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Food Thought In this Issue... Sue’s Corner Food Assistance Education Client Support Volunteer Thrift Shop Donor Relations
Upcoming Food Drives: May 9, United States Postal Service Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive June 6, at Market Basket, Endicott Street, Danvers Sept 19, at Market Basket, Endicott Street, Danvers
For information about our new space, see pages 4 and 5.
Came for gifts but left with so much more.
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n a chilly morning in November, Kristen* came into the Beverly Bootstraps offices to sign her family up for the Adopt-aFamily program. She wanted to ensure that her two young children would have gifts under the tree on Christmas morning. While meeting with Kristen, we learned that she is a single mother and works two different part-time jobs for a total of just over 40 hours per week, but is still having a hard time making ends meet. We suggested she come back for another visit to learn more about her situation and to figure out if there were other ways we could help her and her family. At Kristen’s second visit we learned that the hours at one of her jobs had been cut and she had fallen behind on her rent. Because of our collaboration with the Fund to Prevent Homelessness, we were able to make an appeal on her behalf and get her some financial assistance to catch up on her rent payments. Kristen’s income put her just over the limit to receive financial assistance through programs like SNAP. This is the case with many of our clients and why our services are critical to help meet the needs of families like Kristen’s. To help alleviate the financial strain of her full grocery bill, we referred her to the Food Pantry. Now she comes regularly for her three bags of food. By combining the food received here with her smaller purchases at the market, she has enough food to sustain her family. Recently her Beverly Bootstraps Case Manager helped her put together all the paperwork necessary to apply for fuel assistance and also talked to her about coming to Beverly Bootstraps to have her taxes done and apply for the Earned Income Tax Credit. If she qualifies, the EITC reimbursement could be just the thing to keep her family stable for several months. Through our Youth programs, we are working on sending her oldest child to camp this summer too! Although Kristen came to us for help with holiday gifts, we were able to assist her in so many other ways to help put her in a much more stable position. Because of you, Beverly Bootstraps has such wonderful community support, and we continue to be able to offer our many services to those who so desperately need help. *Name changed to protect privacy. Stock photo used.
Sue’s Corner It’s Spring! It’s Spring! After such a challenging winter, it only seems right to shout it out. Just as Spring brings joy and relief to all of us in New England after record-breaking cold and snow, here at Beverly Bootstraps, we are feeling thankful and excited to own a building that will be able to allow us to better serve our clients. It is time for the organization to renew and refresh in improved space after a tremendous growth in the last several years. Our journey to this place began in 2011 when we wrote and adopted a strategic plan. In the plan we identified appropriate space as an area for improvement in all the ways that we felt the organization could do its work more effectively. A group of staff and Board began to search for a new home for the organization. It took two years to identify a property that would fulfill our needs. Another year was spent on due-diligence and final planning to be sure the building would work well and that our organization could sustain the financial obligations of this new space both in the short term and in the long term. We are happy to announce our ownership of 198-200 Rantoul Street. We have appealed to the community for support on this once-in-a-lifetime project for the organization. Fortunately, people have responded and we have much of the costs of the new building pledged to us. We will still need to raise more to finish the project and to ensure the organization’s long term stability, and we hope many of you will participate in this with us. The community created Beverly Bootstraps and has been part of us from the time of our birth in the church basement to our first building on Cabot Street and the Thrift Shop on Rantoul Street. We look forward to the community using our new building and benefiting from our enhanced services in this new and important chapter for Beverly Bootstraps.
Sue Gabriel, Executive Director
Please Welcome our New Board Members Henrik Friis currently serves as Vice President of Marketing and Pool Management at CSL International. He is an accomplished, dedicated professional with 25+ years of supply chain management experience based on an extensive background in International Ocean shipping, sales and trade management. Henrik currently resides in Rowley. New Board members Peter Gilmore, Peter Gilmore is a partner at the Beverly law firm of Gilmore Elaine Horrocks, and Peter Johnson. and Jacobowitz, LLP and directs the firm’s practice in the (not shown: Henrik Friis) areas of Estate Planning and Estate Administration. He is also a court certified Mediator. He has held many volunteer leadership positions and has also served as President of Beverly’s City Council. Peter has lived in Beverly with his wife and their three children for nearly 30 years.
