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Summer's almost here, and for kids it means freedom from homework, early alarms, and rushing out the door to catch the bus. For parents, it's a little more complicated than that. Between mid-June and late August, there's a long stretch of open time to fill — along with the very real concern that your child could lose ground academically. That concern is justified. When kids spend the summer disengaged, the effects show up in the fall. Educators call it the summer slide, the g

When you think about a child's school day, it's easy to focus on what happens between the morning bell and afternoon dismissal. But the...

When we asked our youth to show us what Together we rise means to them, they painted a picture of community that took our breath away....

Have you ever thought about giving a few hours of your time to empower the next generation? If you believe, like we do, in the potential...

As the school year winds down, the quest for a fulfilling summer experience for your kids begins. At Neighborhood House, we believe...

We're three weeks into September, and this month has already been a whirlwind of activities, learning, and fun in our Youth Development...

When our bus was vandalized in June, we wondered how we would get our kids to all the places they needed to go. Our summer program was...

On Wednesday, June 14, our bus was heavily damaged by a brazen act of vandalism that happened in broad daylight. Every window was...

A vibrant Youth Development program only happens when each of us does our part. Our children need us to fill important roles that make a...

Have you ever thought about the importance of youth development programs in the life of a child? These programs play a critical role in...

There's a saying that goes, "When looking for treasures, sometimes you need only look as far as your own back yard." This treasure is in...

The Neighborhood House Family continues to grow! As we bid farewell to Mrs. Joanne Parker-Henry, who kept our Youth Development running...

Our founders understood when children care for, their parents and caretakers are free to pursue opportunities that support the family unit.