Who are America's poor

Community Newsletter

April, 2018

Keeping you up to date on the many ways Beverly Bootstraps provides critical resources to families and individuals so they may achieve self-sufficiency.

Who are America's poor?

In 2016 nearly 41 million people, or 13% of the population, were living in poverty - down from 15% at the height of the recession in 2010. However,

the fact that only about four out of 10 working-age adults in poverty are employed, highlights the fact that simply closing what we have called "the jobs gap" does not mean that everyone is thriving.

It also does not mean everyone finds employment. Well over half of working-age adults in poverty are still not in the labor force.

Through our Adult Education Programs, Beverly Bootstraps helps our clients find employment and find better paying jobs.

(To read the full article, click here.)

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-41930107

Exciting News:

The Boots & Blooms Gala was a huge success! Held this past Friday night, guests commented how much fun it was, how delicious the food tasted, and how beautiful the room looked.

The winners of the floral competition were... For the Garden Club Category; Jan Rink of the Peabody Garden Club. And in the Florist Category; Barter Brothers in Beverly. There was some tough competition so congratulations to both! Click here for the list of all competitors.

We thank all who attended, sponsored and

donated to help to net an amazing $100,000 to support our programs and services! For a complete list of supporters, please click here.

For more photos from the night, please click here. And to see pics from the photo booth, click here.

To see the digital program book and all of our sponsors ads, please click here.

How you can help:

Diapers are always needed at the Food Pantry

Did you know that 1/3 of American families struggle to afford diapers? A one year supply of diapers for one child is $1,000 and is not covered by SNAP. A working mom who makes $23,000 a year, will spend 4% of her income on diapers. And there are e normous health issues associated with children staying in dirty diapers.

Please consider donating diapers (all sizes needed) to the Food Pantry.

Thank you!

TD Bank supports Adult Education

Thank you to TD Bank for their recent grant. Pictured is Eileen Duggan presenting the gift that will support our Adult Education programs.

Hospitals provide grant

Thank you to Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals, members of Lahey Health, for awarding a grant for support our Food Assistance program to alleviate immediate hunger, provide nutritional food and guidance on the importance of nutrition and the direct correlation to wellness, prevention and chronic disease management.

Happenings

Music for Food Soiree

Friday, April 13, 7:30pm

The Waring School, 35 Standley Street, Beverly

The 4th annual Music for Food Soir ee will take place Friday, April 13 at the Waring School. All proceeds will go to Beverly Bootstraps via the Music for Food organization, which strives to empower musicians of all ages to use their artistry to further social justice. $10 suggested donation for a night of amazing student music.

Earth Day Celebration

Saturday, April 21, 9:30am-4:00pm

Beverly Bootstraps Thrift Shop, 198 Rantoul Street, Beverly

The Thrift Shop will be bursting with gardening items, upcycled and repurposed goods, Zen-inspired wares and products new and old! Come by The Thrift Shop to celebrate our beautiful Earth.

Walk for Hunger

Sunday, May 6

Boston Common

Join the 50th annual Walk for Hunger on Sunday, May 6 to make hunger history! Walk the 20 mile route with a rolling start from 8-9:30am, or run the 5K starting at 7am. To register or donate, go to projectbread.org/walk. This walk funds 156 Food Pantries in Massachusetts including Beverly Bootstraps.

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

Saturday, May 12, at your regular mail delivery time

At your mail box

Letter carriers in more than 10,000 cities and towns across America will collect the goodness and compassion of their postal customers, who participate in the NALC Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive - the largest one-day food drive in the nation. Leave some non-perishables out by your mail box for your letter carrier to pick up. Your donations help local food pantries including Beverly Bootstraps.

To learn more, click on these handy links:

Beverly Bootstraps | 35 Park Street, Beverly, MA 01915 | 978-927-1561

BeverlyBootstraps.org

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