Vera Court Neighborhood Center

About Us

Our Mission
The Vera Court Neighborhood Center will work in collaboration with community residents and community organizations to provide programming for kids, families, and the entire Vera Court community. This programming will respond to community needs as they develop and empower community residents. Residents will identify community needs and will be essential in developing programming that meets these needs. Programming will reflect the strengths and diversity of the Vera Court community.

History
The Vera Court Neighborhood Center was established in a small apartment in 1990 at the urging or residents who believed the community needed a central place where programs for children and adults could be organized and information on education, employment, recreation, and housing could be shared. In 1994, with the support of Vera Court management, the City of Madison, Dane County, lending agencies, and local businesses and foundations, the existing facility was opened and currently provides local residents the opportunity to use the center for multiple functions, i.e. awards ceremonies, birthdays, receptions, and meetings.

Goals
Vera Court has identified three major goals that make up the foundation of our mission as it pertains to children and youth: (1) To provide a strong, research-based, and consistent educational program that supports our efforts, and that of our students, parents, and local schools, to increase and sustain high levels of academic achievement and motivation among our students; (2) To support our parents in their effort to develop knowledgeable, healthy, community-minded, and confident young leaders; and (3) to provide an environment and activities that lead to positive experiences and affirming and supportive social interaction among adolescents and their parents who reside in the broader Vera Court community.