Project Place is pleased to announce the newest member of our Board of Directors, Kris MacAuslan. Kris is a Director of Communications and Change Management at PwC. She has 15 years of experience working with executives to inspire others toward a higher purpose. Kris was recruited through our partnership with BoardLead Cause Strategy Partners, an…
A component of Project Place’s Strategic Plan is Reentry Replication. The cultivation of strong community partnerships is instrumental in implementing this initiative. In October, Project Place’s new Reentry Replication Navigator, Joli S. Bayron, started a new collaboration with The Wyman Recovery Center. The Wyman Recovery Center is run by the Boston Public Health Commission and…
pictured above: Joli Sparkman Bayron, Project Place’s new Reentry Replication Navigator, dropping off a Chromebook to facilitate access to online learning for a reentry client, Eric (October 2020) “Project Place is honored to have been awarded a 10-year grant from the Cummings Foundation. The first year of funding allowed the agency to hire a former…
Dear Friends, As we leave summer and transition to fall, our leadership and staff have taken the opportunity to reflect on the past several unpredictable months, step back with perspective, and develop a thoughtful plan for the future. The safety of our clients, staff, and community has been at the forefront of our minds as…
Hope House is a residential substance use disorder treatment center in Boston. Hope House and Project Place have both been serving Bostonians in-need for over 50 years and have been in partnership for almost as long, supporting each other in various ways over the years, mainly through referrals. When the pandemic hit Boston, both of…
The Peter Callaway Scholarship is named in honor of Project Place’s founder, and is given once a year, to graduates of Project Place’s programs who are pursuing continuing education or professional training to further their career. We are excited to announce this year’s amazing awardee – Viviane! In May, Viviane was awarded a scholarship of…
Since moving to online learning in March, Project Place’s Industry Internship Program (IIP) has continued to provide individuals with industry specific learning and access to valuable credentialing opportunities. In addition to their core curriculum of subjects such as workplace safety, communication, and critical thinking, students are also learning COVID-19 specific workplace safety precautions and more!…
Dear Friends of Project Place: After twenty-five years of unparalleled commitment to the Project Place mission, Suzanne Kenney, our Executive Director, is retiring. For all of us, Suzanne epitomizes the definition of fearless leader, and it is difficult to see her go. But we are thrilled for this next journey in her life and grateful…
Monday, June 29, 2020 @ 3:00 pm Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/94109331318?pwd=a2wvNnlodjRmYW01TW1yWndFQzVXZz09 The Project Place staff and Board members invite you to join our Annual Meeting to hear the inspiring words of our friend, Boston City Councilor Andrea Campbell, and celebrate the accomplishments of our clients. Our clients face immense challenges in normal times and, with determination and strength,…
Boston, June 05, 2020 –Project Place is one of 130 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 to $500,000 each through Cummings Foundation’s $20 Million Grant Program. The Boston-based organization was chosen from a total of 738 applicants during a competitive review process. Project Place promotes a community of hope and opportunity for homeless and…