Rise & Shine 2008

Tuesday, June 10th

The Wharf Room at the Boston Harbor Hotel

The 5th Annual Breakfast to benefit the families at Project Hope took place on Tuesday, June 10th in the Wharf Room at the Boston Harbor Hotel. The sun-dappled harbor sprinkled magic on the early morning arrivals for the Rise and Shine breakfast this year. The breakfast included a welcome from Mayor Thomas Menino and an inspirational message from Sr. Margaret Leonard. As the program unfolded, a video showed how homelessness affects children, and guests heard how bravely the women struggle to change their family’s circumstances. It was truly a moving occasion. View the Rise & Shine excerpt in the Bay State Banner.

Project Hope debuted its new video about homelessness at the 2008 Rise & Shine breakfast. Check out our video on Project Hope's You Tube page.

Norman Lang, Project Hope Advisory Council Member, Mayor Thomas Menino

and John Markey, Project Hope Advisory Council Chairman and Board Member.

Tina Lang, Norman Lang, Senator Dianne Wilkerson,

Susana Lopez, and Project Hope Ambassador Nikisha Funches.

Sr. Margaret Leonard, Project Hope Executive Director,

Robert Spellman, Advisory Council Member,

and Nilaya, Project Hope Ambassador

Project Hope Ambassador, Modupe, is assisted by

her former Adult Learner Program Teacher, Char Caver.

Project Hope's Keynote Speaker shares

her experiences with Project Hope.

Jeiry, Project Hope Ambassador, discusses her experience

living at the Family Shelter and her recent move

into her own apartment.

John Egan, member of Project Hope's Board of Directors and

Advisory Council explains why he donates and

volunteers his time to Project Hope.

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Donovan Family Foundation

Project Hope Advisory Council and Host Committee   Joanne Burke Richard Burns Andrea Corcoran John Egan Norman Lang Jonathan Lee John Markey Maureen Pompeo Fred Pratt Jr. Robert Spellman Rep. Marie St. Fleur Jean Tempel