Written by Christina Mink
Today, we visited Sangha Education Center, located in an old Quaker home with a rich history. Director Christine Keller warmly welcomed us, providing a detailed tour. Through her introduction, we learned that Sangha Center was formerly known as the Malcom house, one of the oldest houses in the area, built in the 1750s as a safe haven for runaway slaves. Acquired by Nassau County in the 1990s, it became part of the Jericho Historic Preserve and was later transformed into a nonprofit educational center by Christine Keller in 2005.
The center focuses on empowering young people with disabilities, such as ADHD, Autism/Aspergers, Dyslexia/Dysgraphia, and/or Anxiety, including OCD, offering a safe and inclusive environment. The program tailors educational approaches to meet each participant’s unique needs.
Christine Keller guided us through the center, emphasizing the agricultural sector of Sangha. Excitingly, Sangha plans to plant new flower beds and is seeking volunteers to assist in the planting. We look forward to collaborating with Sangha Education Center in the future.
