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METHUEN
ARLINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD, INC. |
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About
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THE
MISSION |
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| The mission of M.A.N., Inc is to increase and enhance entrepreneurial
opportunities, neighborhood investment, revitalization activities,
and self-sufficiency of low and moderate income residents of
the Methuen Arlington Neighborhood. Main focus areas include:
Public Safety, youth programs, affordable housing, social services,
transportation, employment, child care. |
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THE
VISION |
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| The vision of M.A.N., Inc. is to improve the economic, educational
and social levels of low to moderate income residents of Methuen:
to expand the opportunities available to said residents, to
own, manage, or operate business enterprises, and rent or acquire
decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing accommodations,
pursuant of the M.G.L. 180 Section 4(a).
To carry on any business which may be lawfully carried on
by a non-profit corporation organized under the M.G.L. Chapter
180, whether or not related to those purposes referred to
in the foregoing paragraph. |
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NEIGHBORHOOD |
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The
Methuen Arlington Neighborhood is a densely populated, low
to moderate income area located close to the City of Lawrence.
Sharing the same problems as Lawrence - poverty, lack of employment
opportunities, and social ills - this area is able to receive
some financial assistance due to the fact that Methuen is
a small cities mini-entitlement area. To begin formally working
on improving the quality of life in the area, neighborhood
residents formed a Community Developement Corporation (CDC),
the Methuen Arlington Neighborhood, Inc. (M.A.N., Inc.). In
March of 1995, this organization became incorporated as M.A.N.
Inc. The neighborhood is also the site of the Department of
Justice's Weed and Seed Program.
M.A.N. Inc's prime target area for the purpose
of representation and service is within the Town of Methuen,
primarily within the borders of the Spicket River, Horne Street,
Lawrence Street, and the Lawrence City Line of Center Street.
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MODEL
BLOCK BY BLOCK |
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| M.A.N. Inc.
is now located at the new Lena Lahey Community Center. The
previous facility located at 1 Broadway, which had been long
outgrown, provided only 700 square feet. The new building
offers 1630 square feet per floor on three floors. The new
Community Center provides educational and recreational opportunities,health
outreach, social services, an after school homework center,
and a Satellite Library.
The new Lena Lahey Community Center for Methuen
Arlington Neighborhood, Inc. is located at 141 Tenney Street,
next to the Tenney Street park. |
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Copyright
© 2008 Methuen Arlington Neighborhood, Inc. All rights reserved. |
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