break ground on a major physical expansion at 242 E. Berkeley Street. .... Jo-Ann Boback (In memory of Edward Friedman)
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More than words annual report 2017
Tell us about your #boldmoves on social media
Real Change Requires
What bold moves have you made lately? My bold move: When I finished college, I had a liberal arts degree and no idea what I was going to do for a job. I took a leap, got on a plane, and came to Boston to attend The Katharine Gibbs School where I learned skills to enter the workforce as a secretary in the financial community. It was one of the most important moves of my life. Stevie Spina, MTW Supporter
In 2017 More than words delivered both
My bold move: I joined Hurricane Katrina relief efforts right after my Sophomore year in college, naïve and with no idea what to expect. It inspired me to stay and start a family in that community. Every day I look at my husband and children and am grateful I went for it!” Erin Dyson-Enamorado, Associate Director of Business Development, More Than Words
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Dear Friends, At More Than Words, we ask our youth to be brave every day. They make bold moves on the job, in their studies, and in their personal lives—moves that can feel scary to a young person who has been failed by multiple systems and people. But we see their efforts pay off in life-changing ways.
Our youth deserve similar bravery from us. It’s been a challenging year in our country, one that has heightened fear and brought out courage in many. At More Than Words, we’re moving boldly forward in our mission to transform the lives of our community’s most vulnerable young people—those who’ve been in foster care, incarcerated, homeless, or out of school. This year, we are proud to have served more youth and earned more revenue from our youth-run businesses than ever before. And, most important of all, our youth achieved the most impressive outcomes in our 13 year history.
We’re now poised for our boldest move yet: doubling the size of our Boston site and expanding the number of young adults we serve by 60%. Right now, 5.5 million youth in the U.S. are disconnected from career
253 YOUTH SERVED 2.65M BOOKS SOURCED $2.14M GROSS EARNED REVENUE 80% OF OUR GRADUATES SPENT 30+ HOURS PER WEEK ON EDUCATION AND/OR WORK
and educational opportunities. We feel great urgency to bring as many of them as possible into our social enterprise model, positioning them for independence as adults and empowering them to fulfill their potential. We are deeply grateful to all of you who have bravely stepped up to stand by us and our incredible young people as we prepare to move boldly forward in building a stronger More Than Words for the future.
Board of Directors Elizabeth L. March, Chair, Malli Gero, Vice Chair, Kennett F. Burnes, Treasurer, Barbara Berke, Secretary, Christopher Casgar, John Chory, Gail Garinger, Eric Groves, Jefferson Macklin*, Michael McCullough*,
Jodi Rosenbaum Tillinger
Elizabeth L. March
Founder & CEO
Board Chair
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Jodi Rosenbaum Tillinger, Jim Sloman * Joined Board of Directors in FY2018
My bold move: Professionally, I started selling books online with a few pissedoff teenage boys in a tiny office; that was the founding of More Than Words. Personally, I married my husband, who I met freshman year of college and we adopted two incredible siblings who inspire us and make us laugh daily. These moves require love, hard work, and never giving up. No matter what. Jodi Rosenbaum Tillinger, Founder & CEO, More Than Words
My bold move: At the age of 50, I signed up for a backcountry hiking course with the National Outdoor Leadership School. Nothing in my experience had prepared me for a 14-day climb over the Continental Divide with a 45 lbs. pack. I still carry what I learned about pushing through exhaustion and fear and about embracing the journey—even on a knife edge with an unwieldy pack. Elizabeth March, Board Chair, More Than Words MORE THAN WORDS ANNUAL REPORT 2017 | 3
BOLD BY DESIGN
Our Work Works
PHASE 1: CORE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
PHASE 2: GRADUATE SUPPORT
6-12 MONTHS PAID EMPLOYMENT
24+ MONTHS FOLLOW-UP SUPPORT
Our dual focus on workplace skills and self-efficacy is what makes our program so uniquely successful. Our youth learn how to get the job done— at work and in life.
We serve young adults, ages 16 to 24, who are in the foster care system, court-involved, homeless, or out of school.
