Who we Are
About Us
Who We Are
The Booker T. Washington Development and Education Center is located in the heart of the City of Erie, PA and is focused on creating quality educational programs and resources available to the public. We offer after-school programs and other educational programming that invests in our youth and the future of our community.
Named after Booker T Washington, the educator, writer, and speaker, who was an instrumental leader for the African-American community following the American Civil War. His autobiography, Up from Slavery, is still widely read today. Washington believed that the best means of improving conditions for people was education.
Address: 1720 Holland St.
Phone: (814) 453-5744
Fax: (814) 453-5749
Email: shilliard@btwcenter.org
“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.”
~ Booker T. Washington
Our Services
All Programs
All Programs
Research tells us that children are more susceptible to temptations between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.—the hours following the end of the school day when parents are …
When a Community Counts
Our Numbers
456
Meals Served
543
Child Care Served
1435
Community Members Served
Latest News
After school and Summer Programs
We welcome students 5-14 from 2:30- 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday during the school year. Program includes fun activities, tutoring, recreation, and a snack. A positive environment for kids once …
Job Training/ Resume Writing
This program is for teens and adults who want to improve their job prospects. It includes resume writing and revising, practice interviews, understanding types of training necessary for certain jobs, …