Sara Holbrook Community Center

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

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SARA HOLBROOK COMMUNITY CENTER'S mission is to develop responsible and productive children, youth and families through social development, educational and recreational opportunities. The Center serves Chittenden County with a primary focus being on the North End of Burlington, Vermont.

FOR nearly 71 YEARS , the Sara Holbrook Community Center has been an integral part of Burlington, especially in its North End. Each year 4,000 individuals, including refugees and immigrants, engage in a variety of programs: pre-school, teen activities, English classes, after-school programming, and summer camps.