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BUSINESS JOB
YOU JOB
More Than Words supports youth for at least two more
Youth work approximately 20 hours per week
Youth also participate in intensive
years as they transition to other jobs and pursue education.
managing our online, retail, pop-up, and
case management, workshops,
wholesale businesses, gaining critical life
site visits, and training as they set
skills and work experience while generating
and achieve measurable goals in
revenue that offsets program costs.
education, work, and life.
They go on college visits, attend networking events, serve in leadership roles, and get coaching to reach their education, employment, and self-efficacy goals.
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Bold Results
In addition to achieving great business outcomes, More Than Words youth are earning diplomas, enrolling in college, and securing employment at impressive rates.
OUR YOUTH SHOW UP Many young adults with similar histories are neither working
MORE THAN WORDS SERVED
253 YOUTH IN FY17 INCLUDING 112 NEW YOUTH IN OUR CORE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE AND 113 GRADUATES IN THE COMMUNITY.
80%
nor in school, but More Than Words youth get up every day, stay busy, and put in the work to reach their goals.
12% 15-30 HRS
OF MTW GRADUATES WERE PRODUCTIVELY ENGAGED IN WORK AND/OR SCHOOL FOR OVER 30 HOURS/WEEK
42% 45+ HRS
38% 30-45 HRS
THEY ARE LEARNING...
AND THEY ARE EARNING...
Our youth are earning the credentials they need to advance in life.
Our graduates are finding—and keeping—jobs too.
90% OF MTW YOUTH WERE ON TRACK* WITH HIGH SCHOOL
78% OF MTW GRADUATES WORKED IN FY17
50% of Foster Youth attained a HS Diploma by age 18**
Only 51% of Former Foster Youth worked over the course of a year**
54% OF MTW YOUTH PURSUED POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
40% of Former Foster Youth pursued PSE by age 26**
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87% HELD THE SAME JOB FOR 3+ MONTHS
67% HELD THE SAME JOB FOR 6+ MONTHS
* “On Track” refers to (a) youth who earned a diploma or HiSet; or (b) youth enrolled in & passing classes through end of FY17 ** Midwest Evaluation of Adult Functioning of Former Foster Youth (Chapin Hall, 2011)
TOGETHER WE GET THE JOB DONE The More Than Words approach requires enormous bravery from youth who show up for their jobs and themselves every day. We ask them to take on challenging new roles, give and receive feedback, and meet ambitious goals. We push ourselves too, using data to hold ourselves accountable.
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Our youth make
bold
moves every day
Yve
ONE BOLD MOVE AFTER ANOTHER
MORE THAN WORDS GRADUATE, AGE 19, CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AS A MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANT On the day of the earthquake in Haiti, my childhood ended. I moved on my own to the United States to live with my brother but things didn’t improve. When I was fifteen, my brother’s girlfriend started physically abusing me. I survived the ordeal when a neighbor heard my cries and called the police. The Department of Children and Family Services (DCF) placed me in a foster home and my life improved tremendously. There have been many heroes who helped me along the way, like my foster mom, members of my church, and my
One of MTW’s boldest moves is to face ourselves and ask whether our model truly leads to long-term results. To answer this, we gather information at various points before, during, and after a young person’s completion of our program. The graphic below shows the changes for young people from before participating in MTW to 24-months after graduation. EARNED A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/EQUIVALENT
19%
EMPLOYED IN A JOB
4%
COURT INVOLVED 8 | MORE THAN WORDS ANNUAL REPORT 2017
38%
80%
Youth Development Manager at More Than Words. When I first started at More Than Words I was really shy, and I didn’t know how to manage my attitude. In my 11 months in the program, I became more patient, and also mastered skills that I thought were too hard at first, like receiving books into the online inventory. My “you” job pushed me to want to finish high school, set goals for the future, and figure out what I want to do. The staff helped me with college applications and pushed me to speak up as a leader on the team. They also helped me move into independent living in Lowell. Another bold move for me! While I do go through periods where I experience flashbacks and depression, I am now more focused, ambitious, and determined to succeed. Since I graduated, More Than Words continued to help me with all the steps to get enrolled in college, like getting financial aid. In addition to working as a Mental Health Assistant,
65%
I am attending Middlesex Community College for a degree in Human Services! More Than Words was the perfect first job.
15%
“My biggest goal is to become like one of the heroes that saved me.”
