Empowering the youth through education
We partner with nonprofit youth organizations to ensure learning continues beyond the classroom. Our mission is to provide access to quality out-of-school programs that support academic success, build confidence, strengthen social and emotional well-being, and inspire a lifelong love of learning.
Why Out-of-School Learning Matters
Education doesn’t stop when the school day ends. Quality after-school programs and summer camp day programs help students excel academically, build confidence, and develop essential life skills. Research shows that students in these programs perform better in school, have higher graduation rates, and are more engaged in learning.
By investing in after-school learning, we’re shaping brighter futures for our youth.
More about Education Comes FirstBy investing in after-school learning, we’re shaping brighter futures for our youth.
Closes Achievement Gaps
Prevents Learning Loss
Inspires a Love of Learning
Builds Confidence & Social Skills
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Current Partner Sites in Massachusetts
Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn
Boys & Girls Club of Lynn, Haverhill, Lowell, Lawrence, Salisbury, and Salem
Private Jewels Boxing Club, Lynn, MA
Bernardo Boxing - Fall River, MA
Bernardo Boxing - Fall River, MA
Demakes Family YMCA, Lynn, MA
YMCA of Haverhill
YMCA of Haverhill
The REAL Program, Lynn, MA
NAGLY, Salem, MA
Building Bridges Through Music,
Lynn, MA
Lynn, MA
Campfire North Shore, Salem, MA
Leap for Education, Salem, MA
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Current Partner Sites in New York
Grenville Baker, Oyster Bay-East Norwich, Glen Cove at Lincoln House
Friends of the Children
26 Partner Sites and Growing
We proudly support 26 U.S. organizations across 6 states and growing, united in inspiring youth through education beyond the classroom.
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Real Stories, Real Impact!
Hear from the Oyster Bay ECF kids themselves how our reading and math programs are helping them grow!
Success Stories
“Elyce used her love of music to increase her math abilities and lessons in composing and song-writing to elevate, what is now a LOVE of reading.”
— Building Bridges Through Music
“Egypt has been improving her grade-level math skills while also challenging herself by trying higher grade-level math.”
— Camp Fire North Shore
“Utilizing a portion of grant funding made possible by Education Comes First, the Boys & Girls Club of Oyster Bay East Norwich was able to dedicate an employee specifically for proper grant facilitation.”
— Boys & Girls Club Oyster Bay
Real Stories, Real Impact
Hear from the Oyster Bay ECF kids themselves how our reading and math programs are helping them grow!
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Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell celebrates the rise of reading among its members
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ECF reading and math programs are helping teens blossom at Private Jewels Boxing in Lynn!
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