Dennison Memorial Community Center Inc.
Dennison Memorial Community Center Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Founded in the 1850's and incorporated in 1868, our mission at that time was to serve the immigrant population entering the country and employed at our many local textile mills. A health center, nutrition services, dental clinics are just a sample of some of the programs offered to this needy population. As the years passed, our mission became focused solely on children and teens aged 6-16 and their out-of-school time with programs related to academics, arts, physical education, along with others. These programs assist children and teens to build self-esteem, develop conflict resolution skills, offer a stable, safe environment and gain values to carry them through a lifetime of difficult choices.
About
Community center: The target population would be children and teens aged 6-16, typically referred to as 'targeted' or 'at-risk' youth. Dennison is located in the center of Census Tract 26, identified as the most economically deprived area in the city of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Children/teens may attend the center free of charge. Programs range from several athletic programs, academic tutoring and homework assistance, art projects to field trips and many other educational activities. For many children/teens, the lack of traditional support at home demands that we serve them in any way possible to help them achieve their goals and succeed in life. Many more obstacles are placed before our children every day than most children. Murder, gun violence, gangs, drug use and abuse are a reality in their daily existence. We have targeted programs to work so that our children may be exposed to a value system that they may not experience 'in the streets'. Our agency's physical structure is a two-story, 12000 sq. ft. building constructed in 2005 that houses activity rooms, two computer resource centers, our library, art areas and other places available to serve the program needs. Attached to the main building is a huge gymnasium built in 2000, that houses our teen center, separate and designated for specialized teens only content.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Founded in the 1850's and incorporated in 1868 our mission at that time was to serve the immigrant population entering the country and employed at our many local textile mills. a health center, nutrition services, dental clinics are just a sample of some of the programs offered to this needy population. as the years passed our mission became focused solely on children and teens aged 6-16 and their out-of-school time with programs related to academics, arts, phys. ed., along with others. these programs assist children and teens to build self-esteem, develop conflict resolution skills, offer a stable, safe environment and gain values to carry them through a lifetime of difficult choices.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Founded in the 1850's and incorporated in 1868 our mission at that time was to serve the immigrant population entering the country and employed at our many local textile mills. a health center, nutrition services, dental clinics are just a sample of some of the programs offered to this needy population. as the years passed our mission became focused solely on children and teens aged 6-16 and their out-of-school time with programs related to academics, arts, phys. ed., along with others. these programs assist children and teens to build self-esteem, develop conflict resolution skills, offer a stable, safe environment and gain values to carry them through a lifetime of difficult choices.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as MA.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 755 SOUTH FIRST STREET, NEW BEDFORD, MA, 02744.
- The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 16 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$114,676.
- The organization has 21 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1868.
- The organization pays $391,560 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $39,903 in fundraising expenses.
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