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2017
A YEAR OF LIVING BOLDLY
Tell us about your #boldmoves on social media
My bold move: I have been passionate about my public service since 24 but I started off petrified of what people think of me, and of public speaking. I am a recovering alcoholic and summoned the courage to ask Marty Walsh to take me to my first AA meeting. This was the scariest thing I ever did, but the best thing I ever did for myself and my family, and it allowed me to move past my fears.
In FY 2017, our youth-run business: PICKED UP 2.65M DONATED BOOKS
OPERATED A FLEET OF 3 TRUCKS SOURCING BOOKS
State Representative Thomas Stanley
LISTED 30,000 BOOKS ON 7 ONLINE MARKETPLACES EACH MONTH
FULFILLED 650 ONLINE ORDERS PER DAY
$2.14M
We went
BROUGHT IN $50,000 IN NEW VENTURES, INCLUDING COMMUNITY POP-UP SHOPS
112 HIRED 112 NEW YOUTH
GENERATED $2.14M IN EARNED REVENUE GREW ONLINE REVENUE BY A WHOPPING 10% SAW AN 89% INCREASE IN REFERRALS FROM PARTNERS 10 | MORE THAN WORDS ANNUAL REPORT 2017
big
in 2017 now we’re poised to go even bigger
A Big Move in Waltham… Literally
In 2017, we streamlined operations by consolidating our two Waltham locations. We said goodbye to our original Moody Street store, and grew our Felton Street location to include direct retail space. We’re now growing our online inventory in Waltham, increasing our community presence with more pop-up shops out in the community, and growing our youth team.
Sammy
BRAVERY MEANS NEVER GIVING UP
MORE THAN WORDS GRADUATE AGE 29, CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY VERIZON I was born in Puerto Rico and grew up living with my dad. When I was fourteen he took me with him to Massachusetts. I didn’t know any English. After about a year he got arrested and I was put in foster care and went from home to home. I learned about More Than Words when I was 16 and living in a group home. At the time, MTW was just starting up in a little office in Waltham. I was one of the youth who helped open our first store on Moody Street. I learned efficiency, punctuality, and how to be professional. I learned how to work. I felt like I was really part of something—a feeling I’d never felt before. I really mattered. MTW really pushed me to get out of the streets, take school seriously, and make better choices. I graduated from More Than Words and High School. I went straight to college, getting my associates degree at Salem State and then my bachelors at Springfield College. But despite all my success and positive choices, I landed in prison after one moment of not thinking right. I wish every day that I could undo that moment. I used my time in prison to continue to grow and change, and also reconnected with my biological mom. Jodi at MTW was one of two people who visited me. After prison I have gotten my life on track. I have gone back to school to study business, and I am working as a regional training manager for Verizon. I got married and have a beautiful son. I am where I am because of brave moves, like never leaving school
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regardless of where I had to sleep. Whether I was living in a foster home, on a park bench, or in prison: I went to school dirty but I never stopped learning. And I stayed in touch with Jodi through it all, with letters, phone calls, and visits. I brought my son to the More Than Words summer barbeque in 2017 to meet all the current youth. It was amazing seeing the growth and knowing I had something to do with it. I could see myself in the youths’ eyes.
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WE ARE
Liberty Mutual Insurance | Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation | Ken & Barbara Burnes | Fish Family Foundation | Anne C. Kubik & Michael A. Krupka | One8 Foundation | Amelia Peabody Foundation | Anonymous | Mary G. Hildebrandt | Jane’s Trust | The Lynch Foundation | The Reeder Foundation | Stephanie H. and David A. Spina Family Foundation | State Street Foundation, Inc. | Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund | Anonymous | Cabot Family Charitable Trust | John & Patricia Chory | J.E. & Z.B. Butler Foundation | John Hancock | Jim Sloman & Nora Devlin | Barbara & Carl Berke | Christopher & Kirstin Casgar | Gail Garinger | Malli & Michael Gero | Eric & Tracy Groves | Income Research and Management Charitable Fund | John W. Alden Trust
READY BOLDEST We think big at More Than Words. Our long-term plan has always been to serve more youth, expand our enterprises, and increase our impact in the community and the field. Until now, the primary obstacle has been space. This year, we got a game-changing opportunity.
