Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Project Place ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://projectplace.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Newsletter: Spring/Summer 2014](https://projectplace.org/newsletter-spring-2014/) - 11th Annual Valentine Brunch a huge success! On February 9th, over 400 friends and supporters of Project Place gathered for the 11th Annual Valentine Brunch at the InterContinental Hotel Boston, with former Channel 5 Meteorologist David Brown as the exciting Master of Ceremonies. The day began with a sensational and diverse silent auction that included - [Newsletter: Winter/Fall 2014](https://projectplace.org/newsletter-fall-2014/) - Reentry Services Expand Project Place was pleased to be awarded a grant from the Department of Labor to expand our reentry services. Recognizing that the best way to prevent recidivism is through work, Project Place created the Boston Career Pathway Collaborative (BCPC), a seamless system of training, case management, mentoring, credentialing, education support, job placement - [Fall Enrichment Series: Nick Flynn](https://projectplace.org/fall-enrichment-series-nick-flynn/) - Notable author, poet and playwright, Nick Flynn, spoke at Project Place in November. A native of the South Shore, Nick’s memoir, Another Bulls***t Night in Suck City, chronicles his experience reconnecting with his estranged father while working at a homeless shelter in Boston. Nick entertained the large crowd with some readings from his book. Most - [Gimme Shelter!](https://projectplace.org/gimme-shelter/) - In November, the Boston Real Estate Community held a benefit concert at Church, in the Fenway neighborhood, to support Project Place. We are grateful to Aaron Lippert and Fulani Butler for their hard work organizing and delivering the best concert yet! The event raised over $5,000 to support job training, housing placement and other support - [Project Place’s Annual Clothing and Toy Drive](https://projectplace.org/project-places-annual-clothing-and-toy-drive/) - Once again, Project Place hosted its annual clothing and toy drive to ensure everyone has a happy and warm holiday season. We are truly grateful to the City Mission Society, Boston Police Athletic Association and Margarita’s in Waltham for making this year’s clothing and toy drive for over 80 clients and their families possible – - [Project Place welcomes new board member, Jamie Hoag!](https://projectplace.org/project-place-welcomes-new-board-member-jamie-hoag/) - Project Place is pleased to welcome Jamie Hoag to the Board of Directors. Jamie, a graduate of Holy Cross and American University Washington College of Law, comes to the Board from the Office of former Governor Deval Patrick where he served as Deputy Chief Legal Counsel. We would also like to thank departing members Bob - [Boston’s 35th Annual Homeless Census](https://projectplace.org/bostons-35th-annual-homeless-census/) - On Feb. 25, a team of Project Place staff participated in Boston’s Annual Homeless Census. Conducted each winter by the Boston Emergency Shelter Commission, the Boston Homeless Census is a one-night, point-in-time count of individuals experiencing homelessness in Boston. It includes individuals who are living on the on the streets; in shelters and transitional housing; - [](https://projectplace.org/25043-2/) - [Practice Makes Perfect](https://projectplace.org/practice-makes-perfect/) - As they begin their quests for job readiness, participants in our introductory Work Ready class are given a chance to try their hand at a mock job interview. Not only is the ability to effectively communicate a valuable skill that will be used in everyday life, but interviewees gain insight into the expectations of the - [Mental Wellness Week](https://projectplace.org/mental-wellness-week/) - April 8th through 12th marked this year’s Mental Wellness Week at Project Place. Staff and clients alike took a week to reflect on their mental health, finding time in the day to decompress and relax. Navigating the stress and finding the things that make you happy are important factors that contribute to success, both in - [2019 Open Door Gala](https://projectplace.org/2019-open-door-gala/) - The night was short, it passed us by before we knew it, but we were able to hear so many powerful stories from both current students and alumni; those still forging ahead in spite of the many setbacks they've faced. Yolanda, Dexter, Tommy, and Joli are inspirational individuals that are beacons of how impactful the power - [Project Place provides structure for those transitioning from incarceration](https://projectplace.org/project-place-provides-structure-for-those-transitioning-from-incarceration/) - [52nd Annual Meeting & Partners-at-Work Awards](https://projectplace.org/52nd-annual-meeting-partners-at-work-awards/) - Above: Kara Hayes (Director of Restorative Justice Practices in Suffolk County DA Rollins Office),Vanildo Dacruz (Project Place graduate), Azeb Girma (Project Place case-manager) Board members, staff, clients, alumni, community partners, friends and family joined us in the Project Place Community Room for our 52nd Annual Meeting and Partners-at-Work Awards. Chef June McCoy-Reid, and clients training in - [Keys to Success](https://projectplace.org/keys-to-success/) - Tommy Walker and his fiancé and daughter posing with Mayor Walsh at Project Place's 2017 Open Door Gala Photography by: Vail Fucci Six years ago, Tommy Walker was preparing for his release from prison. Today he lives in Boston with his fiancé and their three-year old daughter in their recently-purchased condo. He’s a successful construction project - [What does IIP stand for?](https://projectplace.org/what-does-iip-stand-for/) - Project Place's Industry Internship Program (IIP) is the next phase in our workforce development model, after clients complete our Work Ready program. While some clients find employment directly after graduating from