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 of press release or click here for photo slide show.
International Mural Artist Brings Hope to Shelter Families
Joshua Winer, renowned mural artist of Waltham Mills Mosaics Studio, created a custom mosaic titled Soulstice. Representing the path out of poverty for our families in shelter, the mosaic inspires hope. View pictures of the mosaic and the artists who worked with Joshua to create it.
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.
Laboring to Learn
Lorna Rivera’s recent book Laboring to Learn: Women's Literacy and Poverty in the Post-Welfare Era has received the Cyril O. Houle Award for Outstanding Literature in Adult Education. The award is made annually by the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education for a book that reflects the universal concerns of adult educators. In Laboring to Learn, Rivera interviews participants from Project Hope’s Adult Learner Program. To read an excerpt or order the book, please click here.
Five local Old Navy stores provide Project Hope families with shopping sprees, surprises, and many lasting memories.
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. You can also view her profile on the Tufts University website.
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 and on the UMASS-Boston's website.
Rise & Shine Annual Breakfast - Tuesday, April 28, 2009
The 6th annual Rise & Shine breakfast held at the Boston Harbor Hotel was an event not to be missed. Read more about the event and view photos here.
We are excited to announce the launch of Project Hope's You Tube page. Check it out at www.youtube.com/prohope.
Community Building Earns Silver Status under Green Building Guidelines
Project Hope's Community Building is now officially the first certified "green" building in Roxbury. Project Hope received Silver status for showing Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design from the US Green Building Council.