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Marie H. Reed Community Learning CenterHelping At Risk Children in the DistrictSince 2004, Westmoreland has provided assistance to at-risk children through a partnership with the Marie H. Reed Community Learning Center, a public elementary school located at 18th Street and Kalorama Road in the District. 90% of the children at Marie Reed live below the poverty line. Westmoreland has supported this school by providing: reading and math tutors who meet with the children at lunchtime and after school, assistance in test preparation, books, winter clothing, furniture, support for musical education, food at Thanksgiving, money for students to go to summer camp, and other financial support. The Church has started Math and Science Clubs at the school. The Math Club meets at noon on Fridays, and the Science Club is an after school program. The Church has also encouraged law firms and other organizations to become involved with Marie Reed. These organizations have provided reading and math tutors, laptop computers, printers, desk chairs, and file cabinets, among other things. This is an important outreach ministry of the Church. You do not have to adopt a child to make a difference in a child's life. You do not have to travel to a developing country to find someone who needs help. If you are interested in helping a child at the Marie Reed school, please contact the Church at 301-229-7766. For more information about the Marie Reed school, please see their website and read a recent article written by Westmoreland member Gary McDavid. Below are some photos of Westmorelanders at work at the school. Last updated Sunday, April 25, 2010.
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