MLCS is in the heart of a housing development where 77% of the families are poor and living in subsidized housing. We have remained committed to “Opening doors to Opportunities and Change” for children, teens, and adults in East Boston by providing effective and relevant services since 2007. In the spring of 2016, MLCS completed a strategic plan that led to a new mission focused on helping people to advance economic and educational goals. Through building 21st century skills -- collaboration, creativity, teamwork, imagination, critical thinking, and problem solving -- we help people to achieve their goals and to ready themselves for the jobs of tomorrow.