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Breaking the Cycle of Young Adult Homelessness

Breaktime's mission is to break the cycle of homelessness by equipping young adults with the job and financial security they need to establish housing security.

Full-time transitional employment opportunities created

hours worked by young adults through Breaktime in 2022

Breaktime featured on CBS Evening News!

Our Mission

Our vision is a world without young adult homelessness.

Breaktime's mission is to break the cycle of homelessness by equipping young adults with the job and financial security they need to establish housing security. By providing employment, wraparound services, and financial support, Breaktime works to ensure that every young person has the tools they need to achieve job, financial, and long-term housing security.

Join Our Mission - Donate Today

Thank you to all of our funders for the support you have given us to not only continue meeting the current needs of young adults experiencing homelessness, but also sustain our work for years to come.

Finn

"I don't know where I'd be today without Breaktime...It's not just a job, it's an actual career propellant that launches you forward to wherever you want to go."

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Breaktime | Ending Young Adult Homelessness | Massachusetts

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Breaktime is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to break the cycle of young adult homelessness through transitional employment and financial empowerment.

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Beat The Odds provides a safe space where young people have access to the creative tools necessary to inspire self-awareness and encourage mental health and healing from trauma through music and the arts.

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We work closely with some of the best social services agencies that select “car-ready” candidates, and partner with vocational schools that refurbish our donated cars professionally and affordably.

Vehicles are carefully matched to suit the needs of each vetted applicant, ensuring they have a safe, reliable, and economical means of transportation.

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Youth Work Permit Process: https://www.boston.gov/departments/youth-employment-and-opportunity/youth-work-permit-process

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The Access to Counsel Program aims to prevent evictions in eligible households with students enrolled in K-12 schools. Access to Counsel will provide full legal representation for the family at risk, early on in the eviction process. This support can be provided at the Notice to Quit or hearing notice stage.

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The City of Boston offers free financial coaching to help you start your journey to financial success. You’ll work with one of our trained coaches and meet regularly to create an individualized action plan. This will include reviewing your credit report and score, developing a household budget and savings plan, and getting employment assistance with a resume and plan to achieve a living wage.

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Boston Builds Credit Home - Boston Builds Credit

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Boston Builds Credit is an initiative that empowers Bostonians to build prime credit scores in order to achieve their financial goals.

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Reach your financial goals one step at a time

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PREVENTION

Are you at risk of or in the process of being evicted?

We have prevented more than 2,500 evictions in Greater Boston. 95% of our clients are still housed after 48 months.

HOUSING SEARCH

Do you need help finding housing?

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We have helped find permanent housing for more than 10,000 individuals experiencing homelessness in the Greater Boston area.

STABILIZATION

Do you need help managing your housing?

We support, on average, 500 people per year to stay off the street and sustain their housing.

Learn more about HomeStart's work in our new Impact Report!

HomeStart Staff Are Working a hybrid schedule and are serving clients in-person at our office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.

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HomeStart staff are spending time in the office as well as in the field, on-site at partner organizations and working remotely. We are serving clients in-person at our office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Current clients are encouraged to call their advocates to make an appointment or ensure that they will be in the office upon arrival. In order to do our part to keep our employees, our clients and the community safe, staff and visitors are require to wear a mask at all times. We continue to rely heavily on technology to communicate and conduct business. We can still be reached by email or phone but please be patient if there is a delay in our usual timeframe for responding.

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For our Eviction Prevention Hotline, please call 857-415-2900.

For general inquiries or updates, please leave us a voicemail at 617-542-0338 or email us at homestart@homestart.org.

If you need assistance

EVICTION PREVENTION HOTLINE

1-857-415-2900

If you owe back rent and are trying to stay in your apartment, we may be able to help.

WALK-IN HOURS

Currently suspended due to office closure

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We offer brief, one-time housing search consultations to anyone who needs assistance with the affordable housing search process. You will most likely not receive an advocate at this time.

FOR LANDLORDS

Do you own rental property in the Boston area? Are you trying to fill a vacancy? Click below to access our Landlord Portal and to connect with our staff.

Matthew Desmond

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Professor of Sociology-Princeton University
MacArthur Genius Fellowship recipient and
Pulitzer Prize-Winning author of Evicted:

Poverty and Profit in the American City

RENEW COLLABORATIVE

Over the past decade HomeStart has developed an economically sustainable and scalable program that prevents homelessness. The Renew Collaborative is a disruptive social innovation premised on a simple cost-benefit argument for the benefit of eviction prevention and driven by the stunning social outcomes of the program. Our goal is to eliminate homelessness due to non-payment eviction for families with subsidies and the working poor in Massachusetts.

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HomeStart's Mission - To end homelessness in Greater Boston by assisting individuals in obtaining housing and settling into the community, and by developing strategies to prevent homelessness before it starts.​

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Connecting people to home. Housing Navigator is a free online tool that makes it simple to search for affordable rentals statewide throughout Massachusetts.

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Affordable Housing Opportunities - Maloney - BPDA, DND & 40B Housing Lotteries / Vacancies / Resales

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BPDA and DND Affordable Housing Opportunities - Affordable Housing Opportunities - Maloney

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BPDA and DND affordable housing opportunities in Greater Boston and across MA. Search our listings for condo sales and apartment rentals.

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First time home buying made simple. All the tools you need, including down payment help, affordable home listings, expert advice, and low cost mortgages!

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Welcome to our education advising scheduling page. Please follow the instructions to add an event to our calendar. Call us at 617-536-0200, If you require assistance with scheduling an advising meeting.

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Early Education Teacher Training Programs

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Early Education Teacher Training Programs

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Empowering young people from court-involved or at-risk backgrounds to succeed in the workforce, in the community, and in their lives.

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Jobs available in Culinary & Kitchen Operations, Entrepreneurship, Cosmetology, Social Responsibility, Customer Service, Sports Leadership!

Applications are open for the YOU Boston Summer Youth Jobs! The Summer Youth Employment program is a shorter, more intensive, version of the Youth Employment program. Young people ages 14-24 can get paid $16.25 and hour and work 20-25 hours per week for 6-8 weeks. The deadline to apply is May 24, 2024.
To be eligible you must:

Be 14-24 years old

Live in the City of Boston

Be available to start July 8, 2024

Apply online

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YOU Boston offers young people ages 14-24 an opportunity to work and learn, along with intensive staff support. The support we provide includes case management, education support, subsidized employment, and job placement. This dual approach, of both challenge and encouragement, helps young people take actionable steps toward a better future.

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At N Zone Sports, we feel that all kids should get to play the sports they love, and we focus on building sportsmanship and teamwork in a supportive environment.

N Zone's programs will allow your child to strengthen sports fundamentals and develop their skills while also building character and confidence that will help them in future athletic endeavors and throughout their lives.

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At N Zone Sports, we feel that all kids should get to play the sports they love, and we focus on building sportsmanship and teamwork in a supportive environment.

N Zone's programs will allow your child to strengthen sports fundamentals and develop their skills while also building character and confidence that will help them in future athletic endeavors and throughout their lives.

What makes N Zone's approach different? Our high quality programs focus on the best elements sports have to offer, while eliminating many typical drawbacks. For children, this means that everyone gets to play, requests to play on a team with a friend or sibling are honored whenever possible, and we focus on positive achievements. For parents, this means that your child's sports program will contribute to their life rather than controlling yours: our practice and game schedule is parent-friendly, and you will not be forced to participate in fundraisers or to serve as a mandatory "volunteer." We also increase your peace of mind by requiring comprehensive background checks for coaches and assistant coaches. We aim to make kids' sports a great experience for the entire family.

N Zone Sports operates youth sports leagues, camps, and programs for children ages 3-14. We hold seasons throughout the year, and offer sports such as flag football, soccer, cheerleading, basketball, and T-ball. Kids start having fun right away -- no drafts or tryouts required! -- and the fun lasts all season. We reduce the stress of the youth sports experience while emphasizing the excitement.

The fact of the matter is that you have many programs and sports leagues to choose from. Don't just settle for a 9, when your child is a 10!

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N Zone Sports - The ultimate in Youth Sports - Flag Football, Soccer, T-Ball, Pickleball, Cheerleading, and so much more!

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Serenity Beauty is a beauty spa specializing in eyebrows and skincare. We hope to make all your brow dreams come true as soon as you walk through our door! We feel very strong about embracing natural services and elevating natural beauty. We are here to guide our clients towards new brow and skincare routines. We are also here to create professional relationships, build trust, and spread our knowledge on the importance of skin care. And for good vibes!

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Founded by Sidney in April 2017, PIONEERS Run Crew is a running crew that meets twice a week in two different Boston neighborhoods: Savin Hill and Fields Corner.

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Running with PIONEERS Run Crew in Boston: A Diverse Community

Founded by Sidney in April 2017, PIONEERS Run Crew is a running crew that meets twice a week in two different Boston neighborhoods: Savin Hill and Fields Corner.

The Start of PIONEERS Run Crew

After years of running, pacing, and coaching runners throughout Boston, Sidney grew frustrated with the lack of diversity in the Boston running community. He figured that if he couldn't get friends and family to meet him Downtown, in the Back Bay, or in Cambridge for a run, it was time to bring running to his neighborhood of Dorchester. Thus, PIONEERS Run Crew was born.

A Welcoming Community

Unlike other running clubs in Boston, where speed and skill are the top priority, PIONEERS Run Crew has created a diverse and welcoming running community where running is just one part of the experience. PIONEERS is a lifestyle. They explore the city through running and inspire the community to be more health-conscious. They own their streets, motivate the next generation, embrace their culture, and, most importantly, have FUN. No runner is left behind! All paces are welcome! With over 500 members, PIONEERS Run Crew is a fantastic community for runners of all levels looking to connect with like-minded people from all walks of life.

Weekly Runs and Signature Events

In addition to their weekly Wednesday night runs (each week they offer 1-mile, 3-mile, and 5-mile options), PIONEERS Run Crew hosts three signature events each year. The first is the 26.TRUE Marathon in April, followed by the PIONEERS' Anniversary 10k and Half Marathon in June, and The Hood Relay in August.

