ABOUT US
Our House is a 501 (C) (3) Non-profit organization. Students can sign-in at Our House after school Monday-Friday. Snacks will be available as they enter and they will have a choice of activities, including but not limited to recreation, music, podcasting, tutoring or homework help. Mentors or coaches will be available to work individually with identified students to help them define their goals and determine the pathway(s) to reach those goals.
All members will attend dinner three nights a week, and will arrive at Our House in time to prepare for the evening meal. Community members may be invited to Our House to share in the meal and talk about what they do and the path they followed.
We believe the sharing of this meal at the end of the day is the centerpiece of the student experience. It is a time to share dreams and aspirations, challenges and opportunities, as well as engage in a discussion of Nantucket and world affairs.
OUR MISSION
To serve Nantucket youth by providing a safe, nurturing environment with access to the people and resources to help reach their potential and enjoy successful and productive lives.
OUR VISION
We believe in the promise of today’s youth and that every one of them, if provided the support necessary, can contribute to a better tomorrow for themselves, for Nantucket and for the world.
Our Core Beliefs
and Values
We believe that every child who enters our program has inherent worth and untapped potential.
We honor each journey to personal achievement and acknowledge different pathways to individual success.
We believe a diversity of ideas, backgrounds and learning styles enriches our lives.
We believe that life is not a race to the finish and that it is never too late to help shape the life of a young person
We believe in the power of relationships and the importance of feeling connected.
We value and accept personal responsibility for what we say, how we act and the way we treat ourselves, others and our environment.
OUR STAFF
Pauline Proch
Executive Director
Victoriah Nustar
Program Director
OUR TEAM
Thekla Reese Shackelford, Founder
Board of Directors
Pamella James Bloise, Clerk
Kate Brosnan
W. Michael Cozort
Anne Delaney
Courtney Foster
William Hourihan, Treasurer
Amy Louis, Co-Chair
Carolyn MacKenzie
Alison Monaghan, Co-chair
Jamie Lee Nass
Kirsten Zaffino