News From the Community Center

The Old Pine Community Center is excited to announce that April Thomas - Jones will begin as the new Program Director. April has a Bachelor of Arts Degree, a Master’s Degree in Education, and a Pennsylvania State License in Education. April is both passionate and experienced in the areas of education and program development. She has several years of teaching experience with students of various ages, including college adults. She served as the director of the WPS Youth Center where she developed programs and fostered community relationships. April also served as the Assistant Director of Youth Development at the University of Pennsylvania where she implemented enriching academic programs and built curriculum in accordance with the Pennsylvania State Standards. April is eager to utilize her talents and abilities to support and become an asset to the Old Pine Community Center and we are very enthusiastic about having her on board!

As the season of giving back approaches, we at Old Pine Community Center hope that we can count on you for support. The Center has made great strides to become a unique environment that is caring, warm, and puts the welfare of our community before all other concerns. The Center has been a part of the fabric of our community for more than 30 years and we ask you to help us continue.

In 2009, we will begin various projects to give Old Pine Community Center a facelift so that we can attract more people to the resources that lie within the Center. We will continue to develop our Adult Education Program, which serves 25 adults, by purchasing resources such as books and computers to support tutors as they help learners achieve their educational goals.

The After School Program serves 40 children and continues to grow. Your support will enable us to provide enrichment, tutoring and mentoring for the children and continue the program’s quality of care and commitment to the children of our community.