Boston - The Perfect Running City

Boston is the perfect city for runners. With its flat terrain and scenic views, Boston has a lot to offer for both recreational and competitive runners. There are plenty of routes to choose from, including the Charles River Esplanade, the Emerald Necklace, and the Boston Harborwalk.

The Boston Marathon

The Boston Marathon, one of the most iconic races in the world, is a must-do event for any serious runner. The city of Boston comes alive each year as thousands of runners from around the globe converge on the city to take part in this historic race. For the PIONEERS Run Crew, the Boston Marathon is a time to celebrate the sport of running and to support their fellow runners. Each year, members of the PIONEERS Run Crew can be found cheering on their friends and family as they race through the streets of Boston.

Crosslinking with Unnamed Run Crew

Boston is also home to other great running crews, like the Unnamed Run Crew, which is dedicated to creating a space for runners of all abilities to come together and enjoy the sport of running. The Unnamed Run Crew meets weekly for runs that take them through some of the most beautiful and historic parts of Boston. The crew is made up of runners from all walks of life, and their welcoming and inclusive environment is a testament to the power of running to bring people together.

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Founded by Sidney Baptista in April 2017, PIONEERS Run Crew is a running crew that meets twice a week in two different Boston neighborhoods: Savin Hill and Fields Corner. After years of running, pacing, and coaching runners throughout Boston, Sidney Baptista grew frustrated with the lack of diversity in the Boston running community.

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In Massachusetts, housing providers are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, handicap (disability), sexual orientation, marital status, children, retaliation, veteran status, or public assistance. If you feel you have been discriminated against in housing, contact Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination at 617-727-3990 or HUD at 617-994-8300. If you are within the City of Boston, contact the Boston Fair Housing Commission 617-635-4408.

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Caritas Communities prevents homelessness by renting single rooms to very-low-income people. Our housing is safe and permanent.

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MASSHIRE DOWNTOWN BOSTON CAREER CENTER OFFERING IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL SERVICES BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

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MassHire South Shore Career Center - Your local workforce partner.

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The Upward Project is a career development program for high achieving, low income, first-generation students who matriculate to selective colleges and universities. We work with students for five years, beginning the summer before their first year of college and continuing through their first year of post graduate employment. We provide academic coaching, career development training, social and cultural supports, and financial resources to level the playing field for our students.

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Our Mission:

The Upward Project is a career development program for high achieving, low income, first-generation students who matriculate to selective colleges and universities. We work with students for five years, beginning the summer before their first year of college and continuing through their first year of post graduate employment. We provide academic coaching, career development training, social and cultural supports, and financial resources to level the playing field for our students.

Our mission is to provide low income, first-generation students, who attend selective colleges, the skills and resources they need to succeed in college and graduate prepared for careers in competitive and high wage fields. We seek upward mobility for our students and work to disrupt the racial equity wealth gap in Boston.
Learn More

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Everyone asks you what you want to do when you're growing up, but no one helps you get there. The Upward Project has fulfilled that role for me as a career mentor.

Phuong, USC Class of 2022

Meet our students

Our students-graduates of metro Boston public schools-are enrolled at selective colleges across the country. With the support of The Upward Project's staff, they are following career paths into competitive fields and networking with mid-career professionals.

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Based in Boston, The Possible Zone (TPZ) is an engaging, hands-on, and tuition-free youth development program that helps high school students develop the entrepreneurial mindset, skills, and social capital that prepare them for innovative careers of the future.

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The Possible Zone is an afterschool program that uses entrepreneurship as a framework to close the skills and opportunities gap facing young people with untapped potential.

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As a participant in Future Chefs you'll start in our Future Chefs Prepares program. Here you'll explore culinary arts and careers in a short-term, 7 session after school program. In FC Delivers as a junior and senior in High school you'll begin paid work, build your culinary and essential skills, and develop your plan for after High School. By the time you enter FC Sustains, you'll be putting your plan for after high school into action as the Future Chefs staff guides you during the transition to life and work.

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Let’s Get Ready provides students with FREE college application and college completion support from junior year of high school through college graduation! Services are led by near-peer college student coaches and are tailored to your college journey.

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Multiple opportunities to participate in virtual SAT exam prep courses

Personalized one-on-one goal-setting, accountability, and encouragement from a current college student

Mentoring relationship building with current college students who have been in your shoes

Text-based college application, decision, enrollment, and completion support

College re-enrollment support if you hit any bumps along the way

Eligibility

Let's Get Ready prioritizes admittance for students who meet one or more of the following criteria:

Student applies early in Let's Get Ready's application cycle

Student is in their last two years of high school OR in their first two years of college

Student is or will be a first-generation college student

Student comes from one or more historically underrepresented communities

Student is referred to Let's Get Ready by a program partner

Let's Get Ready does not make application decisions based on current or past academic records.

Application Timeline

Let's Get Ready reviews applications on a rolling basis, and eligible students are admitted on a first-come, first-serve basis. We encourage you to apply early!

If you will be graduating from high school or earning your GED in 2025, you can expect to receive a decision from us starting in early summer (May). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after March 25.

If you will be graduating from high school or earning your GED in 2024, we will release decisions on a rolling basis regarding admittance into our Transition Core program beginning March 25.

Finally, if you already graduated from high school or earned your GED, we will release decisions on a rolling basis for admittance into our Success Core program beginning March 25.

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Get support toward your college goals with Let's Get Ready!

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Free college access and success services for high school and college students. Includes free SAT test prep, college application support, personalized mentoring, and more!

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Adults have LinkedIn. Teens have spikeview. Show the real you with an impressively organized portfolio – experiences, accomplishments, talents and interests. Use your skills to get discovered, nurture an invaluable network, and share your passions globally.

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Adults have LinkedIn. Teens have spikeview. Show the real you with an impressively organized portfolio – experiences, accomplishments, talents and interests. Use your skills to get discovered, nurture an invaluable network, and share your passions globally.

Using the powerful spikeview platform, build a well organized, impressive portfolio that demonstrates your experiences and achievements. Easily maintain a clean online presence that tells your story.

Interest-aligned Internships, Jobs, Scholarships, Experiences, Articles etc. We know you’re busy and don’t need to be bombarded with things you’re not interested in. Connect with people and opportunities that will take you towards your goals.

Not all connections are social. Build a network and maintain important connections as you move from one experience to the next. Who knows when you will need to rely on one of your contacts for an opportunity.

Create online clubs, show leadership, contribute insights on topics you are passionate about, link to your blog articles, and leverage the platform to become a thought leader and influencer globally on areas you care about.

You will own your data.

We will NOT sell your data or provide it to anyone you have not chosen to connect with.

You share only what you want, with whom you want, when you want.

Take Control of your future and what you want to share! Use your portfolio to share your stories and accomplishments. Become an influencer on topics that mean the most to you. Gain monumental opportunities in the process.

Portfolio

Experiences Organized

Connections

Build A Network

You are unique and you have an amazing story! Look at some of our community members’ diverse portfolios. Sports to Arts, Woodworking to Travel, Volunteering in a Community to that Gaming adventure. Baking those amazing cookies with cousins to that awesome spelling bee win. Check out these amazing journeys. What will be in your portfolio? What are you proud of? What do you want to look back at and remember? Nothing is too big or too small to add to your portfolio. So, go for it! What will your unique story look like?

Click to view sample portfolios

The sky’s the limit to what you can put in your profiles! Spikeview is not only about your accomplishments, but it is also a place to share your unique experiences, knowledge, what you are proud of, and even just things you want to make sure you remember! How cool is that??

Clean Photos & Background Images

Compelling Summary About You

Badges, Certificates, Trophies, Blogs...

Your Unique Motto

Accomplishments

Project Details

School Attended

Work Experiences

Life Experiences

Test Scores

Volunteering Jobs

Recommendations

Hiring a high school or college student doesn’t need to be a gamble

The job market is flooded with high school and college students hunting for internships. Asking for resumes makes more work for employers, and gets them no closer to finding the best-fit employees.

Tracking the journey of Project Based Learning

Students in Project Based Learning programs need to keep records to demonstrate knowledge and skills. They need a secure way to catalog their learning journey without getting lost in digital shoeboxes.

Workforce Empowerment: Connecting young adults with local jobs

Underserved high schoolers are looking for skills training from workforce development nonprofits. The nonprofits are stretched thin leading programs for the community, and time is of the essence.

spikeview’s mission is revolutionizing how teens represent themselves online and tap into global opportunities and connections. Learn how you can have a critical part in helping to build an empowered generation.

SCHOOLS

Get your students actively involved in planning their futures. Use spikeview to start the conversation early, and show an innovative approach to guiding each student on a path that fits them best.

PARENTS

Enable your teens with a safe, powerful platform to organize their portfolio. Students use spikeview to showcase their experiences and areas of interests to own their personal journey throughout the school years and beyond.

UNIVERSITIES

Increase your college marketing and outreach ROI by identifying the right-fit students early. Students share a link to their spikeview to demonstrate to admissions officers why they're a good match for your unique programs.

PARTNERS

Are you a tutor, or a coach? Is your product or service geared towards teens? If your answer is yes, spikeview is THE place for you to supercharge your outreach.

STUDENTS

Discover a world of opportunities by sharing your unique story, becoming an influencer in areas you are passionate about, and positioning yourself for a future beyond your dreams.

spikeview is Awesome! So much more than "LinkedIn for Kids" - I found most of my friends from a 3rd Grade Chess class, and I'm still in touch with my buddies from JHCTY Science Camp.

I love the positive energy and environment of my connections on spikeview. They are motivated kids following their hearts and making a difference. I love spikeview.

What a great platform. I founded an Entrepreneurship Club in high school with a couple of friends. We manage to keep everyone informed by using the Groups feature. So nice to not have the social media clutter.

spikeview has given Camp BizSmart students ownership of a secure place to collaborate, explore, and stay in touch with each other and with their mentors. At Camp BizSmart, we always look forward to seeing the creative profiles of our student entrepreneurs and being a key part of their journey.