Elaine Horrocks, who has her BS from UMass Dartmouth and MBA from Salem State College, currently works at Coastal Capital Group, a private wealth management company. Prior to that she was the Director of Operations Development at North Shore Medical Center. She has chaired many events for the Parents Association at Shore Country Day School where her children attend, and with her husband, supports the Foundation Board of North Shore Community College. She, her husband, and two children live in Essex. Peter Johnson has an extensive background in general management, with direct responsibility for growing companies ranging from start-ups to $42mm annual revenues, and four to 430 employees. He has a BA from Bowdoin College, an MBA from Rutgers University, and was a First Lieutenant in the Army. This Beverly entrepreneur is active in community affairs as a member of the Board of Directors of the FarmsPrides Community Association, and volunteers for Habitat for Humanity North Shore.
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FOOD ASSISTANCE Emergency Department Food Bag Program Beverly Bootstraps and Beverly Hospital, a Member of Lahey Health, are once again partnering together, this time to ensure all Emergency Room (ER) patients have access to the food they need to become and stay healthy after their visit. The hospital knows that members of this community – like many in our country – struggle with food insecurity, which means they lack adequate food, or don’t have access to high-quality foods or a wide variety of foods. When patients go to the Emergency Room, they will be asked several questions, not just about their immediate symptoms, but about their lifestyle and living situation. If they are food insecure, they will be provided with a supply of food and access to ongoing help through Beverly Bootstraps. If the patient isn’t from Beverly or Manchester, Beverly Bootstraps will refer them to resources within their own community. We look forward to participating in this endeavor by providing the food bags in the ER and additional services. This is a wonderful way to identify more members of our community who are food insecure and give them the help they so desperately need.
Gardeners Share Their Wealth If you are like many other gardeners, it can feel like forever while you wait for your garden to start giving you tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, squash, etc. – and then when they do come, they come with a vengeance. You end up with more than you can possibly eat or share, so you start to leave some in the garden to wither and rot. Meanwhile, nearly 50 million Americans are hungry and rely on local food pantries to help sustain their families. And economic challenges are pushing more families closer to hunger every day. An estimated 100 billion pounds of food – enough to totally eliminate hunger in this country, is thrown away annually. It doesn’t have to be that way.
Most Popular Pro duce at the Food Pantr y Onions Potatoes Carrots Tomatoes - cherry and others Peppers - bell or other assorted Herbs - basil, cilan tro, oregano... Zuchini - not too large Squash - summer or butternut Greens - spinach, lettuce mixes... Apples Pears
Beverly Bootstraps has signed on with AmpleHarvest.org, an organization that helps connect local gardeners with local food pantries where they can donate their extra produce. Their goal is to diminish hunger, improve nutrition, and help the environment simultaneously – without costing the donor a dime. If you are, or are friends with, a backyard gardener, a local farmer, garden club or community garden member, you can help diminish hunger right here in your own community by sharing your extra harvest. Fresh produce donation hours at our Food Pantry are Monday through Thursday from 8:30am – 4pm. We are happy to receive all the fresh produce we can get!
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BUILDING COMMUNITY. TOGETHER. The need for assistance in our Beverly and Manchester-by-the-Sea communities continues to change and grow. In response, Beverly Bootstraps has become a critical provider of social services for those in our community who are in need, and we have quickly outgrown our current space. After a strategic planning process and thorough analysis, the Board of Directors determined that a new facility was essential to meet the growing and changing needs of our community. The opportunity to purchase and renovate our Thrift Shop building at 198–200 Rantoul Street is an ideal solution. The benefits to our clients, our volunteers, our staff and our supporters will be immeasurable.
