METHUEN ARLINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD, INC.
 
 
Services
 

SAFE HAVEN COMPUTER AND HOMEWORK CENTER

 

The Safe Haven Computer and Homework Center is located at 141 Tenney Street in Methuen, and is open Monday to Friday from 2:00pm to 7:00pm during the school year. Computer instructors and mentors are available to assist the youth with their projects and homework.

 

SUMMER PARKS PROGRAM

 
During the summer months of July and August, M.A.N. Inc.'s staff and two part-time employees of the City of Methuen's Recreation Department are at the Tenney Street Park. Breakfast, snackes, drinks and lunch are served free to all participants. Arts and crafts, sports, games, and books are made available to all who attend. This is a structured, supervised program to provide a safe summer alternative.
 
KARATE PROGRAM

M.A.N. Inc. offers a Karate program to 35 neighborhood youth. The classes are held on Tuesdays from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. The instructor is Shihan Larry Giordano from the Methuen Karate School. The classes are held between September and June.
SATELLITE LIBRARY

M.A.N. Inc. offers Satellite Library with reading books that are on loan from the Nevins Memorial Library. The Satellite Library is open weekdays from 2:00pm to 7:00pm and saturdays from 10:00am to 12:00pm. All residents are welcome to use the library. There are research books, encyclopedias, and other tools for youth and adults alike to use for projects or research papers.
POLICE BASKETBALL LEAGUE

For over ten years, M.A.N. Inc. has partnered with the Methuen Police Department to run a basketball league for the youth of the neighborhood. Over 120 boys and girls ages 7-12 participate each year. The league meets on Thursday evenings for the months of July and August. A Block Party/Job Fair/Tournament is held on the first Saturday after Labor Day each year. Every child receives a medal or trophy. The league is sponsored by local businesses.
JOB TRAINING

M.A.N. Inc. works closely with residents who are seeking employment. M.A.N. Inc.'s staff run Job Training Workshops which cover how to write a resume, a cover letter and how to prepare for an interview. The Department of Training "Hot Jobs" list is available at the office weekly. Staff of M.A.N. Inc. offers fax service to potential employers and will keep copies of resumes on file for future updating. This program is funded by the City of Methuen's CDBG Program.
SATURDAY ACTIVITIES

Each Saturday from October to March, M.A.N. Inc. offers crafts and a current movie. The Methuen Police Department visits to talk to the kids about various subjects including bike safety, and Say No to Drugs. Pizza, popcorn and drinks are served.
FOOD BASKET/GIVING PROGRAM

The Methuen Arlington Neighborhood, Inc. inconjunction with the Methuen Exchange Club, L/MCC, Merrimack Golf Course, Howard Associates and Salem/Methuen Rotary Club deliver an average of 120 meals to working families during the holiday season. Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets provide holiday cheer.
 
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