I found an awesome internship - they were blown away when I shared the Presentation View from spikeview when applying. Makes me look like a million bucks!

spikeview has energized the conversation among our Camp BizSmart student entrepreneurs: It provides a place to focus on their goals, while helping them to build drive and motivation, in a positive and a supportive, secure social environment for open communication and collaboration

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Digital portfolio for students and young professionals. Demonstrate to colleges and employers what makes you unique.

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Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS)

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Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS)

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GEMS’ mission is to interest young people, who might not otherwise give serious thought to becoming scientists or engineers, in STEM careers early enough that they have the time to attain the appropriate academic training. The program is based on a multi-disciplinary educational curriculum, and is focused on age and grade-appropriate hands-on activities, in areas such as science, engineering, mathematics, computational sciences, computational biology, biomedical sciences, chemistry and biology.

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Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) is an U.S. Army-sponsored, summer STEM enrichment program for middle and high school students that takes place in participating U.S. Army research laboratories and engineering centers.

GEMS' mission is to interest young people, who might not otherwise give serious thought to becoming scientists or engineers, in STEM careers early enough that they have the time to attain the appropriate academic training. The program is based on a multi-disciplinary educational curriculum, and is focused on age and grade-appropriate hands-on activities, in areas such as science, engineering, mathematics, computational sciences, computational biology, biomedical sciences, chemistry and biology.

You'll Get To...

work with other students your age to explore STEM topics that are related to current, cutting-edge U.S. Army research

work beside college students that are pursuing STEM careers

learn about STEM in a hands-on, lab-based environment - no textbooks

there's no fee to participate, and we issue a small stipend to cover some of your costs

meet students, teachers, scientists and engineers who live and work near you

Eligibility

Rising 5th through 12th graders are eligible.

Participants must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent legal residents.

More Information

All students who are selected and successfully participate in GEMS qualify for an educational stipend ($125 per week) to offset any cost to the student or family to participate (travel and food).
*NOTE: There will be no stipends for students who participate in GEMS virtually in summer 2024.

NEW! Video Game Design Virtual STEM Camp for Military Dependents

Is the gamer in your life curious about coding? Are they inquisitive and creative? Do they want to learn more about circuitry, engineering, and computer programming? Would they be interested in creating their own customized video game? Rising 7th-9th grade students are invited to join the scientists of the Army Research Laboratory as they dive into computer science and share their love for STEM during this Video Game Design Virtual STEM Camp! Find more information and apply here.

Information for Near-Peer Mentors

GEMS is looking for NEAR-PEER MENTORS. Spend your summer mentoring the next generation of innovators!

GEMS relies on local college and high school students to work alongside teachers and U.S. Army research scientists to provide inquiry-based, hands-on lab experiments and activities. This is not just a summer work opportunity but a way to give back to your local community.
GEMS Near-Peer Mentors receive a stipend based on experience and education level. You should apply if:

You are 16 years of age or older,

You want to mentor other students with hands-on experiments in U.S. Army Research Centers & Labs,

And you have the desire to share your passion for STEM with other students!

Important Dates

November - December 2023
Near Peer Mentor (NPM) and Teacher (T) applications open

January 2024
Near Peer Mentors and Teachers interview and begin security clearance process

January - February 2024
Student participants application opens (exact dates vary by site)

March - April 2024
Student application deadline

April - May 2024
Applications reviewed & participants selected

May 2024
Selected students notified

June - August 2024
Students participate in GEMS program (length and dates vary by location)

Interested in This Program?

If you are interested in this program email us or call 1-800-807-9852. We'd love to hear from you!

For Students

GEMS ON THE BLOG

Resource Teachers and Near-Peer Mentors Keep GEMS Engaging and Fun

December 21, 2022

Read The Story

Program Locations

Click a highlighted state to find a location near you

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Partnering with schools, healthcare institutions, and nonprofit community partners, each child receives a brand-new mattress and a sturdy custom wooden bed frame.

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Join us in our mission to provide a bed for every child in need in Massachusetts. Your donation can make a huge difference in a child's life, allowing them to rest, dream big, and thrive both at home and in the classroom

Our Mission

A Bed for Every Child's mission is to provide children in need in Massachusetts with safe and comfortable beds. We believe that every child deserves a place to rest and dream big. Our organization works to address the critical issue of children not having access to proper sleeping arrangements and aims to improve children's well-being, growth, and ability to thrive, particularly in the classroom, by ensuring they have a bed to sleep in.

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Partnering with schools, healthcare institutions, and nonprofit community partners, each child receives a brand-new mattress and a sturdy custom wooden bed frame.

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Connect, Contribute, and Make an Impact: Join us in the Build-a-Bed Project, a powerful team-building initiative. Get involved, learn more, and become a valued member of a movement that nurtures teamwork, fosters collaboration, and truly changes lives.

Birth to Big Kid Bed

Launched in 2022 in collaboration with local healthcare institutions, the Birth to Big Kid Initiative transitions our longstanding A Bed for Every Child program to serve families even earlier. This program ensures safe sleep practices from pregnancy until a child turns two years old.

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Ensuring every child has a safe space to rest and dream. A Bed for Every Child provides brand-new twin beds to children across Massachusetts needing one of their own.

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We are seeking youth, ages 14-18, to empower and coordinate community residents and leaders in conducting impactful listening sessions, using a specifically crafted tool to identify community needs. Your mission will be to organize these sessions with the goal of growing participation at each session.

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It's now time to begin preparing for summer break, and we are thrilled to reintroduce Epiphany's Meaningful Summer Program. This program works to ensure that all of our high school aged graduates have a productive summer vacation. The goal is to keep the students off the streets while providing them opportunities to grow. We focus on three areas: work experience, academic growth, and community service.

To better understand your interests and preferences , we kindly request that you complete a brief survey.

Please reach out to Ms. Brice if your summer plans have already been arranged.

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Are you between the ages of 14-26? Do you need support with finding a job or career path?You’re in luck! BPL’s Youth Career Counselor Santos will be offering one-on-one counseling for resumes, cover letters, job searching, as well as career planning every Monday at Grove Hall. These one-on-one sessions will be by appointment only, so please book your appointment before-hand! These sessions will run up to 45 minutes. Email: srios@bpl.org Phone: 617-655-2017

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2024 Marian L Heard Scholarship Application/Solicitud de beca

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2024 Marian L Heard Scholarship Application/Solicitud de beca

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This scholarship is for youth and young adults 17-24 who are from, live, work, pray, study, or play in one of United Way of Massachusetts Bay’s focus communities: Boston, Cambridge, Chelsea, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell, Lynn, Malden, Quincy, Revere, Salem, and Taunton.

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2024 Marian L Heard Scholarship Application/Solicitud de beca - United Way Mass Bay

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Marian L. Heard served over three decades in various leadership positions within the United Way system, including President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Chief Executive Officer of United Ways of New England.

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The Moving Ahead Program, or MAP, offers a 14-week job- and life-skills training program serving individuals with issues of homelessness, addiction, mental health, and/or a history of incarceration. Students attend classes five days a week to learn résumé-writing and interviewing skills as well as standards of workplace behavior and other social skills for finding and retaining a job. Programs include Studio Shine, which provides each student with image consulting, first impression workshops, and a week's worth of clean, up-to-date business attire appropriate for interviews and the workplace; Education Support Services, which includes an
ESL program and assistance in developing the language skills required for work and other real-life situations such as filling out applications and communicating in the workplace; and HirePower, an employment placement program.

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Since 1984, St. Francis House has offered basic care and services that make the difference between hope and despair, and often between life and death.

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We provide free classes  to students who are in pursuit of obtaining their high school equivalency credentials. 

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Year Up is a one-year intensive program that provides urban high school graduates or GED recipients, ages 18
to 24, with a combination of hands-on skill development, credit at Cambridge College, and corporate
internships. This supportive, holistic approach focuses on students’ professional and personal development,
which will help them reach their full potential and place them on a viable path to economic self-sufficiency.

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Greater Boston Equitable Apprenticeship Pathways will connect Boston residents to pre-apprenticeship opportunities over a four year grant period. This pilot is funded by the Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) grant. The ABA grant is a four year $3M grant funded by the U.S. Department of Labor supporting pre-apprenticeship programs leading to Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) from community partners in four different industries:

The Office of Workforce Development manages this grant and the pre-apprenticeship programs are run by partner organizations. Our partners are BEST Hospitality Training, Boston Emergency Medical Services, and MassBioEd. These organizations are industry leaders that provide exceptional career training opportunities.

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Greater Boston Equitable Apprenticeship Pathways

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Greater Boston Equitable Apprenticeship Pathways will connect Boston residents to pre-apprenticeship opportunities over a four year grant period. This pilot is funded by the Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) grant. The ABA grant is a four year $3M grant funded by the U.S.

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Y2Y Network is a student-run nonprofit that serves as a safe and accepting place for youth experiencing homelessness, particularly LGBTQ youth. In addition to providing a sanctuary, Y2Y Network also works to break the cycle of youth homelessness.

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"I can't explain how much my life has shifted and changed ever since I started my journey with Breaktime. I would recommend Breaktime for any youth... they have so many different resources and will work with you 1 on 1."

- Vickie

Benefits of Breaktime's program

Earn $18/hour 20-30 hours a week during three month worksite placement

Earn up to $10,000 over the course of programming

Obtain over 50 hours job training and professional development skills

Leave Breaktime after three months with up to $1,300 in savings

1:1 credit counseling accessible for a year

Gain assistance with navigating financial support opportunities

Eligibility

Our only official requirements are that a young adult be between the ages of 18 - 24 and at high-risk of homelessness, currently experiencing homelessness, or recently transitioned out of housing insecurity within the past year (ex: is in a rapid rehousing program). Our one other requirement is identification to be able to fill out an I-9.

Within this pool, we give preference to young adults who are motivated and demonstrate a growth mindset and initiative.

What financial support does Breaktime offer?

Aside from providing stipends-during Launchpad ($250/week) and Stable Orbit ($100/month)--and wages during Liftoff ($18/hr), Breaktime has two main programs to provide financial support to associates in our program: the Matched Savings Program, and BullPen Emergency Funding.