Expanded Food Assistance space will allow us to: • Increase our food storage and refrigeration facilities
Our new building will allow us to offer greater support and services to our clients including:
• Build an on-site kitchen for cooking and nutrition classes and expanded food preparation
• ADA compliance and accessibility
• Offer Weekend Bags to the children participating in our after-school programs so we know they will have sufficient food to get them through the weekend
• A family-friendly meeting room for clients who need to bring their children
• Implement a new Snack Pack Program that would be offered to families participating in our Food Pantry to help them manage the costly burden of providing a daily school snack for their children
Expanded Youth and Family space will allow us to: • Add a 4th day each week for our After-School Elementary Homework Club • Add programs for high school tutoring and college preparedness • Continue classes through the busy seasonal program periods, which isn’t possible in our current building • Add youth-focused nutrition classes in the new kitchen space to help build healthier eating habits • Provide more storage and execution space for our seasonal programs including the Back-to-School Bonanza backpack program and Adopt-a-Family holiday gift program
Building Community. Together. Campaign Committee Brook Dane, Co-Chair Beth Payson, Co-Chair Alex Devereaux Elizabeth Dick Faith Emerson Nic Savignano
• Improved meeting space with more privacy
• A larger general waiting area • Easy access to public transportation and a central, downtown location • Space to effectively run our EITC program without interrupting other programs
New space for Adult Education students will allow us to: • Improve classroom space • Increase frequency of weekly class offerings to help our students reach their goals faster • Add weekend classes for clients who aren’t available during our weekday hours • Increase funding for more Adult Education staff • Improve babysitting space for children of all our Adult Education clients, something that could not previously be offered to all clients due to space constraints • Provide a drop-in computer lab to work on academics, job searches, language programs and other projects students might not otherwise be able to complete
With the upcoming revitalization of Rantoul Street, particularly in the area near the Post Office, we are excited that Beverly Bootstraps will maintain a vibrant and busy store front on Rantoul Street. Park Street will also benefit from improvements to the building so it’s really a significant win for the downtown!
Nina Wilson
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Building Details 198-200 Rantoul Street Beverly, MA Thrift Shop will retain their presence on Rantoul Street. The entrance for programs and services, shown here, will be on Park Street. The renovation will allow for the expansion of our Thrift Shop.
Why Support this Campaign?
Campaign Goal
Beverly Bootstraps has always been community funded and supported, and we now have an incredible opportunity with this capital campaign to enhance the future of our organization and the impact on our community. Beverly Bootstraps is committed to helping people change their lives. The purchase and renovation of our new building will enable us to do that in an efficient, safe and welcoming manner. The increased space will allow us to better serve our clients and offer more of the valuable programming they need to move towards self-sufficiency.
This phase of the campaign has a goal to raise $3 million, the funds necessary to purchase and renovate the new space, and support for the initial investment needed for expanded and new programs.
By working together to assist those in need, we are building a community we can take pride in. FAQ’s How much larger is the new building? The new space will provide programs and services with over 13,000 square feet of space compared to just over 3,700 that we currently occupy at our Cabot Street location. Additionally, the thrift shop will increase their space from just over 4,500 square feet to close to 8,500 once renovations are complete.
When will you be able to occupy the new space? We plan to move into the space in the first half of 2016.
What will happen with the existing Beverly Bootstraps location? The plan is to sell the building. Proceeds will be used to help cover the campaign costs.
To date we have raised $2 million towards this goal thanks to the many generous donors who have supported the campaign thus far. The second phase of the campaign will focus on the creation of an endowment to strengthen the long-term viability and stability of the organization.
