USING PARTNERSHIPS TO ENHANCE SERVICE CAPACITY It is important for social service agencies to collaborate with other partners in the public, private, and non-profit sectors to enhance the level of service provided to clients and their families. NECS partners with various local community organizations to enhance our programs and service models, as listed below. •
Citizens For Juvenile Justice—Membership and sponsorship to relieve training and participation/voice in State and Federal social justice awareness and reform.
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Lower Mills Merchant Association—Partnership with local merchant association to support efforts of the NECS corporate office.
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Roxbury Community College—Partnership with the Reggie Lewis Athletic Center to host the annual NECS summer basketball clinic.
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St. Joseph’s Prep—Partnership with a local high school to operate NECS open gym.
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Carney Hospital—Partnership with Ph.D. residency program that aimed to help human service providers better understand the communities they serve medically.
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Brookline Teen Center—Partnership with a teen center that offered a music studio and tutoring.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology—Partnership with science lab for Sunday morning STEM programming for youth.
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The Salvation Army Kroc Center—Partnership to provide training and volunteer staff for Salvation Army events in exchange for use of their facility.
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Star Market—Partnership with local grocery store to offer employment opportunities for youth.
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Eye & Eye Optics—Partnership with local optometrist to offer free eye exams and glasses for youth in need.
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Kennedy Playground Community Garden—Partnership to operate community garden.
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