Dennison Memorial Community Center

Dennison Memorial Community Center We care about kids. We care about community. Dennison is one of the oldest nonprofit organizations serving the New Bedford area. Inc. at (508) 999-9930.

Founded in 1868 by the Ladies’ City Mission Society. Our neighborhood drop-in center is open to any child between the ages of 6 and 16. Parents or guardians must fill out an application form and submit that at the front reception desk. For that, children and teens, aged 6-16. are entitled to take part in all of the activities and programs of the drop-in program. Our Latchkey Program began original

ly in 1986 and funding is granted through the State of Massachusetts Voucher Management Program locally directed by P.A.C.E. To inquire about eligibility for school age day care slots in our program, you may contact P.A.C.E. Referrals are made from P.A.C.E. to Dennison and then the parent should contact, Joseph Neves, Program Director, at our center, (508) 996-2691. This is a licensed school age day care program through the State of Massachusetts, Office of Early Education and Child Care. The license is renewable every two years and there are stringent requirements for renewal.

05/29/2026

Jim, congratulations on your upcoming retirement—and thank you for everything you’ve done for Dennison and our community. Your dedication, leadership, and commitment have made a lasting impact. Wishing you the very best as you begin this next chapter—happy hunting! 🦌 🏹

💙”Dennison is in great hands with Joe Neves, and we’re excited for what comes next. We wish you all the best in your next chapter, and we’ll miss you a lot”.~Jim

5th Annual Greater Southcoast Hoop Academy — Registration is Now OpenWhere Basketball Is the Tool and Growth Is the Stan...
05/26/2026

5th Annual Greater Southcoast Hoop Academy — Registration is Now Open

Where Basketball Is the Tool and Growth Is the Standard.

We’re officially live and beginning our 90-day countdown to this summer’s camp, taking place July 13–17 at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School.

Last summer set the tone. The energy, development, and confidence we saw from our athletes is exactly what this program is about—and we’re building on that again this year.

Take a look at what we built last summer ⬇️
https://youtu.be/gJElsaEXrH4?si=4ACVLTeuR8p11vJa

This is more than just a camp. It’s a space where players are pushed to grow, compete, and build confidence that carries beyond the game. Most importantly they have fun!

✔️ Co-ed camp
✔️ Middle School Division
✔️ High School Division
✔️ Dedicated Girls Divisions to train and compete with peers

Register here: 🏀
https://www.newfoundlyrics.com/event-details-registration/greater-southcoast-hoop-academy/form

Spots are limited and will fill.

If you know a player who’s serious about getting better, share this with them.

Let’s continue to build something special again this summer.

What a great season! We’d like to thank our partners at The Andre McCoy Rec Center for hosting the championships and put...
05/22/2026

What a great season! We’d like to thank our partners at The Andre McCoy Rec Center for hosting the championships and putting together a trophy ceremony our kids will never forget. What an amazing season it was!

Grateful for the laughs, the loyalty, and all the years of showing up. You make life better at Dennison for everyone aro...
05/17/2026

Grateful for the laughs, the loyalty, and all the years of showing up.

You make life better at Dennison for everyone around you — hope this year brings you as much as you give.

A few highlights from last night’s playoff games. Stay tuned for the date and time of next week’s championship. Thank yo...
05/01/2026

A few highlights from last night’s playoff games. Stay tuned for the date and time of next week’s championship. Thank you to all the coaches and volunteers who made this possible.
4/30

As play resumed, the kids were off and running on the new Truebounce backboards and floors.Congratulations to Providence...
04/29/2026

As play resumed, the kids were off and running on the new Truebounce backboards and floors.

Congratulations to Providence, UCLA, and Texas for advancing to the next round of the playoffs.

04/16/2026

NO BASKETBALL OR OTHER SPORTS AT DENNISON TODAY AND THRU THE WEEKEND.

We are resurfacing the floor in the Sean P. Hargraves Memorial Gymnasium. The gym will be closed today, Thursday, April 16th thru Monday, April 20th. The gym will re-open on Tuesday, April 21st.

04/15/2026

Dennison's gymnasium will be closed this Thursday thru Monday due to gym floor re-surfacing.

🚨We’re upgrading our facility. There will be no games this Thursday, Friday or practices this weekend due to the new flo...
04/14/2026

🚨We’re upgrading our facility. There will be no games this Thursday, Friday or practices this weekend due to the new floor installation.🚨

The Dennison Memorial & Rec youth basketball league is a place where young athletes build skills, confidence, and lastin...
04/08/2026

The Dennison Memorial & Rec youth basketball league is a place where young athletes build skills, confidence, and lasting friendships. It creates a positive environment where players learn teamwork, discipline, and a love for the game.

Address

755 S 1st Street
New Bedford, MA
02744

Opening Hours

Monday 2:30pm - 6pm
Tuesday 2:30pm - 6pm
Wednesday 2:30pm - 6pm
Thursday 2:30pm - 6pm
Friday 2:30pm - 6pm

Telephone

+15089962691

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