LEARNING CLUB® program founded in 1972 in      southwest Arizona on Papago tribal lands by      Poor Servant Sisters

National LEARNING CLUB® Office sponsored by Bishop Joseph      McShea and later by Bishop Thomas Welsh, Allentown, PA      1979-2001

Programs spread to secular and other religious groups in several states,      each local group earning grants from different sources.      1980--present

Publication of book, LEARNING CLUBS FOR THE POOR, by Paulist Press      in 1984. (Book presently available only to individuals starting      new programs.).

Model programs received award from the Pennsylvania Association of      Housing and Redevelopment Agencies in 1988.

Charitable Entrepreneurship Program started whereby individuals can join the      LC® Network as "franchisee" Program Directors.      Enables individuals and neighborhood groups to start LC® Programs      without need for agency sponsorship. 2001

First Regional LC® Ministry Office opens in Boston, MA with the      help of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston. 2001

International LEARNING CLUB® Foundation set up to find funds to help      support network of interdependent LEARNING CLUB® groups. 2002

To donate to National LEARNING CLUB® expansion sponsored by      Poor Servant Ministries, CLICK HERE