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FOR OUR
MOVE YET
My bold move: As a State Rep, the votes I took to protect samesex marriage are some of my proudest moments. Although I found myself in the middle of a cultural shift, I recognized that the right to marriage is a fundamental right for all. Martin J. Walsh, Mayor, City of Boston
Need Meets Opportunity It’s official: We’ve finalized the designs, signed the lease, and will break ground on a major physical expansion at 242 E. Berkeley Street. This two-floor hub of social enterprise will include:
Growing What Works More Than Words is uniquely situated in Boston’s South End, at the intersection of fast-paced development and enduring need. Our youth-run business is poised to become a bridge in our changing neighborhood, with a bookstore and event space that fulfill a social mission and a true market need. Our expanded site will include:
MORE YOUTH
60% MORE JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH
MORE SPACE
more jobs for young adults a vibrant street-level bookstore a fully integrated onsite warehouse
10,500 SQUARE FEET OF STOREFRONT REAL ESTATE
doubled online revenue by FY19! streamlined operations that create greater efficiency & opportunity
MORE REVENUE
75% PROJECTED INCREASE FROM YOUTH-RUN SOCIAL ENTERPRISE Continuing Innovation In this expanded South End hub, our youth will launch new revenue-generating ventures that will teach them new, transferable skills. We will build community, support local arts, and spread social enterprise with: a community event space and micro cinema, available for rent, where our youth will host book readings and film screenings a social enterprise market where our youth will curate products from other mission-focused businesses a training institute where youth and staff will teach others about our nationally recognized model
Vision Image created by Peter Rose + Partners, architects supporting MTW’s expansion
Tell us about your #boldmoves on social media
You are part of the solution After a year of careful planning, we rallied our community around this big opportunity. You saw what our ambitious plans could mean for young people and the city. 9 FOUNDATIONS & 4 BUSINESSES STEPPED UP
A rigorous planning process turned this bold vision into a plan. We couldn’t have done it without a dedicated staff and planning team, a community-minded landlord, and city partners who embrace our mission. Liberty Mutual loved the idea, too. They gave us the funds to plan, and then a gift to launch our campaign.
15 GENEROUS INDIVIDUALS RESPONDED TOO
TOGETHER, YOU HELPED US RAISE OVER $4M IN THE FIRST 9 MONTHS, TOWARD OUR GOAL OF $5M BY FY19.
In May, we made the official announcement at More Than Breakfast with Mayor Marty Walsh.
My bold move: When I lost my first wife to cancer, I needed to up my game and be what I kiddingly called “Momdad” to my daughters. I ventured into the uncharted territory of everything they experienced: physical and emotional changes, mean girls, boys, and dealing with the loss of their mom. I am proud that both are now on their way to successful lives, and I credit their mom for laying a great foundation. Mark Touhey, Senior Vice President, Corporate Secretary, and Chief of Staff to the CEO, Liberty Mutual Insurance Liberty Mutual Insurance provided a $75,000 planning grant, and launched MTW’s Campaign for South End Expansion with a $1,000,000 investment
My bold move: The Smith Family Foundation was bold in launching TEAM UP for Children, committing up to $10 million for an initiative focused on community health centers and children’s behavioral health needs. The level of collaboration, planning, and evaluation involved was new for the Foundation and required a leap of faith to take on such a daunting challenge. Lynne Doblin, Executive Director, Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation The Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation is investing $1,000,000 in MTW’s Campaign for South End Expansion MORE THAN WORDS ANNUAL REPORT 2017 | 17
up to $150,000 = Annual cost of
A CLEAR ROI
homelessness for
The cost of our high-impact
one person
youth program is a fraction of what the public would pay if that same young person were incarcerated, homeless, or unemployed. Through our innovative social enterprise, youth have skin in the game,
$88,000 = Annual cost to keep one youth in a locked facility
contributing directly to the bottom line by generating revenue that offsets the full cost of services.
