Program areas at Preston Center of Compassion
Summer Recreational Program: Seven week summer day camp program, attended by under served children ages 4 to 13, providing social, recreational and educational support services.
Tutoring Program: After school instructional and tutoring programs serving students who come from low income families. Students receive instructional support and homework help from certified teachers and volunteers.
ESL Program:PCC's ESL program began in 2016 and serves 40 adults from 12 countries annually with an academic year-based program. We offer 3 levels of instruction taught by qualified educators. There is no cost to the participants.
Other Program Services: Represents the expenses for the Senior Citizens Outreach ("Senior Run"): Outreach program servicing approximately 80 senior citizens in the Bronx NY neighborhood. Services include visits to homd bound seniors, grocery shopping for seniors, gardening and raking yards, monthly outings, computer classes, concerts and theatre.
Big Sister Little Sister Programs: Pair students from Preston High School with chlidren in need from local elementary schools.
Counseling Program:PCC's Counseling program began in 1991 and serves low- and middle-income children, adults, and families. It is staffed by licensed masters-level social workers and offers a sliding fee scale to those in need.