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Building Communities
Changing Lives
September 2021
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Dear Friends,
It's appropriate as we enter this Fall Season that we celebrate the youth in our community. After a year of remote learning for many of the children in our community, we are so happy to see students back in the classrooms, safely learning and socializing again.
Our Early Education, School Age and Childcare programs are in full swing and our own YouthBuild students enjoyed a celebration of their own as Graduates of the 2021 YouthBuild Culinary and Construction Programs. We continue to mentor children virtually through Mill City Mentors' successful e-mentoring program as well.
We know many in our community are still suffering the effects of the pandemic, so please reach out at any time and share the many resources Community Teamwork can offer to those in need, including Financial Education, Rental and Mortgage assistance and Weatherization assistance.
Enjoy the last few weeks of warm weather and the beautiful produce at our Friday Farmers' Market at Lucy Larcom Park!
We remain grateful for your continued support.
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Karen Frederick, CEO
Community Teamwork
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The 2021 Lowell Farmers' Market is Open for Business!
Find out more about the market and download your vendor application.
We're looking for entertainers too!
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YouthBuild of Greater Lowell Graduation Ceremony |
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Community Teamwork's YouthBuild of Greater Lowell
Graduation Ceremony
It was a long year but the YouthBuild students persevered. This year’s Graduation was held outdoors at Shedd Park Pavilion and it was a lot of fun!
Congratulation YouthBuild Class of 2021! To all these outstanding students, families, friends and partners - We are all so proud of you. Thank you Sen. Edward Kennedy for your support of YouthBuild and Community Teamwork.
Graduates: Luis Ayala, Misael Bruno, Sean Doherty, Alexis Marie Frazier, Tyler Gadwah, Carlos Garcia, Christian Lopez, DeAndre Molina, Derek Monroig, Jose Olivo Jr., Genesis Otero, Alexander Perry, Sandra Pike, Malik Potts, Luis Fabian Rivera, Deborah Rodriquez, Samuel Rodriguez, Isaac Rojas, Zachary Saphangthong, Nikita Sarantakis, Jasmine Touch
The following students received awards:
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Construction Student of the Year: Luis Ayala - Staff from DM Remodeling and Construction, Luis' employer, was there to cheer him on (pictured below)
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Culinary Student of the Year: Misael Bruno
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Overall Student of the Year: Alexander Perry
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Leadership Award: Genesis Otero
The event was celebrated with lots of family and friends, lots of food, cotton candy, slush, corn hole games, music and dancing! ~ It was a wonderful day shared by the Community Teamwork | YouthBuild family! www.commteam.org/youthbuild
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Funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's
Employment and Training Administration.
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Youth Services' Lowell Youth Action Lab (LAB) Scavenger Hunt |
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Members of Lowell Youth Action Board (LAB) had so much fun at their monthly meeting last week. Thank you to CTI’s very own Courtney Houston, Manager of Accounting, for creating an awesome scavenger hunt for our participants! They had a blast adventuring through Merrimack street for signs and clues. www.commmteam.org/youth-services
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THE 19th ANNUAL MILL CITY MENTORS GOLF CLASSIC POSTPONED |
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We were saddened to delay our 19th Annual Mill City Mentors Golf Classic and apologize for the inconvenience; however, we cannot thank our Sponsorship partners enough for providing much needed donations, even after our event was postponed!
Washington Savings
New England Medical
Enterprise Bank
Greater Lowell Community Foundation
Jeanne D'arc Credit Union
Fred C. Church
Lowell 5
Please consider donating to this program to help carry on the mission.
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This picture sums up what the Mill City Mentors Program is all about.
Once COVID began, Charles started meeting with Braylon via Zoom, playing video games together on the Zoom platform by using a Nintendo Switch. Their bond started immediately; because of their success, mom wanted her daughter in the program as well. Payton is now working with a mentee and is also having a great time building their friendship as well.
Pictured: Mom Sheila, her daughter Payton, MCM mentor Charles and his mentee Braylon
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A "Feel Good" Story from the Residential Program |
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We received a request for help from the mother of a 12 year old who wanted to provide a bike for her daughter. Miranda Allen, our Grants Coordinator, stepped into action with our Residential Program's staff and applied to Alice Kid's Foundation, which provides small grants for specific needs for school-aged kids. The grant was submitted, reviewed, approved and distributed in 24 hours! Community Teamwork's Case Manager, Sarah Rondeau, picked up the bike and delivered it to the family. They were both surprised to see their small request come through, which made a big impact on this little girl. We were so happy to be able to bring them some joy and really impressed with the Alice’s Kids Foundation!
Thank you Caroline Fortin, LMHC, Clinical Coordinator at CTI, for sharing this story.)
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Heating Assistance Annual Household Income Guidelines (2021-2022) |
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You work hard. Heat is expensive! Do you need help keeping warm this winter?
Your family may qualify for payments towards winter heating bills, discounts on monthly utility bills, a no-cost home energy assessment, free applicance replacement, and other energy-saving improvements for your home, all at no cost to you.
CTI Fuel Assistance Telephone #: 978-459-6161
Fax #: 978-458-8594
Email: fuelassistance@commteam.org
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Financial Education Center |
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First Time Home Buyers Webinar (FTHB)
The next monthly FTHB workshop is being held via Zoom October 19, 20, 26 and 28. 6pm-8:30pm -- Must attend all 4 sessions. Cost $75.
Join us this November for the Financial Literacy Academy! A free 6-session course covering all the hot topics such as Budgeting, Credit, Saving and so much more! Sessions will be held virtually via Zoom on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6pm to 8pm!
Dates: Nov 30, Dec 2, 7, 9. 14 and 16
If anyone you know is looking for help with their financials, please feel free to reach out to us. We’re here to help. Call 978.770.3037 or email Tracy Parenteau to register or schedule your appointment and safeguard your financial future!
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from YouthBuild of Greater Lowell
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CAREERS AT COMMUNITY TEAMWORK
Housing Development Project Manager
The Housing Development Project Manager will oversee a number of affordable housing and development projects in various stages of planning and construction. They will receive support as needed to learn pieces of the work that are new to them, and have opportunities for growth and increased responsibility over time. Reports to experienced Housing Developer.
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This newsletter is sponsored by our Premier Partner, Enterprise Bank, who continues to support Community Teamwork's mission each and every day.
We appreciate all of our Sponsors whose continued generosity allows us to fulfill our mission.
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There are ALWAYS Ways to Help |
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If you find yourself in a position to help, your contribution will aid our efforts on every front as we work together to defeat COVID-19, care for our clients and families in their hour of greatest need, and emerge stronger than ever.
To make a donation to help Community Teamwork fulfill its mission, please
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COMMUNITY TEAMWORK
978.459.0551
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