Work Ready, others benefit from advancing to our IIP program for further workplace skills training. In Work Ready, clients learn to develop resumes, write - [Cathy Claflin's Life Skills Workshop](https://projectplace.org/cathy-claflins-life-skills-workshop/) - Project Place board member, Cathy Claflin, facilitates a therapeutic environment for her Life Skills enrichment workshop. Here, the aim is to identify personal challenges and then develop strategies to create what Cathy calls "good mental hygiene". Participants share their challenges with the group and everyone listens attentively before offering encouragement, validation of each other's feelings, - [Meet Project Place's New Director of Development](https://projectplace.org/meet-project-places-new-director-of-development/) - Katy Dirks brings an integrated approach to her new position at Project Place. Katy is a substance abuse counselor and licensed mental health clinician (LMHC), as well as an experienced leader in fundraising, communications and events planning. She began her career with an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice Studies and went on to pursue a - [Meet Project Place’s new Asset Development Specialist](https://projectplace.org/meet-project-places-new-asset-development-specialist/) - Emily Rittenour grew up in a small town in southern Maryland. When she entered Maryland's Salisbury University, she was not expecting to study social work, but ended up finding a true passion for the field after a very impactful volunteer experience. “I was actually an Environmental Law major to start with and I was planning - [MGH Students' Community Service Day](https://projectplace.org/mgh-students-community-service-day/) - We want to say a big thank you to the MGH Institute of Health Professions for volunteering at Project Place for their Community Impact Day! The MGH community service committee generously held a drive to collect supplies for our NavSack project. Students and staff then brought the supplies to Project Place to assemble 20 NavSacks. NavSacks are - [WOW at The Big E](https://projectplace.org/wow-at-the-big-e/) - Our Working Opportunities for Women (WOW) team had a great time selling their hot fudge at The Big E, one of the top ten Fairs in North America and the largest on the East Coast. Learn more about WOW and get yourself a jar of delicious hot fudge at: wowmarket.org - [Meet Project Place's New Adult Education Teacher & Case Manager](https://projectplace.org/meet-our-new-staff-member/) - Ally Fiske, Adult Education Teacher & Case Manager "I am an aspiring Social Worker with a wide array of experience in the Human Services field and have worked in homeless services for three of those years. What brought me to Project Place? I am passionate about poverty reduction and empowering communities and feel Project Place is - [Meet Project Place's New Adult Education Teacher & Case Manager](https://projectplace.org/meet-project-places-new-adult-education-teachers-case-manager/) - Manny Zenquis - Adult Education Teacher & Case Manager "Project Place offers clients and staff the opportunity to learn, grow, and excel. My responsibility as an Instructor allows me to serve the clients in ways that are crucial to their development as they seek to gain the skills they need to secure steady employment. It - [Meet Project Place's New Reentry Instructor](https://projectplace.org/meet-project-places-new-reentry-instructor/) - Alex Carlino - Reentry Instructor "I graduated from Emmanuel College in 2013 with a major in Sociology specialized in Crime and Justice and a minor in Spanish. I have spent most of my professional career working in different correctional institutions on grant funded programming and in different human services capacities. I came to Project Place - [Meet Project Place's New Employment Specialist](https://projectplace.org/meet-project-places-new-employment-specialist/) - Nate Root - Employment Specialist "My name is Nate Root, and I am the new Employment Specialist here at Project Place. A little history about myself - I was born and raised in Denver, Colorado but came to Boston for college and have never left. After graduating from Boston College in 2018 I worked at - [Project Place's Halloween Celebration](https://projectplace.org/26039-2/) - Join Project Place for a night of tricks, treats, crafts and more! Explore the decorated halls, while kids receive treats from each of our spook-tacular offices. Relax in the community room afterwards for some crafts, games and light refreshments. Please click here to RSVP! - [Happy Thanksgiving from Project Place!](https://projectplace.org/happy-thanksgiving-from-project-place/) - [New Stabilization Program Launched](https://projectplace.org/new-stabilization-program-launched/) - [Octavio's Story](https://projectplace.org/octavios-story/) - [Meet Project Place's New Teacher and Case Manager](https://projectplace.org/meet-project-places-new-teacher-and-case-manager/) - "My name is Mal Maalin. I attended the College of the Holy Cross as an undergraduate. I took a couple of years off to explore my interest in social justice. I moved to Western Mass and enrolled at UMass Amherst to become a classroom teacher. I lived in the Springfield area for three years before - [Brian's Story](https://projectplace.org/brians-story/) - “I am proud of my sobriety. I am proud of the knowledge that I’ve been able to meet and make personal friends and business acquaintances. I am proud that I started Project Place’s programs and I finished them and have a sense of accomplishment.” For thirty years, Brian struggled with alcohol and drug addiction. By - [Juan's Story](https://projectplace.org/juans-story/) - Juan rings the bell in the Project Place lobby to celebrate getting a job! “We are beyond excited and happy for Juan here at Project Place, especially in the Reentry Department. His hard work and perseverance continue to reward him, and we are so happy to see him succeed in his