21st Century Community Learning Center Grant Recipient

The New Britain-Berlin YMCA today announced that the Association has been awarded a $200,000 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant, and will be serving as the lead agency and fiduciary, partnering with the New Britain School District.
The 21st Century Community Learning Center Program supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools. The program helps students meet state and local student standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs; and offers literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children.