THE COLLABORATIVE CENTER FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION INC
EIN 88-3126824 · Youth Development Programs (O50)
What they do
THE COLLABORATIVE CENTER OPERATED YEAR-ROUND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAMS SERVING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM ACROSS ERIE COUNTY, INCLUDING HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THROUGH THE INNOVATION INTENSIVE SUMMER PROGRAM and ACADEMIC-YEAR COHORTS, STUDENTS ENGAGED IN HANDS-ON PROJECTS ADDRESSING COMMUNITY ISSUES SUCH AS HEALTH EQUITY, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, and LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. OVER 200 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED, WITH 97% REPORTING INCREASED PURPOSE and BELONGING, and 98% DEMONSTRATING MEASURABLE GAINS IN COLLABORATION, COMMUNICATION, and CRITICAL THINKING. STUDENTS COMPLETED 6 PUBLIC-FACING COMMUNITY PROJECTS, INCLUDING A COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT and PUBLIC ARTS INSTALLATION.
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ContactMAUREEN HAMMETTPRESIDENT
In care of% APRYLE SCHNEEBERGER
Mailing address35 TRANQUILITY TRL, LANCASTER, NY 14086-1527
Main phone(814) 242-1746 WebsiteVisit the charity’s websiteSource: Form 990 public record. Confirm details with the nonprofit before visiting or sending anything.
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- Recognized since
- September 2022
- County
- Erie
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