North Shore Bank recently presented The Real Program in Lynn, Massachusetts with a $1,000 donation to assist struggling children and families with access to quality educational opportunities. The contribution helped the organization install a new handicap ramp at their facility for disabled visitors.

The REAL Program is a non-profit which works to address literacy issues by providing books, homework assistance, healthy snacks and dinners, enrichment opportunities, college campus visits and just plain healthy fun to children in a safe, caring environment, plus English language tutoring for their parents.

Activities are made possible through a service-learning model designed to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for retired teachers and professionals and quality service-learning opportunities for high school and college students. Through the collaborative efforts of many individuals, The REAL Program is making a difference in the lives of children. 

Jan Plourde, Director of The Real Program, Inc., stated,

North Shore Bank is a community-focused bank. Their support will help us towards our short term goal of establishing a secure and financially sustainable home for The REAL Program and to expand services and opportunities to support families within the immediate vicinity of the Brickett School in Lynn.

For more information on The Real Program, Inc., and to find out how you can help, visit www.therealprogram.org, or call 978-993-4425.