Resources

National Suicide Hotline: 988

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

Y2Y
Address: 1 Church St, Cambridge

Contact: #: 617-864-0795 (Lottery line) Email: info@y2ynetwork.org

Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Emergency Youth Shelter (Ages 18-24); Many Drop-In Day Services for ages 14-24. Works with runaway, homeless, and high-risk youth. Also provides counseling and psychiatric services to those who have completed intake, regardless of if they are sheltering at Bridge. November-April: there are additional Warming Centers for youth seeking shelter from cold.

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A part of the Innovative Stable Housing Initiative (ISHI), Flex Fund resources are short-term emergency funds for individuals and families to maintain or achieve safe and healthy housing. This fund aims to reduce barriers to emergency funding that may exist in other systems for those who need these resources.

PFLAG is a group of Parents & Families, as well as members of the LGBT+ community who aim to provide support and access to resources that assist allies in providing a pathway to a more inclusive and safe environment. They offer a variety of monthly support groups and paid opportunities. This link specifically leads to their page for initiatives and scholarships offered through their programming.

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Youth Pass CharlieCards can be loaded with cash value, for roughly 50% reduced one-way fares, or $30 monthly LinkPasses for unlimited bus and subway travel.

Housing and Urban Development provides contacts for those experiencing homelessness. This link was provided in the original Resource Map for an Emergency Housing Voucher program put into place in 2021. It is unclear if this is still active, pending hearing back to find out.

SNAP/EBT is a state funded provision of a monthly limit to be used towards food per month, to assist food-insecure households. SNAP benefits include: Monthly funds on an EBT card to buy food.

$40, $60 or $80 a month put back on your EBT card when you use SNAP to buy local produce via the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP).

SNAP Path to Work free education and training opportunities.

Free nutrition education classes and resources.

The Homeless Youth Handbook is a guide for homeless youth with information about your legal rights, responsibilities, and resources in every major aspect of life.

"The mission of the National Runaway Safeline (NRS) is to help keep America's runaway, homeless and at-risk youth safe and off the streets. NRS provides education and solution-focused interventions, offers non-sectarian, non-judgmental support, respects confidentiality, collaborates with volunteers, and responds to at-risk youth and their families 24 hours a day through phone, email, and live chat."

Select your state to find the contact information of a homeless service provider in your community.

A program of AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts, is a drop-in center for homeless and street-involved youth, ages 14-24, located in Harvard Square, Cambridge.

BAGLY

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Map of all public restrooms in Boston, provided by the Boston government. Some may be closed due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Day Program and Resource Center for individuals living with HIV. Offers a wide variety of resources, including peer, nutrition, educational, and wellness focused services to those who have undergone the intake process to gain membership with the program. There is also a focus on holistic healing services and general peer support and community building for those with HIV/AIDS. (Open to all/ not youth specific).

Christian (Episcopal) led day center providing support for those experiencing homelessness. Began as a winter warming center, but continued year round since 2015. Provides community support and non-judgemental connection to a church for those whom that is important to, as well as breakfast, lunch and community meals. Aims to meet the physical, social, spiritual and emotional needs of those experiencing homelessness in Boston. (Open to all/ not youth specific).

Rosie's Place is a multi-service community center that offers women emergency shelter and meals, and so much more: a food pantry, ESOL classes, legal assistance, wellness care, one-on-one support, housing and job search services, and community outreach. The Overnight Shelter is open 365 days a year to provide 20 women with a warm, safe bed for 21 days, three meals a day and a chance to get her footing so she can best make a plan for what comes next. (Open to all/ not youth specific).

The Engagement Center is provided through the City of Boston as a day center for individuals who simply need a place to go, or who are seeking resources and referrals to recovery and sobriety programs sponsored through the City of Boston. Access to medical care, housing programs, mental health assistance, and more can be gained here. This is not a supervised injection site, however individuals are not required to be sober to be in the space; please note that if they are evaluated to be at risk of harm under the influence, they may be referred out to an ER or more intensive program for medical monitoring.(Open to all/ not youth specific).

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Breaktime | Resources for Homeless Youth

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"I can't explain how much my life has shifted and changed ever since I started my journey with Breaktime. I would recommend Breaktime for any youth... they have so many different resources and will work with you 1 on 1."

- Vickie

Benefits of Breaktime's program

Earn $18/hour 20-30 hours a week during three month worksite placement

Earn up to $10,000 over the course of programming

Obtain over 50 hours job training and professional development skills

Leave Breaktime after three months with up to $1,300 in savings

1:1 credit counseling accessible for a year

Gain assistance with navigating financial support opportunities

Eligibility

Our only official requirements are that a young adult be between the ages of 18 - 24 and at high-risk of homelessness, currently experiencing homelessness, or recently transitioned out of housing insecurity within the past year (ex: is in a rapid rehousing program). Our one other requirement is identification to be able to fill out an I-9.

Within this pool, we give preference to young adults who are motivated and demonstrate a growth mindset and initiative.

What financial support does Breaktime offer?

Aside from providing stipends-during Launchpad ($250/week) and Stable Orbit ($100/month)--and wages during Liftoff ($18/hr), Breaktime has two main programs to provide financial support to associates in our program: the Matched Savings Program, and BullPen Emergency Funding.

Resources

National Suicide Hotline: 988

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

Y2Y
Address: 1 Church St, Cambridge

Contact: #: 617-864-0795 (Lottery line) Email: info@y2ynetwork.org

Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Emergency Youth Shelter (Ages 18-24); Many Drop-In Day Services for ages 14-24. Works with runaway, homeless, and high-risk youth. Also provides counseling and psychiatric services to those who have completed intake, regardless of if they are sheltering at Bridge. November-April: there are additional Warming Centers for youth seeking shelter from cold.

​

A part of the Innovative Stable Housing Initiative (ISHI), Flex Fund resources are short-term emergency funds for individuals and families to maintain or achieve safe and healthy housing. This fund aims to reduce barriers to emergency funding that may exist in other systems for those who need these resources.

PFLAG is a group of Parents & Families, as well as members of the LGBT+ community who aim to provide support and access to resources that assist allies in providing a pathway to a more inclusive and safe environment. They offer a variety of monthly support groups and paid opportunities. This link specifically leads to their page for initiatives and scholarships offered through their programming.

​

Youth Pass CharlieCards can be loaded with cash value, for roughly 50% reduced one-way fares, or $30 monthly LinkPasses for unlimited bus and subway travel.

Housing and Urban Development provides contacts for those experiencing homelessness. This link was provided in the original Resource Map for an Emergency Housing Voucher program put into place in 2021. It is unclear if this is still active, pending hearing back to find out.

SNAP/EBT is a state funded provision of a monthly limit to be used towards food per month, to assist food-insecure households. SNAP benefits include: Monthly funds on an EBT card to buy food.

$40, $60 or $80 a month put back on your EBT card when you use SNAP to buy local produce via the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP).

SNAP Path to Work free education and training opportunities.

Free nutrition education classes and resources.

The Homeless Youth Handbook is a guide for homeless youth with information about your legal rights, responsibilities, and resources in every major aspect of life.

"The mission of the National Runaway Safeline (NRS) is to help keep America's runaway, homeless and at-risk youth safe and off the streets. NRS provides education and solution-focused interventions, offers non-sectarian, non-judgmental support, respects confidentiality, collaborates with volunteers, and responds to at-risk youth and their families 24 hours a day through phone, email, and live chat."

Select your state to find the contact information of a homeless service provider in your community.

A program of AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts, is a drop-in center for homeless and street-involved youth, ages 14-24, located in Harvard Square, Cambridge.

BAGLY

​

​

Map of all public restrooms in Boston, provided by the Boston government. Some may be closed due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Day Program and Resource Center for individuals living with HIV. Offers a wide variety of resources, including peer, nutrition, educational, and wellness focused services to those who have undergone the intake process to gain membership with the program. There is also a focus on holistic healing services and general peer support and community building for those with HIV/AIDS. (Open to all/ not youth specific).

Christian (Episcopal) led day center providing support for those experiencing homelessness. Began as a winter warming center, but continued year round since 2015. Provides community support and non-judgemental connection to a church for those whom that is important to, as well as breakfast, lunch and community meals. Aims to meet the physical, social, spiritual and emotional needs of those experiencing homelessness in Boston. (Open to all/ not youth specific).

Rosie's Place is a multi-service community center that offers women emergency shelter and meals, and so much more: a food pantry, ESOL classes, legal assistance, wellness care, one-on-one support, housing and job search services, and community outreach. The Overnight Shelter is open 365 days a year to provide 20 women with a warm, safe bed for 21 days, three meals a day and a chance to get her footing so she can best make a plan for what comes next. (Open to all/ not youth specific).

The Engagement Center is provided through the City of Boston as a day center for individuals who simply need a place to go, or who are seeking resources and referrals to recovery and sobriety programs sponsored through the City of Boston. Access to medical care, housing programs, mental health assistance, and more can be gained here. This is not a supervised injection site, however individuals are not required to be sober to be in the space; please note that if they are evaluated to be at risk of harm under the influence, they may be referred out to an ER or more intensive program for medical monitoring.(Open to all/ not youth specific).

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Breaktime | Resources for Homeless Youth

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MassHire Greater Brockton Workforce Board

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MassHire Greater Brockton Workforce Board - Your local workforce partner.

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Employers Job Seekers Young Adults The Board Read our Recent Press Releases MassHire FY23 Annual Report View Report

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Need help completing your CSS Profile? Watch our quick overview to navigate the process and check out our other resources, like the Frequently Asked Questions, to find more information.

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Need help completing your CSS Profile? Watch our quick overview to navigate the process and check out our other resources, like the Frequently Asked Questions, to find more information.

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The FSS includes your Student Aid Index (SAI) and flags any issues with your FAFSA that must be resolved. How-to guide coming soon!

If selected for verification, you're required to provide requested documents in order to receive financial aid.

If you submitted a CSS Profile, you may be required to complete the Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC).

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uAspire is a national nonprofit that improves the economic mobility of underrepresented students by creating financial solutions to diverse postsecondary pathways.

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What is the Fidelity Scholars Program?

