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Community Newsletter
February, 2017
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Keeping you up to date on the many ways Beverly Bootstraps provides critical resources to families and individuals so they may achieve self-sufficiency.
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Another record is set for HiSET graduates
This year, in our Adult Education program, we have already set a new record for the number of students to pass their HiSET exam. We have had 14 pass all 5 sections of the test to date compared with 20 for the entire previous fiscal year.
When asked what they thought of the HiSET program here, one student had this to say: "All of the tutors and staff are good at what they do. They make everything easy and have supported me the whole way. Beverly Bootstraps has made me feel welcome. I would not be where I am today without them."
The former GED high school equivalency test, was reworked and renamed in 2014,
and is now a more rigorous computer-based test, aligned with common core standard.
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Exciting news:
Fashion Week Workshop
Thursday, Feb 16, from 5-7 pm
Join us in the Thrift shop when we have wardrobe stylist
Lisa Ann Schraffa Santin here to help us celebrate NY Fashion Week. During this free workshop, Lisa Ann will be your personal shopper and fashion consultant. She'll teach you how to build a wardrobe that is easy, reflects who you truly are, and works with your lifestyle and budget. Then shop for those perfect pieces at the Thrift Shop.
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Thank you!
Goddard School donates
As part of their ribbon cutting ceremony, the Goddard School in Middleton celebrated their grand opening by presenting Beverly Bootstraps with a generous donation.
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Paper Store gives gift from Gift of Giving
Thank you to
the Paper Store for their $1500 donation and to all their shoppers for purchasing this years special Gift of Giving Ornament.
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Happenings
Music for Food at Waring School
Friday, Feb 10, at 7:30 pm
35 Standley Street, Beverly, MA
The third annual Music for Food Soirée in the Theater will feature talented Waring students and community musicians playing hot classical and cool jazz. The concert will raise funds for Beverly Bootstraps through The Music for Food organization, which strives to empower musicians of all ages to use their artistry to further social justice.
There is a suggested donation of $10 at the door and refreshments will be sold after the show. Click here for flyer.
Waldorf School Winter Festival
Saturday, Feb 11, from 10 am to 1 pm
701 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA
This Waldorf School is hosting its family friendly Winter Festival with lots of activities for the kids. They will also be able to
make fleece hats for Beverly Bootstraps to give to local families in need. And please bring deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, laundry detergent, or diapers for their personal care drive for Beverly Bootstraps. Click here for full details.
Bertucci's Dining for Dollars
Tuesday, February 21, all day
27 Enon Street, Beverly, MA
If you need to get the kids out of the house over school vacation, bring them to Bertucci's any time on Tuesday the 21st and they'll donate 15% of your bill to Beverly Bootstraps. Just present the flyer to your server. Good for online orders too when you pay in store.
Click here for flyer.
Best Chef 2017
Monday, March 6, 6-9pm
Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliott Street, Danvers, MA
Best Chef features chefs from some of the area's finest restaurants dueling it out on stage in a timed cook-off creating a gourmet meal using ingredients from our Food Pantry to win this year's title. Guests will also taste samples from the many restaurants competing for the Taste of the North Shore Award and vote for their favorite to determine the winner.
Get your tickets here before they sell out!
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To learn more, click on these handy links:
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Beverly Bootstraps | 35 Park Street, Beverly, MA 01915 | 978-927-1561
BeverlyBootstraps.org
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