Community Learning Center Dedicated In Brockton

BROCKTON, MA, February 1, 2010 – Brockton Mayor Linda Balzotti and Cape Verde Parliament member Cristalina Pereira were among the guest speakers Tuesday evening, January 26, as Crescent Credit Union dedicated its new Community Learning Center in an event co-hosted by the Metro South Chamber of Commerce.

Addressing an audience of one hundred plus, which included State Representatives Christine Canavan and Mike Brady, as well as newly-elected City Councilman Tom Monahan, Mayor Balzotti spoke about the need for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) in Brockton, and praised the credit union for its willingness to take on the challenge and provide the resources so desperately needed in the city. (Pictured left to right: Crescent President Robert Gustafson and Brockton Mayor Linda Balzotti)

“In these hard times it’s encouraging to see local businesses like Crescent Credit Union stepping up to meet the challenges we’re facing here in Brockton,” said Balzotti. “Mr. Gustafson and his staff should be applauded for their efforts in making the Learning Center a reality.”

“There is a demand for these classes in our community,” said Crescent President Robert Gustafson. “It’s something we’ve wanted to do but never had the space. Now that we have the space, we’re happy to be able to help meet the demand with the Learning Center.”

The Learning Center, at 115 Commercial Street in down-town Brockton, opened in January offering ESOL, Financial Literacy, Basic Computer Skills, and Preparation for U.S. Citizenship.

(Pictured left to right: ESOL Teacher Dulce De Almeida, Crescent Learning Center
Coordinator Christine Dasylva, Cape Verde Parliament Member Cristalina Pereira)

For more information about the Learning Center, please contact Christine Dasylva at 508-586-8557.