Tag Archives: inspiration

Volunteer Week Spotlight: Kathy Strand

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Boston Partners in Education

National Volunteer Week, April 6-12, 2014, is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities. It’s about demonstrating to the nation that by working together, we have the fortitude to meet our … Continue reading →

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The 2013 Rodman Ride for Kids: One Day, One Big Difference

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Boston Partners in Education

Imagine a crisp September morning in the gentle hills of Foxborough, Massachusetts, brisk but with the promise of summer-like day.  A large crowd gathers, and within it patches of bright colored shirts begin to form as teammates locate one another. … Continue reading →

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Big Cheese Readers Encourage Students to “Read in Between the Lines”

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Boston Partners in Education

Boston’s best and brightest community and business leaders teach middle schoolers that career success is viable, but literacy is the first step. For Boston’s students, summer is here and school is almost out.  However, we hope that students will remember … Continue reading →

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Mother-Daughter Bond Strengthened Through Volunteering

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Boston Partners in Education

Volunteering can be a great way to get out into the community, try new things and meet new people. But did you know it can also bring you closer together with a loved one? For Joan Farahmand and her daughter … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Brings Music To Their Ears

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Boston Partners in Education

We have a lot of amazing volunteer academic mentors.  Every week, they dedicate time to helping a student, or a small group of students succeed in school. The work that all of our volunteers do is inspiring and we hope … Continue reading →

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