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Partners in Service
Our early childhood education programs are accredited by NAEYC
Our mission is to provide individuals and families in need with services, opportunities, and the tools they require to lead satisfying and productive lives.
BOARD OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Eileen Ward
VICE PRESIDENT
Thomas S. Cunha
TREASURER
Eric Philippii
VICE TREASURER
Carol Bratley
SECRETARY
Susan Mullen
BOARD DIRECTORS
Jim Henry
Lorrie Morton
John L. Tobin, Esq.
Phyllis Hickey
Edward M. Katz
James P. Collins
MANAGEMENT TEAM
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On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and the hundreds of Charlestown families that we serve I wish one and all a wonderful Holiday Season.
As we move into the final days of 2014 I want to express the Kennedy Center's sincere appreciation and thanks to all the generous individuals, families and grantors that have supported the agency's mission by donating their time, talent, and/or treasure. This is a very busy time of the year for the agency's staff as the Annual Fund Campaign, Annual Holiday Gift Drive and Annual Flea Market Sale all happen in December.
The Annual Fund provides much needed funding that is used to provide critical educational, antipoverty and emergency services for which we receive no government funds. Every dollar donated is allocated to direct services for our clients. The cumulative effect of donated funds received from the Annual Fund, grants and general donations throughout the year is an improved quality of life for hundreds of individuals and families that struggle with health, economic, employment, and other life challenges.
Last year our Holiday Gift Drive helped over two hundred families provide holiday gifts to their four hundred children. We are hopeful that the community will once again help us reach this year's goal of providing the same or more families assistance. If you are interested in sponsoring a family this year or making a cash donation to this effort please contact Crystal Galvin by phone 617-580-8140 or by email [email protected].
This year's Annual Flea Market sale was a great success. I thank everyone that donated items to this event as your generosity makes it possible. Our primary goal for the Flea Market is to provide the families we support with the opportunity to purchase gently used items at greatly reduced pricing so they can stretch their limited resources during the Holiday Season.
Lastly I want to thank the many volunteers and interns that work tirelessly to help the Kennedy Center clients in so many different ways. We could not provide such a wide variety of services without your help. Happy Holidays and New Year!
Sincerely,
Terry Wm. Kennedy, Executive Director |
 Invest In Us: The White House Summit on Early Education
On December 10, 2014, President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and senior administration staff hosted the White House Summit on Early Education. Policymakers, Educators, community leaders, and early childhood advocates from across the country gathered to launch a new campaign,
Invest in Us - a call to action to expand high-quality early childhood education programs for children from birth to age five. For more information see Invest In Us
We are extremely proud to celebrate the Kennedy Center's 50 year history of providing quality early education programs and services. Through our partnership with ABCD, our early education programs support hundreds of families in Charlestown every day!
We look forward to working with all of our partners to continue to build support for the Kennedy Center's role in providing quality child care and early education in Charlestown.
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 Kennedy Center Early Education Centers
Enroll NOW!
We are still accepting applications for the 2014-2015 School Year! Parents or caregivers with children ages 3-5 are welcome to register. Programs include: Head Start, Extended Day, After-school, Early Education, and Childcare Services.
For more information about: Head Start, Extended Day, or Afterschool at 23A Moulton St. please contact Jackie Blaikie, Enrollment Coordinator at (617) 241-8866 Ext. 1339.
~Save the Date ~ Wednesday, January 7, 2015 Kennedy Center's Head Start/Pre-K Open House 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday, January 15, 2015 Kennedy Center's Head Start/Pre-K Open House 4:30PM -6:30PM
Parents with children ages 2.9-5 are welcome. Private Pay & Vouchers are ACCEPTED.
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Kennedy Center Staff Around Town
Kennedy Center staff were among the dozens of volunteers at the Harvest on Vine Food Pantry Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway. We helped distribute 725 Thanksgiving dinner baskets to needy families in Charlestown. Congrats to Tom MacDonald and the Harvest On Vine team! Thank you for allowing us to participate in such an important event.
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 The Robert Georgine Towers & The Kennedy Center Senior Center's Annual Christmas Party will be held on Thursday, December 18th from 12PM - 2PM at 100 Ferrin St. This is a FREE event for senior citizens in the community. For more information, please contact Fran Doherty at (617) 241-7010
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Ready for Reading
Boston Public Library-Charlestown Branch Children's Librarian, Laura Miller
For more information, please contact:
Laura Miller
Charlestown Public Library
179 Main Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 242-1248
Monday 12:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 am- 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Calendar of Events
The Kennedy Center wishes you a Happy Holidays!
All offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, Thursday, December 25th and Thursday, January 1, 2015.
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Donations and Volunteering
The Kennedy Center gladly accepts donations.
Are you interested in making a donation to the Kennedy Center to help support the vital services we provide to the Charlestown community? You can now donate to the Kennedy Center using PayPal.
Below are items that are currently needed for families and teachers at the Kennedy Center.
Basic essentials: Underwear, Diapers, Toiletries
Children's Computer Programs (64 byte)-especially computer programs that are focused on learning
The Kennedy Center is also seeking volunteers. Below is a list of ways to volunteer:
1. Call BINGO at the Senior Center at 100 Ferrin Street on Wednesday and/or Friday from 12:15-2:00.
2. Reading a story to children in our early childhood education programs.
3. Picking up donations from Cradles to Crayons in Brighton, and delivering them to the Kennedy Center.
4. Helping teach people how to use a computer at our 55 Bunker Hill Street location.
5. Helping plan fundraising events.
6. Helping with our community newsletter.
7. Helping with Fair Foods on Thursday afternoons.
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If you would like more information about our programs, volunteering, or donating to the Kennedy Center, please contact Crystal Galvin, Director of Capacity and Program Development, at [email protected] or (617) 580-8140.
Sincerely, Crystal Galvin
Director of Capacity and Program Development
John F. Kennedy Family Service Center, Inc. |
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