Middle Earth

afterschool programs, youth centers, youth mentoring, gang and crime prevention, transforming teens into responsible and productive community members

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Since recent changes to Twitter don't align with our values or the positive messages we encourage in our youth, we will be deactivating our Twitter account. If you follow us, please connect with us on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn @MiddleEarthNJ - we value our connection!

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Today is the #GreatAmericanSmokeout, a perfect time to #inspireyouth to quit smoking and vaping, or to never start in the first place. Use this tool to discuss the benefits of not smoking.

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We love our mentoring program! Research has found that youth who receive one-on-one mentoring: are less likely to initiate drug use, skip fewer days of school, feel more competent in school, receive higher grades, & report more positive relationships with friends & parents.

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How much do you know about our Community Youth Centers? They are a wonderful place for teens to hang out and grow in positive ways!

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School refusal is becoming more common. Today's blog offers parents tips on how to tackle this challenge. https://t.co/CpcIEBCmqH

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Our College Readiness Program attended a campus tour of Rider University. Our students learned what life is like on the campus including class sizes offered, the events, sports, and activities that will be available to them, housing options, and a wide range of dining options.

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A huge thank you to The @ProvidentBank Foundation for their generous support of our Youth Employment Program. Their wonderful team visited our youth at our Franklin Youth Center to present the check! #communitypartnerships

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It's #ElectionDay - a great time to role model and discuss our #responsibility to our #community and country! Teens who see their parents #Vote each election day are more likely to become adults who vote and give back to their community.

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Teens get a lot of info about #mentalhealth on social media. This can provide teens with encouragement and a sense of being understood, but there's also the risk they might misdiagnose themselves or get misinformation. Today's blog offers parents tips https://t.co/9HskueCs4s

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Our #afterschool students had a BLAST on #Halloween! The students made oreo spiders and played Halloween themed games! We particularly loved their costumes.

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ALL of our programs offer community service – it is that important! Volunteerism provides youth with an awareness of the needs of others and a sense of personal responsibility to contribute to the larger community. It also demonstrates to the community how valuable are youth are!

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Since youth spend so much time on social media and get their news from these platforms, today's blog offers parents tips for raising teens who can distinguish the difference between real facts and possible misinformation. https://t.co/wQ8W5RYLPd

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Happy Halloween! Please enjoy these cute pics from our most recent virtual Family Fun Night for our afterschool students. The students listened to a silly Halloween story, made ghosts dance, and created a yarn pumpkin! We also provided them with yummy snacks and candy to enjoy!

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Our #afterschool program provides students will all sorts of interesting clubs. In this photo of our #coding club, staff is helping this girl determine the next right script to include in the computer program they are building. #STEM

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Our Botvin transitions classes, provided by EmPower Somerset, teach our youth about money management, healthy relationships, and other important #independentliving skills.

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We had a wonderful time and beautiful weather at Manville's Community Day! Our staff loves connecting with the fantastic people in our #community! Spread the word about our #youthprograms - we want to help every teen to achieve their #fullpotential!

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It can be hard to stay calm when raising teens! We often hear parents say they don't want to yell at their kids, and feel terrible that they somehow end up doing it anyway. Today's blog offers some empathy to parents, as well as some tips to avoid yelling. https://t.co/eb2yUOSqCr

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We’re proud to join @NJSACC for the nationwide celebration of #LightsOnAfterschool today! There is lots to celebrate: our afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire them to learn and grow, and give parents peace of mind.

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We're so grateful for #community partners like Johnson & Johnson! As part of their #WeekofCaring, the Mentor Research & Development team took down a shed on our property that needed to be demolished. Joe, Lucan, Krasi, Mike, Jen & Annmarie saved us time & money by #volunteering!

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So many amazing people helped make our Fall Festival such a wonderful celebration of our 50 year anniversary! Thank you to the Bound Brook Police Department, Outback Steakhouse, our amazing vendors, our generous sponsors, and our incredible volunteers. We love our community!