La Peninsula Community Organization

La Peninsula Community Organization, Inc. (La Pen) is a 501 © 3 non-profit community-based, multi-site high-quality early childhood organization located in the South Bronx serving the Hunts Point/Longwood, Mott Haven and Claremount South. We have served more than 1,000 preschool children since 1965. La Pen has a long history of providing Head Start services, with a focus on meeting the individualized needs of the most vulnerable families.

The program serves children from 3 to 5 years old and their families. As one of the poorest congressional districts in the country. La Pen works diligently to ensure that our center-based/school-based services are located within the areas of greatest need.

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