reentry.” - Alex, Reentry - [A Message From the Executive Director](https://projectplace.org/a-message-from-the-executive-director/) - Suzanne Kenney, Executive Director, with a Project Place client - 2018 I’ve had the privilege of being part of this amazing community for over 25 years. One of the most rewarding aspects of my tenure has been to be in the company of a group of really kind people – every day! A group of people who - [Recovery & Resilience Coaching During the Pandemic](https://projectplace.org/addressing-mental-health-recovery-during-the-pandemic/) - When SPARRC began its pilot in December, the vision was to provide greater supports to Project Place clients that were not yet ready to enter our other programming. We were able to create a program that had a greater capacity for clinical work, crisis interventions, and wraparound provider services. More than ever, we were able to - [Career Services During the Pandemic](https://projectplace.org/career-services-during-the-pandemic/) - [Reentry During the Pandemic](https://projectplace.org/reentry-during-the-pandemic/) - "I think it is important to note that it is impossible for any facility to meet the department of public health standards governing social distance. This means facilities must work at lowering their incarcerated populations immediately." - Larissa Paolantonio, Community Reentry for Women (CREW) instructor and case manager Incarcerated individuals are at a higher risk - [Thank you to our 2020 Sponsors](https://projectplace.org/thank-you-to-our-2020-sponsors/) - Project Place's 2020 Sponsors Presenting Sponsors Eileen & Jack Connors Elizabeth & Phill Gross Income Research + Management Gold Sponsors Boston Skal Club Michele & Howard Kessler Shields Health Solutions Silver Sponsors Mickey & Bob Atchinson Boathouse Group, Inc. Ed Collins Eversource Mary Kelleher Nancy & Rick Kelleher L. Knife & Son, the Sheehan - [Mental Health Awareness Month](https://projectplace.org/mental-health-awareness-month/) - "COVID-19 is a traumatic event that we are all experiencing. We can well expect there to be a rise in mental illness nationwide," Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH, Dean of the School of Public Health, Boston University, reported to Medscape Medical News. (1) May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This year we recognize that the pandemic - [Nila Webster Walks for Project Place](https://projectplace.org/nila-webster-walks-for-project-place/) - We are so grateful for our friend Nila's amazing gesture, walking 150 miles in the month of May to support Project Place! Nila says, "Last year I searched 'Best Charities in Boston' and Project Place came up. I had the privilege of meeting the staff, and am forever inspired. The work of Project Place sets - ["The Sea Called Life" by Bernard Marcelin](https://projectplace.org/the-sea-called-life-by-bernard-marcelin/) - Bernard Marcelin is a graduate of Project Place. He recently shared his writing with his teacher, Manny. The Sea Called Life When you are lost in this sea called life and see no way through, when the waters are rough, and the turbulence throws you back and forth, with no place to stand - There - [Antiracism Educational Resources Compiled By Project Place Staff](https://projectplace.org/anti-racism-educational-resources-compiled-by-project-place-staff/) - [Announcement from the Board of Directors](https://projectplace.org/announcement-from-the-board-of-directors/) - 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 - [Industry Internship Program - Remote Learning](https://projectplace.org/industry-internship-program-remote-learning/) - 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! - [2020 Peter Callaway Scholarship Awarded](https://projectplace.org/2020-peter-callaway-scholarship-awarded/) - 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 - [Hope House Partnership with Project Place's SPARRC Program](https://projectplace.org/new-hope-house-partnership-with-project-places-sparrc-program/) - 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 - [August COVID-19 Programs and Services Update](https://projectplace.org/august-covid-19-programs-and-services-update/) - 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 - [Community Partnership with the Wyman Center](https://projectplace.org/building-new-partnerships-in-reentry-with-the-wyman-center/) - 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 - [Meet Project Place's New Board Member, Kris MacAuslan](https://projectplace.org/meet-project-places-newest-board-member-kris-macauslan/) - 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 Letter from Polly Hanson to the Clients & Alumni of Project Place](https://projectplace.org/a-letter-from-polly-hanson-to-the-clients-of-project-place/) - To the Clients of Project Place, Goodbyes are rarely—if ever— easy. And this one is proving to be no exception— It is with mixed emotion that I write this letter announcing that I am leaving Project Place at the end of December. It has been such an honor to serve the mission of Project Place - [Danielle's Reentry Story](https://projectplace.org/danielles-reentry-story/) - Danielle met Project Place staff initially during her recent incarceration. She was very excited to join the Community Reentry for Women (CREW) program that Project Place was offering to women inside the Suffolk County House of Correction. Danielle was determined to make her reentry into the community her most successful and her last, and she - [Nicole's Reentry Story](https://projectplace.org/nicoles-reentry-story/) - Nicole met Project Place staff during her recent incarceration at the Suffolk County House of Correction. Recognizing the Project Place lanyards, Nicole reached out to arrange a meeting with our staff to enroll in the programs offered at the House of Correction through Project Place. Nicole was outgoing, personable and very eager to learn more - [Michael's Reentry Story](https://projectplace.org/michaels-reentry-story/) - In