4 Fun Summer Activities to Build Social Emotional Skills
Supporting Young Children
Take advantage of the long, lazy days of summer to boost your child’s social emotional skills so they’ll be better prepared for school in the fall. What does a child…
Life After High School: Now What?
Preparing Youth to Succeed
It’s been a long journey. Your child has gone to school for almost her entire life and now she’s on to an exciting new chapter in her life. For many…
4 Do-It-Yourself STEM Activities to Get Your Child Thinking Like A Pro
Preparing Youth to Succeed
Brian, a 10-year old Boston middle school student, puts down a clear glass jar on the table. He fills the bottom with yellow corn syrup, followed by green dish soap…
The Future of STEM in Greater Boston and What You Need to Know
Preparing Youth to Succeed
“El Salvador!” “Colombia!” “Argentina!” These are just a few of the countries that students shout out to Mayor Marty Walsh as he asks a group of sixth through eighth graders…
How to Keep the Lines of Communication Open with Your Kids about Opioid Misuse and Abuse
Preparing Youth to Succeed
Massachusetts has the highest rate of opioid related deaths in the country. In fact, 6 people die per day across the Commonwealth from opioid misuse. One of the best ways…
Income Inequality in Boston: Why Good Credit is Essential
Moving Families Out of Poverty
Boston is an amazing city with top-notch employment opportunities, award winning museums, and some of the best colleges in the country. Boston also has the highest income inequality rate in…
How You Can Help Your Child Become A Financial Superstar
Moving Families Out of Poverty
In an age of credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payment methods understanding finances is the foundation of financial freedom and planning for the future. So what can you do…
RISE is Helping Lynn Families Stay Afloat
Ending Homelessness
When Carissa* began working with RISE (Realizing Intergenerational Success through Education) her life was in turmoil. After escaping an abusive relationship, Carissa was left to care for her 4 children…
3 Ways to Respond to Homelessness
Ending Homelessness
Families and individuals who experience homelessness undoubtedly face many challenges, but out of all the difficulties they endure, feeling less than human is one of the hardest to bear. There…
6 Ways for You and Your Family to Give Back This Thanksgiving
Moving Families Out of Poverty
For many, Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy turkey, parades, and football, but it can also be an extremely difficult time for families who are struggling to make ends meet.…