEIR LIVES AS WELL AS ENGAGING THEIR PARENTS. OUR CHILDREN CAN CONTINUE WITH US THROUGH AGE 12 IN AN OUT-OF- SCHOOL-TIME CLASS OR THEY CAN TRANSITION TO OUR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. OUR FOCUS IS TO ENSURE CHILDREN MEET THEIR DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES, ARE READY TO SUCCEED WHEN THEY START KINDERGARTEN, AND DEVELOP A LIFELONG LOVE FOR LEARNING. WE STRENGTHEN THE IMPACT FOR OUR CHILDREN BY ENGAGING THEIR PARENTS IN THE LEARNING PROCESS, RECOGNIZING PARENTS ARE THE FIRST TEACHERS FOR THEIR CHILDREN. OUR CENTER IS A PART OF THE ELITE EXCELLENCE ACADEMY AND STARS FOR KIDS NOW PROGRAM.

OUR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES ACTIVITIES TO 1ST - 12TH GRADERS TO HELP THEM SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. WE PROVIDE ACADEMIC SUPPORT, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS SERVICES. PARENTS PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT FOR OUR PROGRAM THROUGH THEIR COUNCIL, WHICH HELPS THEM SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. WE PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS MEALS 6 DAYS/ WEEK AND A SAFE, NURTURING LEARNING FOCUSED ENVIRONMENT TO HELP OUR YOUTH LEARN TO DREAM, TO SET GOALS AND TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS.

OUR FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT ENGAGES WITH MANY OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY INCLUDING YOUNG ADULTS, COLLEGE STUDENTS, PARENTS AND SENIOR CITIZENS. WE KNOW THAT STRENGTHENING THE ENTIRE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY IS KEY TO HAVING A GREAT IMPACT ON THE FUTURE OF THEIR CHILDREN. FOUR SEASONS PROVIDES SENIOR ADULTS WITH SUPPORTS, WORKSHOPS, PHYSICAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND MEALS TO ADDRESS THEIR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES. OUR EMERGENCY FOOD BANK PROVIDES FOR IMMEDIATE, BASIC NEEDS AS WELL AS PROVIDING REFERRALS FOR OTHER SERVICES. PARTNER AGENCIES HELP PROVIDE HEALTH SERVICES, WORKSHOPS AND BASIC NEEDS. PARENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS CAN PARTICIPATE IN FINANCIAL WORKSHOPS, LIFE COACHING, PARENTING SUPPORT AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING. WE ALSO PROVIDE FAMILY AND INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CULTURAL EVENTS, COOKING AND EXERCISE CLASSES, AND RECREATION AND HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES.

OUR FOUR SEASONS SENIOR ADULT PROGRAM IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SOME OF OUR CITY'S MOST VULNERABLE CITIZENS. OUR SENIORS RECEIVE A NUTRITIOUS LUNCH EACH DAY AS WELL AS RECREATION, SOCIALIZATION AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPING NEW SKILLS AND ENGAGING IN NEW ACTIVITIES THEY WOULDN'T HAVE OTHERWISE. ACTIVITIES VARY INCLUDING EXERCISE AND COOKING CLASSES, FIELD TRIPS, HOLIDAY EVENTS, HEALTH SCREENINGS AND INTERGENERATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.