September, Michael was released from prison after serving over 30 years. Upon his release, Michael and his family reached out to Project Place to secure services that would help him safely adjust after three decades of confinement. While he was incarcerated, society changed in various ways, including many advancements in technology. Michael came home - [Meet the Reentry Team: Don Mitchell](https://projectplace.org/meet-the-project-place-reentry-team/) - What is a day in the life of Don like at Project Place? "It is a pleasure working with a great reentry team, as well as all the staff of Project Place. My typical day looks like working with clients on various problems and finding solutions for them with resources that our team has - [Meet the Reentry Team: Joli Bayron](https://projectplace.org/meet-the-reentry-team-joli-bayron-reentry-replication-navigator/) - What is a day in the life of Joli like at Project Place? "A day in the life for Joli at Project Place is fulfilling - spending time meeting with and talking to people who are starting on the journey to transform their lives. On a typical day, I will be meeting with clients on Zoom - [Meet the Reentry Team: Beth Carter](https://projectplace.org/meet-the-reentry-team-beth-carter-director-of-reentry-program-services/) - What is a day in the life of Beth like at Project Place? "A day in the life of Beth Carter is very fast paced. In a typical day, you can find me multi-tasking in a variety of roles, from grant oversight, supervision of staff, managing partnerships, and providing direct client support services. In a typical - [Meet the Reentry Team: Larissa Paolantonio](https://projectplace.org/meet-the-reentry-team-larissa-paolantonio-case-manager-instructor-for-project-places-community-reentry-for-women-crew-program/) - What is a day in the life of Larissa like at Project Place? "A day in the life of Larissa at Project Place is fast paced and ever changing! Some days, I am working vigorously to implement new ideas into curriculum or building out a project to introduce and share with our clients! Other days, I - [Community Partnership with Bethany House Ministries](https://projectplace.org/partnership-with-bethany-house/) - Bethany House Ministries' mission is to create a compassionate, healing, environment of hope and to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to those facing challenges, especially those impacted by the harsh realities of prison. Bethany House provides support to those who have been impacted by prison through compassion, healing, and hope. The Dominican Sisters of - [Project Place has been selected for Social Innovation Forum’s 2021 Nonprofit Accelerator](https://projectplace.org/project-place-has-been-selected-for-social-innovation-forums-2021-nonprofit-accelerator/) - Project Place is one of six nonprofits selected to receive support and resources valued at $150,000 Boston, MA (January 4, 2020) – The Social Innovation Forum (SIF) has selected Industry Training Reentry Replication Model, a program of Project Place, to participate in SIF’s 2021 “Social Innovator Accelerator,” a 24-month capacity-building program that helps nonprofit organizations - [Meet Project Place's New Board Member, Joyce Lee](https://projectplace.org/meet-project-places-new-board-member-joyce-lee/) - [Meet the Reentry Team: Jim Carey](https://projectplace.org/meet-the-reentry-team-jim-carey/) - What is a day in the life of Jim like at Project Place? "In many cases, clients’ anxieties are triggered by not having the structure they became accustomed to while incarcerated. So, I find a lot of times I am just trying to help clients navigate through the complexities of everyday life that we take for granted. - [Meet the Work Ready Team: Victoria Patlajan](https://projectplace.org/meet-the-work-ready-team-victoria-patlajan/) - What is a day in the life of Victoria like at Project Place? "When I am in the building, I am doing a lot of technology support for our clients, so they feel confident with remote learning. You can also find me building curriculum, teaching our Work Ready class on Zoom, and grading work on - [Meet the Work Ready Team: Griff Ashooh](https://projectplace.org/meet-the-work-ready-team-griff-ashooh/) - What is a day in the life of Griff like at Project Place? "I generally begin my day around 8:00 am by responding to messages from clients that may have come in during evening hours. If it’s Monday, Wednesday, or Friday I will most likely be teaching our Work Ready class from 10:00-11:00 am via - [Staff & Clients Participate in Juneteenth Workshop](https://projectplace.org/staff-clients-participate-in-juneteenth-workshop/) - Project Place Juneteenth Workshop: On Thursday, June 17th, staff members Pam, Gina and Danny facilitated an enrichment workshop for Project Place clients and staff to learn about Juneteenth and Black history in the United States. They prepared a presentation that covered the context of historical events from slavery, to sharecropping and Jim Crow segregation. Throughout the presentation - [Working for a Second Chance - Omar Davis](https://projectplace.org/working-second-chance/) - [First Annual Alumni Field Day a “Ball”!](https://projectplace.org/first-annual-alumni-field-day-ball/) - This month the Project Place community came together for a fun filled afternoon in Peter’s Park. - [Client Workshops Offer Enrichment and Learning](https://projectplace.org/client-workshops-offer-enrichment-learning/) - The Enrichment workshop series at Project Place foster a sense of community and tackle a broad range of subjects. - [18th Annual Golf Tournament a “Sizzling” Success](https://projectplace.org/18th-annual-golf-tournament-sizzling-success/) - Project Place hosted its 18th annual event at Indian Pond Country Club. - [Staff Spotlight: Beth Carter, Director of Reentry](https://projectplace.org/staff-spotlight-beth-carter-director-reentry/) - Beth Carter serves as the Director of Reentry at