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A.C.E. MV
(Adult and Community Education of Martha's Vineyard)
Founded July 2008
A.C.E. MV
provides educational opportunities for enrichment, practical training, college credit, and life-long learning that bridge generations and cultures to improve the quality of life for all members of our community. We work in partnership with the MV Public Schools and over 30 community organizations and many individuals dedicated to these same goals.
Contact
Lynn Ditchfield, Director, at
508-627-8373 or lynn@acemv.org
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African American Heritage Trail
Founded 1998
The African American Heritage Trail continues to research and publish previously undocumented history and involve the Island community in the identification and celebration of the contributions made by people of color to the island of Martha's Vineyard.
Contact Elaine Cawley Weintraub, Board President, at 508.693.4361 or beatrice19@adelphia.net.
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The FARM Institute
Founded 2000
The FARM Institute is a teaching farm that educates and engages children and adults in agriculture through the operations of a diverse working farm.
Contact Matthew Goldfarb, Farm and Education Director, at 508.627.7007 or matthew@farminstitute.org.
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Garden Gate Child Development Center
Founded 1999
Garden Gate Child Development Center offers a richly unique Early Childhood program which nurtures children's physical, social and spiritual development.
Contact Dawn Warner or Leigh Ann Yuen, Directors, at 508.696.9997 or
gardengatecdc@hotmail.com .
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Island Children's School
Founded 1969
The Island Children's School provides quality preschool programming which keeps young children connected to their island home, our environment and builds strong social skills through our preschool community.
Contact Julie Immelt, Director, at 508.693.5815 or
islandchildren@comcast.net
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Martha's Vineyard Adult Learning Program
Founded 1997
The Martha's Vineyard Adult Learning Program provides adults with quality Adult Basic Education Classes designed to assist them in achieving their educational, work-related and community goals.
Contact Jeanne Burke, Director, at 508.696.6548 or
jburkes@verizon.net or
mvalp@verizon.net
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Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society
Founded 1859
The Agricultural Society promotes the pursuit of agriculture, horticulture, land conservation, youth activities, mechanic and domestic arts and encourages the raising and improving of plant and animal stock and the sale of island-grown produce and flowers at local farmers' markets.
Contact Dale McClure, President at 508.693.9549
Martha's Vineyard Literacy Volunteer Program
Founded 1987
The mission of the Martha's Vineyard Literacy Volunteer Program is to meet the literacy needs of residents of Martha's Vineyard as determined by the board of directors. Tutoring provided one on one year round.
Contact Joyce Stiles-Tucker at 508.693.0559 or
jstiles-tucker@ci.tisbury.ma.us.
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Martha's Vineyard Museum
Founded 1922
The Martha's Vineyard Museum (Martha's Vineyard Historical Society) is the Island's largest repository of cultural artifacts, historic photographs, archival records, and genealogical records. We strive to broaden awareness and access to the Island's history and shared memory.
Contact David Nathans, Executive Director at 508.627.4441 or
dnathans@mvmuseum.org
Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust
Founded 1975
The Preservation Trust has acquired, preserved and now actively manages many of the key endangered landmarks of Martha's Vineyard, restoring living institutions to their rightful place in Island life.
Contact Christopher Scott at 508. 627.4440 or chris@mvpreservation.org
Nathan Mayhew Seminars
Founded 1975
Nathan Mayhew Seminars provides courses of study in the liberal arts, the performing arts, social & Physical sciences, vocational arts & skills, and physical education to members of the general public, without regard to race, color, creed, nationality or ethnic origin.
Contact Edward Housman, Treasurer and Webmaster, at 508.627.3913 or em_housman@yahoo.com.
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Options in Education
Founded 1994
Options in Education supports and promotes innovative educational programs on Martha's Vineyard, especially for children; raises funds for the Charter School; and operates summer programs of educational interest.
Contact Seth Mosler, Treasurer, at 508.693.9900.
Special needs:
- $450 in start-up costs for after-school chess club.
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(Island Waldorf Community)
Founded 2001
The Island Waldorf Community is a nonprofit organization of parents and friends interested in the pursuit of Waldorf Education on the island. Through this community, the Plum Hill School was founded in 2001. It continues to be a successful preschool to children ages 2.9 and up. Currently there are 20 families attending Plum Hill School.
Contact
April Thanhauser, Board Member,
at 508.696.7701 or islandwaldorfcommunity@hotmail.com
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Sail Martha's Vineyard
Founded 1992
Sail Martha's Vineyard is a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating and perpetuating our Island's maritime heritage and culture.
Contact Hope Callen, Administrative Director, at 508.696.7644, or sail_mv@verizon.net.
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Sense of Wonder Creations, Inc.
Founded: 1991
Sense of Wonder Creations is a creative arts program for children designed to
nurture the discovery and appreciation of our beautiful world ~ environmental and ethnical diversity ~ to become closer to it and learn how to love and care for it. To expand the understanding of Peace and Justice and to learn how one person can make a difference.
Contact
Pam Benjamin, Director, at 508.693.3142 or
psb@senseofwondercreations.org
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Stone Soup Leadership Institute
Founded 1997
The Stone Soup Leadership Institute develops educational tools, trainings and initiatives to prepare young and emerging leaders to build a more sustainable world. The Institute brings the Stone Soup fable to life, inspiring people to give their gifts so together we can feed the hunger in our souls and the hunger in the world.
Contact
Marianne Larned, Director, at 617-304-7821 or
soup4world@gmail.com
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Vineyard Voyagers, Inc.
Founded 2001
The mission of the Vineyard Voyagers Maritime Studies Project is to give young people on Martha's Vineyard the chance to have significant encounters with the sea--to build their knowledge and skills, and develop their confidence and character, through the shared adventure of a centuries-old seafaring tradition.
Contact Sidney B. Morris, Executive Director, at 774.563.0200 or sbrockmor@hotmail.com.
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