The Fidelity Scholars Program combines a generous annual needs-based scholarship with robust wrap-around services that support students' persistence to degree or certificate attainment. The program is working to identify and support approximately 2,500 talented students from Fidelity's geographical priority areas in the United States. For year 2023-2024, the program will focus on students from Florida, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New Jersey, North Carolina, Texas and Washington, DC.

Eligibility Requirements
The program is open to historically underserved and underrepresented students ages 16 to 24 who are permanent residents of Florida, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New Jersey, North Carolina, Texas and Washington, DC.
Students must meet all the eligibility requirements listed below:

2.5 - 3.5 unweighted GPA or GED

Pell-eligible and/or demonstrate financial need

Attend as an incoming 2024-25 freshman at a four-year accredited college or university in the state that you reside

Student applicants must come from underrepresented populations and historically underserved communities who have faced systemic barriers and challenges to economic mobility. We specifically encourage students from Black, Latino, Native American (with documented tribal affiliation) and underrepresented Asian American/Pacific Islander heritage to apply.

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The Fidelity Scholars Program is a robust scholarship to assist certain students earn a four-year, two-year degree or other certification.

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Our mission is to help the City of Boston attract and develop diverse, qualified, and productive employees to serve Boston's residents.

We believein promoting a culture that makes City employees want to come to work every day, to a place they feel valued and supported, that drives an exceptional employee experience for our City of Boston colleagues and residents and elevates the role of public service.

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Our mission is to help the City of Boston attract and develop diverse, qualified, and productive employees to serve Boston's residents. We believein promoting a culture that makes City employees want to come to work every day, to a place they feel valued and supported, that drives an exceptional employee experience for our City of Boston colleagues and residents and elevates the role of public service.

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Ensuring the full participation of all Boston residents in the City's economic vitality and future.

The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) works toward the full participation of all Boston residents in the city's economic vitality and future. It connects low-income residents with job training and employment opportunities. It also promotes lifelong literacy and educational pathways.

OWD focuses on competitive workforce development initiatives and policies. These initiatives aim to put Boston's youth and adults on career paths toward economic security. OWD stresses the importance of collaboration with the city's workforce development and education initiatives. The emphasis is on empowering Bostonians to fulfill their educational and employment aspirations.

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The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) works toward the full participation of all Boston residents in the city's economic vitality and future. It connects low-income residents with job training and employment opportunities. It also promotes lifelong literacy and educational pathways.

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Job Seekers (Introduction to Hospitality, Housekeeping Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship Programs) - BEST

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City Academy prepares trainees for jobs as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and for jobs requiring a Commercial Driver's License and/or Hoisting License. These City jobs offer pay above Boston's Living Wage and offer health benefits, union membership, and opportunities for pay increases.

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YBB is a youth and community development program that involves low-income youth in construction and rehabilitation projects. Project Advantage, an exploration of the green industry, offers academic and vocational training to youth ages 16 to 18. The Construction Training Program, designed for youth ages 18 to 24, offers opportunities to learn skills for beginning careers in the building trades. The Designery is a hands-on urban architecture workshop for high school students ages 14 to 18. Throughout their YBB training, youth are learning essential life and career skills that will equip them for success in the workplace.

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Industrial & Commercial District Boston, MA

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Solutions at Work is a network of organizations that help people transition out of homelessness and advocate for their own needs. It is led by homeless and formerly homeless individuals who receive paid, on-the-job training while helping to provide direct services. An example is Solutions at Work's low-cost moving business, which provides jobs as well as critical transportation.

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Solutions at Work Cambridge Massachusetts | Working Together to End Homelessness

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Landing | Solutions at Work Cambridge Massachusetts

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Solutions at Work, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and homelessness by providing individuals and families with resources and opportunities to strengthen their self-confidence, achieve self-sufficiency, and participate in helping others.

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Each year 150 men and women graduate from Pine Street’s job training and job readiness programs. The programs include training in vocational skills, such as food services and building maintenance, as well as attitudinal skills necessary to find and retain employment.

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Pine Street Inn

Founded in 1969, Pine Street Inn provides a comprehensive range of services to over 2,000 individuals each day. We are the largest homeless services provider in New England, and could not do our work without the support of our community of friends and supporters.

Pine Street's programs include permanent housing, emergency shelter, street outreach and workforce development. Our goal is to end homelessness by making the safety and stability of permanent housing a reality for all.

How We've Helped

Every day, we support men and women in rebuilding their lives. Our emergency services, housing and workforce development programs help homeless individuals move toward self-sufficiency - and renew hope.

Stories of Hope

homeless individuals helped daily

units of permanent supportive housing

emergency shelter beds in four locations across Boston

meals prepared each day in our kitchen

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With a mission to end homelessness, Pine Street Inn is New England's leading provider of housing, shelter, street outreach and job training to homeless men and women in Greater Boston.

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More Than Words is a nonprofit social enterprise in which youth who have been homeless, court involved, in the foster care system, or out of school are referred by their social worker, probation officer, or school counselor to participate in managing their own retail and online used book business, cafe, and community space. Working as a team, youth develop the employment skills, leadership, and self-confidence they need to transition successfully to adulthood. In addition to store-based job training, youth are engaged in personal transition planning and case management to support their progress towards employment and education.

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More Than Words - A non-profit youth run business.

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A nonprofit social enterprise empowering young adults in foster care, court, homeless, or out of school to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business.

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La Alianza Hispana is a multi-service center serving Spanish-speaking clients. It offers job training classes as well as career development. Both English and Spanish are spoken. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Education Department is open until 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

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Adult Day Health Care Healthy Living for Seniors & Adults with Disabilities-Center-based program providing care, supports, activities, socialization, and resources for low-income Latino immigrant elders, to optimize independence, health, access to services, and ability to age in place. Unique, culturally competent program that provides health care services to elders and adults with disabilities, includes socialization, registered nursing care, family support,...

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We empower individuals and families, strengthen communities, and develop leaders through high quality educational and employment programs, social services, public health programs, advocacy and community organizing.

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The Education and Career Development Program gives homeless youth and other out-of-school young people a second chance for academic success. Students at all levels study at their own pace to gain basic literacy and math skills or to earn their GED. Career counseling helps youth explore their job interests, create cover letters and résumés, and practice interview skills. Through the Professionalism and Computer Training course, students gain access to advanced computer skills instruction, guest speakers, internships, work site tours, and job shadowing at Boston area companies.

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For youth who need help, Bridge can provide more than just shelter and a warm meal. Bridge helps youth find pathways to education, mental health counseling, career development, transitional living solutions, community support, and more.

If you are a young person in Boston who needs support, contact Bridge to schedule a meeting with an intake counselor or stop in at our Downtown Boston location Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Spotlight: Street Outreach Program

Spend a day with Field Outreach Manager Melissa Hoyt as she leads our Street Outreach Program and takes our Mobile Medical Van out to help youth in the community.

Corporate Volunteer Opportunities

Learn how you and your company can make a difference by partnering with Bridge.

Spotlight: Behavioral Health Center

Learn about how our Counseling Services, led by Jade Shaughnessy, help youth develop behavioral health skills and manage their mental wellness.

From moments of crisis, to a self-sufficient and thriving young adulthood, Bridge offers a range of services for youth ages 14 to 24 in a positive and safe environment.

Career & Job Opportunities

Join our team and help vulnerable youth walk the path to safety and a bright future.

The needs of the community Bridge serves are comprehensive, long-term, and growing - and half measures will not lead to successful outcomes. Bridge depends on the generous donations of individuals and organizations large and small. Please help!

From 50 years of experience, Bridge has developed the capabilities and built the infrastructure needed to address the vulnerable youth community of Greater Boston.

Watch our video to learn more!

If you are between the ages of 14-24 and looking for help, call 617 423 9575

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Bridge is Boston's foremost organization dedicated to serving homeless, runaway, and at-risk youth through effective and innovative services that guide them towards self-sufficient and stable adulthood.

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826 Boston is a free youth writing program for Boston Public School students ages 6 to 18. Trained volunteer tutors help students improve their creative and expository writing skills by providing one-on-one support within the school setting. In addition, 826 Boston offers field trips, after-school workshops, assistance in learning English, and help with student publications.

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At 826 Boston, we transform students into published authors, building their arsenal of literacy skills and boosting their confidence with hands-on projects. Learn more about the staff, volunteers, and community partners behind 826 Boston.

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Transition House is an agency that protects the safety and privacy of women ages 18 and older, their children, and transgender individuals escaping domestic violence. Services include the Transition Living Program (TLP), which provides transitional and supported housing and youth prevention education. Transition's Long-Term Housing Program provides supported housing and stabilization services. The agency also offers the Dating Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) to young people and youth-serving organizations.

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Transition House is a leader in the field in addressing domestic violence through intervention and prevention. We serve people of all ages and backgrounds. We work toward social equity and system change to end the perpetuation of harm and violence. With deep roots in Cambridge, Massachusetts for over 45 years, our model is embraced as a shared responsibility and an ongoing priority to end domestic violence in our community .

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Transition House is a leader in the field in addressing domestic violence through intervention and prevention. We serve people of all ages and backgrounds. We work toward social equity and system change to end the perpetuation of harm and violence.

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RESPOND, Inc. provides the following free and confidential services to victims of domestic violence: emergency shelter, individual advocacy, support groups, legal advocacy, and safety planning. The agency also offers linguistic outreach to survivors from non-English-speaking communities.

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On the Rise offers a physically and psychologically safe environment for women living in crisis or homelessness. It provides consultation to guests who are concerned with legal issues as well as an access to showers, phones, laundry, and an address to receive mail. On the Rise is a daytime shelter with a quiet place to read and nap.

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Inclusion and Diversity
We value the diversity of all and we believe that no one is beyond help. We strive to share resources equitably, to uphold practices of honest communication, and to create opportunities for joy and celebration. We do these things in order to create a community of belonging, safety, and accountability.

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Inclusion and Diversity We value the diversity of all and we believe that no one is beyond help. We strive to share resources equitably, to uphold practices of honest communication, and to create opportunities for joy and celebration. We do these things in order to create a community of belonging, safety, and accountability.