Project Place, bringing passion and motivation to the program daily. - [Working Opportunities for Women (WOW): Our Newest Social Enterprise](https://projectplace.org/working-opportunities-women-wow-newest-social-enterprise/) - Project Place is proud to have launched a new Social Enterprise, WOW, or Working Opportunities for Women. - [Venture Cafe Presents: Project Place](https://projectplace.org/venture-cafe-presents-project-place/) - [Swept Away: Stereotypes - Boston Sunday Globe 2/4/96](https://projectplace.org/swept-away-stereotypes-boston-sunday-globe-2496/) - [Gimme Shelter Raised $5,000 and rocked the Hard Rock](https://projectplace.org/gimme-shelter-2016/) - On Thursday, November 10th, nearly 100 guests attended Project Place’s annual Gimme Shelter event at Hard Rock Café Boston. Project Place is grateful to all attendees and sponsors who made this night a music-filled success and helped us reach $5,000 in donations. These funds will support programs and services that provide job training and stability - [New England Homes 2007 - No Place Like Home](https://projectplace.org/new-england-homes-2007-no-place-like-home/) - ['Project Place' Aids Flower Children, Boston Globe 1969](https://projectplace.org/project-place-aids-flower-children-boston-globe-1969/) - [High Tech Keys to the Future, South End News, May 1990](https://projectplace.org/high-tech-keys-future-may-1990/) - ['Boston Drop-In Center Celebrates 5 Years of Providing help, hope, to the homeless', Boston Globe 1985](https://projectplace.org/boston-drop-center-celebrates-5-years-providing-help-hope-homeless-boston-globe-1985/) - [Open Door Gala Raises $1.3 million](https://projectplace.org/open-door-gala-raises-1-3-million/) - It was a celebratory atmosphere at The Cyclorama on Tremont Street on the evening of May 4th as 350 guests joined Project Place to commemorate 50 years of service to those in need in the Greater Boston community. The agency hosted the Open Door Gala at Boston Center for the Arts, providing guests with an - [Open Door Gala Raises $1.3 million](https://projectplace.org/open-door-gala-raises-1-3-million-2/) - It was a celebratory atmosphere at The Cyclorama on Tremont Street on the evening of May 4 as 350 guests joined Project Place to commemorate 50 years of service to those in need in the Greater Boston community. The agency hosted the Open Door Gala at Boston Center for the Arts, providing guests with an - [Partnership Spotlight: Timothy Smith Network](https://projectplace.org/partnership-spotlight-timothy-smith-network/) - The computer lab on the third floor of Project Place is a hub of activity from 9am-5pm with classes, specific trainings, and open lab time for clients to work on resumes, cover letters and applications. Being tech-savvy, or at least tech-competent, is critical in 2017: any job imaginable has an online application now and requires use - [Wall of Hope Gets New Tiles](https://projectplace.org/wall-hope-gets-new-tiles/) - Commemorating Supporters and 10 Year Staff When you walk into the doors at 1145 Washington Street, the Wall of Hope greets you with tile dedications lining the stairwell and the top of the staircase into the lobby. These tiles are a symbol of the individuals and organizations that tirelessly support Project Place and the men - [CREW Graduates 60th Class At the South Bay House of Correction](https://projectplace.org/crew-graduates-60th-class-south-bay-house-correction/) - CREW (Community Re-Entry for Women) graduated its first class in 2004 and this August, Project Place graduated it’s 60th CREW class from the HOC . Seven women completed the program and were given certificates of graduation, and two participants spoke about how important the program had been to them. Native Bostonian and State Senator Linda - [PPYS Kicks off Summer with a Party on D](https://projectplace.org/ppys-kicks-off-summer-party-d/) - Last month, the Project Place Young Supporters (PPYS) hosted the Party on D, a summer kickoff party at the Lawn on D (Street). If you’re not familiar, the Lawn on D is an urban adult fun park, complete with LED swings, corn hole and ping pong, and picnic-style food and drink . The PPYS, with - [19th Annual Golf Tournament: A “Big Hit”](https://projectplace.org/19th-annual-golf-tournament-big-hit/) - Project Place’s 19th Annual Tournament was a huge success! It was a beautiful, sunny day at The Bay Club in Mattapoisett, a favorite course of the tournament’s golfers and sponsors. Golfers arrived and filled up on a hearty breakfast and stocked up on Super Tickets with 6 chances to win prizes on the course. Just - [50th Annual Meeting @ Project Place](https://projectplace.org/50th-annual-meeting-project-place/) - Project Place convened it’s 50th Annual Meeting and Partners at Work Awards on June 29th. Current and past clients, staff, board members, and honored guests packed into the 2nd floor Project Place Commons. Executive Director Suzanne Kenney (right, above) welcomed everyone and then introduced Shelia Dillon (left, above), Chief of Housing and Director of Neighborhood - [‘Shecession’ - The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Working Class Women in America](https://projectplace.org/shecession/) - [Monica's WOW Story](https://projectplace.org/monicas-wow-story/) - [Lauren's WOW Story](https://projectplace.org/laurens-wow-story/) - [Meet the WOW Team: Shaunta Hearns](https://projectplace.org/meet-the-wow-team-shaunta-hearns/) - [Meet the WOW Team: Pam Goncalves](https://projectplace.org/meet-the-wow-team-pam-goncalves/) - [Project Place awarded 10-year Cummings Grant](https://projectplace.org/cummings-grant-10-year/) - [Annual Meeting Updates](https://projectplace.org/annual-meeting-updates/) - [Project Place awarded Cummings Grant](https://projectplace.org/project-place-awarded-cummings-grant/) - [Remembering Don Rodman](https://projectplace.org/remembering-don-rodman/) - [Coronavirus Response - Project Place](https://projectplace.org/coronavirus-response-project-place/) - Dear