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The Eritrean Community Center in Boston, MA, serves as a vital hub for the Eritrean community, fostering cultural connections and supporting local members through various programs and services. By providing resources and opportunities for engagement, the center plays an essential role in celebrating Eritrean heritage and promoting community cohesion. Expertly situated in the heart of Boston, the center is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for individuals and families. Its mission is to strengthen the community by offering educational and social initiatives that support the growth and integration of Eritrean culture in the wider community. Generated from the website

HistoryEast Boston Social Centers is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit multi-service agency that has served the children, families, senior citizens and community of East Boston since it's founding in 1918. The Social Centers' programs are designed to meet people's educational, social and recreational needs and to build community and strengthen families. The Social Centers seeks to create a welcoming and supportive environment, characterized by a spirit of goodwill and caring, in which members of our community are empowered to lead productive and fulfilling lives.SpecialtiesThe Social Centers is the community's largest provider of quality, center-based child care and support services. Our four Early Learning Centers provide year round childcare to children ages 2 months to 6 years. These centers are licensed by the Dept. of Early Education and Care (EEC) and accredited by the National Association of Educators of Young Children (NAEYC). The Centers provide transportation and nutritional meals for all of the children in our programs and work to develop the children's social, emotional, cognitive and self-help skills. The School Age Childcare program provides affordable after-school care to children ages 5 to 14 during the school year, including full time during school vacations. During July & August Summer Playschool serves children ages 5-14 for full days. The summer program provides a safe, educational environment for children.

The Center for Community Health, Education, and Research (CCHER) is a dedicated organization with over 26 years of experience advocating for the right to healthcare and providing essential social, health, behavioral, and prevention services to clients and their families in Dorchester Center, MA. As a sub-recipient of a grant funded by the National REACH Coalition (NRC), CCHER collaborates with the Haitian community to strategically implement and evaluate healthy eating and active living initiatives, aiming to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities in chronic diseases. Through their Community Leadership Team (CLT), CCHER takes action by selecting public health strategies to raise awareness about healthy lifestyles among the larger Haitian community. CCHER is proud to be one of the 15 sub-recipient grantees funded by the National REACH Coalition, joining forces to make a positive impact. Their commitment to promoting systemic changes for a healthy community is evident through their efforts in advocating for public health equity and offering programs like the Public Health Equity Young Scholars Summer Enrichment Program, which provides under-represented students with opportunities to explore careers in public health. With a focus on mental health and immigrant health, CCHER continues to support and empower individuals through their hands-on programs and collaborations with various organizations and institutions.Generated from the website