“Cherish all children, moment by moment, protect them, nurture their growth, talk about their deep fears and anxieties, teach them right from wrong.”
In June of 1961, when after-school programs were almost unheard of, Susan Duncan opened her children’s center as a free educational and recreational program for inner-city children. The idea was to provide a supportive and enriching haven where children would be cherished and nurtured: a place where children could learn.
Today the Sue Duncan Children’s Center (SDCC) is as vibrant as ever. SDCC continues to be a safe haven for children, where staff and volunteer tutors work closely to strengthen core academic skills, while also developing self-esteem, respect for others and a renewed sense of hope. SDCC has provided top-level academic tutoring and social adjustment to literally thousands of children.