How can you support this Campaign? The campaign encourages multi-year pledges to raise the funds necessary to make the project a reality. There are a variety of ways to support the campaign including pledges of up to five years, gifts of appreciated securities, gifts-in-kind and planned gifts including IRAs and bequests. Beverly Bootstraps can accept gifts from corporations and encourages matching gift support from individuals. All matching gifts will be soft credited to the donor for recognition purposes. • For those who would be interested in learning more about the project, looking at the specific site plans or about Naming Opportunities please reach out to Heather Johnston, Director of Donor Relations at either 978-927-1561 or hjohnston@beverlybootstraps.org • For those who would like to make an online donation now, please visit our website: BeverlyBootstraps.org/HowtoHelp/CapitalCampaign.php
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EDUCATION We Helped Brighten a Day Katie* is a sixth grader in our Middle School AfterSchool Program who who had recently moved back to Beverly. Since returning, she is having trouble readjusting and is also struggling academically and in danger of failing many of her classes. In an effort to help, the middle school has tried to relieve her work load by excusing her from her enrichment classes and giving her access to the resource room. They have also placed her on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Her mother, a former student of the Adult Education program at Beverly Bootstraps, was unsure how to navigate the IEP process that the school initiated, so she came to meet with Beverly Bootstraps’ Education Supervisor to help interpret the paper work and learn about what role she can play in the process. In that meeting, we learned that Katie was actually upset about
More Parks Serving Lunch Due to popular demand, we’ll be making some changes to the Summer Lunch program this summer. This program serves children in need in Beverly by providing them with free lunches and is a collaboration between Beverly Bootstraps, the Beverly Recreation Department and the Beverly Public Schools Food Services, as well as the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, USDA and Project Bread. Often over the summer, when school is out and the free and reduced school lunch program is not available, families have a difficult time squeezing the cost of additional food into an already tight budget. Our goal is to make nutritious lunches available to these children to ensure that they have at least one healthy meal a day. This summer, in addition to Beverly High School being an open site
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no longer participating in any of the enrichment classes at school and was feeling punished. Our Education Supervisor asked Katie’s mother if there were any enrichment activities Katie might be interested in joining outside school hours. Her mother answered gymnastics, but lamented that she couldn’t afford even the reduced rate to enroll her in a weekly class series. Knowing that having something to look forward to each week would make a huge impact on Katie’s life right now, the Education Supervisor secured the funding to sign Katie up for the class. After her first week, Katie told us that she loved the class and was so happy to be going. We have also noticed a more positive change in Katie in the After-School Program. *Name changed for privacy. Stock photo used.
available to children from any area of Beverly, we will be delivering lunches to the following park programs: Bessie Baker, Bartlett Gardens, Livingston, Hannah, Apple Village, Balch, Goldway, Holcroft and the McPherson Teen Center. The additional locations will make it easier for more children to access this much needed food. To keep from embarrassingly identifying low-income children, there will be no proof of need required. Everyone at the playground at lunch time will be able to receive lunch. In this day and age, it is disturbing to think that there are children out there who don’t have a full belly. Thank you to the North Shore Community Health Network and the Doe Family Foundation for their past support of this program.
If you would like to help support this program financially, please call 978-927-1561 and speak to our Director of Donor Relations, or by volunteering to deliver lunches, please e-mail: volunteering@beverlybootstraps.org
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English Helps Land a Job Waniya* came to Beverly as a refugee from Iraq. Although fluent in two languages, she spoke no English. Without the ability to speak the language, she knew that it would be nearly impossible to find a job. Waniya began attending English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes and became a regular participant. While she had been hesitant to look for a job because she lacked confidence in her language abilities, Beverly Bootstraps staff remained supportive and encouraging. Our Education Supervisor reached out to employment contacts for her and helped put together her resume. Recently she went on her first job interview and got the job. Waniya is excited to have the opportunity to practice her English at work and plans to continue attending ESOL classes on her days off. *Name changed to protect privacy. Stock photo used.
Meet Amanda
More Summer Programming for Kids
Amanda Warnock recently joined Beverly Bootstraps as Adult Education Coordinator and is responsible for overseeing ESOL and computer classes, and assisting with HiSET classes. In addition to coordinating classes, she also works with individual clients on employment-related activities such as job searches, resumes, and cover letters.
Every summer Beverly Bootstraps sends many of our clients’ children to free or subsidized summer programs ranging from camps to academic enrichment. And this year will be no different. However, this summer we will be lucky enough to enable even more children to partake in this enriching life experience.