Friends, In response to growing concerns about Coronavirus (COVID-19), Project Place is taking a number of precautions to keep our community safe and fulfill our commitment to our homeless clients by providing ongoing services and support. Proactive steps we are taking: Following the directives of the CDC, we have posted precautionary measures, installed additional hand sanitizers, and are cleaning our facility several - [Introducing Client of the Quarter - Lawrence](https://projectplace.org/introducing-client-of-the-quarter-lawrence/) - [Classroom Basics](https://projectplace.org/classroom-basics/) - [Girl Scouts Volunteer for NavSack Campaign](https://projectplace.org/girl-scouts-volunteer-for-navsack-campaign/) - Project Place was happy to have local Girl Scout Troop 82487 (aka The Daring Divas) help us assemble NavSacks for our reentry program. The goal of our NavSack project is to help individuals immediately after they are released from jail. Project Place intervenes in the reentry process, pre and post release, in order to provide - [Coalition for Homeless Individuals Advocacy Day](https://projectplace.org/25276-2/) - Early this month, the Coalition for Homeless Individuals organized two days of advocacy events to raise awareness and support for legislation that would increase funding for critical homeless services in Massachusetts. The coalition is a network of emergency shelters and providers from across the state who work together to promote the protection of homeless individuals. Thursday February 7th, 2019 Project - [Introducing Client of the Quarter - Yolette](https://projectplace.org/introducing-client-of-the-quarter-yolette/) - We are excited to announce that we are reviving our Client of the Quarter award! This award celebrates the dedication and success of a particular Project Place client. This quarter, we recognize Yolette for her hard-work, motivation, enthusiasm and kindness. A framed photograph of Yolette will be hung alongside previous Clients of the Quarter in the Project Place - [Seeds of Hope](https://projectplace.org/seeds-of-hope/) - [Giving Thanks](https://projectplace.org/giving-thanks/) - [Thanksgiving Meal Packing Event](https://projectplace.org/thanksgiving-meal-packing-event/) - [#GivingTuesday](https://projectplace.org/givingtuesday/) - [Project Place Receives $10,000 Targeted Grant from Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation to fund Working Opportunities for Women](https://projectplace.org/project-place-receives-10000-targeted-grant-eastern-bank-charitable-foundation-fund-working-opportunities-women/) - Project Place Receives $10,000 Targeted Grant To Advance Women Grant From Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation Will Fund Working Opportunities for Women Social Enterprise Program BOSTON, August 8, 2018—Project Place announces today that it has received a $10,000 Targeted Grant from Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank. The grant will support its social enterprise program - [20th Annual Project Place Golf Tournament](https://projectplace.org/20th-annual-project-place-golf-tournament-2/) - Thank you to all who attended our 20th Annual Golf Tournament at The Bay Club at Mattapoiset on Tuesday, July 17, 2018! Thank you to all our sponsors! Eastern Bank Brookline Bank Moriarty Myers & Chang - [2018 Annual Meeting](https://projectplace.org/2018-annual-meeting/) - Project Place held its 51st Annual Meeting June 26, 2018. State Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz, a staunch supporter of our work and a leader in passage of the Commonwealth’s new criminal justice reform law, was our guest speaker. Project Place graduate Ashesha Rockett was honored as our Client of the Year. Ashesha started in Work Ready - [Book Review: Starting Small and Making It Big - An Entrepreneur's Journey to Billion-Dollar Philanthropist](https://projectplace.org/book-review-starting-small-making-big-entrepreneurs-journey-billion-dollar-philanthropist/) - Note from Project Place: As a recipient of a $100K for 100 grant from Cummings Foundation, Project Place has benefited not only from substantial financial resources but also from the publicity and enhanced standing that comes with Cummings Foundation's support. This grant for $100,000 confirms for potential donors and volunteers that we are making a - [Project Place Gala Celebrates Client Achievements in Finding Employment and Housing](https://projectplace.org/project-place-gala-celebrates-client-achievements-finding-employment-housing/) - Photo: From left to right, top row: Gilbert Costen, Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Lorrie Higgins, Jack Connors, Eileen Connors, Mary Kelleher, Heather Wells, Governor Baker; bottom row: Amefika Desir, Suzanne Kenney, Angela Menino and Lauren Baker. Boston, Mass. ― More than 250 friends of Project Place gathered last night to celebrate the dedication of clients - [Graduates Celebrate Their Achievement](https://projectplace.org/graduates-celebrate-achievement/) - 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 - [Project Place Women and Men Speak with Reps at State House](https://projectplace.org/project-place-women-men-speak-representatives-state-house/) - 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 - [CREW Program Celebrates Graduation of 62nd Class](https://projectplace.org/crew-program-celebrates-graduation-62nd-class/) - 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 - [Timothy Smith Network Generously Provides Computer Lab at Project Place](https://projectplace.org/timothy-smith-network-generously-provides-computer-lab-project-place/) - 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 - [Project Pepsi Trainee Hired by Amazon](https://projectplace.org/project-pepsi-trainee-hired-amazon/) - 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. - [Apply now for the Peter Callaway Scholarship!](https://projectplace.org/apply-now-peter-callaway-scholarship/) - 