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is not the filling of a pail, Partner Agencies All of the following organizations provided the Sparks programs to middle school students during 2008: The Burroughs Community Center opened its doors in 1997 with a mission to provide the residents of greater Bridgeport with program opportunities and facility resources for the purpose of promoting individual growth and community cohesiveness. By providing a growing variety of youth and adult programs annually, Burroughs gives our Bridgeport constituents the educational, recreational, social, and economic tools to lead successful lives.
Since 1972, Domus has helped hundreds of our region’s most vulnerable youth and their families experience success. The love, structure, and support provided at their charter schools, residential programs, and community programs enables kids and families to reach their full potential. At Domus, children are learning independent living and job skills, improving their academic performance, and developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
McGivney Community Center’s mission is the education of youth in the East Side Community of Bridgeport. McGivney works to provide a safe, creative environment where children and adolescents can explore educational and recreational activities. The goal is to nurture children's intellectual, spiritual and physical growth so they can be successful in all of their endeavors. The SouthWest Area Neighborhood Association (SWAN) is a non-profit organization founded by neighborhood leaders in the late 1970’s. Incorporated in 1982, SWAN’s mission is to improve the quality of life for residents and families in Southwest Rochester, particularly in the areas of public safety, youth and recreation, education, economic development, housing and public infrastructure.
The Ithaca Youth Bureau has served Ithaca, NY youth for 60 years by providing a wide variety of recreation programs and youth services to promote health, happiness and well-being. There are 7,500 Ithaca area youth and their families who are served annually. Program areas include: sports leagues and lessons, expressive arts programs, summer day camps, after school programs, recreation support services, an outdoor adventure program, job and employment training, a computer recycling program, a Big Brother/Big Sister program, tutoring and academic support, a stay and play program for tots, and sponsorship of community events.
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