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February 26, 2022
News from The Boston Home
Light of Dawnn Awards Honors Marie Joseph
On Monday, February 28, 2022, The Boston Home's Marie Joseph, Evening Coordinator, will be one of three award-winners honored by the Light of Dawnn Awards for their outstanding work in the community. The Light of Dawnn Awards memorialize the legacy of Dawnn Ashley Jaffier, a nonprofit worker who demonstrated an unwavering commitment to serving those in need and who sadly lost her life to a senseless act of gun violence on August 23, 2014. Now in their eighth year, the Light of Dawnn Awards honor nonprofit professionals doing important direct-service work. The virtual ceremony will recognize three front-line nonprofit professionals and five high school students who are making positive impacts in their communities. Mayor Wu will give special remarks at the event, as well as Dawnn's friends and family. This year's awards are presented by the Highland Street Foundation, West End House Boys and Girls Club, the Kraft family, and the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network.


Black History Month: Addressing Healthcare Inequities,
An Interview with Trustee Dr. Cherlie Magny-Normlius
Dr. Cherlie Magny-Normilus is a Research Scholar at Boston College Connell School of Nursing and a Trustee of The Boston Home. Dr. Magny-Normilus's program of research focuses on reducing health disparities among minority and vulnerable populations, particularly immigrants, through patient-focused observational studies of type 2 diabetes outcomes.
We recently talked with Dr. Magny-Normilus about how her childhood in Haiti ignited her passion for addressing historic healthcare disparities. Watch the interview video.

Northeastern COOP Student
Assists REHAB Team
Student placements at The Boston Home provide a wonderful opportunity for our residents and staff to connect with and mentor the next generation of clinicians. This semester, our Rehabilitation team is delighted to welcome Rea Kondi, a second year student from Northeastern University, where she is participating in the co-op experiential learning program. Rea, who studies cellular and molecular biology, chose The Boston Home for her placement because she wanted a hands-on clinical experience, to complement her prior experiencing working in a lab. Read More...
Have You Heard the News?
We have baby birds! In January, a lovely new aviary was installed at The Boston Home, home to eight beautiful birds. Residents were treated to a delightful surprise in late February, when babies appeared in one of the nests!

The new aviary has been a source of joy for residents and staff, who agree that observing the daily activities of the community of birds is highly entertaining. We look forward to dedicating the aviary on April 6th in honor of Jean and James W. Hunt, Jr. and in loving memory of Matthew Austin Hunt, who was a beloved resident of The Boston Home.
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