Supporters and Funders
Over the course of its history, the BEST Initiative has received support from the following funders and partners:
- DeWitt Wallace-Reader’s Digest Fund
- United Way of Massachusetts Bay
- The Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation
- The Hyams Foundation
- W. Clement and Jessie V. Stone Foundation
- Boston Centers for Youth and Families
- Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston
- Parents United for Child Care
- YMCA of Greater Boston
- Boston Coalition
- National Institute on Out-of-School Time
- The Boston Foundation
- The Barr Foundation
- Black Ministierial Alliance
Upcoming Events
February 7, 2012
This five-session, 32-hour training is based on the nationally recognized Advancing Youth...
April 24, 2012
This eight-session, 32-hour training is based on the nationally recognized Advancing Youth...
May 2, 2012
This four-session, 16-hour training focuses on supervision and program management in youth...
News
Dec 21, 2011 --- Dates announced for the 11th Annual Youth Work Intensive: March 13th and 14th.
Jun 14, 2011 --- At their second annual meeting, youth at the Massachusetts Peer Leadership Institute focused on what lies at the heart of so many issues teens face: managing relationships.
Mar 19, 2011 --- "It doesn't belong to me. It doesn't belong to you. It belongs to those who use it," said Saroeum Phoung, a former gang member, in teaching fellow youth workers about the ancient tradition of the peacemaking circle.
Mar 17, 2011 --- The 2011 Youthies were awarded at the 10th Annual Youth Work Intensive on March 16th. Check here for a complete list of the winners!
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