Mission: Hoops and Homework is a safe and nurturing neighborhood-based after-school program which expands opportunities for youth in Framingham. Vision: All children in Framingham, regardless of income or neighborhood, will have the support and guidance they need to succeed in school and in life. Equity Statement: Every child deserves equitable access to quality opportunities and to benefit from its promises: a strong foundation for a successful future. Hoops and Homework commits to bold action to help eliminate differences in educational outcomes as a result of systemic racism, generational poverty and discrimination through our program.
Hoops and Homework is the product of community organizing in response to a clear need: the lack of an affordable and accessible after-school program for children.
The program was launched in 2012 by a group, led by Framingham resident Herb Chasan, interested in making improvements to this underserved section of the city. This group persuaded Framingham Town Meeting to appropriate $81,000 to initiate the after-school homework and recreation program at two locations: Framingham Housing Authority’s site at Carlson and Pusan Rd, and the Cochituate Cooperative Homes site at Interfaith Terrace.
Hoops and Homework, provides two safe, supervised learning environments for children who live in the Cochituate Homes (Interfaith) Complex, and the Carlson/ Pusan Public Housing developments. Our staff and volunteers support children with completion of their school assigned homework, promote reading and math skills, and provide opportunities for a variety of recreational, cultural, and enrichment activities that promote the exploration and development of children’s skills, talents and hobbies. Meals are provided daily, including during holidays and school vacations. We are the only neighborhood-based licensed after-school program in the city of Framingham.
Our program is offered during the school year from September to June, from 3:30p - 6:30p on early release days from 1:00pm to 6:00pm and on non-school/ vacation/summer days from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
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