The Center was created to meet the needs of these families for recreational and social programs. No other community center exists in this neighborhood where children and their parents can come to learn, play and grow together. Programs include parenting, homework assistance, fitness, sports, substance abuse prevention, open recreation social activities, arts and crafts, drama and TV production for teens. Carolyn Rusiackas, ext. Students, faculty, administrators, staff, alums and friends, set aside four hours on a Saturday in April to work at thirty plus local non-profit agency sites in a fifteen mile radius of Fairfield.
Participants raise money for the hungry and homeless by being sponsored for their work efforts.
A task force to organize the Clean-Up starts work in the fall. Times are flexible. A background in psychology is a benefit, but not required. This program links college students with persons who have mild to moderate retardation, through individual and group outings and activities. Information at Arrupe Ministry Center.