Sr. Margaret Leonard on Mutuality
Sister Margaret's “Global Learning Partnerships” was featured in the Spring 2010 issue of the New England Journal of Public Policy. Through this article, Sister Margaret highlights the idea of mutuality and gives insights into networking for social change and transformation across the world. (Click here for link.)
Ambassadors featured at Rise & Shine
Over 200 people gathered at the Boston Harbor Hotel on April 29, 2010 to celebrate Project Hope’s mission of helping families move up and out of poverty. Click here for full text and photos.
Sr. Margaret Leonard Delivers Mayor's Benediction
On January 4 Sr. Margaret delivered the benediction for Mayor Menino's historic fifth term as Mayor of the city of Boston.
Project Hope Named 2010 Social Innovator by Root Cause
Project Hope's Employer Partnerships program was named the 2010 Innovator in Employment and Education by Root Cause and its Social Innovation Forum. The Forum seeks out the most promising and effective organizations and programs providing solutions to seemingly intractable social problems. See more coverage by clicking on Boston Business Journal coverage or Root Cause Social Innovation announcement.
Workforce Development Featured in the Boston Metro
Project Hope's Employer Partnerships program one of five groups in Boston chosen to receive stimulus money for job training intiatitives.
Project Hope family goes on the field at Patriot Game
Cradles to Crayons and Bank of America treated a Project Hope family to a game at Gillette Stadium. The family even went on the field before the game to meet Tom Brady, Robert Kraft, and the Patriot Cheerleaders. View photos from the game in the following newspapers: Dorchester Reporter, Patriot Ledger, The Brockton Enterprise, The Quincy Sun.
It's All Local - October 17, 2009
Circle of Hope was featured on a 30-minute segment on The Needham Channel and includes an interview with Rosa Almanzar from Project Hope.
Gearing Up for Winter - October 8, 2009
Bank of America Massachusetts President Bob Gallery handed out winter kits to Project Hope families at the Cradles to Crayons Gearing Up for Winter event held at Project Hope's Community Building.
Secretary of the Treasury Tim Geithner visits Project Hope
Project Hope hosted a National Press Conference where Treasury Secretary Geithner unveiled the New Markets Tax Credits awarded to 32 organizations nationally. View news coverage and photos.
Sr. Margaret to receive Honorary Doctorate from Tufts University
Sr. Margaret will receive an honorary doctor of public service degree at the Tufts University Graduation Ceremony in May. She will be among 6 other distinguished leaders including Governor Deval Patrick who will be giving the Commencement Address.
UMASS to Present Sr. Margaret with Honorary Degree
Senator John Kerry will speak at the University of Massachusetts commencement ceremony where Sr. Margaret will be presented with the degree of doctor of humane letters. Edwin Moses and Joseph Kennedy will also be receiving honorary degrees. View the announcement in the Dorchester Reporter.
Trish Karter, CEO of Dancing Deer Baking Company, was cheered on at Project Hope as she finished her 15 day, 1,500 mile bike ride from Atlanta to Boston to raise awareness and money for family homelessness. A photo of the finish line in front of Project Hope's family shelter was featured in the Boston Metro.
Threshold - The Front Door Collaborative Newsletter
In the March 2009 edition of Threshold, Project Hope and Sister Margaret are the Agency Spotlight. The article highlights the many services at Project Hope.
Author Lorna Rivera, PhD, once directed the Adult Learner Program at Project Hope. That experience launched a 10 year study that culminated in this book released in March of 2009.
The Change Agent: Adult Education for Social Justice: News, Issues and Ideas
Students from Project Hope's Adult Learner Program contributed to the March 2009 edition of The Change Agent. They discussed the unequal access to health care, a topic they have focused on in their classes at Project Hope.
The Today Show features Project Hope in the Changing Face of Hunger
The Today Show's Jenna Wolfe traveled to Massachusetts, where the high cost of living has left many struggling. During a visit to Project Hope, The Today Show met with Sr. Margaret Leonard, who described essential solutions like job training and eviction prevention services.
Cradles to Crayons and Project Hope on Good Morning America
The Warm Coats & Warm Hearts drive organized by Good Morning America provided hundreds of coats to children in need. Celebrities visited the Good Morning studios to donate coats during the winter months. Project Hope was selected to receive the coats from The Jonas Brothers. Nikisha, a Project Hope Ambassador, was interviewed by Good Morning America about what a gift it is to receive new coats for her children.