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September 2002
Project Place's 35th Annual
Meeting and Partners-at-Work Awards
The Reverend Professor Peter J. Gomes, nationally renowned
lecturer, noted author, and one of Project Place’s founders,
captivated the audience at our 35th Annual Meeting on June
19th with his eloquent historical narrative of Project Place.
In sharing his personal perspective, Reverend Gomes commented
that if Project Place hadn't come along, it would've had to
have been invented. His reflections on our past and present
programming were humerous, insightful, and validated our community
presence.
The event also allowed us the opportunity to express our appreciation
to corporate, foundation and community supporters for their
generosity and commitment to our mission. Whether helping
us market our events or providing clients with professional
makeovers to boost their confidence, our partners at work
are key to the energy that is Project Place.
We also were proud to recognize one of our client graduates,
Askar Sharapi, for his perseverance in his efforts to re-establish
an independent life. Truly inspirational!
The Reverand Professor Peter J. Gomes, Pusey Minister
at Harvard University's Memorial Church, talks of Project
Place's humble beginnings
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Suzanne Kenney, Project Place Executive Director
presents Bruce Withey, Director of Marketing for Gibson Domain
Domain, with the Corporate Partners-at-Work Award
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Anne Marie Laurendeau, President and Founder of
Anemone Makeup Studio, receives the Community Partners-at-Work
Award
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Project Place's Summer
Scrapbook
Family Barbeque
On May 11th Project Place staff, clients, and supporters
enjoyed a great Family BBQ thanks to volunteers from The Hyde
School-- the day was beautiful and the event was enjoyed by
all!
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Project 90 graduate, Angelica Jones, and her daughter
Chauntelle enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch. Angelica recently
moved out of transitional housing and has secured her own
apartment—congratulations Angelica!
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End of Year Celebration
This year's End of the Year Celebration was a triumphant day
for all involved! Clients were recognized for their achievements,
and our guest speaker, Project Place Board Member Mary Kelleher,
shared with the audience her own exprience with recovery.
Thank you Mary for your inspiration and encouragement!
Suzanne Kenney rescues a balloon for a guest.
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Project Place Board Member Mary Kelleher
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Project Pepsi employees Dwayne Offley (front) and
Courtney McGhee (middle) with Clean Corners employee Clifford
Brown (back) enjoy the day's presentations.
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Clean Corners graduate, Gilberto Rodriguez, enjoys
the End of Year Celebration. Gilberto is now working full-time
for WALL, a specialized street furniture company joining with
Mayor Menino's office to install and maintain Boston's Coordinated
Street Furniture Program.
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Pancake Breakfast
On May 5th close to 600 South Enders turned out for the First
Annual South End Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Back Bay
Courant and Hunneman Coldwell Banker to benefit Project Place
and Washington Gateway Main Street. The morning was filled
with great food and entertainment, and the opportunity to
visit with friends and neighbors.
Thanks to the Project Place staff, clients, supporters
and volunteers for a successful Pancake Breakfast! |
Mayor Thomas Menino, Hank Phillipi Ryan from Channel
7 News and Ron Burton, Community Relations Manager for the
Boston Red Sox were among the talented celebrity pancake flippers.
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Many thanks to the planning committee which included Linda
Bates, Branch Manager, Sherwood Mortgage; Jamie Hoag, South
End Liason to the Mayor's office; Ken Tutunjian, Manager,
Hunneman Coldwell Banker; Shelia Grove, Program Director,
Washington Gateway Main Street; Dave Jacobs, Publisher and
Editor, Back Bay Courant; Marie Esposito, Project Place Director
of Development; Suzanne Kenney, Project Place Executive Director;
Ellen Witt Clark, Board Member, Washington Gateway Main Street;
Randi Lathrop, Board President, Washington Gatway Main Street;
and Melissa Scher, Sales Associate, Hunneman Coldwell Banker.
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Golf Tournament
Our Fourth Annual Charity Golf Tournament was a huge success thanks to
our corporate sponsors The Pepsi Bottling Group, Corning Life
Sciences, Edwards & Angell, LLP, Iron Mountain, Schweppes
and Wilkes Passage.
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Andy Spencer, tournament chair, is pictured with
his son Justin and wife Stacy. The Spencers play a crucial
role in the tournament's success each year. Joining the Spencer
family is Suzanne Kenney and Project Place client Azeb Girma.
Azeb, a survivor of domestic violence who overcame many hurdles
while at Project Place, courageously shared her success story
with the group.
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Much appreciation to all of those who
contributed items for our tournament
Blockbuster • blu • Boston • Duck Tours • Bread &
Circus • Building 19 • Charles Riverboat Co. • Crate & Barrel
• Decordova Museum • Dunkin’ Donuts • East Coast Grill
• Fleet Bank • Foxwoods Resort Casino • Greenvale Vineyards
• Holly Ridge Golf Club • Hy-Line Cruises • Jeannette Neill
Dance Studio • Kinko’s • Lotus Designs, Inc. • Maidpro
• Massachusetts Bay Lines • Museum of Fine Arts • Museum of
Science • Necco • Old Sturbridge Village • Olympia Sports •
Puppet Showplace Theatre • Ragged Mt. • Sagamore-Hampton Golf
Club • Sakonnet Vineyards • Savenor’s • Skywalk Observatory
• Southwest Airlines • Spirit of Boston Harbor Cruises • Sturbridge
Host Hotel • The Franklin Café • USS Constitution Museum
• Vidal Sassoon on Newbury • Wachusett Mountain • Westport Rivers
Vineyard • Zoo New England
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Project Place in the
Community
Jerome Cromwell (left) and Timothy Daughtry
(right) take a break from their studies at Project Place to
particiapate in Sidewalk Sam's Chalk One Up for the Arts event
at Copley Square on behalf of Project Place. These adult ed
students are working hard to advance their reading and writing
skills in order to obtain permanent jobs. The two artists
combined their talents to create a colorful and cheerful representation
of Project Place.
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On Friday, August 23rd, Mayor Menino held a press
conference at Fenway Park to voice his concerns about state
budget cuts which will severely impact homeless services in
Massachusetts. The event was hosted by the Boston Red Sox,
and Project Place was recognized for our creative work employing
homeless individuals through Clean Corners...Bright Hopes.
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