Located in the Old North End of Burlington, the Sara Holbrook Community Center serves a diverse community, with families struggling to just get by; in fact, according, to U.S. Census 2000 data, Old North End neighborhoods constitute the highest concentration of poverty in Burlington and the entire state of Vermont. The community’s need has been well-documented:
20% of Burlington residents live below the federal poverty guideline
31.4% of residents in the Old North End of Burlington live below the federal poverty level
100% of elementary school children living in the Old North End qualify to receive a free or reduced priced lunch
Events
Race to the Top of Vermont
Help raise $2500 for SHCC's Creating Connections Mentoring Program
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