MARCH 2024 NEEDHAM COMMUNITY COUNCIL NEWS

Did you know? Thanks to generous donors, the Council has provided $6,500 in extracurricular scholarships this school year to eligible food pantry households. After-school activities like sports, music, dance, and others are so important to good overall health. Read about other ways we support these Needham households below. Read more on other Food Pantry programs here Spring is set to start March 19!! Before we say goodbye to winter and hello to spring, we look at another impactful month at the Council. Last month we served 199 Needham households in the food pantry with 61% of these households coming twice during the month. The need for food support in Needham continues and we thank you for keeping your neighbors top of mind. Financial gifts, food drives, and sharing about the food pantry help make all of this work possible. Make a gift Make a gift today or email the development team at dev@needhamcouncil.org to learn about other giving options at the Council.

Council Hours

Hours at the Council Please see below for important Council closings in the month of March. Please call the office with any questions at (781) 444-2415. The Council Thrift will be Closed Saturday, March 30th

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Currently hiring: Tech & Tutors Program Manager The Needham Community Council is a vibrant organization committed to making a positive impact in the Needham community. We are still accepting applications for the position of Tech & Tutors program manager. See the full job description and details on how to apply below.

February: By the Numbers February saw little snow and while some may be happy and some may be sad, the Council offices were still a winter wonderland of activity. We celebrated our dedicated "Vol-untine's" the week of February 14th and helped "feel the love" in all ELL classes which returned for a spring session of learning and connecting. Thank you for being part of our team of neighbors helping neighbors!

Program Updates

Spring Tutor Interest Form

Spring ELL Tutor Training Begins on April 11th Training for new volunteers will take place in April and May. Trained volunteers meet weekly with community members who would like to improve their English communication skills. If you're interested, please complete a tutor interest form.  Spring Introduction to English classes are underway! Staff member Kimberly oversees these special 15-week classes for early beginning learners with 16 learners from 6 countries currently learning the basics.

Nurturing Hope and Resilience in Children and Teens During Troubled Times Presenter: Robert Brooks, Ph.D. Date: March 13, 2024 Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm Where: Broadmeadow School’s Performance Center Anxiety, depression, and mental health issues continue to rise in both children and adults. To help children cope with the many challenges they face, it is essential that parents and other caregivers focus on using strategies to nurture hope and resilience in youth as well as in ourselves. In his presentation, Dr. Brooks will describe several of these key strategies, including those that reinforce empathy, compassion, responsibility, self-discipline, and dealing with setbacks. If you have any questions about this program or the Mindful Community series, please contact Cathy Wong at cwong@needhamcouncil.org Sign up to hear this important speaker

The Council Thrift

Special Sales Info

Special Sales this Month: Pot o' Gold At the end of the rainbow you will find, A pot 'o gold for you to mine, With savings that feel like a jolly 'o gift, Come win a discount at The Council Thrift! Monday, March 11 thru Saturday, March 16th

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