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Study Centers
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Study Centers
The Study Centers are drop-in support centers with an academic focus. Each Study Center has computers, WiFi internet access, a printer/scanner/copier, books, and general classroom supplies. AmeriCorps members and staff provide academic support and connection to resources to help residents of all ages succeed.
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Anyone! The centers are open for youth and adults, living in or around our neighborhoods. The only requirement is that parents or guardians complete and sign our permission slip so we have general information like who to contact in an emergency.
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Study Centers
Each Study Center has computers, WiFi internet access, a printer/scanner/copier, books for all reading levels, and plenty of supplies to support academic and artistic achievement! Most importantly, there are staff and volunteers with decades of collective experience who care about your success and are ready to assist you.
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The Study Centers are located in our family housing neighborhoods:
- Riverton Park - 53 Riverton Drive
- Sagamore Village - 21 Popham Street
- Kennedy Park/Bayside - 51 Mayo Street
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The centers are typically open following the Portland Public Schools Calendar and serve meals or sometime host special activities during school vacations.
In the mornings, Education Specialists work with adults (by appointment) and open in the afternoons for youth to drop in.
The centers occasionally close for trainings or special events and close when PHA closes for holidays and weather. Visit or call your nearest Study Center to get updates on their schedule. You can also find the study centers on Instagram for day to day updates and activities.
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Volunteers serving with the study centers typically visit for two hours each week for a minimum of 6 weeks to provide academic support and enrichment to youth. The first step in finding your fit for volunteering is to complete the volunteer application linked here.
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Thank you for considering a donation to the Study Centers! We ask that you contact us by phone, text, or email before dropping off donations.
Needs:
- Art supplies - always needed
- Filler paper for binders
- NEW school supplies like notebooks, rulers, glue sticks, pencils, pens, note cards, calculators, etc.
We do not accept used school supplies.
We currently have an overflow of books and are not accepting donations.