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Harbor COV offers 14-day emergency housing, children’s services, youth services, legal advocacy, economic development, individual advocacy and support groups, community outreach and education, and community
housing initiatives. Harbor COV provides services and materials in the following languages: English, Spanish, Khmer, Creole, Portuguese, Italian, and American Sign Language. The office is open Monday through Thursday
from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2023 Contact: HarborCOV, CEO Kourou Pich, kourou@harborcov.org, 617‐884‐9799 HarborCOV Partners with Chelsea Community, State to Offer Vigil to Remember Margarita Morehead and Raise Awareness About Domestic Violence HarborCOV, the local domestic violence program serving the Chelsea, Revere, East Boston, Winthrop, and Charlestown communities, mourns the loss of Margarita Morehead, a community member who died from alleged domestic violence homicide in...

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HarborCOV | Communities Overcoming Violence

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We offer Chelsea Emergency Housing, Legal Advocacy, Financial Support, Crisis Intervention, Safety Planning, Support for your Children,

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Finex House provides clothing, meals, and shelter for battered women and their children who have disabilities. The House is wheelchair accessible and equipped with a light-coded signal system for deaf battered women and children. Attorneys are available to accompany battered women to court, and there is also a visiting nurse. Finex House offers parenting groups, special needs advice, and some housing vouchers. Staff members are available to use Sign Language or to speak Haitian, Creole, and Spanish.

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ESH offers residential and support services to heal the effects of trauma and break the cycles of violence and abuse. It provides emergency food and clothing, beds, counseling, and a mental health and transitional program to battered women and their children. There are Spanish speakers on staff.

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Stone House makes a difference in our community by caring for and protecting adult and child survivors of domestic abuse, and helping them rebuild safe, secure, independent lives of purpose and self-fulfillment. We are hiring! You can join us in making a difference. Visit our Careers page to learn more.

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The CVPR facilitates a comprehensive, integrated approach to addressing multiple forms of violence experienced in people’s lives. Its mission is to provide services to victims/survivors of interpersonal violence through the following programs: Safe Transitions: Domestic Violence Intervention Program, which addresses intimate partner violence or battering; Rape Crisis Intervention Program; and Community Violence Intervention Program, which addresses homicide, youth violence, bullying, and workplace assaults.

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Helping People Impacted by Violence

Our Mission

The Center for Violence Prevention and Recovery (CVPR) was established in 1997, to:

Improve the health and well-being of people impacted by multiple forms of violence, including domestic violence, sexual assault, community violence and homicide by providing trauma-informed services and programs

Elevate response to violence and train healthcare providers to identify and respond to patients who are experiencing or have previously experienced violence in their lives

Engage in innovative collaboration between healthcare providers and community organizations to provide violence intervention, prevention and recovery services

The Center for Violence Prevention and Recovery (CVPR) joins in solidarity with the black, indigenous communities and people of color in this moment and each and every day. We acknowledge racism, oppression and the real impacts of racialized trauma in BIPOC survivors' experiences. For our employees, patients, and community members who identify as black, indigenous, or person of color, CVPR is grateful for your presence; we see you, we hear you, we appreciate your talents, and we commit to working towards a more equitable workplace and community and addressing racial trauma and healing.

We are committed to addressing the root causes of violence, including: sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia and other isms that devalue and discriminate against people for who they are. We will continue to address these isms as we encounter them in our hospital system.

We are accountable and responsible for the long-term endeavor of uprooting and examining our own unconscious biases and prejudices that benefit from systemic racism, while asking for actions today that will begin to create change. For those of white privilege we pledge to work toward greater awareness, education and engagement in an "un-learning" process; and in taking action to address racism and white supremacy values that are embedded in ourselves and our work culture.

Because anti-racism is about accountability, we are committing ourselves to:

Expanding and enhancing our services and therapy models to address racial healing to better meet the needs of CVPR clients

Promote trauma informed care within CVPR and throughout the entire hospital.

Ongoing examination of equity within ourselves and our system through diversity, equity and inclusion training.

We are open and invite recommendations and feedback to share in our commitment to racial justice and healing.

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Center for Violence Prevention and Recovery | BIDMC of Boston

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BIDMC's Center for Violence Prevention and Recovery provides services to victims and survivors of interpersonal violence. Learn more about the CVPR program.

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CMV is a multicultural organization founded in the mid-1970s. It partners with other local nonprofits to deliver safe and secure services to women and their children who are homeless as a result of domestic violence.

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About Us

Casa Myrna is Boston's largest provider of shelter and supportive services to survivors of domestic violence, providing safety, resources, advocacy and information since 1977. We operate SafeLink, the statewide domestic violence hotline, and promote domestic and dating violence prevention through awareness and education. All of our supports are provided to survivors free of charge. We support survivors of any race, ethnicity, language, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, and sexual orientation.

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Our Mission

Casa Myrna delivers solutions to end domestic and dating violence through intervention, awareness, and prevention.

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We're thrilled to invite you back to Dorchester Brewing Company (DBCo) on Thursday, September 21 for Casa Myrna's 2nd Annual Oktoberfest !

Enjoy local beers from DBCo, delicious hors d'oeuvres from M&M BBQ , and raffle prizes to amazing restaurants, experiences and more!

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Survivor Spotlight

I was so happy when I got pregnant. I always wanted children and I thought he loved me, and everything would be fine.

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We believe that every relationship should be safe and healthy. What do you believe?

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Boston's leading nonprofit delivering solutions to end domestic and dating violence

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The Boston Area Rape Crisis Center offers free, confidential services to survivors, parents, and friends ages 12 and older. Services include the support of trained counselors during crisis and in the healing process. BARCC also offers medical advocacy, legal services, case management, and support groups for survivors and their families.

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Dedicated to healing. Advocating for change.

Our mission is to end sexual violence. We empower survivors of sexual violence to heal and provide education and advocacy for social change to prevent sexual violence.

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Since 1973, the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) has been working to end sexual violence through healing and social change.

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ASAP provides safety to battered women and their children in an environment where they feel supported as they begin healing from the experience of domestic violence. Direct service staff are bilingual/bicultural women who help clients bridge language and cultural gaps as they seek safety and rebuild their lives. ASAP offers 90-day emergency shelter as well as 14-day stays in a temporary safe home. Advocacy and counseling are available in the following languages: Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Khmer (Cambodian), Punjabi, Vietnamese, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi.

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Are you ready to get back into the classroom and on the path to achieving your career goals? If you are 25 or older, MassReconnect will pay for all your tuition and fees and will provide you with an allowance to cover your books and supplies.

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Free Community College for Students 25+

Have financial barriers forced you to put off your dream of getting a degree?

Are you 25 or older?

Are you ready to get back into the classroom and on the path to achieving your career goals?

If this sounds like you, or someone you know, you are not alone. Almost two million Massachusetts residents are over the age of 25 and do not have a college degree.

There is now a path forward. MassReconnect is a new program that can help you earn a degree or certificate for free and put you one step closer to your dream career.

MassReconnect, led by the Department of Higher Education in partnership with Massachusetts' public community colleges, will make higher education more affordable and accessible to students across the Commonwealth.

If you are 25 or older, MassReconnect will pay for all your tuition and fees and will provide you with an allowance to cover your books and supplies. All you have to do is apply to your local community college and complete the 23-24 FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid).

Do not wait.

Massachusetts residents 25 years of age or older can take advantage of this life-changing opportunity to earn an associate degree or certificate for free at one of the Commonwealth's 15 public community colleges.

Eligible individuals must:

Be 25 or older on the first day of classes

Physically reside in Massachusetts for at least one year, as of the start of the enrolled term, with an intent to remain in Massachusetts consistent with Board of Higher Education policy

Be a U.S. Citizen, permanent legal resident, or non-citizen eligible under Title IV regulations; or have an approved eligibility status designated by the Board of Higher Education pursuant to Section 9 of Chapter 15A, as amended by Section 11 of Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2024

Have not previously received an associate or bachelor's degree or the equivalent

Enroll in at least six credits per semester in an approved program of study leading to an associate degree or certificate

Maintain satisfactory academic progress according to the college's requirements

Complete the 23-24 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Reach out to your local community college to learn more.

Complete and file the 23-24 FAFSA online. Many community colleges have resources to help you with this form.

Enroll at a Massachusetts community college at any time. MassReconnect awards will be made directly by the community colleges at the point of enrollment throughout the academic year.

All 15 Massachusetts public community colleges participate in MassReconnect including:

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Office of Student Financial Assistance / Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

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As one of the nations largest college financial aid programs in the country, the Horatio Alger National Scholarship program is the only major scholarship effort that specifically assists high school sutdents who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many aid programs are directed primarily to recognize academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger program also seeks students who have a commitment to use their college degrees to service others.

Requirements: US Citizen, extracurricular involvement, maintain a 2.0 GPA, Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States

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College always seemed like an unaffordable dream for the majority of my life. I never expected to come to college, but the only reason I am here is because of scholarships like this. The HAA scholarship not only helped lighten the burden of financial stress, but it also gave me access to a support system I could turn to whenever I felt like I did not belong.
Juan Daniel Fernandez
2019 Oklahoma Scholar

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Undergraduate Scholarships - Horatio Alger

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College always seemed like an unaffordable dream for the majority of my life. I never expected to come to college, but the only reason I am here is because of scholarships like this. The HAA scholarship not only helped lighten the burden of financial stress, but it also gave me access to a support system I could turn to whenever I felt like I did not belong.

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Through its education and leadership development program, the Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $24,000/four years to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice.

Requirements: Minority students with financial need, attending approved four-year institution, community service and leadership

Deadline: January 10, 2024

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The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides a multi-faceted experience designed to not only address the financial needs of students who aspire to attend college but to guide them through the process of higher education.

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The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers is pleased to announce the availibility of the hunt scholarship. This $2,000 cash scholarship is awarded to a student at the undergraduate level who displays a genuine interest in community and public health through either academic study or volunteer experience.

Requirements: Interest in Community and public health via academic study or volunteer experience.

