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Tenacity is a nonprofit organization that has been operational since 1999. It organizes fitness classes and after-school care programs. The organization has a staff of trained and certified consultants, event managers and directors, academic and human relations coordinators, program assistants and volunteers. Tenacity conducts the After-School Excellence Program for middle school students. Its alumni service staff assists participants with high school requirements, college and financial aid applications, job searches, and personal and professional development issues. The organization additionally offers job, internship, tennis and volunteer opportunities. It also conducts and organizes fun, social and recreational events. Tenacity is located in Brighton, Mass.

Incorporated in 1976, Times2 Academy is a charter school that serves students in grades kindergarten through 12. It is supported by the Providence Public Schools Department and approved by the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The academy offers math, science, technology, engineering and enrichment programs. Times2 Academy is accredited by the American Academy for Liberal Education. It has a computer and instructional laboratory with more than 40 workstations and a library with over 15 workstations. The academy s students have access to Internet and school network resources, such as printers and user folders. The Times2 Academy has partnerships with area universities and colleges, as well as administers various summer programs.