Volunteers Needed
Hathaway-Sycamores is looking for volunteers to tutor kids in our Learning Lab starting in mid-August through early October, between 3 and 5:30 pm, Mondays through Thursdays. For more information please contact Mabel (323) 257-9600 ext. 7122 or Andie (323) 257-9600 ext. 7111. The Learning Lab, located at our Family Resource Center in Highland Park, serves students from 6 to 18 years old by providing a safe place to study after school. The children and youth use the lab space and computers to...
Read MoreHathaway-Sycamores and Western Asset Dig in for Sixth Annual “Plant a Garden Day”
For the sixth consecutive year, community-minded employees from Pasadena investment-services firm Western Asset devoted this past Saturday to replanting a garden that will yield both fresh produce and therapeutic benefits. The annual “Plant a Garden Day” event took place at Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services’ Highland Park Family Resource Center (840 N. Ave. 66, Highland Park). The Western Asset crew was joined by members of Hathaway-Sycamores’ staff, along with neighborhood kids and...
Read MoreHathaway-Sycamores’ Abraham Nuñez is Headed to UCLA
Like many young adults Abraham Nuñez lacked direction after graduating from high school. As Abraham puts it, “I struggled transitioning into adulthood. I was confused as to what route I would take in life. Most signs pointed towards going to college and getting my Bachelors in Education, but the pressure of living in a low income community forced me to find a job.” Abraham acknowledges that he didn’t have a clue how to find a job. Fortunately he was introduced to Hathaway-Sycamores. Abraham’s...
Read MoreSmall Prep Program Delivers Big Results
Our Highland Park Family Resource Center has a history of helping area teens land at top-tier universities – often with full-ride scholarships; this year is no exception, with students headed to Harvard, USC, UCLA and other standout schools. “Hathaway-Sycamores really gave me the start on my road toward college,” says Valentino Gonzalez, referring to Hathaway-Sycamores’ Learning Lab. That road has since led Gonzalez to the nation’s most prestigious university – Harvard – where he will...
Read MoreBoulevard Sentinel, June 2012
Hathaway-Sycamores Family Resource Center Helps Make Big College Dreams Come True Download a pdf version of the Boulevard Sentinel article about two students on their way to Stanford and Bucknell with full ride scholarships.
Read MoreStories of Hope and Resilience – 2019-2020 Impact Report
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