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January 2006
Dear Boston Scholars Supporter:
The start of the New Year is a thrilling time for the Boston Scholars Program. We have many successes to report thanks to your support, and we are carrying that momentum into 2006 as we select new Scholars from our most promising applicants to date, build corporate and community partnerships, and reach out to involve many more volunteers in the Program.A Record-breaking Fundraising Year
The Boston Scholars Program is pleased to announce that the Program surpassed its fundraising goal and raised over $200,000 in the 2005 fiscal year, more than doubling the 2004 fundraising effort. Major donors include Keds Corporation, SolidWorks Corporation, Cabot Family Trust, Lincoln and Therese Filelne Foundation, Newman's Own, Liberty Mutual Foundation, A.C. Ratshesky Foundation, and Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation. We are truly grateful for all of your support.
2005 Revenue Streams
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Scholar Honored by the Keds Corporation
On November 17, Boston Scholars Aviana, a sophomore at The Newman School, and Mark, a first year at South Kent School, received the Keds Award for exceptional integrity and commitment to all things "cool" - leadership, scholarship, mentor partnership, merit, and community service. Aviana and her Mentor Elise spoke about their BSP experiences as Keds Corp. made a $50,000 pledge to the Program."Elise has been there for me whenever I needed someone to talk to, and for that I thank her and truly hold her dear as a member of my family."
"I'm hopeful that my involvement in Avi's life, particularly over these next few years, will be additive - as friend, mentor and sounding board as she makes decisions about the future," the Mentor explained to the audience.
Aviana has already seen the impact of Elise's friendship and support.
With the backing of Keds, the Boston Scholars Program will be able to offer many more students the opportunity to build a relationship like Aviana's and Elise's to provide support through rigorous high school experiences and college preparation.
Boston Scholars Winter Break Party
Boston Scholars and their Mentors celebrated winter by skating on the Boston Common Frog Pond, followed by dinner at Cheers. Click here for the complete photo album.
Photo: Katie Noble."Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve."
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s words continue to serve as an inspiration for all of us to strengthen communities by giving of our time. Boston Scholars has a couple ways to get involved:Events - BSP's spring fundraising event will be a wine dinner, and we are putting together an event committee to design a fun and elegant evening. A save the date and more details coming soon!
Mentoring - mentor enrollment begins in February for the Boston Scholars Class of 2010. Mentoring is a unique opportunity to make a direct difference in the life of a child by providing friendship, mentoring, and educational opportunity.
Public Relations - do you have experience in PR? Help us tell the compelling story of the Boston Scholars Program.
Board of Affiliates - The BSP Board of Affiliates is comprised of donors at the $100 level or greater who also elect to give of their time and creative energy through special volunteering opportunities. Affiliates are recognized publicly for their service on committees and are afforded VIP invitations to key events sponsored throughout the year. Join the 2006 Board of Affiliates today!
If you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities, please email us today.
Sincerely,
The Boston Scholars Program
