Center For Community Engagement Opportunities 

The Center for Community Engagement offers long & short term program opportunities which create sustainable, effective, and productive relationships with the community that benefits students, faculty, & the population we serve.

Programs that The Center offers

Children and Youth After School: Eastern students have the opportunity to contribute to the education and well-being of local youth ages 4 to 18. These programs encompass working with elementary through high school age students; programs vary in activities from tutoring, homework help, arts & crafts, social emotional learning, mentoring, and much more.

• Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy
• Natchaug Elementary School
• Sweeney Elementary school
• North Windham Elementary School
• Windham Middle School After School Program
• Windham Positive Enrichment Program
• Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Windham Youth Advocacy
• Mansfield Book Buddies
• Barrows STEM Academy Pen Pals

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Adult Programs: Eastern students have the opportunity to be involved with programs in which contribute to the education and well-being of adults.  These programs look into social issues regarding food insecurity, housing, addiction & recovery, mental health, and much more.

Programs Available:

• Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)
• Covenant Soup Kitchen
• Douglas Manor Nursing Center (Pen Pals)
• Project Hope
• St. Joseph's Senior Living Center
• Windham Hospital
• Blue Iris Animal Farm