Our Graduates June is the month for graduations and it’s no different here at Beverly Bootstraps. We will be congratulating all those who have furthered their education in our programs at the Celebration of Excellence Ceremony. These students have taken part in ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes, Job Readiness classes, and HiSET test preparation classes in an effort to expand their skills and employment opportunities. We look forward to celebrating their motivation, hard work and dedication to bettering themselves through education.
Through a continued partnership with the YMCA, and a new partnership with Project Adventure we will be able to place children in their many summer camp programs at a free or discounted rate. The Gain@Gus program at Glen Urqhart School has expanded to add 10 more openings for in-need children in their fully sponsored program. Gain@Gus serves highly motivated children who are interested in continuing their education over the summer, but who happen to be from low-income families. We will also be expanding our relationship with Pingree School to help identify youth for their Prep@ Pingree program. This 5-week nationally recognized program for students who have completed 7th grade and beyond, combines rigorous academics with cocurricular activities and weekly off campus travel. In addition, we thank Art Works at the Waring School, Camp Half Moon, Girl Scout Camp, and Summer Quest for continuing to provide these children with invaluable summer camp opportunities.
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CLIENT SUPPORT Help with Rent Betty, a single mother, was working hard to raise her young children. Even though she was working two jobs, her hours kept changing and she was struggling to get by. When she fell behind on her rent, she came into Beverly Bootstraps looking for assistance. We were able to help her with a portion of her rental arrears and she was able to work out a payment plan for the remaining balance. Additionally, she uses the Food Pantry and Mobile Market as well as our seasonal programs as cost saving measures. She has worked to secure more hours and has been doing well over the past several weeks. *Name changed to protect privacy. Stock photo used.
Collaborating with the Community In order to best serve our clients with services, advice, and assistance, we make a practice of seeking out community partnerships. We are active members of the Beverly Resource Group, a group that meets on a monthly basis to share resources and highlight different community agencies and resources. The YMCA, North Shore Community Action Programs, North Shore Community Development Coalition, Harborlight Community Partners, the Senior Center, Pathways for Children, Beverly Recreation and others are also regular attendees of these meetings.
The Fund to Prevent Homelessness
DTA
Department of Transitional Assistance
We are a member of the North Shore Adult Education Partnership (NSAEP) which is a network of educators, employers and service providers who work with adult students in Salem, Peabody, Beverly and Danvers. NSAEP members collaborate to plan region-wide, coordinate joint advocacy and visibility and integrate approaches for adult education. Beverly Bootstraps is also an active participant in the North Shore Hunger Network. This group is a coalition of hunger-relief organizations dedicated to maximizing resources to the efforts of creating food security. Many of our programs, such as the Summer Lunch program, the Summer Camp program, Mobile Market and Tax Preparation, are direct collaborations with community partners. We work very closely with the Beverly Public Schools to identify and place participants in our Summer Camp program as well as identifying and referring potential families in need of financial assistance or other services. Case Managers also collaborate with several funders including The Fisher and Fuel Society, The Fund to Prevent Homelessness, the Good Friday Walk, and St. Vincent de Paul Society. The more collaborators we have, the more we can help our clients.
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VOLUNTEERS It’s National Volunteer Week National Volunteer Week, April 12-18, 2015, is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities. It’s about demonstrating that by working together, we have the fortitude to meet our challenges and accomplish our goals. It’s about taking action and encouraging individuals and their respective communities to be at the center of social change – discovering and actively demonstrating their collective power to make a difference.
You Are Our Anchor
Here at Beverly Bootstraps, we depend on our volunteers to be able to deliver the services we do. Last year, volunteers worked over 17,000 hours and those hours have a value of $459,000! We truly couldn’t do this without them. We recently celebrated and thanked our own Beverly Bootstraps volunteers at our Volunteer Recognition Breakfast with the nautical theme “You Are Our Anchor.”
