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Kumon Student

The Kumon Program is designed to advance your child's math and reading skills by providing an edge throughout school. But the lifelong benefits often go far deeper.Self-confidence is priceless — and the earlier it begins, the stronger it can grow. Kumon shows children how to conquer challenge after challenge and achieve new successes every day — helping them learn, flourish and build self-esteem.

http://www.kumon.com/promotions/tv/promotion.aspx?gclid=COumg4nS08YCFVY9gQodLywIhg&gclsrc=aw.ds

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Lazarus House Ministries

Emergency Shelter and transitional housing. Lazarus House Ministries' Good Shepherd Soup Kitchen feeds 225 people daily. We also have a new food pantry that provides groceries to more than 800 families a week. Three thrift stores supply affordable and sometimes free clothing, furniture and household items.

http://www.lazarushouse.org/

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Learn to Cope (LTC)

Learn to Cope is a non-profit support network that offers education, resources, peer support and hope for parents and family members coping with a loved one addicted to opiates or other drugs.

http://learn2cope.org

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Life Bridge

Lifebridge is working to offer men and women the opportunities to help prevent homelessness. Through transitional shelter and meal planning with the opportunity to be connected to community resources.

http://www.lifebridgesalem.org/

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Look Sharp

Create a profile and browse internship positions you can apply to immediately. Includes links to resources containing advice, industry information, and useful templates. Current participating cities in MA include Boston, Cambridge, Lowell, Worcester.

https://www.looksharp.com/

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Lost Coin Women's Fund Scholarship

Lost Coin Women’s Fund, Inc. (LCWF) supports academic opportunities for low-income Massachusetts women by providing Grants for undergraduate studies or vocational training programs. Grants are awarded up to $1,000.00. Payments are made directly to schools or programs, in the name of the grant recipients. Acceptance will be decided within four months from the date of receipt of completed application. Only one scholarship per applicant is allowed. The Fund does not give grants for payment of loans or past courses; only for courses not yet taken. Items such as books, and equipment for nurses, etc. can be considered as part of the LCWF grant request. There is no age limit for women applying for this scholarship. Must be MA state resident.

http://www.lostcoinwomensfund.org/application_page.htm

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Love Is Respect

Relationships can be healthy, unhealthy, abusive or somewhere in between. Explore this section to learn what dating looks like, ways to respect your partner's needs and how to communicate effectively. You can call, chat or even text your questions in english and in Spanish.

http://www.loveisrespect.org/

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Lynn Emergency Shelter

LSA provides shelter and support services to homeless individuals and families in the Greater Lynn area, fostering their self-sufficiency and a return to an independent life.

Call at 4:30 pm to get on the list for a bed.

781-581-6600

http://www.lynnemergencyshelter.org

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Maria Talks

Maria Talks is a public health website that contains medically accurate information about issues teens need to know about, like sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases, birth control, pregnancy, and emergency contraception.

http://www.mariatalks.com/

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Massachusetts Appleseed Center.

MA Appleseed’s mission is to promote equal rights and opportunities for Massachusetts residents by developing and advocating for systemic solutions to social justice issues.

As part of one of the nation’s largest pro bono legal networks, we have been instrumental in leading vital systemic reform initiatives for over fifteen years. Among our accomplishments Improving access to education for homeless children.

http://www.massappleseed.org

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Massachusetts Emergency Food & Cash Assistance Programs

Low-income Massachusetts residents who need help paying for healthy food for their families or need assistance after a financial setback may qualify for temporary food and/or cash assistance programs to improve the quality of their lives.

http://www.mass.gov/portal/articles/massachusetts-food-and-cash-assistance.html

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Massachusetts Part Time Grant Program

More adults now find themselves needing to return to the classroom on a less than full-time basis. The continuous increase in college costs is also requiring more students to reconsider their enrollment plans and to look at part-time programs as viable alternatives. The Commonwealth has recognized the above needs and established the Part Time-Grant program to serve as a bridge between higher education opportunities and those segments of the Massachusetts population.

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-state/massachusetts-scholarships/massachusetts-part-time-grant-program/

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Massachusetts Scholarships and Grants

While taking courses and attending college is important for a professional career, many students are unable to afford the tuition that a great deal of colleges require. College tuition and fees for books and services have increased substantially in recent years.

With the added repercussions of a weak economy, many students are opting to find jobs and disregard college. The good news is that many schools and programs in Massachusetts offer scholarships and grants to help offset the expensive costs of tuition.

http://www.collegegrant.net/massachusetts/

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Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

MSPCC provided direct services to more than 22,000 children, adults, and families through: Adoption and Foster Care Support Behavioral Health Services Child Welfare Programs Family Counseling Parent and Family Support Services.

http://www.mspcc.org

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Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

MSPCC supports teen and young adult parents beginning at pregnancy. Home visitors offer encouragement and education to parents through each stage of pregnancy and early childhood development.

http://www.mspcc.org

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MassEquality

MassEquality is the leading statewide grassroots advocacy organization working to ensure that everyone across Massachusetts can thrive from cradle to grave without discrimination and oppression based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

http://www.massequality.org

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Match Education

Match Education is a search engine for researching potential school to send your children. We operate high-performing urban public charter schools, a unique graduate school of education that trains teachers for high-poverty schools, and a hybrid college and jobs program that seeks unprecedented degree completion rates and employment outcomes.

http://www.matcheducation.org/about/overview/

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Math.com

Math.com is dedicated to providing revolutionary ways for students, parents, teachers, and everyone to learn math. Combining educationally sound principles with proprietary technology, Math.com offers a unique experience that quickly guides the user to the solutions they need and the products they want. These solutions include assessment, on-demand modular courses that target key math concepts, 24/7 live online tutoring, and expert answers to math questions.

http://www.math.com/math-tutoring.html

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Mathematics & Science for Minority Students

The (MS)2 program was founded in 1977 to address the compelling need to cultivate the mathematical and scientific abilities of economically disadvantaged African American, Latino, and Native American high school students from targeted cities and communities across the United States. In a residential setting on the historic Phillips Academy campus, the three-summer program challenges students intellectually and exposes them to peers and educators with diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and aspirations. This competitive and rigorous program is FREE of charge for all students selected.

https://www.andover.edu/summersessionoutreach/mathscience/pages/default.aspx

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Medicaid to 26: Free Health Insurance for Youth Formerly in Foster Care

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law by President Obama in 2010 to make sure that Americans are able to have affordable health insurance coverage. One part of the ACA focuses specifically on youth who were formerly in foster care. Young adults who were in foster care at age 18, or aged out of foster care at 19, may be eligible to receive Medicaid coverage until they are 26.

To apply online, visit ma health connector. Click here to download and print the application.

Watch the video to learn about eligibility, what is covered, and how to sign up:

https://www.mahealthconnector.org/

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