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 - [Project Place Remembers Janice Brenner](https://projectplace.org/project-place-remembers-janice-brenner/) - 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 - [Save the Date: Project Place's Open Door Gala](https://projectplace.org/save-date-project-places-open-door-gala/) - Click here for more information. - [Project Place Distributes 120 Donated Winter Boots](https://projectplace.org/project-place-distributes-120-donated-winter-boots/) - 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 - [Carol Reid Nominated for Award for Commitment to Clients](https://projectplace.org/carol-reid-nominated-award/) - Carol Reid, Betty’s Place program and housing coordinator at Project Place, was honored by the Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance (MHSA) with a nomination for the 2017 Ed O’Neil Award in early December. The award honors “an exceptional direct care worker from a MHSA member agency who has demonstrated a strong commitment to ending homelessness” - [The Project Place Family Gives Thanks at Annual Feast](https://projectplace.org/project-place-family-gives-thanks-annual-feast/) - 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, - [Clean Corners...Bright Hopes Expands Business](https://projectplace.org/ccbh-expansion-2016/) - [In 2017, Project Place marks 50 years providing jobs, housing, and hope](https://projectplace.org/50-years/) - “If you do good things and work hard, good things will happen for you,” says Tony Raymond. Raymond came to Project Place not long after his release from prison, when he was living in a halfway house. He attended our work readiness classes and built up a record of work through our social enterprise programs. - [Project Place social enterprise expands with three contracts in Boston neighborhoods](https://projectplace.org/social-enterprise-expands/) - Project Place is proud to announce that Clean Corners…Bright Hopes, its facilities maintenance social enterprise program, has significantly expanded its business with three new fee-for-service contracts with the city of Boston and Boston University; Washington Gateway Main Street; and the Chinatown Main Street Association. Clean Corners will maintain the neighborhood of Melnea Cass Boulevard - [Happy Veterans Day](https://projectplace.org/happy-veterans-day/) - On this Veterans Day and every day, Project Place gives thanks to all the brave men and women who served our country. We continue to show our gratitude by supporting our veterans who need us the most, men and women who fought for this country but do not have a home to call their own. - [Project Place's 13th Annual Brunch In Review](https://projectplace.org/project-places-13th-annual-brunch-review/) - On Sunday, March 6th over 350 guests attended Project Place’s 13th Annual Spring Forward Brunch at the InterContinental Boston. We are grateful to all who made this day a stunning success and helped us reach our fundraising goal of $200,000. These funds will support programs and services providing job training and stabilization to 1,400 homeless - [Boston Employment Network Connects Job Seekers with Employers](https://projectplace.org/boston-employment-network-connects-job-seekers-employers/) - On Friday, April 1, Project Place attended the Boston Employment Network job fair, a semi-annual event to help connect homeless individuals with local employers. Resumes in hand, 30 Project Place clients pitched their candidacy to over 20 employers and learned about potential career opportunities. Despite popular stereotypes, many individuals experiencing homelessness are ready and willing - [PP In The News: CREW Program Nationally Recognized](https://projectplace.org/pp-in-the-news-crew-program-nationally-recognized/) - Project Place is proud to have CREW program recognized by US Attorney General Loretta Lynch Project Place's CREW Program, delivered in partnership with the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department, received national attention this week from the Justice Department, for services provided to incarcerated individuals. Although there are reentry programs across the 50 states, US Attorney General Loretta Lynch - [Join Us Thursday for Andrea James](https://projectplace.org/join-us-thursday-for-andrea-james/) - Visit the event page here Join us at Project Place on Thursday, November 12 from 6:00-7:30pm for a discussion and Q&A with Andrea James, a current Soros Justice Fellow, and Executive Director of Families for Justice as Healing. Andrea James has worked within the criminal justice system for more than 25 years. She dedicated her - [Project Place's Charity Golf Tournament Set for July 13](https://projectplace.org/project-places-charity-golf-tournament-set-for-july-13/) - [MA State Senator, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Visits Project Place](https://projectplace.org/sonia-chang-diaz-visits/) - On Friday, October 9, State Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz visited Project Place to hear from current and former clients Project Place about what is needed to help individuals reentering society from prison stay out through a job and housing. Senator Chang-Diaz is sponsoring a bill to prevent recidivism and invest in reintegration for individuals looking to change - [Gatsby For Good: Young Professionals Raise $2,500 for Project Place](https://projectplace.org/gatsby-for-good/) - On October 15th, over 60 young professionals helped raise $2,500 at our first annual Gatsby for Good: Young Professionals Ending Homelessness event. The event, hosted by Project Place’s Young Professionals Steering Committee, was held at Stage Nightclub in Boston. The event was a huge hit and everyone danced to the jazzy beats of the Adrian - [Staff In The Spotlight: Zach Smola](https://projectplace.org/staff-in-the-spotlight-zach-smola/) - It is no secret that a job is one of the greatest preventers of recidivism, re-offending and returning to