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Youth and Family Enrichment Services
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"They have the will. They have the creativity. But they lack the means.
We give them the means."
~ Lenny Zakim
Founded by Boston’s late civil rights leader in 1995, The Lenny Zakim Fund believes positive social change can be created by small, effective, grassroots organizations that are often overlooked by large foundations, government agencies, and major donors. That is why it is our mission to identify, listen to, support and connect grassroots community organizations and programs operating "below the radar screen" of large charitable groups and government grants.
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Community Spotlight: Stability, Confidence and Connection
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| A BRH solar-paneled duplex, sold for only $75,000/unit. |
Imagine a family, maybe your family. What does it take for it to be happy and healthy? In my mind, the core of what families need most is stability, confidence and connection.
While many in our communities don’t have to think about this, there are thousands who carry the stress of uncertain shelter and food every day. The implications for their families are far reaching. Many low income parents work long hours at multiple jobs just to keep their families fed and sheltered. Unfortunately, this can make it difficult for them to give time and attention to the children they love. But when affordable housing is secure, working parents and their children can grow confident in reaching their dreams and strengthen their connections to each other and to the community. With the help of agencies like Bread and Roses Housing, BRH, they have a beautiful story to tell.
~Melissa Eng-Wong, Program Associate