Why We Love Our Volunteers “It takes about 27 volunteers weekly to carry out the work of the Food Pantry. Without their help our work would be an impossible task. It is because of their commitment, dedication and friendship to Beverly Bootstraps that we are able to continue the work that we do each day! - Gus, Food Assistance Supervisor “The Thrift Shop couldn’t survive without all of our incredibly dedicated volunteers. Every volunteer contributes to the success of the shop. We couldn’t possibly keep up with the flow of donations into the shop without their talents and hard work. They have become dear friends to the staff, shoppers and each other, making our collective Beverly Bootstraps experience something to be treasured.” - Lisa, Asst. Manager,Thrift Shop ”I really couldn’t do my job without volunteers. They bring so much knowledge, skill and experience to the After-School Program that I can draw from and learn from, and so greatly enhance the efficacy of our programming and the experiences of our kids. They broaden our community in many ways.”
Summer Volunteers Needed During the summer our need for volunteers is particularly high because our Summer Lunch and Mobile Market Programs are in full force. If you are interested in volunteering for either, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 978-927-1561 or volunteering@beverlybootstraps.org
Thrift Shop Open During Construction Starting soon, the building at 198-200 Rantoul Street will be going through some major changes. We will make every effort to keep the Thrift Shop open for your shopping enjoyment during the construction process. However, there may be occasional times that we will need to close for your safety. Please keep an eye on our Facebook page (www.facebook. com/beverlybootstrapscs) and our website’s home page (BeverlyBootstraps.org) for the most up to date closing information.
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DONOR RELATIONS No. 8 Kitchen has the Best Chef Congratulations to Chef Paul Callahan from Restaurant No. 8 Kitchen for winning this year’s prestigious title of Best Chef!
Planned Giving… Is it for you? Looking for creative ways to support Beverly Bootstraps? A planned gift may be the answer. Protect your assets, provide for your family members or even generate income for the remainder of your life. Planned gifts provide donors the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Beverly Bootstraps clients for generations to come, while also establishing their personal financial goals through an estate plan. Because financial situations vary from person to person, no single approach to planned giving is applicable across the board. Estate plans can be tailored to fit a
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wide variety of purposes and financial profiles. We are happy to work with you and your advisor to find the planned giving option that best suits your personal goals and supports Beverly Bootstraps. For more information, or if you have already included Beverly Bootstraps in your estate plan, please contact our Director of Donor Relations at 978-927-1561. Visit our website: BeverlyBootstraps.org/HowToHelp/ DonateMoney.php for more information about the philanthropic gift planning options you can use to donate to Beverly Bootstraps.
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In addition, the winner of the Taste of the North Shore competition in the Savory category was Fibber McGee’s in Beverly for their marinated steak tips and in the Sweet
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But the winner was Chef Callahan from No 8 Kitchen who prepared coffee smoked duck breast with a granola crust, oyster cracker puree, taco seasoned canned ham and black bean hash with pickled raisins and potato with a pear and vanilla milk sabayon.
category was Topsfield Bakeshop for their whoopie pies. These winners were chosen from among the many participating restaurants that brought their most popular offerings for which guests sampled and voted. For a full list of participating restaurants go to our website at BeverlyBootstraps.org/events/bestchef
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Chef Silverstein from Sodexo made chili braised chicken thighs with Spanish rice, black bean tamale with pumpkin chocolate mole and empanadas and cilantro slaw. Chef Burke from Tradewinds created garlic and herb rubbed chicken over warm root vegetable salad and topped with an infused sauce of coriander thyme sage & lemon. Chef Shea from CK Pearl whipped up a smoked brisket ramen with spam rangoon and soft boiled egg, over egg noodles in a beef stew broth.
Heather Johnston, Beverly Bootstraps’ Director of Donor Relations, Best Chef winner Paul Callahan from No. 8 Kitchen, and the event’s Emcee, Karen Nascembeni from North Shore Music Theatre.