prison. Jobs provide a reliable and legal source of income and are a stabilizing force in the lives of individuals leaving prison and returning to society. In Boston, almost 50% of individuals who leave the Suffolk - [Speed Interviewing at Project Place](https://projectplace.org/speed-interviewing-at-project-place/) - The Project Place Young Professionals are hosting a Speed Interviewing event for our clients in the classroom, and we need your help! To volunteer or for more information, email Andrew. - [Project Place Awarded 100k for 100 Grant from Cummings Foundation](https://projectplace.org/cummings-foundation-awards-100k-for-100-grant-to-project-place/) - We are proud to announce that the Cummings Foundation recently awarded Project Place a $100K for 100 grant to provide homeless individuals of Greater Boston the tools for sustained independence through our workforce development program of combined education, transitional employment, job training, housing placement assistance and individual support services. Project Place is truly honored to - [Speed Interviewing](https://projectplace.org/speed-interviewing/) - Boston, July 4, 2015 – Project Place held the first-ever Speed Interviewing event for clients on Tuesday, June 30. Based on the format of a speed dating event, clients cycle through stations where they are asked an interview question and receive immediate feedback on their answers. Volunteers from Edelstein & Company, LLP served as the - [A Great Day for Golf and Project Place!](https://projectplace.org/2015-golf-tournament-recap/) - Monday was a beautiful day for a golf tournament with Project Place! Teams and individual players arrived at The Bay Club in Mattapoisett for registration and breakfast and then headed out to the course before the 9am Shot Gun start. The sun was shining as golfers played The Bay Club’s 18 perfectly-manicured holes. On the - [The homeless need more than housing](https://projectplace.org/the-homeless-need-more-than-housing/) - This op-ed was written by Project Place Executive Director, Suzanne Kenney, and published in the South End News on Thursday August 20, 2015. It may sound strange, but the anxieties wrought by homelessness do not go away with permanent housing. The relief experienced by those who have secured housing after a period of homelessness is - [In His Own Words: Tony Raymond](https://projectplace.org/in-his-own-words-tony-raymond/) - Each year, Project Place invites a client alumnus to speak at the Annual Charity Golf Tournament about their experience. In 2015, we were honored to host Tony Raymond as our speaker. Tony shared his experience after his release from prison through his time in a halfway house, during which he attended classes at Project Place - [Down By The Bay](https://projectplace.org/down-by-the-bay/) - Project Place staff took their annual retreat on Friday, August 14. We spent the day swimming and socializing at Project Place Board Member Jim Stowe’s house on Buzzard’s Bay in Mattapoisett, MA. The staff retreat is an opportunity for Project Place staff members to take a day to eat BBQ and bond outside of the - [Project Place's 48th Annual Meeting](https://projectplace.org/48th-annual-meeting/) - Project Place held its 48th Annual Meeting on June 17 at Project Place. Each year, we gather members of the Project Place family, friends, supporters and clients to celebrate the year’s accomplishments and acknowledge a few special individuals who work tirelessly to end homelessness. We were honored to present Partners-At-Work Awards to City Councilor Tito - [Staff in the Spotlight: Maurice Alves](https://projectplace.org/staff-in-the-spotlight-maurice-alves/) - When you are trying to work with people who are often misunderstood, such as homeless veterans or those reentering society after release from prison, it helps if you understand what they are going through. That’s the advantage that Maurice Alves brings to his work as Project Place’s Veterans Outreach Coordinator and Case Manager. As a - [Press Release: 2015 Annual Meeting](https://projectplace.org/press-release-2015-annual-meeting/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Marcie Laden 617.542.3740 ext. 412 mladen@projectplace.org Project Place 2015 Annual Meeting To Take Place June 17 Boston, June 4, 2015―Project Place announces today that its Annual Meeting will take place June 17. Boston City Councilor Tito Jackson, Eastern Bank, and Project Place volunteer Aaron Lippert will be honored with Partners at - [12th Annual Brunch is Record-Breaking!](https://projectplace.org/12th-annual-brunch-is-record-breaking/) - On March 1 2015, Project Place held its signature event, the 12th Annual Brunch - Spring Forward! 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These critical - [Project Place In the News](https://projectplace.org/project-place-in-the-news/) - Project Place Executive Director Suzanne Kenney recently penned an oped for Talk Poverty outlining her prescription for ending homelessness: jobs, jobs, and more jobs: “While it is critical that we provide housing to reduce homelessness among individuals and families, the ultimate solution to ending homelessness must involve preventing it from occurring in the first place. ## Pages - [Home](https://projectplace.org/) - Project Place's goal is to end homelessness in Boston through the creation of pathways to sustainable employment, leading to financial independence for clients. - [Board](https://projectplace.org/about/board/) - [Job Openings](https://projectplace.org/careers/) - [Staff](https://projectplace.org/about/staff/) - Philanthropy Leah McLean, Director of Philanthropy Ella Fasciano, Philanthropy Coordinator - [Financials](https://projectplace.org/learn-more/financials/) - [About Us](https://projectplace.org/about/) - Project Place is a non-profit agency that strives to great a supportive community to empower homeless and low-income people in Boston. 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