NEIL, AGE 4
LSNC teaches me to read and write and how to play with others.
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NIA, AGE 33
I have probably learned as much from the kids as they have from me!
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FRANCIS
I like the center where I can get social services whenever I need them. I meet my friends and socialize here.
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MARC, AGE 20
LSNC has taught me so much about life. Working with and building relationships with the kids has been a once in a lifetime experience that I will never forget.
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ERNESTINA, AGE 79
I love going to LSNC because I don't want to stay alone in my house.
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LOUISE
I am learning to speak English.
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NAGINA, AGE 20
LSNC has helped me to work, talk to, and help all different ages of children.
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MARIAH, AGE 9
I love that there are so many things to do here, I especially like dance and writing.
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EVAN, AGE 8
When it's time to play basketball, I'm the FIRST in line.
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SEKOU, AGE 24
The purpose of my work is to make each day exciting for the kids who come here and to help them learn.
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PAOLA, AGE 3
My teachers help me learn new English words.
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GRACE
The center has been an essential part of our community for as long as I have lived here
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SAHARA, AGE 4
I have learned how to write my own name, and my shapes and colors.
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CHRISTINA, AGE 20
The children are the glue that holds our LSNC family together and it has taught me to never take anything for granted.
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RAMONA
I love bingo at the center with all my friends.
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MONIQUE, AGE 21
I love to interact with the children and help them.
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STEPHANIE, AGE 27
I used to attend the after school program here, and now working here makes me feel like I'm giving back to a place that has given me so much.
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JOSEPH, AGE 9
I get to play all of my favorite sports here AND get my homework done!
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RYAN, AGE 7
I learned that you can write a story and if you are lucky, it may become a movie.
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AIDA, AGE 82
This is like a club and I know and like all the members. It's good therapy.
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SABRINA, AGE 10
I like art and cooking and I learn new songs and games.
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RUTH
I really enjoy the people who come here. The programs are very enlightening.
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CARMEN
We are so lucky to have financial support from the whole community. A little support goes a long way.
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GILBERTO
I've been coming to this center since 1987 and I still have my original membership card. I like the people. I like the place. I like the activities and the friendliness.
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Our Mission
Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center has, for over 57 years, pursued our Mission of meeting the social, educational, recreational and cultural needs of the people of the West Side. MORE
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classes are held on a weekly basis for all community members, including children and seniors.
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