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Contact information:
175 Green Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19127

 

Website: www.northlightcommunitycenter.org
 

Mission/Goals: The purpose of this corporation is to promote the welfare of the community, including the social, educational and athletic development of the youth of the community. Translated into action, North Light makes a positive difference through a variety of initiatives that support positive youth development, strengthen families and build community.

Source(s): www.guidestar.org; www.northlightcommunitycenter.org

 Exact number not available; serves about 3,500 family members Serves all ages

Type of Evaluation: Outcomes Monitoring.

Summary of Available Evaluation Information: North Light Community Centers internally evaluates the following programs: KidZone, Youth Encouragement Program (YEP), and North Light Players (NLP). Parents of children in the KidZone program complete a questionnaire by mail. Participants in YEP complete questionnaires that measure indicators of academic work, physical fitness, arts and culture, and personal and social competence. NLP, a theater production program, surveys participants about the quality of the program and its value to children as a learning experience. NLCC also offers the Summer Career Exploration Program.

 KidZone: $25 enrollment fee plus $30/week (fee slides by income); YEP: fees for sports activities
   

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