Through its flourishing arts. college prep. and jobtraining programs. Tree Street is not only giving young people the tools. support. and confidence they need to succeed. but it is also helping to bring all students from all backgrounds in the city of Lewiston together. Tree Street Youth has proven to be a tremendous resource in Lewiston and Auburn. particularly for young people from immigrant families. The support services and sense of community that is provided there empowers these young people to be independent and productive members of society. While integrating into the community can be difficult for recent immigrants. refugees. and their families. the Tree Street experience helps to connect young people to their peers and to the community as a whole. This is a twoway street of understanding that helps bring our communities together. For example.
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