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On Saturday, November 19th, Minds Matter Boston hosted our first "Menteesgiving" at MIT!
Mentees from all classes came together to discuss gratitude, write thank you letters to important people in their lives, and play a competitive game of trivia.
For more photos, check out the 2016-2017 Minds Matter Boston Program Year album on Facebook!
On Wednesday, November 9th, 100 Women in Hedge Funds hosted their 15th annual New York Gala and raised $1.2M for Minds Matter!
We are honored to have been selected as this year's New York Gala beneficiary and appreciate the opportunity to share the organization's mission with this great group of women.
Thank you, 100WHF!
"100WHF and its members consistently promote mentoring and education as pathways to success both in business and other endeavors, which is why we have focused our U.S. philanthropic efforts this year on Minds Matter. We are proud that the funds raised in 2016 by 100WHF members will help this special organization expand its reach and connect with even more students, preparing them to be successful in college and beyond," said Sonia Gardner, 100WHF's Global Board Chair and President, Managing Partner and Co-Founder Avenue Capital Group.
Read the full press release here.
Dear Minds Matter Community Members,
Tuesday’s election marked the end of a historic campaign, the rhetoric of which was marked by divisiveness. The election left many of us wondering “what next?” What will the future of America look like? How can we, a divided nation, begin to heal?
Minds Matter’s mission is based on the power of education. Above all else, we emphasize that all students deserve the opportunity to go to college, no matter their race, religion, country of birth, or family income. This election exposed the ugly fact that many Americans view those who are different from themselves with suspicion and fear. Education can help us bridge our differences and bring us together through understanding and respect. As leaders of Minds Matter, we believe that education has the power to move us to healing, and America needs that right now.
During session this Saturday, leaders from Minds Matter Boston and our local Boston community will run workshops to allow us to reflect individually and as a group on what this election season means to each of us and how we can move forward. It is important that we listen to each other, respect each other, and seek out positive ways to harness our concerns and frustrations. At the conclusion of each workshop, we will distribute a list of relevant resources to the students in our Minds Matter community. Further, many of our organization’s leaders plan to stay after session on Saturday to support anyone who needs some extra time to talk.
Mentors and mentees, you are leading this nation in a positive direction through your commitment to working with each other and your commitment to creating a brighter future for all.
Sincerely,
Rachel Kanter, Executive Director
Mollie Barnard, Vice President of Programming
For the month of November, Minds Matter Boston is proud to partner with Winston Flowers to celebrate the holiday season and support the mission of our organization!
Through Winston Flowers' Charity in Bloom initiative, 20% of the purchase-price from November's seasonal bouquet will be donated to Minds Matter Boston. These funds will help our program continue to equip highly-motivated students from low-income communities with the resources needed to gain admission to, enroll in, and graduate from four-year colleges.
Please consider supporting Minds Matter Boston through the purchase of this beautiful bouquet.
This custom-designed arrangement is available anywhere in the United States.
On Saturday, October 22nd, our Sophomore and Junior Mentors joined us for a training session with Mass Mentoring Partnership!
Following the training, mentors toasted to a great afternoon at Meadhall in Kendall Square.
For more photos, check out the 2016-2017 Minds Matter Boston Mentor Events album on Facebook!
On Saturday, October 15th, our Sophomore Mentors, Mentees and their families joined us at MIT for Sophomore Class Orientation & Welcome Picnic.
Following an introduction to the program and the year ahead, everyone enjoyed a delicious OTTO Pizza lunch outside.
For more photos, check out the 2016-2017 Minds Matter Boston Program Year album on Facebook!
On Saturday, September 24th, our Junior Mentors, Mentees and their families returned to MIT for Junior Class Orientation & Welcome Picnic!
Mentees and mentors chatted about the upcoming year, set academic and personal goals, and enjoyed a wonderful lunch on the lawn from OTTO Pizza.
For more photos, check out the 2016-2017 Minds Matter Boston Program Year album on Facebook!
On Saturday, September 10th, we officially kicked off the 2016-2017 Program Year with our Senior Orientation & Welcome Picnic at MIT!
Seniors reconnected with their mentors, set up their College Greenlight profiles, learned more about the college admissions & financial aid process from Noonan Scholars and enjoyed a picnic lunch from Boloco. Here's to a great Senior Year!
For more photos, check out the 2016-2017 Minds Matter Boston Program Year album on Facebook!
On Wednesday, August 24th, Minds Matter Boston teamed up with The Handle Bar Fenway, Hint Water & KIND Snacks for our 1st Annual Ride + Raise!
Over 30 mentors, community members and friends joined us to SPIN, SWEAT and SUPPORT our mission to equip highly-motivated, low-income high school students with the resources necessary to gain admission to, enroll in and graduate from four-year colleges.
Thank you for riding and raising over $1,200 for Minds Matter Boston!
We are just days away from our 1st Annual Ride + Raise at The Handle Bar!
Here are THREE reasons why you should attend (though we can think of many more!)...
Thank you to our event sponsors: The Handle Bar Fenway, Hint Water and KIND Snacks!
On Wednesday, August 3rd, we kicked off the 2016-2017 Program Year with our Mentor Summer Happy Hour at Coppersmith! Over 40 new and existing mentors joined the Executive Committee for an evening of networking and drinks.
For more photos, check out the 2016-2017 Minds Matter Boston Mentor Events album on Facebook!
