NCSC Announces Restructuring, Reaffirms Commitment to Healthy Childhood Development
Submitted by admin on Mon Jan 09January 9, 2012 - Newton - Executive Director Jon Firger and Board President Hattie Kerwin Derrick announced today changes that will take place at Newton Community Service Center (NCSC) over the next six months to reaffirm our commitment to continue to serve the Newton and Waltham communities, as we have for more than 100 years, with high quality programs and services for families and children.
Volunteer to staff the Food Bank extension at NCSC
Submitted by admin on Fri Dec 02Help NCSC affiliated families in need of emergency food assistance and provide a welcoming and supportive environment.
Title/Position: Food Bank Volunteer
Hours of operation:
Tasks/responsibilities:
Halloween Fair
Submitted by admin on Fri Oct 14
For Kids ages 0 - 10
Open to the publicSaturday, October 29
10am - 1pm
Costumes are encouraged!
Explore the Mega Maze!
Games and Activities * Face Painting
Pumpkin, Apple and Cookie Decorating
Tickets for activities are $0.50, 12 for $5 or 25 for $10 The maze is $5 for unlimited entry.
All proceeds benefit the early child care programs at NCSC.
NCSC Vows to Keep Going
Submitted by admin on Mon Aug 15It's never been about the money.
While the Newton Community Service Center still feels the recession's chokehold, the non-profit agency is determined to serve its clients the best it can.
CAP Celebrates 20th Year, Martha Coakley AG MA to Keynote
Submitted by admin on Mon Apr 25Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley to Keynote
at NCSC’s Child Assault Prevention Program 20th Anniversary Celebration
Since 1991, Program has provided more than 17,000 Newton school children with important safety skills.
Thursday, May 5, 2011, 4-5:30 pm, Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street
NCSC Announces New Members of Board of Directors
Submitted by admin on Wed Apr 06Newton Community Service Center is honored to announce three new members of its Board of Directors: Maria Conroy, Jack Douglas and Shawn Fitzgibbons. Concurrently, Hattie Kerwin Derrick took on the position of Board Chair and Lori Pearlman Slavin became Vice Chair. Stepping down from the Board are Diane Tillotson, Chair Emeritus, Shannon Falkson, Louise Hauser and Alfred Smith.
NCSC Red Room Wins 2011 EnviroArt Award
Submitted by admin on Wed Apr 06Newton Community Service Center’s Red Room won first place in their age group in Green Decade’s EnviroArt Contest. The students prepared a paper mache recycling bin using reused materials collected in their classroom and displayed photos of the students carrying plastic and paper recycling to the curbside receptacle.
CDBG funding at risk in latest budget cuts
Submitted by admin on Wed Mar 16$2.4 million in Community Development Building Grant funding for Newton at risk
Mayor Setti Warren hosts Representative Barney Frank and City of Newton at rally to educate public
A++ Marks for NCSC Child Care from NAEYC Accreditation
Submitted by admin on Thu Sep 23Newton, MA – NCSC’s Early Education & Child Care (EEC) program has earned its accreditation renewal from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) – the nation’s leading organization of early childhood professionals.
Teen Center Volunteers
Submitted by admin on Wed Jul 21Newton's teens need positive adult relationships to become thriving adults themselves. You can be that role model by volunteering at the Newton Teen Center in the evening.
We are looking for short term and long term volunteers -- chaperones, advisors and those with talents to share.
For a full listing of fun ways you can get involved, visit Newton Teens at www.NewtonTeens.org/get-involved.