Happy Day for REAL at the Lynn Boys and Girls Club Today

Great day back after the holiday break! The REAL Program works closely with area colleges and universities and we are able to bring in highly motivated and talented young adults who bring fresh ideas and energy to work with our young children. Gordon College and Endicott College provide a pool of service learning candidates. My Brother's Table, lead by Bud, provided our families with fresh fruit and a "pantry" to last through the snow storm never mind a family dinner. Traditional Bread provided beautiful rolls to accompany the meals. It is a pleasure working with such dedicated people who understand that the children we are working with are hungry and thirsty to learn!

War on Poverty 50 Years Later

It is the 50th year since the launch of the WAR ON POVERTY that was initiated by President Lyndon Johnson. We have made some strides in this battle, however, we have so much more to do if we want to provide a quality life experience. In our American quest to attain the American dream we might be missing some of the ingredients necessary to achieve this dream. 

The REAL Program is proud to offer REAL meaningful service learning opportunities helping young children learn to read, love to read and read to learn. Many of the young students need more help with their homework than their hard working parents can provide; REAL helps in this capacity. Children take home FREE gently used children's books to keep in addition to getting their homework help; play time; nutritious snacks and family dinners; enrichment activities and attention from caring, educated adults. 

New Year! What Are Your Goals?

The REAL Program started this year with the first goal of reaching out more to the families of the children we support in our literacy-based tutoring and enrichment programs. The first round of phone calls was received with such joy and gratitude! I know that I can speak on behalf of all the volunteers at The REAL Program---the feeling is mutual!

Happy New Year!

Our second semester starts on 1/21/2014 at the Boys and Girls Club of Lynn.
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Wishes for Peace and Prosperity in 2014

The REAL Program wishes you PEACE and Prosperity in 2014

Happy New Year

REAL Meaning of Christmas

The children are nestled or snug in the beds,.....

T'was the night before Christmas and all through the house,....

Now dash away, dance away,.....

These are the words to classic Christmas stories that we only know if we have been the lucky ones who have had book-loving families and loved ones who have given us these wonderful gifts. REAL exists to help those who do not have those gifts in their lives.

Merry Christmas to all!

Get the REAL Mobile Road Ready

We are Tweeting, Blogging, adding to Facebook, connecting on Linkedin. We have a website! We have a REAL Board of Directors. We have children to work with. We have families to work with. We have books to pick up and deliver. We have stories to tell. We have pictures to share. We have volunteers to work. We have places to offer our work. We need money to make this all work together and put our REAL Mobile on the road!
www.therealprogram.org

EXTRAS and REAL Read Aloud

Mrs. Brown and I will be reading books to children and helping children select books at EXTRAS for Creative Learning tomorrow (12/14/2013) from 10:00-11:30.
www.therealprogram.org

Event:  Read Aloud for children 4-8 years old or anyone who likes to listen!

Where:  EXTRAS for Creative Learning, JB Blood Building, 20 Wheeler Street, Lynn (3rd floor)
(This is near the Lynn YMCA).

When:  Saturday, 12/14/2013 from 10:00-11:30

FREE!!!!