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A Turkey Story
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Did you know Beverly Bootstraps distributed 449 holiday food bags and 437 turkeys to our clients last year?
 The holiday season is a time of joy and happiness, but for some it can also be stressful and financially taxing. Ted,* a single father, finds it difficult to support himself and his son, and has been visiting our Food Pantry for the past few years. He has no family in the area and struggles to make ends meet, despite working a full time job.
During the holidays, his dollars are stretched even further and he finds it hard to afford the ingredients needed to make a Thanksgiving dinner for himself and his son. Ted has come to the Beverly Bootstraps Food Pantry for the past few years to get a turkey and a bag of extra Thanksgiving fixings. If he did not have our Food Pantry, Ted said that he would not be able to have a Thanksgiving dinner.
On top of coming in for food, Ted visits Beverly Bootstraps to utilize our other programs, such as Fuel Assistance, Tax Prep (EITC), Adopt-A-Family, Back-to-School Bonanza, and he has received Thrift Shop vouchers in the past. We are glad to be able to help Ted in all the various ways that we do and are happy to make the holidays that much more enjoyable for him and his son.
The impact of your support has enabled Beverly Bootstraps to be able to give people in our community, like Ted and his son, the ability to truly celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving.
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Exciting News!
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Family Togetherness Night
 We've had a very successful start to the year in our after school programs here at Beverly Bootstraps. The kids and tutors are glad to be back, and parents also seem extremely enthusiastic to have their children participating in our clubs.
The first Family Togetherness Night of the year was held on September 24th with record turnout. Our theme, "Homework Skills Bonanza," gave kids a chance to decorate homework boxes filled with supplies that will ensure they have all the right materials to complete their homework when not at Beverly Bootstraps. Parents had a chance to meet with our Education Supervisor to learn some strategies to best support their children academically - whether through helping with homework, building relationships with teachers and guidance counselors, or knowing where to turn for help if needed. The night was also a wonderful opportunity for our new Youth Coordinator to get to know more of the extended families of our kids.
Learning About Worming
 After School programs would also like to announce our newest classroom addition - 1,000 Red Wiggler worms! In an effort to build more environmental awareness and reduce the amount of garbage produced by our programs, a composting worm system has been incorporated into our curriculum. Students will have the opportunity to monitor the progress of the worms, and learn about the benefits of composting. We also have hopes that some of our Middle School students will choose some aspect of the worm bin as part of their project for Briscoe Middle School's first science fair to be held after the New Year. |
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Thank You
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Kids Receive Homemade Quilts
 The women of Crossroads Quilters came into our office with 17 beautiful homemade quilts to be passed out to students in our After-School Homework Club, as well as children of our Adult Education clients. Our Youth and Family Coordinator worked with the ladies of Crossroads Quilters to create unique quilts for each of our After-School students that they would be able to take home with them. Thank you to the Crossroads Quilters for such beautiful work that will keep our young clients warm this winter!
MomBall Tournament Food Drive
 The Beverly Schools MomBall League held a food drive for Beverly Bootstraps at their tournament last month. The food drive brought in 247 pounds of food to our Food Pantry. Congratulations to Ayers Ryal Side School's MomBall team for winning the tournament and thank you to all of the players and attendees who gave food to the Beverly Bootstraps Food Pantry!
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Happenings
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Northshoremen Barbershop Chorus Concert Food DriveWednesday, October 29th Italian Community Center 300-301 Rantoul Street 7:30pm The Northshoremen Barbershop Chorus will be performing a concert to benefit Beverly Bootstraps. Admission is a food donation to stock our pantry shelves before the holiday season and see a great show! Election Day Food DriveSponsored by the Beverly Citywide PTO Tuesday, November 4th Please help us provide holiday meals to those in need by bringing some or all of the items and donating them at the following locations: Ayers Ryal Side School, McKeown School, Cove School, North Beverly School, Centerville School, and Beverly Public Library.
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Adopt-A-Family Holiday Gift Program
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Make a difference in a child's life this holiday season. Our program gives you the unique opportunity to give children, under 18 years old, holiday gifts. Many families in our community are not able to purchase presents for their children, but with Beverly Bootstraps, you can help them return to school with new clothes, games, and toys. Important DatesDonor Sign-Up Deadline: Friday, October 24th Family Assignment Notification: by Wednesday, November 5th Gift Drop Off Week: Monday, December 1st - Thursday, December 4th Monday & Thursday 8:30am - 4:00pm Tuesday & Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm Click here to sign up with our online form! |
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Community Education Programs
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Beverly Bootstraps is excited to introduce our Community Education Programs! These programs are a great way for groups to come in and learn about what we do at Beverly Bootstraps, as well as about our community. We will have our grade K-2 and grade 3-5 programs ready in mid-October of this year. If you are interested in bringing a group in, please contact our Annual Giving Coordinator, Elise D'Adamo. |
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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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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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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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