Inspiration: This pantry and meal program began in 1986 when two women placed an ad in the local Concord newspaper inviting all citizens to meet and tackle food insecurity in their area. ...
As people live longer, the number of older adults who receive support from Advocates, a Framingham based nonprofit, has increased. The 2018 MA Healthy Aging Report found 31% of adults aged 65...
Inspiration: Discovery Museum is a destination for young children throughout the MetroWest. The organization wanted to enable youth of all abilities to be able to play and learn together. In addition to...
Inspiration: Lovin’ Spoonfuls already knew the benefits of food rescue and why it was essential to tackling food insecurity. They were doing incredible work in the Greater Boston area facilitating the rescue...
Inspiration: Jeff’s Place, founded in 2010, offers hope and healing in a supportive community for grieving children, teens, families, and individuals. They moved to Framingham in 2013 but quickly outgrew their space...
OUT MetroWest & Foundation for MetroWest Inspiration: There was increasing need for OUT MetroWest’s programs which connect LGBTQIA+ youth with supportive peers and LGBTQIA+ adult role models. As the organization began to...
By Will Falb My name is Will and I am a senior at Dover-Sherborn High School. I became involved with Youth in Philanthropy through the Natick Program in 2017, and am now...
By Eva Kuruvilla My name is Eva Kuruvilla, and I’m a freshman at Northeastern University. I first participated in the Hopkinton Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) program in 2017. Unlike other volunteer opportunities,...
By Catherine Friendly I’m Catherine Friendly and I’m a Junior at The Winsor School in Boston and live in Wellesley. I became involved with Youth in Philanthropy in the spring of 2018,...
By Arjun Yerabothu My name is Arjun and I am currently in 9th grade. Last year I was a part of the 8th grade Southborough Youth in Philanthropy program. This program helps kids...
By Alex Wojcik High school hallways can be loud and overwhelming. Under the pressure of limited time between classes and under the weight of a heavy backpack, teenagers still finding their way...
By Ashani Kurukulasuriya My name is Ashani Kurukulasuriya and I am a senior at Holliston High School. This past spring, I served as a Co-Chair of the Needham Youth in Philanthropy program—a...