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Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship Opportunities

2023 James W. Hunt, Jr. Community Health and Public Service Scholarship

$2,500 scholarship awarded to a student at the undergraduate level who displays a genuine interest in community and public health through either academic study or volunteer service. The student must be a candidate for a degree at an educational institution that maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of students in attendance at the place where it carries on its educational activities. In addition, the student must be a Massachusetts resident or a Massachusetts community health center employee and can be enrolled at an educational institution outside of Massachusetts. Applicants must submit an application along with a short essay (no longer than two typed pages) expressing their interest in community health or public service.

Deadline is March 31, 2023.

For the announcement and application, click HERE.

2023 Ellen Hafer Scholarship for Community Health Administrative Leadership
$2,000 cash scholarship awarded to a student at the undergraduate or graduate level employed in a non-clinical position at a community health center or a primary care association (PCA) who has demonstrated administrative leadership within their organization aimed at improving the delivery of healthcare, reducing health disparities, or improving the health of one's community. Applicants must submit an application along with a short essay (no longer than two typed pages) detailing examples of their leadership within their organization as well as how the degree being obtained will assist in furthering their career within the health center movement.

Deadline is March 31, 2023.

For the announcement and application, click HERE.

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2023 James W. Hunt, Jr. Community Health and Public Service Scholarship $2,500 scholarship awarded to a student at the undergraduate level who displays a genuine interest in community and public health through either academic study or volunteer service.

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The $5,000 Lowell L. Richards III Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who resides in the city of Boston, is graduating from a Boston public high school and has been accepted to an accredited college or university by the submission deadline.

Requirements: BPS student, 3.0 GPA, interested in government, public administration, management, planning, architecture or design

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Massport offers several scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors. Submissions for the Memorial Scholarship applications and essays will be accepted between November and April each year.

Thomas J. Butler Memorial Scholarship

The $5,000 Thomas J. Butler Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who resides in South Boston, is graduating from high school and has been accepted to an accredited college or university by the submission deadline.

Butler, the long-time Massport Director of Government and Community Affairs and son of South Boston, was the former mayor of the South Boston Boys Club, Youth Counselor and then Director of Little City Hall in Charlestown and former president of the South Boston Citizens Association and member of the South Boston Irish American Society. When he arrived at Massport in 1987 as a manager of intergovernmental relations, Butler was a licensed social worker who had worked in the Boston Juvenile Court, and for the City of Boston. He passed away in March 2011.
Thomas Butler Scholarship Criteria
Donna Rauseo Memorial Scholarship

The $5,000 Donna Rauseo Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to a young woman who resides in East Boston, is graduating from high school and has been accepted to an accredited college or university by the submission deadline.

Rauseo was a long-time employee of Massport and lifelong resident of East Boston. She graduated from East Boston High School and worked for more than 20 years as the executive assistant to Thomas J. Kinton, Jr. when he served as Aviation Director of Logan Airport and later as CEO and Executive Director for Massport. She passed away in June 2009.
Donna Rauseo Scholarship Criteria
Lowell L. Richards III Memorial Scholarship

The $5,000 Lowell L. Richards III Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who resides in the City of Boston, Chelsea, Revere or Winthrop, is graduating from high school and has been accepted to an accredited college or university by the submission deadline.

Richards was responsible for Massport's agency-wide strategic and master planning activities, including the airports and the seaport, as well as the agency's private commercial and residential real estate development in South Boston, East Boston, and Charlestown. He joined Massport in 1999. Richards previously was an Assistant Secretary of Administration and Finance and Chief Development Officer for the Commonwealth and Deputy Mayor for Fiscal Affairs and Collector-Treasurer in the City of Boston. He passed away in 2012.
Lowell L. Richards III Scholarship Criteria
Deborah Hadden Gray Memorial Scholarship

The $5,000 Deborah Hadden Gray Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who resides in the City of Boston, Chelsea, Revere or Winthrop, is graduating from high school and has been accepted to an accredited college, university or registered apprentice program by the submission deadline.

Deborah (Deb) Hadden Gray joined the Massachusetts Port Authority in 1994 focusing on environmental compliance and served as Port Director for the Authority from 2012-2015. Deb graduated from Bucknell University and earned a Master's Degree in Biology from Northeastern University in the evenings. She had a tremendous impact on Massport's Maritime mission particularly shown through her advocacy for the working port and the Boston Harbor Dredging Project. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Deb was a devoted Mom to her two sons and volunteered her time to many causes. She passed away in August 2019.
Deborah Hadden Gray Scholarship Criteria
Please contact Audrey Nagle in Massport's Community Relations Department at ANagle@massport.com or 617-568-3736 with any questions.

Diversity STEM Scholarships

Massport's Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion/Compliance offers a scholarship to attract students of color to pursue careers in the transportation industry and since 2007 has awarded over $70,000 in scholarships.

Two $3,000 Diversity STEM Scholarships will be awarded annually to graduating high school seniors of color with a minimum 3.0 GPA who reside or attend schools in the city of Boston, Chelsea, Winthrop, Revere, Worcester, Bedford, Concord, Lexington or Lincoln. Students must be involved in community service and interested in pursuing a degree that could be utilized in the Transportation Industry. Areas of study may include but not limited to Aviation, Maritime, Real Estate, Business Administration, Accounting, Architecture, Engineering, Finance, or Human Resources.
Diversity STEM Scholarship Criteria
Please contact Winston Pierre at DEI@massport.com with any questions.

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Massport offers several scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors.

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Since its establishment on September 8, 1969, the 1st Lieutenant Michael P. Quinn Scholarship Fund has awarded thousands of dollars to deserving young men and women of Charlestown so that they an pursue their goal of obtaining a college degree.

Requirements: Charlestown resident for 4 years

Award: up to $4,000

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Leadership Brainery works with academic institutions, prospective and current graduate students, employers, and committed community members to eliminate systemic barriers to master’s and doctoral degrees and workforce leadership opportunities for underrepresented talent -- including people of color, first generation students, and individuals from a lower socioeconomic status.

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Leadership Brainery is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization providing high-achieving diverse and first-generation college student leaders with opportunities to access postgraduate education, build inclusive networks, and gain impactful and high-wage careers.

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Launched by United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, the Marian L. Heards Scholars program's is to advance the next generation of leaders by promoting youth leadership development through positive adult relationships, education, and community involvement. Each scholar will be paired with an e-Coach, a high level professional who volunteers his/her time to serve as a mentor and have access to United Way/MLH program staff to help ensure college success and completion.

Requirements: Youth who have a history of participating in the United Way partner agencies' programs and/or the Youth Venture Program.

Award: up to $10,000 over four years

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An opportunity earned, a bright future within reach.

"You have been selected as one of this year's Marian L. Heard Scholars." Those are life-changing words.

The Marian L. Heard Scholars Program provides first-generation college students with up to $10,000 over the four years they attend college. In addition, scholarship recipients get their own "e-Coach," a United Way volunteer who provides advice and support throughout their collegiate journey.

About the Scholars Program

Created as a legacy in honor of Marian L. Heard's service as President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way of Massachusetts Bay, the scholarship recognizes her contributions to the organization and commitment to fostering leadership in young people.

Scholars have a history of participating in United Way partner agencies' programs and/or the Youth Venture program. All of our young applicants must meet specific selection criteria eligibility requirements in order to qualify, including being an active member of a United Way partner agency for at least two years, or participating in Youth Venture.

GET INVOLVED

If you're looking to be a part of a scholar's journey, you can become a volunteer e-Coach. As an MLH e-Coach, you will support your Scholar through each year of their college career, and together you'll work toward the ultimate goal of college graduation. You'll stay in regular contact via email with your scholar, helping them navigate classes, extracurriculars, internships, and other opportunities.

An e-Coach provides scholars with important mentorship, helps them navigate college life, tackle new challenges, and you'll help them establish a working plan that can guide them until they walk up to the stage and reach their goals of graduating college with a plan for their future.

Introducing the Marian L. Heard Scholars Class of 2020!

View the Marian L. Heard Scholars Program Handbook here (PDF).
To apply for the scholarship, please follow this link and register an account. The student applying must register on the survey monkey application site. Once the student registers, the student will need to add a "collaborator" on the site who should be the staff person from the United Way partner who is nominating the student for the scholarship.

For more information on the Marian L. Heard Scholars Program or to inquire about becoming an e-Coach, contact Sam Zito at szito@unitedwaymassbay.org .

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The Mark Bavis Leadership Foundation was created to help deserving young men and women excel in their quest to improve themselves, their school or their community. The scholarship is available to any high school student in the commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is awarded on the basis of need, and is not academically based. In addition, the foundation will give more serious consideration to those students who have made efforts to make a difference in their communities and/or have shown leadership qualities within their school or community.

Requirements: Demonstrated financial need

Award: $1,000-$5,000, renewable

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Scholarships The Mark Bavis Leadership Foundation was created to help deserving young men and women excel in their quest to improve themselves, their school or their community. The scholarship is available to any high school student in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is awarded on the basis of need, and is not academically based.

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Requirements: Scholarships are available to the children of active or retired members in good standing of the Mass Police Association. Children of deceased MPA members who were in good standing at the time of their death are also eligible.

Award Amount: $1,000

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Scholarships - Massachusetts Police Association

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The MPA Scholarship Program Who is Eligible? Scholarships are available to the children of active or retired members in good standing of the Mass Police Association. Children of deceased MPA members who were in good standing at the time of their death are also eligible. No person may be awarded more than one (1) scholarship.

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The MassNAHRO Past Presidents Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to provide tuition assistance to eligible residents, board members, employees and their families pursuing college educations. Each year the scholarship committee holds its annual competition, evaluating applications and awarding over $20,000 in scholarships.

Requirements: Live in eligible public or section 8 housing.

Award Varies

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Five scholarships of $750.00 will be awarded to eligible college students who have demonstrated the ability to overcome great obstacles and strive for educational excellence. The selection of recipients will represent the diversity of students, both traditional and non-traditional, that are served by the Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) represented by the MEOA membership. This is in keeping with MEOA's long time commitment to ensure that all individuals have access to an appropriate higher education.

