On March 2, 29 students graduated from Project Place’s Work-Ready class, Practicum and Industry Internship Program (IIP). Students and staff celebrated the achievement with a short ceremony and cake. All of the Work-Ready students will now become trainees in Project Place’s social enterprises, and one practicum student will become Project Place’s first instructor intern in…
On February 28, more than twenty students in Project Place’s Work-Ready Class went to the State House to make their voices heard as part of an effort organized by the Coalition for Homeless Individuals (CHI). Nearly a third of the state’s homeless population are individuals, and that number is growing while state funding has remained…
On January 23, the Community Reentry for Women (CREW) program celebrated the graduation of its 62nd class of women at the Suffolk County House of Correction. Nine women completed the eight-week program, which was led by Claire Daley and Heather Hayes of Project Place and focused on life skills and job readiness training. The partnership…
Thanks to the generosity of the Timothy Smith Network (TSN), men and women have access to a leading edge computer lab at Project Place that they can use to search for jobs and improve their computer skills. TSN provides comprehensive technology education services to residents of the greater Roxbury community in partnership with various community organizations, such as Project…
Moving on up! George, a current trainee with Project Place’s social enterprise Project Pepsi, recently obtained a new position as a seasonal sortation associate at Amazon in the delivery station department. Congratulations, George, on the new job! Project Pepsi is a vending machine service business that gives trainees the chance to learn modern logistics and customer service skills….
Looking to pursue higher education or training? Apply now for the Peter Callaway Scholarship! The Peter Callaway Scholarship, named in honor of the founder of Project Place, is given annually to one or two Project Place graduates to help them pursue higher education and further training. In 2018, up to two applicants will receive a…
Janice Brenner, a pioneer in education and counseling for urban adolescents, passed away late fall but will forever live in the hearts and minds of those who knew her. Janice was a fearless champion of social justice and a teacher for those who others had forgotten. Devoted to helping students overcome barriers, she founded the…
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Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, many of the men and women working at Project Place’s social enterprises and their family members now have warm winter boots in time for Boston’s snowy season. Project Place distributed over 120 boots to clients, including those working at Project Pepsi, Clean Corners and Working Opportunities for…
Every year just before Thanksgiving, the Project Place family comes together to break bread, celebrate and share our gratitude. With so many ardent supporters, dedicated staff members, and hard-working clients, we have much to be thankful for! Chef June McCoy and her kitchen staff cooked up a delicious menu filled with ham, turkey, seasoned rice,…