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A Camper Story
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This summer, Beverly Bootstraps was able to send 49 at-risk children to camp for free thanks to our generous donors.
 There are many children in Beverly who dream of going to camp over the summer, however the cost of camp prohibits their family from being able to send them. Summer Camp is an enriching experience every child should be able to enjoy. At camp children spend the day being physically active, learning social skills, learn new skills, gain confidence and make new friends. These are all things that these children may not otherwise experience if it were not for Beverly Bootstraps working with our camp partners to make this possible. Christopher and Caleb*, two Beverly brothers whose parents were referred to Beverly Bootstraps by their school nurse were placed at Summer Quest camp on the grounds of Crane Estate in Ipswich. The boys had never been to camp before and were thrilled to attend. For two weeks they were able to swim, work on art projects, play sports, and even do some boating. The camp also provides transportation to and from camp, picking up and dropping them off at Beverly Bootstraps. Their family does not have a car, so this made going to camp much easier on their family. Christopher and Caleb's parents recently called Beverly Bootstraps to express their thanks for being able to send their sons to camp for the first time. Going to camp gave the two brothers a summer they will treasure. They are excited to go back to school and tell their friends about their adventures at camp. This program was generously funded by the Edward S. & Winifred G. Mosley Foundation, Fisher and Fuel Society of Beverly, and the Beverly Female Charitable Society. Our Summer Camp Partners include Camp Half Moon, Girl Scout Camp, Gain @ GUS, GUS, Mitchman, Summer Quest, and Waring Art Works. To learn more about our Summer Camp Program, click here! *Names changed to protect the identity of our clients.
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Exciting News!
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Hundreds of Backpacks Distributed So Far
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Click on the image above to watch our Back-to-School Bonanza Video!
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Beverly Bootstraps is thankful for the generous support of our Back-to-School Bonanza!
The Back-to-School Bonanza has been supplying backpacks filled with school supplies to low-income children in Beverly, since 2001. The goal of this initiative is to help children start the school year off right with the supplies they need to achieve academic success.
Over the past few days, Beverly Bootstraps has been able to give hundreds of children a new backpack. Next week we will distribute the remaining backpacks to the Beverly and Manchester-by-the-Sea school nurses.
We are very grateful to all of the community members who came and donated school supplies to Beverly Bootstraps.
Our business partners this year included Single Source, the Greater Beverly YMCA, Cell Signaling Technology, Electric Insurance Co., CSL Ships, Edward S. & Winifred G. Mosley Foundation, Congregational Church of Topsfield, Second Congregational Church, Paul Russell & Co, Costantino Richards Rizzo LLP, and the Beverly Schools PTO groups.
Beverly Bootstraps Has First HiSET Graduate!
 We are very excited that we have had our first student pass the HiSET exam! Phillip worked very hard in our HiSET test prep class and we are very proud of him for such an accomplishment. With this degree, he will be able to pursue a better career or continue his education so that he can better support himself and his family. Congrats Phillip!
*The HiSET exam is the new GED exam that gives a student the equivalent of a high school diploma.
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Thank You
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Danversbank Charitable Foundation
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Executive Director, Sue Gabriel, pictured with Kevin Noyes.
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Beverly Bootstraps is very grateful for the long-time partnership with Danversbank Charitable Foundation and the support they have given us over the years. Kevin Noyes presented our Executive Director, Sue Gabriel, with a $25,000 donation designated towards increasing space for programs and services. We are very grateful for this donation to help us better serve the community.
Local Boy Scout Makes Personal Care Packs
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Duncan Dietz (right) pictured above with his younger brother holding some of his personal care packs.
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Duncan Dietz, a Boy Scout from Reading, donated 100 personal care packs to Beverly Bootstraps last month to hand out to our clients when they come into the Food Pantry. For his service project with the Boy Scouts, he decided to raise money to buy a variety of personal care items, like toothpaste, soap, and razors, etc. He then made 300 packs to distribute to three different local charities. 100 of those packs came to Beverly Bootstraps, as well as a donation from the money leftover from his supply fund. We are very thankful for Duncan and that he thought of Beverly Bootstraps for his project.
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Happenings
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North Shore Magazine BONS Event
August 27th 6-10pmMisselwood Estate at
Endicott College
407 Hale Street
Beverly, MA 01915
Join North Shore Magazine in their first BONS event at Misselwood Estate. All net proceeds from this event will be donated to Beverly Bootstraps! Come join us with great food, music and the best the North Shore has to offer.
Click here to buy tickets! 
Resolve I.T. BBQ & Brew
Network and Fundraising Event
Friday August 22nd
11am - 2pm
Sheehy Park/Next to 950 Cummings Center
Beverly, MA 01915
Come enjoy free food, drink, and entertainment. Voluntary donations are welcome and will be benefiting Beverly Bootstraps!
Click here for more information!
The Healing Center of Beverly Fund Drive
August 25th, September 22nd, and October 6th at the Beverly Farmers Market from 3-7pm
Help the Healing Center of Beverly raise $500 for Beverly Bootstraps! Student and professional Reiki volunteers will be giving 5-10 minute chair Reiki sessions.
Click here for more information!
EMARC Food Drive
August 1st - 31st
Beverly Chamber of Commerce
Cummings Center Building 100
Suite #107K
EMARC Life Skills is hosting a food drive at the Greater Beverly Chamber of Commerce for the month of August. This drive will help teach their clients about volunteer work and giving back to their community. Come support Beverly Bootstraps and EMARC!
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Best Chef 2015!
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Beverly Bootstraps is already getting started on working on Best Chef for 2015, and we need your help! We are looking for some new committee members who are willing to recruit different restaurants to participate in the event. We are also looking for any restaurants who are interested in becoming vendors for our Taste of the North Shore.
If you are interested in any of these roles, please email our Annual Giving Coordinator,
Elise.
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How To Help
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Volunteers play an integral role at Beverly Bootstraps.
For more information, please call our office to speak with our Volunteer Coordinator.
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Contact Information | | |
Beverly Bootstraps
Office & Services
371 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
Phone: 978-927-1561
Fax: 978-927-1553
Thrift Shop
198 Rantoul Street
Beverly, MA 01915
Phone: 978-921-4710 |
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At Beverly Bootstraps we are always thrilled to witness community support. When local businesses, restaurants, or schools fund raise on our behalf, we are extremely grateful. Consider attending an event that benefits the programs and services of Beverly Bootstraps. | | |
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