Education

Newton Community Education

Location

457 Walnut Street Newton Community Education
Newton, MA, 02460

Communities Without Borders

Mailing Address: 
Same as above
Phone: 
617 233-6071

Location

295 Highland Avenue
Newton, MA, 02465
Email: 

psmith@communitieswithoutborders.org

Website: 

www.communitieswithoutborders.org

Organization's Mission: 
The mission of Communities Without Borders is to educate AIDS orphans and other vulnerable children, primarily in Africa, in order to nourish hope for a better future for them, society and the world. Our approach fosters building ongoing community to community relationships at the grassroots level in order to increase the quality educational opportunities for these children. We take groups of self-funded service volunteers each year to Zambia representing our U.S. community partners for two week work projects.
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
We are looking for organizations (religious organizations, businesses, schools, institutions, neighborhoods) who will make a long term commitment to support a community of AIDS orphans and their caretakers in Zambia. We now have ten such "U.S. community partners," three in Newton. We would love to come to your group with a slide show of pictures telling our story and showing the successes of our Zambian students.
Contact Person: 
Peter Smith
Number of people served each year: 
over 1000
Other information: 
Please contact me at psmith@igc.org or 617 233-6071 if you have questions.

Green Decade/ Newon

Mailing Address: 
P.O. Box 590242, Newton, MA 02459
Phone: 
617 965-1995

Location

Newton Cultural Center 225 Nevada Street
Newton, MA, 02460
Email: 

info@greendecade.org

Website: 

www.greendecade.org

Organization's Mission: 
Our mission is to create an environment in better balance with the natural world by making significant, measurable improvements in the way we use resources.
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
Check out the volunteer section of our web site.
Contact Person: 
Margaret Ford - 617 965-1995
Number of people served each year: 
over 1000

Green Decade/ Newon

Mailing Address: 
P.O. Box 590242, Newton, MA 02459
Phone: 
617 965-1995

Location

Newton Cultural Center 225 Nevada Street
Newton, MA, 02460
Email: 

info@greendecade.org

Website: 

www.greendecade.org

Organization's Mission: 
Our mission is to create an environment in better balance with the natural world by making significant, measurable improvements in the way we use resources.
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
Check out the volunteer section of our web site.
Contact Person: 
Margaret Ford - 617 965-1995
Number of people served each year: 
over 1000

Newton Community Service Center, Inc.

Mailing Address: 
492 Waltham Street West Newton, MA 02465
Phone: 
617-969-5906

Location

492 Waltham Street 429 Cherry Street
West Newton, MA, 02465
Email: 

kfreedman@ncscweb.org

Website: 

www.ncscweb.org

Organization's Mission: 
Newton Community Service Center (NCSC) is a multi-service agency that strengthens children, youth, families and the community through educational programs and a network of support services. We promote social and emotional wellness and continuity of care. The agency serves a racially, ethnically, economically, and culturally diverse population from Newton, Waltham and surrounding communities. For individuals and families from childhood to mature years, NCSC fulfills our mission through education enrichment programs and support services. We have developed a unique ability to nurture parent/child and teacher/student relationships and use them to enhance growth and development at every stage of life. Thus, the organization serves the community through four distinct but well-integrated program areas:<br> * Early education and child care * Family counseling, education and support * Teen enrichment * Volunteer service opportunities for adults 55+
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
Child Care: 8 am - 6 pm / Teen Centers: evenings and weekends.
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
Visit our website at www.ncscweb.org.
Contact Person: 
Kim Freedman
Scholarships available: 
Yes
Charge for services: 
Yes
Vouchers accepted: 
Yes
Transportation provided: 
Yes
Community Meeting Space Available: 
Yes
Number of people served each year: 
over 1000

