“Celebrating our 15th Year”
This Year’s 2023 Mission

!Si, Se Puede! “Yes, It Is Possible” Program

!Si, Se Puede! Inc. was founded in 1985 in response to the articulated needs of families who live in very low-income
housing in the Merrimack Courts and surrounding lower Tower Hill neighborhood in Lawrence. !Si, Se Puede! has
provided continuous services to youth and their families growing from a grassroots outreach to a vibrant center of
educational and social opportunities through:

After School Program [Grades 1-8]:
Provides safe space for educational support of 1:1 homework assistance; Access to computers, printers &
internet; Small group activities that encourage cooperation and creativity; opportunities to take art classes at the
Essex Art Center; Guidance for 8th graders transitioning into high school; Mentoring and support; Nutritious
after-school lunches; Field trips

High School Work/Study Program [Grades 9-12]:
Provides graduates of the after-school program the opportunity to be small group leaders at !Si, Se Puede! along
with students from Phillips Academy. In exchange for hours worked participants receive financial assistance for
educational pursuits. Safe Space to gather, College Applications, College Tours, Scholarship Essay Writing,
Mentoring, Sex Ed, Community Service.

Project Away 5-Week Summer Program:
Provides learning/enrichment experiences for youth who completed the !Si, Se Puede! after-school program.
Project Away provides both on site and field trip experiences. The structure and activities are designed to
emphasize community building, respect for differences and cooperation. Nutritious lunches are part of each
day’s program. All activities are done in small groups to provide individual attention/adequate supervision. Each
year young people eagerly anticipate the start of Project Away.

Your Donation Today will help us Purchase

School Supplies, Youth Holiday Wish List Items & A Make-Over for their Current Space