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On Monday March 2nd, Paul Callahan from No. 8 Kitchen & Spirits in Amesbury, Joel Silverstein from Sodexo in Beverly, Patrick Burke from Tradewinds Restaurant in Danvers, and Patrick Shea from CK Pearl in Essex were put to the test on stage at the Danversport Yacht Club, tasked with cooking a winning dish using ingredients from our Food Pantry. Allowed 45 minutes to create their most original, best displayed and tastiest meal, these chefs did an amazing job.
Beverly Bootstraps Stands Up for Those in Need Over the past year, Beverly Bootstraps has watched the progress of legislation regarding several programs that are of specific help to our clients. When it was proposed that SNAP benefits be cut, we contacted the office Beverly Bootstraps’ Program Director, Andrea Jones (right), of Senator Warren with Elaine Himelfarb from and Congressman MAZON at the National AntiTierney and met Hunger Conference. with a USDA representative to discuss how our clients depend on SNAP benefits to maintain self-sufficiency. More recently, we helped promote the state legislative bill to raise the minimum wage and paid sick time for hourly workers. We worked locally to have citizens
sign petitions in support of these initiatives. The effort was successful and the Massachusetts legislature passed a bill to raise minimum wage to $11 by 2017. This will vastly improve the circumstances that so many of our clients live in. We will continue to monitor local, state and federal discussions and, when appropriate, advocate for programs that will help our clients on the road to selfsufficiency. Additionally, our priorities are to participate in conferences and meetings whose goals are to effect positive change regarding hunger and economic distress issues, keep our elected officials engaged in our work and in the needs of our clients, and to educate the community about the need for solid effective policy to address hunger. In support, last month we sent our Program Director to Washington DC to attend the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference. Locally we are a member of the North Shore Hunger Network, a coalition of hunger-relief organizations dedicated to maximizing resources to the efforts of creating food security.
Celebrations for Bootstraps There are many ways to combine a life celebration with a contribution to Beverly Bootstraps. We would be honored if you would consider any of the following at your next event:
with Bells for Bootstraps cards to let them know that you have.
Balloons for Bootstraps Are you or a relative about to celebrate a milestone birthday? In lieu of gifts, consider asking for financial donations for Beverly Bootstraps. Just add a note on your invitation asking for donations to be mailed to Beverly Bootstraps. Or if you are looking for a meaningful gift for a friend or relative, you could make a donation in his/her name. We can supply you with a Balloons for Bootstraps card to let them know you have done so. Bells for Bootstraps Do you have a hard time with what to give office mates, clients or distant family members for the holidays? Consider making a financial contribution to Beverly Bootstraps in their name. We can supply you
Brides for Bootstraps Are you about to get married? Instead of giving favors, please consider making a tax deductible gift to Beverly Bootstraps in your guests’ honor. We’ll even provide you with table cards to inform your guests of your generosity. Benefits for Bootstraps If you, your company, or any group to which you belong, are having an event and looking for a charitable partner, please consider Beverly Bootstraps. Having an event to benefit Beverly Bootstraps will entice participation by giving the event a larger purpose – that of helping those in need in your own community. To start planning your gift or event, contact our Director of Donor Relations at 978-927-1561.
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HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE ATTEND A FOOD DRIVE May 9, United States Postal Service Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
VOLUNTEER
We are always looking for volunteers to join our team. Consider helping us in the following areas; • Thrift Shop • Front Desk • Food Pantry • Adult Education Classes • After-School Homework Clubs
June 6, at Market Basket, Endicott Street, Danvers Sept 19, at Market Basket, Endicott Street, Danvers
DONATE THRIFT SHOP
FOOD PANTRY
Gently-used furniture, Housewares, Decorative Items, Seasonal Clothing & Accessories, Jewelry For large donations, call 978-921-4710 to schedule a pickup.
Peanut Butter, Canned Vegetables, Canned Fruit, Canned Beans, Rice, Cereal, Tuna Fish, Canned Spaghetti Sauce, Child Friendly Snacks, Soup
Make a difference by supporting our Capital Campaign. It’s coming to your mailbox soon!
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