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FEATURED ARTICLE
Breaking the Cycle
Sherri Raftery, a former “Little Wanderer,” shares her story of growing up at The Home from the time she was twelve years old and how the care she received helped her become the person she is today.
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From the President & CEO
June 30 marked the end of our 2008 fiscal year—a good time to look back and take stock of our many achievements as an agency.
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Program Highlights
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Where Do They Go From Here?
Turning 18 can be a difficult transition in any young person’s life, but that milestone poses special challenges for youth in the state’s foster care system. A recently released report addresses this issue.
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Showing Our Appreciation
On June 5, The Home brought its foster families and their children together for an annual appreciation celebration to recognize their important work.
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What They’re Up To
Notes from our programs highlight some recent achievements of our kids and staff, from a successful weight loss campaign to community projects and graduations.
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Special Events Update
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Home in One Women’s Outing
Join us for a day of fun and fundraising at The Home’s first women-only golf event at The International on September 22.
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Voices & Visions 2008
More than 900 people gathered on May 28 to celebrate the creative artwork and writing of some of our children. The annual gala event raised close to $1 million to benefit The Home’s programs.
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Generous Golfers Bundle Up to Play for The Home
Although, to quote one attendee "it was not for the faint-hearted," spirits did prevail and the 14th annual Generous Masters Golf Tournament took place on a very windy and cold Monday in early May.
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Fourth Annual Hot Stove Cool Music
Music and baseball are teaming up once again to hit another homerun for charity at the 4th annual Hot Stove Cool Music, a benefit concert featuring Boston sports, music and entertainment all-stars.
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Giving to The Home
Planning for the Future
Here at The Home we’re always looking forward, trying to anticipate the needs of children in our care. You can help assure your own family’s future and help us by having an up-to-date will and including The Home as a beneficiary.
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“Big Stars for Little Wanderers” Online Auction
We’re already gearing up for our 4th annual online holiday auction and reaching out to the local community to help us make this the best year yet!
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Turn Your Used Car into Cash for Kids
Are you thinking of trading in or selling that old car, truck, or boat? Why not donate it to The Home instead?
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Donor Testimonials
Donors share why supporting The Home is important to them.
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Other Headlines
New Staff Appointments
The Home welcomes two new staff to leadership positions: Zuline Gray Wilkinson, VP for Clinical and Multi-Cultural Family Practice, and Erik Kiernan, Director of Campaign and Major Gifts.
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Being a Good Neighbor
The Home’s Advocacy Department is actively involved with keeping communications open and ongoing with many of our facilities’ neighbors.
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Cherrystones & Chowdah
On April 9, The Home held its annual appreciation celebration evening for top-level donors.
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The Home’s All Stars
We are grateful to the following individuals and groups for their recent volunteer and in-kind contributions.
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