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    About VineCorps

    VineCorps is a comprehensive youth development organization that builds neighborhood hubs of connection, action and growth for teens in under-served areas of Prince George's County, Maryland, offering personally-tailored educational support, family assistance, employment, and access to crucial life experiences beyond the classroom.

           

    VineCorps engages youth during out-of-school time to help them own responsibility, contribute and serve, make the most of good opportunities, take the right risks, work through setbacks, navigate transitions, and realize their own unique potential, in school, on the job, and in life.

    Program Activities

    Follow links for descriptions of activities, or view the full schedule:

         

    Study Halls & Tutoring

         

    College & Career Preparation

         

    Open Gym

         

    Community Service

         

    Employment Assistance

         

    Summer Leadership Adventures

    This Week

    Tuesday        -  Study Hall & Junior Team

    7:30 - 9:30       Work Session at Saint

                              Ambrose in Fannon Hall

    Wednesday  -   Study Hall & Senior Team

    7:30-9:30           Work Session at Cheverly

                               Community Center            Thursday      -   Study Hall at Cheverly

    7:30 - 9:30         United Methodist Church

                                in the 4th Floor Parlor

    Friday            -   Indoor Soccer at Cheverly

    8:00 - 10:00      Community Center

    Saturday       -   Basketball at Cheverly

    7:30 - 10:30      Community Center

    Contact Information

    Mailing Address:

    3111 Belleview Avenue 
    Cheverly, Maryland  20785

           

    Phone: 301.602.4315

           

    Email:  info@vinecorps.org

     Building Committed Community for Young People to Learn, Grow & Thrive

    © 2016 by VineCorps, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. All rights reserved. Terms and conditions apply.

    Staff Bios

    Chris Dwyer

    Executive Director & Founder

    301.602.4315 (m)

    chris.dwyer@vinecorps.org

    Born and raised in Prince George's County (Cheverly, Maryland), Chris provides VineCorps' vision, direction and development. A graduate of Loyola University Maryland (English and Philosophy), he spent his next two years as a service corps member living and serving youth and their families in South Central Los Angeles and the Central City of Milwaukee. Still seeking to heed a social justice faith journey, he now brings to VineCorps two decades' experience as a youth development nonprofit professional, most notably 10 years as director of the Good Shepherd Teen Learning Center in Washington, D.C. Chris moved back home to Cheverly with his wife, Maureen, to raise their three children, where he is an avid youth soccer coach. He is also a former teacher and martial arts instructor.

     

    Bonnie Acosta

    Program Coordinator

    301.832.0144 (m)

    bonnie.acosta@vinecorps.org

    A recent graduate of Cornell University with a major in Atmospheric Sciences and minor in Latino Studies, Bonnie is responsible for coordinating key aspects of VineCorps’ College & Career Prep program and working closely with students to provide the support, encouragement and accountability they need and deserve. She also handles VineCorps' translating needs. Bonnie works part time at Cesar Chavez Public Charter School, too, and is an alumna of Elizabeth Seton High School, where several VineCorps students attend.

     

    Tim Adade

    Program Coordinator

    240.381.0330 (m)

    tim.adade@vinecorps.org

    A recent graduate of Bethany College with a major in Mathematics and minor in Physics, Tim is responsible for coordinating key aspects of VineCorps’ College & Career Prep program and working closely with students to provide the support, encouragement and accountability they need and deserve. He also manages VineCorps' Open Gym sessions. Tim works part time as an independent tutor as well, and is an alumnus of Bladensburg High School, where most VineCorps students attend.