Friends of the Children-Boston

This week, our team at Friends of the Children Boston partnered once again with our friends at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center for our annual Turkey Drive, delivering 175 turkeys and fixings to our achievers and their families. A heartfelt thank you to The Convention Center for making this possible year after year and to our incredible teammates, who packed their cars and spent the day delivering these meals with care. Because of you, our families can focus on what matters most: making memories and sharing love. From all of us at Friends of the Children Boston, we wish you all a happy and healthy holiday season! #Community #HolidayGiving #FriendsBoston

Big news! Friends of the Children-Boston has been selected as a 2024 Neighborhood Builder by Bank of America. This program recognizes nonprofits that create innovative solutions for community challenges. With the support of Bank of America, we will enhance our capacity to serve youth and families, expand our programs, and strengthen our team. Catch a quote from our Executive Director on this milesone, and some fall recipes for math success from our Achievers inside!!! https://conta.cc/48XSr58

At Friends of the Children-Boston, our Creative Arts program empowers youth through self-expression, fostering resilience and confidence. Join us as a Frosty's Friend this holiday season, spreading joy with personalized gifts and heartfelt connections. Together, we can inspire the next generation and create a brighter future. #CreativeArts #FrostysFriends #YouthEmpowerment #CommunitySupport #ArtForChange https://conta.cc/4eURRah

We had an amazing evening at the State Street Latin American Professional Network (LAPN) Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Ceremony. It was wonderful to be able to go out and show our support for the LAPN and State Street who have for years been a tremendous support to Friends of the Children-Boston and our Achievers. We are so grateful to be able to have a vibrant and strong Latin community support our youth and families and truly want to be a part of helping us make generational change happen! Congratulations to the award winners - Kaitlin Kershner and Franchesca Santiago, it was an honor to celebrate the two of you! and thank you to our partners and champions at the LAPN Susan Pugliani, Andres Marin, Jacqueline Chacon, and Brankely Garcia, the commitment and joy you bring to your parentship with Friends never ceases to amaze us! And a special thank you to Carlos Villegas for serving as emcee, and Paul Francisco (He, Him, His) Dan Farley for helping to make the work of the LAPN possible. What an amazing way to celebrate HHM!

?? Celebrate our Achievers at the Elementary Marketplace on Oct 8! Don’t miss it! #EastBoston #Entrepreneurs https://conta.cc/3NaikVb

We at Friends-Boston wanted to express our gratitude for celebrating our expansion into East Boston with us this Monday, September 23. This week, we celebrated the support we have received from so many partners including State Rep. Adrian Madaro with an allocation of $300,000 in the state budget, City Councilor Gabriela Coleta Zapata and Councilor-at-Large Henry Santana, who recognized our transformational work, and Senator Lydia Edwards, with remarks on her partnership with us. Our East Boston Program Manager, Paula, shared how her personal journey brought her to Friends-Boston, and what the work means to her. She said, "I see the impact in the gratitude our caregivers have for...our program. Our East Boston families have the same dreams for their children as my parents did for me: earning the respect needed in order to survive in a world where migrants are constantly stripped of their humanity." We also heard from the Caregiver's of our Achievers who reflected on their dreams for their family and how their experience with Friends-Boston has been. Your support is what allows us to continue this work. We know it takes a village. While we remain committed to being part of our Achiever's village, thank you for being ours. We wish you a very happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we proudly honor our growing Latin community at Friends of the Children. With over 38% of our Achievers identifying as Hispanic/Latin, we are dedicated to supporting this vibrant community. Join us in celebrating our East Boston expansion and the incredible work of our team, including Paula Alejandra Lozano Roa, who is making a real impact. Together, we can break the cycle of generational poverty through mentorship. Let’s uplift and empower! #HispanicHeritageMonth #Diversity #Mentorship #CommunitySupport #TeamFriends https://conta.cc/3TAIvYE

Our next honoree in our 20 Years, 20 Friends series – in celebration of our 20th anniversary in 2024 – is a foundation who has been and continues to be instrumental in supporting a transformation of our Improved Health programming and who’s been a crucial partner in our growth – the One Four Three Four Foundation. #CommunityPartners #EmpowerYouth #NoMatterWhat

This month's Achiever Spotlight focuses on a current Achiever who's only been with the Friends-Boston program for a short time: Zahra. #AchieverSpotlight #CelebrateAchievements #EmpowerYouth #NoMatterWhat

Sometimes, a little music makes everything better. These are some photos from our Expressive Arts group working with some fun instruments, including a giant piano! #Music #ExpressiveArts #EmpowerYouth #NoMatterWhat