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New Early Learning Academy

NorthStar has broken ground on our new, purpose-built Early Learning Academy.

With the following funding updates:

  • $3,025,000 in philanthropic donations from generous businesses, individuals, foundations, and NorthStar equity
  • $3,059,100 in New Market Tax Credit funding (MHIC, Capital One)
  • $2,500,000 in ARPA funding (city of New Bedford)
  • $2,700,000 in loan funding

NorthStar is currently extending our Campaign to raise $1,000,000 to repay $700,000 in loans and raise $300,000 for our equipment.

Our new Early Education & Community Center will:

  • Double NorthStar’s current full-time enrollment capacity, serving a total of 134 children and families;
  • Provide state-of-the-art, purpose built early education facilities, best preparing our children for their futures and our future;
  • Serve as a regional laboratory school for best practices and professional development for the entire South Coast;
  • Provide the community with access to exploratory play-spaces, community rooms, and our commercial kitchen, all while addressing urban blight.

Join us in investing in our children, our community, and our future!

 

IMPACT

Every 1 dollar invested in early childhood education yields a $16 return!

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Percentage of NorthStar’s children who live at or below the federal poverty level.

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Percentage of NorthStar’s graduates who are kindergarten ready.

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Percentage of children statewide who are kindergarten ready.

 

Please join us in reaching for the stars!

Increased:

  • High-school graduation
  • College matriculation
  • Economic development

Decreased:

  • Special Ed / Remediation
  • Dependence on government assistance
  • Crime and Incarceration

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Contribute by Mail

If you prefer to mail your contribution, checks can be made payable to “NorthStar Learning Centers” and mailed directly to:

NorthStar Learning Centers
Attn: David Jones, Dir. of Development

53 Linden Street
New Bedford, MA 02740

Questions?   Visit NorthStar? 

Contact David Jones

(508)250-2876

djones@northstarlc.org

NorthStar Learning Centers

53 Linden Street
New Bedford, MA 02740

80 Rivet Street
New Bedford, MA 02746

725 Shawmut Ave.
New Bedford, MA 02746