INSPIRATION
Understanding that many families lack access to transportation or encounter other obstacles which prevent them from traveling to the Museum , CMEE has partnered with dozens of local social service organizations to fill in the gaps . These partnerships allow programming and Museum resources to be brought directly into the community . The Children ’ s Museum of the East End is dedicated to ensuring no one is left out from the opportunities they provide .
“ To help the Museum make sure we are welcoming to everybody , we have created several advisory groups that involve Latinx parents , families with children with special needs , and other underserved communities ,” explains Steve Long , President of CMEE .
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 , CMEE has developed and expanded various programs in order to continuously meet the growing needs of the families they serve . In order to truly understand the needs and prioritize them , the organization reached out to the families to learn more about their specific desires .
Leah Oppenheimer , CMEE Director of Community Outreach , hosts Tea Time with Ms . Leah , a weekly Zoom Meeting designed to provide emotional support and fun during COVID lockdown .
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