STILLPOINT Archive: last updated 04/21/2009
Community partnerships are mutually beneficial relationships that connect Lynn with the Gordon community. The following organizations engage Gordon students in weekly service opportunities:
Boys & Girls Club
Afterschool haven for over 300 Lynn children every day
Bridgewell
Habilitation site that works alongside teens and adults with disabilities
College Bound
Tutoring and mentoring program for first- to fifth-graders
Community Minority Cultural Center
Afterschool program to help those in need
East Coast International Church
Community-focused church that makes Lynn a better place to live
The Food Project
Mobilizes urban and suburban youth around sustainable agriculture
The Ford School
Unique “community school” that provides ESL, GED and enrichment programs
Girls Inc.
National organization that inspires girls to be strong, smart and bold
La Vida Y.E.S. (Youth Enrichment Services)
Afterschool program for Hispanic middle and high school youths in Lynn
My Brother’s Table (MBT)
Mission to provide hot, nutritious meals to those in need
New American Center
Organization that provides ESL and citizenship training for youth and adults
Project Yes, North Shore Community College
Gang prevention program for fifth-, sixth- and seventh-grade students in Lynn