Some of these programs are provided through the churches, hospitals, recreation centers, schools, and other community centers. The community organizations include community leaders, agencies, students, parents, and children working together to make a difference in their lives. Some students will have the opportunity to be employed or to volunteer their services. Different businesses in the community provide monetary awards, gift certificates, sponsor theater and movie tickets, present oral presentations on attendance and job market, etc. These businesses as partners contribute money to help with the school's budget and other programs.
Some organizations send representatives to the parent teacher association meetings.
They have input and interest in different programs that are in the community and schools. For example, Northern High School established a partnership with the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. This partnership has been developed to support the mathematics and science achievement of young ladies at Northern. Also, a collaborative effort has been formed between the Urban League and Northern High School. Dr. Molefi Asante, Department Chairperson of The African-American Studies Department at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. will join Northern High as a consultant.