Requirements: Must participate in Educational Opportunity Program such as Upward Bound

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MEOA STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS 2023:
MEOA is pleased to invite you to nominate an applicant for the MEOA Annual Scholarship Award program! Six scholarships of $750.00 each will be awarded to eligible college students who have demonstrated the ability to overcome significant obstacles and attain educational excellence. Recipients will be notified in early September.
MEOA 2023 Student Scholarship Application (Google Drive Download)
ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE EMAILED BY FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2023, TO SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR, SANDY TAVARES, AT stavares@mwcc.mass.edu

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MEOA STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS 2023: MEOA is pleased to invite you to nominate an applicant for the MEOA Annual Scholarship Award program! Six scholarships of $750.00 each will be awarded to eligible college students who have demonstrated the ability to overcome significant obstacles and attain educational excellence. Recipients will be notified in early September.

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NEBHE's Tuition Break program, the New England Regional Student Program (RSP), enables thousands of New England residents to enroll at out-of-state New England public colleges and universities at a discount. Students are eligible for the RSP Tuition Break when they enroll in an approved major that is not offered by the public colleges and universities in their home state.

Requirements: Permanent New England residents attending out-of-state public colleges and universities in the six New England states-CT, ME, NH, MA, RI, VT.

Award Varies

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Tuition Break has provided New England residents savings on more than 324,000 annual tuition bills, with total savings well into the billions of dollars, since established in 1957.

In the 2021-22 academic year, Tuition Break saved more than 9,100 New England residents saved an estimated $64.8 million.

A full-time Tuition Break student received an average tuition break of $8,600.

View this year's annual report.

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Tuition Break | New England Board of Higher Education

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Tuition Break has provided New England residents savings on more than 324,000 annual tuition bills, with total savings well into the billions of dollars, since established in 1957. In the 2021-22 academic year, Tuition Break saved more than 9,100 New England residents saved an estimated $64.8 million.

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Price Chopper believes in and practices good corporate citizenship. To that end, we've established scholarships designed to bring educational opportunities to deserving students.

Requirements and awards vary

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To be eligible for the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship, a student in the class of 2015 or earlier must

Score in the Advanced category on either the Mathematics or the English Language Arts section of the grade 10 MCAS test and score in the Proficient or Advanced category on the second subject (Mathematics or English Language Arts).

Have a combined MCAS score on these assessments that ranks in the top 25% in their school district.

Students in the class of 2016 or after must

Score in the Advanced category on one of three high school state assessment tests in English Language Arts, Mathematics, or STE (Biology, Chemistry, Introductory Physics or Technology/Engineering)

Score in the Proficient or Advanced category on the remaining two high school state assessment tests

Have a combined MCAS score on these assessments that ranks in the top 25% in their school district.

In addition, all students must meet the following requirements:

United States Citizen or a non-citizen authorized by the federal government to live and work in the United States on a temporary or permanent basis.

Be enrolled full time (at least 12 credits or its equivalent) in a certificate, associate's or bachelor's degree program at an eligible institution.

Not have received a prior bachelor's degree or its equivalent.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Must be in compliance with applicable law regarding Selective Service Registration.

Must not be in default with applicable law regarding any federal or state student education loans for attendance at any institution or owe a refund for any previous financial aid received.

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The $5,000 Thomas J. Butler Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who resides in South Boston, is graduating from high school and has been accepted to an accredited college or university by the submission deadline.

Requirements: Resident of South Boston, 3.0 GPA, planning to study criminal justice, political science, public service or social service.

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Massport offers several scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors. Submissions for the Memorial Scholarship applications and essays will be accepted between November and April each year.

Thomas J. Butler Memorial Scholarship

The $5,000 Thomas J. Butler Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who resides in South Boston, is graduating from high school and has been accepted to an accredited college or university by the submission deadline.

Butler, the long-time Massport Director of Government and Community Affairs and son of South Boston, was the former mayor of the South Boston Boys Club, Youth Counselor and then Director of Little City Hall in Charlestown and former president of the South Boston Citizens Association and member of the South Boston Irish American Society. When he arrived at Massport in 1987 as a manager of intergovernmental relations, Butler was a licensed social worker who had worked in the Boston Juvenile Court, and for the City of Boston. He passed away in March 2011.
Thomas Butler Scholarship Criteria
Donna Rauseo Memorial Scholarship

The $5,000 Donna Rauseo Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to a young woman who resides in East Boston, is graduating from high school and has been accepted to an accredited college or university by the submission deadline.

Rauseo was a long-time employee of Massport and lifelong resident of East Boston. She graduated from East Boston High School and worked for more than 20 years as the executive assistant to Thomas J. Kinton, Jr. when he served as Aviation Director of Logan Airport and later as CEO and Executive Director for Massport. She passed away in June 2009.
Donna Rauseo Scholarship Criteria
Lowell L. Richards III Memorial Scholarship

The $5,000 Lowell L. Richards III Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who resides in the City of Boston, Chelsea, Revere or Winthrop, is graduating from high school and has been accepted to an accredited college or university by the submission deadline.

Richards was responsible for Massport's agency-wide strategic and master planning activities, including the airports and the seaport, as well as the agency's private commercial and residential real estate development in South Boston, East Boston, and Charlestown. He joined Massport in 1999. Richards previously was an Assistant Secretary of Administration and Finance and Chief Development Officer for the Commonwealth and Deputy Mayor for Fiscal Affairs and Collector-Treasurer in the City of Boston. He passed away in 2012.
Lowell L. Richards III Scholarship Criteria
Deborah Hadden Gray Memorial Scholarship

The $5,000 Deborah Hadden Gray Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who resides in the City of Boston, Chelsea, Revere or Winthrop, is graduating from high school and has been accepted to an accredited college, university or registered apprentice program by the submission deadline.

Deborah (Deb) Hadden Gray joined the Massachusetts Port Authority in 1994 focusing on environmental compliance and served as Port Director for the Authority from 2012-2015. Deb graduated from Bucknell University and earned a Master's Degree in Biology from Northeastern University in the evenings. She had a tremendous impact on Massport's Maritime mission particularly shown through her advocacy for the working port and the Boston Harbor Dredging Project. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Deb was a devoted Mom to her two sons and volunteered her time to many causes. She passed away in August 2019.
Deborah Hadden Gray Scholarship Criteria
Please contact Audrey Nagle in Massport's Community Relations Department at ANagle@massport.com or 617-568-3736 with any questions.

Diversity STEM Scholarships

Massport's Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion/Compliance offers a scholarship to attract students of color to pursue careers in the transportation industry and since 2007 has awarded over $70,000 in scholarships.

Two $3,000 Diversity STEM Scholarships will be awarded annually to graduating high school seniors of color with a minimum 3.0 GPA who reside or attend schools in the city of Boston, Chelsea, Winthrop, Revere, Worcester, Bedford, Concord, Lexington or Lincoln. Students must be involved in community service and interested in pursuing a degree that could be utilized in the Transportation Industry. Areas of study may include but not limited to Aviation, Maritime, Real Estate, Business Administration, Accounting, Architecture, Engineering, Finance, or Human Resources.
Diversity STEM Scholarship Criteria
Please contact Winston Pierre at DEI@massport.com with any questions.

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Massport offers several scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors.

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Since the inception of the scholarship fund, over 60 seniors attending Boston public, charter district and pilot high schools have recieved our scholarship awards. Each year as many as three graduating high school seniors are eligible for a scholarship of up to $5,000 per year, renewable for four years. The University Club scholarships are limited to graduating seniors of Boston public, charter district and pilot high schools.

Requirements: BPS student or student at a Boston charter school

Award Varies

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The VFW established the voice of Democracy Program (VOD) in 1947 to provide students grades 9-12 the opportunity to express themselves in regards to democratic ideas and principles.

Award Varies

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Voice of Democracy

Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year, nearly 25,000 ninth through 12th grade students from across the country enter to win their share of more than $1 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program.

The national first place winner receives a $35,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient's American university, college or vocational/technical school. A complete list of other national scholarships range from $1,000-$21,000, and the first place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins at least a scholarship of $1,000. Before submitting your essay, read the rules and eligibility requirements , and find your sponsoring local VFW Post as applications must be turned in by midnight, Oct. 31. Check back soon for the 2024-2025 entry form!

The 2023-24 theme is:
"What Are the Greatest Attributes of Our Democracy?"

About the 2023-2024 winner ...
Sophia Lin, a high school junior at BASIS Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona, was named the 2023-2024 Voice of Democracy first place winner. Sophia's speech on the theme, "What Are the Greatest Attributes of Our Democracy?" won her a $35,000 college scholarship. Sophia was sponsored by Scottsdale VFW Post 3513. Watch as Sophia delivered her speech during the VFW's Parade of Winners award ceremony or read it here .

Want to catch up on everything that happened this year? You can watch the full Parade of Winners ceremony which was streamed live on Facebook, or see this year's complete list of winners.

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high school college scholarship competition

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If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $30,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you.

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The purpose of the WSS and VNA Scholarship is to identify students who live in the Mattapan Community who qualify for educational assistance and to distribute funds to those students in an effort to assist them in achieving higher educational goals through a college education.

Award Varies
Requirements: Mattapan Resident, College Bound High School Senior

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If you are a High School Senior living in Mattapan (zip 02126) and you are bound for college this fall, please apply for one of our scholarships by July 15

The purpose of the West Selden Street & Vicinity Neighborhood Association Scholarship Committee is to identify High School Seniors that live in the Mattapan Community who qualify for educational assistance and to distribute funds to those students in an effort to assist them in achieving higher educational goals.

If you are ready to go to college, please fill out an application form today!

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West Selden St. & Vicinity Neighborhood Association

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West Selden St. & Vicinity Neighborhood Association promotes safety and services for our community by bringing forward our resident's concerns and aspirations

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Phone Number: 617-348-6347
Email: housing@bostonabcd.org

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ABCD Homepage - Action for Boston Community Development

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ABCD is a nonprofit that helps those in need in the Greater Boston area with the tools and resources to transition from poverty to stability to success.

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Phone Number: 617-859-0400
Email: info@metrohousingboston.org