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For many years, the Fletcher Foundation has provided generous support to Dynamy Youth Academy. That vital partnership has continued in 2022 with a recent grant of $10,000 to fund year-long programming in this five year, after-school leadership and college access program. Youth Academy serves first-generation high school students who demonstrate strong academic potential and college aspirations. Using an integrated approach that combines robust academic supports with leadership training, community service and internship...

YOU, Inc. is the grateful recipient of a grant of $18,000 from the United Way of Central MA for vital spring programming in our Dynamy Youth Academy College Access Program. This funding will support our Senior Seminar Workshops, which assist our students and their families to maneuver through the complex financial aid process, understand loan products, and ensure sound financial decisions. The grant will also provide an opportunity for first-generation students to visit schools outside of the immediate area during our...

Dawn Lane discovered her work’s passion in 2012, when she rerouted her career pathway to the Young Parent Living (YPL) Program at You, Inc. Dawn was completing her Human Services coursework at Quinsigamond Community College, when she began interning at YOU, Inc.’s Alternative to Lockup program. She continued volunteering after earning her degree, but what she really needed to earn was income. Upon suggestion, Dawn applied for a relief staff position at YPL, which provides homeless young parents, or those at risk of becoming...

Seven Hills Foundation provides comprehensive educational services that meet the diverse needs of middle and high school students as well as young adults. From preparing promising students for college, to helping those who’ve dropped out of a traditional high school but want to complete their degree, young people are encouraged to see and achieve their potential.

Thank you, Berkshire Bank, for the recent generous award of $10,000 to support our programs, including our ASPiRE! Workforce Development and Employment Readiness Program. Our Workforce Development and Employment Readiness program supports over 200 individuals annually and embraces the “Employment First” model to prioritize employment in integrated community settings for people with disabilities. Participants develop their soft skills and learn job skills, including interviewing skills, money management, career planning, to...