Balera | School of Ballroom Dance

Phone: 
(617) 969-2280

Location

105 Rumford Ave
Newton, MA, 02466
Email: 

lilia@baleraballroom.com

Website: 

www.baleraballroom.com

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
ADULT CLASSES: Call to schedule your own $25 introductory lesson today! KIDS CLASSES: Mondays at 3:45pm (ages 5-10) Tuesdays at 4:30pm (ages 11-13) Wednesdays at 5:15pm (ages 14-18) Classes start the week of September 14th. The 14-week series is only $140 per child. Enroll today! (617) 969-2280
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
Call to schedule your private lesson: (617) 969-2280.
Contact Person: 
Lilia
Scholarships available: 
No
Charge for services: 
Yes
Vouchers accepted: 
No
Transportation provided: 
No
Community Meeting Space Available: 
No
Number of people served each year: 
251-500

Whole Foods Market Newton

Phone: 
617-969-1141

Location

916 Walnut Street
Newton, MA, 02461
Website: 

http://tinyurl.com/WFM-Newton

Contact Person: 
Ava Fantasia

Carroll Center for the Blind

Phone: 
617.969.6200

Location

770 Centre St
Newton, MA, 02458
Email: 

info@carroll.org

Website: 

http://www.carroll.org

Organization's Mission: 
The Carroll Center serves the needs of blind and visually-impaired persons by providing rehabilitation, skills training, and educational opportunities to achieve independence, self-sufficiency, and self-fulfillment and by educating the public regarding the potential of persons who are blind and visually-impaired. Established in 1936, the Center has pioneered innovative methods for blind persons to gain independence in their homes, in class settings, and in their work places. New and evolving technologies, combined with time-tested adaptive methods, individualized instruction, and personalized therapies developed by the Carroll Center staff, have provided thousands of blind and vision impaired persons with diverse opportunities for success and independent living.
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
Please visit our website: http://www.carroll.org
Contact Person: 
Dina Rosenbaum
Scholarships available: 
Yes
Transportation provided: 
Yes
Community Meeting Space Available: 
Yes
Number of people served each year: 
501-1000

Bernice B. Godine Early Learning Center at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC

Phone: 
617-558-6422

Location

333 Nahanton Street
Newton, MA, 02459
Email: 

jcc-elc@jccgb.org

Website: 

www.jccearlylearning.org

Organization's Mission: 
The Bernice B. Godine Early Learning Center is committed to education your child in a vibrant, engaging environment with Jewish values at the core. We nurture children, embrace families, mentor teachers, and in evrey way possible bring out the best in your children. Gym, swimming and music are part of some programs. We are NAEYC accredited. Other preschool locations in Acton, Brookline/Brighton, Hingham, Sharon and Wayland.
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
Full day and part day programs. Feel week and part week programs. Full year and school year programs available. Early drop off and extended day options.
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
Call 617-558-6422 or email newton-elc@jccgb.org.
Contact Person: 
Sara Kahana, Center Director
Scholarships available: 
Yes
Charge for services: 
Yes
Vouchers accepted: 
Yes
Transportation provided: 
No
Number of people served each year: 
51-250

The Barry L. Price Rehabilitation Center, Inc.

Mailing Address: 
<p>The Barry L. Price Rehabilitation Center, Inc.</p> <p>130 Rumford Ave</p> <p>Newton, MA 02466</p>
Phone: 
617.244.0065

Location

38 Border Street
West Newton, MA, 02465
Website: 

www.barrypricecenter.org

Organization's Mission: 
<p>The Price Center supports people with developmental disabilities by encouraging personal growth in the community through social, living, and work experiences that respect the individual preference and diversity.</p>
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
<p>Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm</p>
Contact Person: 
Justin Sallaway
Scholarships available: 
No
Charge for services: 
Yes
Vouchers accepted: 
No
Transportation provided: 
Yes
Number of people served each year: 
51-250
Other information: 
<p>The Price Center is dedicated to providing supports to maximize community integration, safety, well being, dignity, rights, and individual choices. Program goals are to enhance current skills and encourage greater independence and control, while facilitating postive social relationships within the community.</p> <p>The Price Center is a non-profit organization that continues to collaborate with other community resources to help broaden the impact of our work and extend the scope of our services.</p>