GIVING THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
New Early Learning Academy
NorthStar has broken ground on our new, purpose-built Early Learning Academy, with the following funding updates:
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$3,025,000 in philanthropic donations from generous businesses, individuals foundations, and NorthStar equity
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$3,059,100 in New Market Tax Credit funding (MHIC, Capital One)
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$2,500,000 in ARPA funding (city of New Bedford)
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$2,700,000 in loan funding
Currently, NorthStar is extending its Campaign to raise $1,000,000 to repay $700,000 in loans and raise $300,000 for our equipment.
Our new Early Education Academy & Community Center will:
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Double NorthStar’s current full-time enrollment capacity, serving a total of 134 children and families
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Provide state-of-the-art, purpose built early education facilities, best preparing our children for their futures and our future
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Serve as a regional laboratory school for best practices and professional development for the entire South Coast
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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!
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Pave The Way To Success
Support Our Community
“Embark on a Journey with NorthStar!“
We’re still actively raising funds to be completely debt-free by the end of 2024.
An exciting opportunity awaits those who wish to contribute to our vision and be a part of something extraordinary!”
Consider immortalizing your support by opting for our engravable bricks. Your contribution will forever be etched into the foundation of progress, symbolizing your commitment to a brighter future.
Every contribution, big or small, plays a vital role in shaping the legacy we are building together. Let us all stand together in solidarity as we enrich our communities and pave the way towards a brighter future.
Each engraved brick, will create a pathway of impact at the very entrance of our school.
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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,
Director of Development
53 Linden Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Questions?
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