$36,000 = Average total cost for one youth to participate in our social enterprise program and two years of follow-up support $20,000 = Average total cost for one youth to participate in our social enterprise program and two years of follow-up support, offset by earned revenue
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A
Smart
Financial Model
This year, our business generated a recordbreaking $2.14M in gross earned revenue, representing nearly half of our budget. After sales expenses, the business contributed $1.1M to offset program costs.This highly sustainable hybrid-funding model inspires the confidence of public and private supporters. After expansion, earned revenue will grow to $4M in gross sales. My bold move: A month after graduating from college, I accepted a two-year position with UNICEF in India. At the time, before the Internet and mobile phones, India seemed very remote. I’d be far removed from family and friends. Those two years turned out to be among the most exciting and adventure-filled times in my life! Karen Blumenfeld, MTW Volunteer and Supporter
Revenue
45% Earned Revenue
$2,140,893
44% Philanthropy
$2,077,105
11% Government FY17 REVENUE*
$547,473 $4,765,471
Expenses 45% Adult Staff
$2,127,039
12% Youth Stipends
$586,361
8% Occupancy
$383,777
22% Sales Expenses
$1,055,964
13% Other $617,600 FY17 EXPENSES* $4,770,741 *Unaudited FY17 operating funds MORE THAN WORDS ANNUAL REPORT 2017 | 19
We’re charging ahead,
THANKS TO YOU.
Campaign for South End Expansion Gifts and commitments for the More Than Words Campaign for South End Expansion as of 9/30/2017.
$1,000,000+ Liberty Mutual Insurance Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation
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This year, 1,400 businesses and donors made our work possible. We are deeply grateful for your generous support.
$200,000–$500,000 Ken & Barbara Burnes Fish Family Foundation
Anne C. Kubik & Michael A. Krupka One8 Foundation
$100,000–$199,999 Amelia Peabody Foundation
The Lynch Foundation
Anonymous
The Reeder Foundation
Mary G. Hildebrandt
Stephanie H. and David A. Spina Family Foundation
Jane’s Trust
State Street Foundation, Inc.
$50,000 TO $99,999 A bold community rallied around our game-changing expansion in the South End. We are so deeply grateful for your belief and support for our vision.
FY 2017 Supporters
Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund
Cabot Family Charitable Trust
Anonymous
John Hancock
J.E. & Z.B. Butler Foundation
John & Patricia Chory Jim Sloman & Nora Devlin
$5,000 TO $49,999 Barbara & Carl Berke Christopher & Kirstin Casgar Gail Garinger Eric & Tracy Groves
Operating and growth campaign gifts paid in Fiscal Year 2017 (7/1/2016 to 6/30/2017)
TRAILBLAZER ($500,000+)
VISIONARY ($50,000–$99,999)
Liberty Mutual Insurance*
Anonymous (2) Ken & Barbara Burnes*
CHAMPION ($250,000–$499,999) The Reeder Foundation* Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation* State Street Foundation, Inc.
LEAD ($100,000–$249,999) Andrus Family Fund*
John Hancock
Anonymous
The Lynch Foundation
Bank of America*
One8 Foundation*
John W. Alden Trust
The Devonshire Foundation*
Malli & Michael Gero
J.E. & Z.B. Butler Foundation
REDF and the Social Innovation Fund*
Income Research and Management Charitable Fund
* these donors have made multi-year commitments
Mary G. Hildebrandt*
Income Research and Management Charitable Fund Stephanie H. & David A. Spina Family Foundation*
CATALYST ($15,000–$49,999) Amelia Peabody Foundation
John W. Alden Trust*
Anonymous
Johnson Family Foundation
The Barclay Charitable Trust
The Mabel A. Horne Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee
Cabot Family Charitable Trust* John & Patricia Chory* The Clowes Fund* Harbus Foundation Eva & Terry Herndon James C. Melvin Trust
Elizabeth L. March & David E. Stein* Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation Nord Family Foundation Jim Sloman & Nora Devlin*
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ADVOCATE ($5,000–$14,999)
SUPPORTER ($1,000–$4,999)
Anonymous
The Agnes M. Lindsay Trust
Bennett Family Foundation
Mary Lee & Peter Aldrich
BostonGives, Inc.
Anonymous (2)
Bushrod H. Campbell and Adah F. Hall Charity Fund
Judith Aronstein
Christopher & Kirstin Casgar
Bar Mezzana
Claneil Foundation Clipper Ship Foundation
Michael Fleisher & Maggie Moore
Newman’s Own Foundation
Friends of Hurley House, INC.
