WHAT WE DO
PROGRAMS
EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY
The men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity operate an emergency food pantry to provide eligible community members with access to food.
Schedule:
The food pantry is open the last Saturday of each month, except November and December when it is open on the Saturday BEFORE Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Doors open at 11:00 am and close after the last customer is served.
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Clients must provide photo ID with a current address, and both the number and ages of family members being serviced.
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Anyone with a legitimate need for food for themselves and their families are eligible.
For more information leave a message for: James Owens at
617-942-8319.
REAL MEN TELL THE
TRUTH (RMTT)
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Real Men Tell the Truth (RMTT) is a proposed innovative tutoring and character development program for young males growing up in communities impacted by crime and violence. Young men will be exposed to principles that all human beings should live by.
RMTT attacks the “snitching” issue head-on; and is focused on changing negative behavior that has become too acceptable in our neighborhoods. RMTT seeks to change the odds for these young men by helping them to achieve academically, broadening their vision of the future; and by helping them to challenge the values of the culture which surrounds them.
The partnership between the church, the police, college-educated black men, community organizations, college students, counselors and advisors will work as a team to address the needs of the students and their families that will be served.
This program will be available to school-aged brown and black boys 13-14 years old.
This pilot program is scheduled to start in the fall of 2020.
Applicants will be selected by local Middle School administrators.
For more information leave a message for James Owens at 617-942-8319.
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STEAM AT THE EDWARD COOPER CENTER PROGRAM
The objectives of the program is to introduce the African American Pioneers in our Display and provide introductory coding workshops and tutorials; “art-focused” workshops; field trip opportunities; and workshops including: Coding Lab for Kids:
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Sphero Robot Obstacle Challenge
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Music Skills: Getting Started with Garage Band
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Photo Lab for Kids: Fun Family Portraits
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Art Walk: Sketching Architecture
This program will be conducted by STEAM AHEAD
For more information and registration for workshops contact
Alix Holder. You can leave a message at 617-942-8319.
CHAPA CERTIFIED 1st TIME HOME BUYERS CLASSES
Veteran’s Benefit Clearinghouse Development Corporation presents CHAPA certified 1 st Time Home Buyers Classes throughout the year. The program includes a series 8 hour-
3 day classes for a step by step guide to prepare for a first home purchase. There is a team of experts ready to assist the participants.
Speakers include an attorney, credit counselor, home inspector, insurance agent, lender, and real estate agent.
Enrollment fee is $30 per person or $50 per couple.
This program is sponsored by Eta Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and the Edward L. Cooper Community Gardening and Education Center, Inc.
For more information and how to register, visit: www.1sttimehomebuyer.org or call 617-516-8627.