
Recycling at MCLC
Climate change is happening NOW and negatively affecting our planet! Many organizations are engaging in recycling programs, for example, Converse, 4Ocean, and, of course, MCLC. Converse is apparently instituting a new “Converse Renew” recycling option for all of its products. But for now, let’s explore how they recycle their iconic Chuck Taylor sneakers. On their webpage, Converse displays a montage that lasts for 5 seconds. In the clip, a converse high top first appears, the

Camp at MCLC
I recall going to camp in my village of Petion-Ville, Haiti as a kid, and honestly, I wasn't a fan. I was just very shy, and, as one gets older, it gets boring. Camp activities (from what I remember) included, tennis, soccer, swimming (in a pool, not a lake), arts & crafts, games, and a single lunch break. At the end of the day, we were picked up and taken straight home. The next day, activities varied somewhat, but at the end of the day, it was the same routine. Camp in Mass

Open Space and What it Means at MCLC
Once every month, everyone who donates to our organization, receives a letter highlighting what is going on at the Matènwa Community Learning Center. In May we discussed Open Space and what it means at MCLC. Open Space is, "a method for organizing meetings in which participants create the agenda for discussion and take responsibility for driving forward outcomes. Inviting men and women, young and old into the conversation, has enabled MCLC to grow organically and flourish wit