Kenneth Parsigian
Friends for Children
Cathy Paris
Thank you to our state and local government supporters and partners The Department of Children and Families
Malli & Michael Gero
Paul and Edith Babson Foundation
Tim Barclay
Leanne & Adam Goff
Ellen & Dan Pedro
Belmont Savings Bank Foundation
Eric & Tracy Groves
Peloton
Frank & Nancy Haydu
Alice Poltorick
Barbara & Carl Berke*
Marcia Hayes & Dan Prigmore
Scott Pomfret
Blue State Coffee
Helen Jones
Borstein Family Foundation
Lee Ketelsen & Adam Parker
Alison Poorvu Jaffe & Daniel Jaffe
The Massachusetts Service Alliance Commonwealth Corps Program
The Boston Foundation
Joshua Kraft
Jill Preotle
The Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development
Boston Private Bank & Trust Company
Bernie Lebow & Barbara Guilfoile
Provident Foundation Trust Elizabeth Reilinger
Boston Estate Planning Council
Jessica & Josh Lutzker
Related Beal
Bill & Barbara Burgess
Stefania & George Mallett
Kathleen Rogers & Rick Teller
Carney Family Charitable Foundation
Lucy March
Stuart Rose & Kim Rose
Dave Chiaruttini
Jeff & Jeanette March
Russell Reynolds Associates
Amy Choi
Maude L. March & John P. March
Charles Sanders
Constant Contact
Anna Marchek
Seyfarth Shaw Charitable Foundation
My Brother’s Keeper Boston
Claudia Davidoff & Joseph Kahan
Joe & Liz Marconi
Jerry & Lorna Shafir
National Development
John Davis
Susan & Scott Mazur
Billy Strobel
Rick Riordan
Amy Davis & Frank Dunau
T.K. & Emily Mcclintock
Waltham Cultural Council
Rockland Trust-Peoples Federal Foundation
Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation
Julianne & David Mehegan
Watertown Savings Bank
Charles E. Merrill, Jr.
Steve Watson
Jennifer Miller Paci & Vic Paci
Wellesley Bank Charitable Foundation
Epker-Sinha Foundation Foundation for MetroWest Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation Gail Garinger GE George H. and Jane A. Mifflin Memorial Fund Grayson Family Foundation Henry E. Niles Foundation Highland Street Foundation The Janey Fund Charitable Trust Anne C. Kubik & Michael A. Krupka Mary W.B. Curtis Trust Langdon Wheeler & Mary Katherine Metcalfe Moses Kimball Fund
Benjamin Tillinger & Jodi Rosenbaum Tillinger Rowe Family Charitable Fund Roy A. Hunt Foundation Schrafft Charitable Trust Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation, Inc. Tiny Tiger Foundation
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Gayané Ebling Michael & Elizabeth Fee Marilyn Fife-Cragin First Congregational Church in Winchester
Jennifer Morrison & Richard Marks
Karyn Wilson & Miles Byrnes
Rubina Motta
Zevin Asset Management
Mt. Pleasant Fund
Rachel Zinny
The Nelson Companies
The Department of Mental Health The Department of Youth Services The Boston Public Health Commission— Division of Violence Prevention
Boston Planning & Development Agency
My bold move: As the youngest of six children, the expense of college would have been a sacrifice for my parents. Instead of living away, I took a job as an evening custodian at my former grammar school and commuted each day to college. The experience taught me the lesson of hard work and perseverance. Mike Scannell, Senior Vice President, State Street and President, State Street Foundation
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My bold move: I just went through extensive training to become a certified yoga instructor. It is not a career change: I want to volunteer to teach yoga to young people who have been affected by trauma. It’s bold to rearrange my life for this big commitment, but I truly believe it can help people. Tref Borden, Executive Director, Fish Family Foundation
My bold move: I was a high school drop-out living in a group home and a series of bold moves got me where I am today. I got my GED, quit my job to start my own computer business, and enrolled in college. But my boldest move yet? Being a dad. Chris, MTW Alumni, age 30, serial entrepreneur and Director of Business Development for an IT Company
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