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United South End Settlements (USES) is a non-profit organization located in Boston's South End, dedicated to fostering community strength and developing the potential of families through quality educational programs and supportive resources. Since its founding in 1892, USES has provided a variety of programs, including early childhood education, afterschool and out-of-school activities, summer camp experiences, and initiatives aimed at economic mobility for children and their families. At USES, the mission is to empower families and disrupt the cycle of poverty by connecting individuals from diverse backgrounds and fostering a sense of belonging. Through their comprehensive approach that includes holistic family support and engagement, USES aims to uplift community members and create transformative experiences for all. Generated from the website

East Boston Social Centers is a nonprofit organization that provides a wide range of services for more than 1,000 children, families and senior citizens. Located in East Boston, Mass., it offers childcare programs, after-school activities, meetings, conferences, day and overnight camps. Its programs for seniors include monthly field trips and several social and recreational activities. It organizes movie screenings, dance, exercise, and art and craft classes. Its senior nutrition program offers classes in fitness and wellness. The organization runs an after-school program that serves students in the ages of eleven to seventeen. Its youth network provides academic assistance, disease prevention education, leadership training, cultural exploration and socio-recreational activities. It offers volunteering activities associated with its different programs. Its Playschool offers a wide variety of learning opportunities for children, including educational computer games, field trips to museums and historical landmarks and environmental awareness activities.