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Dear Friends,
Trinity Boston Foundation is launching our 2011 Annual Fund this month because the summer months are when many middle school and high school students need us most.
Today is the first day of TEEP, Trinity Education for Excellence Program, summer program. Today the TEEP staff and 52 counselors (43 high school students and 9 college students) welcome the new rising 7th graders and welcome back the 8th and 9th graders. The TEEP staff are all graduates of TEEP's middle school program.
For five weeks, middle school students will enjoy TEEP's combination of summer school and summer camp (classes in the morning and field trips in the afternoon). Classes are held in three locations - Trinity Church, Roxbury Presbyterian Church and First Lutheran Church.
Throughout the year, our mission is to change the odds for Boston's youth and we can't do it without your support.
TEEP's six-year curriculum is a Road Map to Excellence. 100% of our six-year graduates go on to college and graduate within five years. TEEP was recently selected as one of the top seven college access programs in Massachusetts because, while most access programs focus on the how --academics and the admissions/financial aid process -- TEEP focuses first on the why -- character and leadership development - and then fills in the how.
"Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire."
Please help us light the fire that gets our students to college and give to our 2011 Annual Fund by clicking here.
Our goal is to raise $500,000 by September 30th. Gifts will support TEEP as well as our other initiatives working to support youth, families and the community.
Thank you in advance for standing with Boston's youth and for your support. We are most grateful.
Sincerely,
Mimi Bennett Louise Burnham Packard Board Chair Executive Director
Our Work for Peace Continues!
The tragic violence over the July 4th weekend reminds us how critical our Bostonians for Youth work is both for curbing youth violence and for uniting the city to address this critical issue. We hold all of those who have been touched by the violence in our thoughts and prayers.
TEEP presents at NPEA.
In April, Dr. Amanda Sommerfeld traveled to Atlanta with TEEP's Founding Director Paul Bowen and Assistant Director Juan David Lozano to present at the National Partnership for Educational Access. Dr. Sommerfeld, who teaches at Boston University, became interested in TEEP after Root Cause selected it as one of the top college access programs in Massachusetts. Dr. Sommerfeld's conclusion is that TEEP's focus on character development is key to college access and success.
Visit TEEP this Summer!
TEEP begins its five-week summer session today, July 5th. There are two opportunities to visit the program. We'll begin with morning assembly, then visit classes and end with a conversation with TEEP's high school counselors. We hope you will join us on Tuesday, July 12th or Thursday July 21st at 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. in the Parish House. Questions? Call Paul Bowen at 617-536-0944 x358 orpbowen@trinityinspires.org
Ride with Trinity in the Rodman Ride for Kids!
On Saturday, September 24th, Team Trinity riders, including students from TEEP, will ride 25, 50 or 100 miles in the Rodman Ride for Kids. The Rodman Ride is an umbrella matching gift charity. Team Trinity riders commit to raising at least $1000 for TEEP, which the Rodman Ride then tops off with a ten percent match. We are still looking for riders to join us in this important fundraiser. There are optional weekend training rides all summer long. Set a goal and join the fun. For more information contact us atinfo@trinityinspires.org.
Sole Train is Off and Running.
Nearly fifty youth and adult mentors are training for the B.A.A. Half Marathon in October. Today marks the beginning of Tuesday training runs in addition to Thursdays. Youth are drawn from TEEP, Street Potential and relationships built through the Trinity Boston Counseling Center.
Upper Crust Pizzeria and BOLOCO are generously donating post-run meals. Check out our blog at (soletrainboston.wordpress.com).