BostonHistoryIn 2007, RAR MA was approached by an anonymous foundation interested in working with us within the city of Boston. In order to complement the literacy programs already in this community, which focus on 3-5 year olds, we targeted our Boston programs to work with the birth to three population. To reach this goal, in Spring of 2008, Raising A Reader initiated a small launch in the City of Boston with the Horizons for Homeless Children Edgerley Family Community Children’s Center. We continued to grow later that year, launching with Healthy Families Urban Neighborhoods. Sara Pollock DeMedeiros, Program Director, manages these relationships and expects to expand our partnership to more Horizons classrooms and additional home visiting programs in Boston. Past and Upcoming Events:This year the 3nd Annual Peace of Pie Contest, held on July 25th at 375 Center Street, Jamaica Plain, will build community while benefiting three local organizations including Raising A Reader MA. This event features a pie baking contest with professional Celebrity Judges, pie tasting, drinks provided by Fiore’s Bakery, family friendly entertainment, and a pie eating contest. We will also have exciting silent auction items and prizes. 100% of your donation or proceeds of RAR auction items will fund the children and families of Raising A Reader Massachusetts who are served at the Horizons for Homeless Children Edgerley Family Community Children’s Center and through Healthy Families Urban Neighborhoods. |
 Who we serve: 1 childcare center 1 home visiting program 225 children
Program partners: Horizons for Homeless Children Edgerley Center Healthy Families Urban Neighborhoods Read More About Our Program’s Outcomes: |