As 2024 comes to a close, we’re filled with pride and gratitude for all we’ve accomplished together at MPDC. Your unwavering support has fueled our mission to advance wealth-building and economic opportunity in Boston. 💪🏽
Here’s what we’ve achieved together this year:
✨ Youth Empowerment: Over 150 youth earned nearly $600,000 in stipends, creating brighter futures.
30 earned valuable credentials like ServSafe certification.
16 participants secured permanent employment.
6 young adults completed their HiSET credential!
✨ Educational Support: $57,000 in scholarships awarded to 18 college students.
✨ Community Engagement: The Dewitt Center served over 1,400 individuals, including 430 youth, through events, food distributions, and year-round programming.
These numbers represent lives changed and futures transformed. Jasmine T., a 23-year-old program participant, beautifully shared:
“MPDC has shaped and emboldened the woman I am today. Every opportunity and inspiring person I met blessed me with the chance to reinvent, reconnect, and reaffirm myself and the importance of community.”
Looking ahead to 2025, we’re thrilled about launching impactful programs like February’s HBCU tour, allowing young people to explore opportunities and discover their potential.
Here’s how YOU can make a difference:
💡 $2,500 funds a life-changing college tour for 4 high school students.
💡 $1,000 provides a month of employment stipends for youth in our workforce program.
💡 $500 delivers 300 pounds of fresh produce to 85 older adults.
💡 $250 offers 8 MPDC residents access to first-time homebuyer classes.
Every gift changes lives and builds stronger communities.
🌟 Donate today to help us continue this critical work. Contributions of $1,000 or more qualify for the Massachusetts Community Investment Tax Credit, offering a 50% rebate!
💻 https://www.madison-park.org/make-an-impact/give/
Together, we can ensure that everyone we serve not only survives but thrives. Thank you for believing in the power of community. 💖