Ms. Pastore sent along the following list of interest to parents. It looks like a great resource. It is in two parts.

Are You Looking for an After School Program or Opportunity and Do Not Know Where to Look? Check out http://www.BOSTONavigator.org to search for youth opportunities all over the city of Boston. Find resources for homework help, sports, music, art and much more. Programs include hundreds of Boston Centers for Youth & Families opportunities at your local community center. Be sure to check out http://www.BOSTONavigator.org

Haley House: Volunteer on Thanksgiving day by serving breakfast from 5am-9am. 617-236-8132,

Boston Centers for Youth and Families After School Programs: Check out your local community center to find out about cool after-school programs and fall activities. 617-635-4920, http://www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf

Smart is Cool: Boston Learning Center is holding free workshops for parents and teens on student motivation and study skills. Grades 6-12.  To bring the workshops to your school, church, or community center, call 617-265-7170. Ayele Shakur, http://www.student-motivation-for-better-grades.com.

Homework Assistance Program: Students grades 3-12 can get free after school homework help at any library branch. Homework help also available online until 10pm each night. 617-859-2212, http://www.bpl.org

Free MCAS Tutoring at Greenwood Shalom: After School Program in Dorchester. First come first serve. Jerry St. Cloud, 617-282-1264

After School Drop In Program at YouthBuild Boston: Structured after school activities to help 7-14 year olds succeed in academics and everyday life during the school year. Free with parent volunteering stipulations. Application required. 617-445-8887, http://www.ybboston.org

Ready Set Go To College: Check out this site geared to helping you figure out what steps you need to take to finish high school, go to college and get on track for a successful future. http://www.readysetgotocollege.com

National Black College Alliance – Start Studying: Information on historically black colleges and universities and what you need to know about applying for college. http://www.nbcalliance.org

TERi College Access: Are you a junior or senior in high school who is getting ready to apply for college? TERi helps families find colleges, assists with the financial aid process and much more. TERi has many different sites around the city. 877-332-4348, http://www.tericollegeaccess.org