About Us
Located at 36 Arlington Street in Nashua, NH, the Arlington Street Community Center officially opened its doors on October 28th, 2017.
The community center is the result of Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess’ acceptance of the White House initiative My Brother’s Keeper Community Challenge under the Obama Administration. The MBK Community Challenge is a national call to action to build and execute robust plans to ensure that all young people – no matter who they are, where they come from, or the circumstances into which they are born – can achieve their full potential. This initiative seeks to eliminate opportunity gaps, barriers, and challenges facing our community, with a particular emphasis on youth of color and individuals in marginalized communities.
In May 2016, a summit initiated by Mayor Donchess’ acceptance of the My Brother’s Keeper Community Challenge was attended by over 70 community agencies and city departments. They identified the need for a community center based on a community school model that operates through partnerships between the city, our schools, and other community resources.
The community center is operated and maintained by one full-time Director and several committed volunteers.
Academic Achievement
Health &
Social Services
Youth & Family Development
Community Engagement
We believe community builds community.
Our Mission
The ASCC aims to develop links between schools, families, community partners, and the community-at-large through a safe, welcoming space open to all where services and programs are available to assist with the needs of every student and every family.
Courtesy of the Nashua Telegraph
Our Vision
The ASCC believes in improving student learning, strengthening families, and making our community healthier.
By providing equitable opportunities for all community members, we can eliminate gaps, barriers, and challenges that affect youth and families here in Nashua.