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In 2019, the Lawrence Prospera rolled out the SISU PRINTS Screen Printing program as a vocational training offering at the SISU Center. In 2022, Lawrence Prospera expanded the program to include the SISU PRINTS Embroidery shop. 

In the SISU PRINTS shops, young adults learn the basics of the clothing design and development process. All participants will learn the basics of screen printing and Embroidery, as well as some graphic design if they are interested.   Young adults also have the option to create and produce their own designs. 

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  • SISU PRINTS Screen Printing

    Color Mixing
    Screen Creation
    Screen Cleaning and Preservation
    Operating a 6 head Screen Printing Press
    Packaging and Shipping
    Basic Photoshop and Graphic Design
    Marketing
    Sales

  • SISU PRINTS Embroidery

    Embroider Shop Ownership Overview
    Industrial 6 Head Embroidery Machine Operation
    Software Digitizing
    Basic Understanding of Stitching
    Knowledge of Fabrics

In addition to creating a whole line of SISU branded swag, the SISU PRINTS team works on orders for local non-profits, schools, and communtiy partners.

On September 13 2018 my friend was killed in the Columbia Gas explosion. I was sitting in a car with him and was inches from getting struck by the falling chimney that took his life and injured several of my other friends. I went from being a regular kid to being depressed and unmotivated. For a long time, I didn’t feel the same and gave up on a lot of opportunities and friendships. Then a coach suggested I check out the SISU program. I was immediately drawn to the screen printing room where you learn how to print on T-shirts, Sweaters, and Sweatpants. A while back, I started my own brand named A1Drip and was taking money out of my own pocket to pay for the printing. At SISU I was able to make my dreams a reality. I am now able to either screen print or embroider my desings onto clothing myself.

I learned that I don’t need that middle person, I can be the person.

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SISU Staff

Administration

  • Dan Halloran

    SISU Program Director

  • Rocio Diaz

    Operations Manager

  • Roberto Hernandez

    Operations Assistant

  • Zeneida Peralta

    Facilities

Case Management & Clinical Services

  • Janell Gaddis, MSW

    Clinician

  • Tamika Miller

    Case Management Lead

  • Jayden Betances

    Case Manager

  • Isabella Doyle

    Case Manager

Community Outreach & Resource Development

  • Juan "Wacko" Maldonado

    Community Outreach Lead

  • Leonny Burgos

    Community Outreach Specialist

  • Kelvin Delgado

    Community Outreach Specialist

  • Luis Perez

    Community Outreach Specialist

  • Anabel Delgado

    Community Outreach/Resource Specialist

Education/Vocational Training

  • Malaquias Canery

    Academic Instructor

  • Sungah Silver

    Vocational Lead (Embroidery)

  • Kevin Smythe

    Vocational Instructor (Screen Printing)

  • Kenny Rodriguez

    Vocational Instructor (Construction)

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The Lawrence Youth Team provides comprehensive services to the most hard to reach young men in the City of Lawrence. Originally developed as part of the Massachusetts Safe and Successful Youth Initiative in 2013, the LYT follows a 5 tiered model 


The Lawrence Youth Team model is focused on proven-risk disconnected young people ages 17 to 24

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Adult-level English language classes designed to provide assistance to speakers of other languages to learn English and/or improve their knowledge and fluency.  Our classes will prepare adults for the U.S. citizenship interview as well as help them participate in their community, improve on jobs and career skills.

 

We Offer:

  • Level  I: Beginners - entry level for students with no prior to minimal English language proficiency
  • Level  I-II: Basic - for students with limited English language proficiency
  • Level III: Intermediate -  for students with basic general understanding of the English language (must have completed Level II)
  • Level IV: Advanced – designed for students with a proficiency level of the English language
  • Placement test is required for all levels
  • Students may move to a higher level each term (Mid-term Post testing is required)
  • Students may remain at prior level for continued practice (if Post testing scores are not satisfactory)
  • Registration Fee payment is required at time of registration
  • Classes are held on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Hours: 9:30-11:30AM, 11:30-1:30PM, 4:00-6:00PM, and 6:00-8:00PM
  • Duration of term: 16 weeks twice a year (September-January) and (February-June)
  • Students must register prior to each term


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The Quintana Center provides classes in civic education to prepare eligible newcomers and refugees to attain a full understanding of U.S. history and government as well as the responsibilities, rights, and requirements related to becoming a citizen of the United States

We Offer:

  • Small class groups
  • Updated curriculum to meet federal requirements
  • Worksheets and study guides
  • Interview practice
  • Continued assistance throughout the naturalization process
  • Classes are taught by qualified professional teachers
  • Seating is limited
  • Classes are taught on Thursday evenings 6:00 – 8:00PM (September and February semesters) for  16 weeks-two hours per week and on Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00PM (April-June) for 8 weeks-two hours per week

The Quintana Center welcomes all newcomers and refugees from all over the world and provides assistance with the process to becoming citizens of the United States


The  Naturalization Program Offers:   joelJoel Pena has always aspired to be an American Citizen. He was able  to move to the United States in 2012 from the Dominican Republic when he was 19 years old.

Joel has Cerebral Palsy, but has never let it hold him back in life. As a child, Joel had very little opportunity for education. He had a lot of setbacks and challenges to get to school due to no transportation- aside from his difficulty walking. Joel, like all of us, just needed the right support and opportunities to grow. Joel’s spirit and advocacy  has never let his disability, poverty, neglects/abuses, or sexual orientation limit his dream.

Thanks to the Department of Developmental Services, The Arc, and Grimaldy Rios, Joel was able to find a Shared Living Home provider where he feels accepted and loved as a family member. With the support of his team and technology Joel was able to successfully study for his U.S. Citizenship interview. This entailed learning how to read, write and learn English. After much effort and perseverance this year Joel finally received his American citizenship, 2 certificates of completion for English and is in the process of completing his GED. 

Joel’s ultimate goal in life is to become an inspirational speaker and mentor, especially for those going through similar things in life he did. Today, Joel feels accepted in life.  
  • Year Round Servics
  • A BIA Certified Representative 
  • Continued assistance througout the Naturalization Process
  • Assistance in completion of Citizenship/Naturalization N0400 and I-90 forms
  • Assistance/referrals to consult with an immigration attorney for resolution of legal issues
  • Assistance with translation
  • Assistance with Fee Waiver application forms*
  
**Natualization Fee Schedule** Fee
Consultation N-400 or I90 $25
N-400 Adult Citizenship  $150
I-90:Renew/Replace Green Card  $100
N-600: Certificate of Citizenship  $100
N-565: Replacement of Naturalization Certificate  $100
AR-11 Change of Address  $25
G-639 F.O.I.A  $100
I – 102, Replace the I-94 Card  $100
I-130 Alien Relative Petition (non- spouse) $900
I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence $200
 
 * No one will be denied services for inability to pay administrative fees.  Requests for fee waivers will be honored on a case-by-case basis.  Client may qualify for a reduced fee or fee waiver if the client is a receiver of cash benefits from MADTA or social security administration.  Evidence of such assistance must be presented in order to qualify. 

** New Fee Schedule takes affect as of July 1, 2021		  
   


To learn more about the naturlazition process visit https://www.uscis.gov/

Test your knowledge and see how prepared you are to become a US Citizen: https://my.uscis.gov/prep/test/civics

For more information on the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services visit their website at https://www.uscis.gov/

To learn more about the services offered at the Quintana Center or to make an appointment, contact . 

 

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