Resources

YDO Lawrence:The Youth Development Organization seeks to grow a community of engaged, capable learners increasingly aware of their capacity for excellence. Through long-term relationships with caring adults, we help our students discover who they are and who they can become. By focusing on their talents, abilities, and interests, we encourage our students to take charge of their futures and work to achieve positive outcomes that will benefit themselves and their families.
Ashoka:Ashoka strives to shape a global, entrepreneurial, competitive citizen sector: one that allows social entrepreneurs to thrive and enables the world’s citizens to think and act as change makers.
Essex Art Center :The Essex Art Center is a non-profit art organization with a mission to inspire and nurture the diverse artistic potential of the Greater Lawrence community through classroom exploration and gallery exhibitions.
Groundworks Lawrence:Groundwork Lawrence (GWL) has been making change happen in Lawrence, MA since 2001. Through its environmental and open space improvements, food security programs, youth education, employment initiatives, community programming and events, GWL creates the building blocks of a healthy community, and empowers Lawrence residents to improve their quality of life.
Access:Talk to our friend Gabriella Gomez- Coates the financial aide advisor
Young Engineers:Get in touch with our friend Michael Penta at UMASS Lowell!
Express Your Self Project:awrence High students putting on a fashion show with the help of the community, giving kids a chance to express themselves. The Express Yourself Fashion Show is taking place April 28th, 2012 at Lawrence High.
Movement City:Movement City is an empowerment network for young Lawrencians between the ages of 10-18. It is a virtual city where young people explore their potential through design, technology and performing arts. They can also choose to participate in a wide range of highly creative economic, academic, leadership development and collective action activities..
Lawrence Music Club House: The Music Clubhouse at the Lawrence YMCA- Where creativity and talent thrive.The Music Club House is an exciting and creative space within the Lawrence YMCA where youth ages 10-18 can explore musical instruments,participate in innovative workshops and make new friends.