Policy/Advocacy

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 Child Care Commission and Fund

Phone: 
617-332-6723

Location

225 Nevada Street Room 123
Newton, MA, 02460-1212
Email: 

newtonccc@gmail.com

Website: 

www.newtonchildcare.org

Organization's Mission: 
The Newton Child Care Commission‘s mission is to facilitate the development of and access to quality child care for the Newton community. The Commission serves as a resource for parents to identify and evaluate child care programs that meet their unique needs and is available to child care providers as a resource for trends and policies in the community. Finally, the charge of the Commission is to review, establish and advocate for priorities and policies concerning the full range of child care, from infant, toddler, and preschool programs to programs serving school age children.
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
Contact the office by phone or e-mail. For the 'lottery scholarship' program, submit an application by mail, e-mail, or fax (617-332-1846).
Contact Person: 
Stuart Cleinman
Scholarships available: 
Yes
Charge for services: 
No
Vouchers accepted: 
No
Transportation provided: 
No
Community Meeting Space Available: 
Yes
Number of people served each year: 
51-250
Other information: 
NCCC&F offers a Single Parent Support Group in addition to a 'Lottery Scholarship' program. Child Care resource and referral services are available to parents and providers at all times.