Urban Improv Freelance Players2016 – 2017 ANNUAL REPORT

25 YEARS OF EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE

“As I get ready to go to high school, Urban Improv has taught me strategies to deal with the social pressures I’ll face.”

— ALEXIA, 8TH GRADE BOSTON TEACHERS UNION SCHOOL

Dear Friends,URBAN IMPROV BEGAN 25 YEARS AGO AS A PROGRAM OF FREELANCE PLAYERS, INC. in response to escalating youth violence in Boston. Our founding belief remains that young people’s ability to empathize, control impulses, and make positive choices is strengthened by practicing decision-making in life’s most challenging moments.

What started as a nine-week curriculum for 4th graders at the Tobin and Farragut Schools in Roxbury has evolved into a multi-year partnership with seven Boston K-8 schools, a high school peer leadership program, student mentoring, and assembly performances throughout New England. Our interactive social issues curriculum is designed to strengthen students’ key social and emotional skills to help build a safe and inclusive school culture.

This year, we are especially proud to share the impact of your generosity on the students we serve. Poverty, structural racism, violence and divisiveness exacerbated by today’s political climate continue to be everyday realities for many of our students. Amazing young voices, problem-solvers and community builders emerge from Urban Improv’s creative work, and we proudly highlight a few in this annual report.

2017 was a milestone year for Urban Improv and Freelance Players as we continued to deliver meaningful programming to over 5,000 young people through our shared Rehearsal for Life mission. Unsurpassed fundraising success and new leadership capacity provides renewed opportunity for program investment and increased impact.

As we look to the future, we commit ourselves to growing the work of Urban Improv’s founding and departing Artistic Director, Toby Dewey, whose programmatic vision, dedicated work, and belief in the potential of young people have literally transformed thousands of young lives.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to celebrating Urban Improv’s 25th year with you and our ongoing commitment to our city’s amazing young people.

With sincere gratitude,

Ted Clark Kippy Dewey & Francie Karlen Board Chair Co-Executive Directors

P.S. Save the Date: Our signature event, Banned in Boston, will be on FRIDAY, May 11, 2018! We hope to see you there.

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Ted Clark, ChairJames Benenson, Co-Vice-ChairGeorge Bennett, Co-Vice-ChairLevin H. Campbell, Jr.,TreasurerGerard O’Connor, ClerkLisa Schmid Alvord

Sarah ChamberlainSusan Bredhoff CohenLiam DonohueRon DrukerCarol FulpAnn Hall

John HallJillian Hirsch Amo HoughtonBeth HolzmanKristina Hare LyonsThalia McMillion

Steven MoskowitzTom O’RourkeBessel van der Kolk, M.D.

Ann Brown Allen*Joel AlvordTopper CarewSonia Chang-DiazGerald CohenJack ConnorsCatherine Cornell*Sally Fay CottinghamMindy d’ArbeloffToby Dewey*Lauren Elmore*Daniel Gerrity

Doris Kearns GoodwinTom HamiltonMarian HeardAmo HoughtonHeidi Hughey*Lisa Ijiri*John KerrySkye Kramer*Josh KraftLiné LewisSara Lawrence LightfootPatrick Lyons

Bailey Mannix*Carl MartignettiKeith McDermottSusie McIntoshJack MeganLili Meisel*Linda NathanJoe O’DonnellDeval PatrickDiane PatrickBeth Perry*Ayanna Pressley

Ned RobertsAnna Deavere SmithDeborah Prothrow-StithRachel Stoff*Margot Stern StromJulie StueckenKate TaylorMichael G. ThompsonMeg VaillancourtCandy Walton

*Freelance Players Advocate

Urban Improv / Freelance Players, Inc. Board of Directors

Board of Advocates

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Through our interactive theater-based programs, students practice self-expression and creative decision-making in life’s most challenging moments. Whether they are navigating peer pressure, cyber-bullying, racism, homophobia, or violence, Urban Improv students develop self-awareness, empathy, impulse control, cooperation, and conflict resolution skills.

WHAT IT IS, WHY IT WORKS: Urban Improv actor/educators create realistic scenes, and then at a pivotal moment, the director calls, “FREEZE!”

Students are invited to jump in and use their minds, bodies, and creativity to resolve the conflict, experiencing the consequences of their choices first-hand.

We create a safe space where students can express their voices, build community, and explore choices without fear or judgment.

1992: In response to escalating youth violence, Freelance Players, Inc. launches Urban Improv with 100 fourth graders at two Boston Public Schools held at Roxbury Community College.

1994: Urban Improv receives its first multi-year grant from Massachusetts Cultural Council as a successful creative youth development program.

1996: Urban Improv’s first fundraiser, Banned in Boston brings VIPs like Senator John Kerry, Boston’s Mayor Menino, Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton, and Car Talk’s Ray Magliozzi to the stage for an original musical revue.

Empowering Young People for 25 Years! Urban Improv:

25 YEARS OF URBAN IMPROV

OUR MISSION: To strengthen the social and emotional skills of young people for every stage in life through creativity, dialogue and performance.

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1996: Urban Improv’s first fundraiser, Banned in Boston brings VIPs like Senator John Kerry, Boston’s Mayor Menino, Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton, and Car Talk’s Ray Magliozzi to the stage for an original musical revue.

1999: Urban Improv launches a student Mentoring program to pair adult volunteers with 4th and 5th grade Urban Improv students.

2004: Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute begins a multi-year controlled evaluation of Urban Improv as a violence prevention program, which concludes that the 4th grade program halts the progression of aggressive behaviors, and advances pro-social behaviors.

2001: Urban Improv produces “RE:ACTION!” a television special that showcases its “rehearsal for life” methodology, wins an Emmy, and is simulcast on WGBH, WCVB, and NECN.

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Our 2016 – 2017 ProgramsSCHOOL WORKSHOP SERIES: Students at our partner schools participate in a 9-week interactive program from 4th through 8th grades. Our actor/educators work with school partners to address unique grade-level needs. The curriculum focuses on self-regulation, cooperation, and positive decision-making skills in the context of “real-life” conflict.

Number of Students Served: 1,015

SCHOOLS & COMMUNITIES SERVED:

The following Boston schools: Boston Teachers Union School, Nathan Hale Elementary School, Mission Grammar School, Mission Hill School, Richard J. Murphy School, St. Patrick School, and Cathedral High School

YOUTH UNSCRIPTED: Our after-school program for high school students develops peer leaders focused on social issues and community outreach. Using scene work that encourages dialogue and reflection, teens explore and share constructive conflict- resolution skills. Teens from different backgrounds and schools create an inclusive community of upstanders.

Number of Students Served: 22

SCHOOLS & COMMUNITIES SERVED:

Students who reside in Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, Dorchester, Hyde Park, Roxbury, and Mission Hill; and attend Boston schools such as Boston Collegiate Charter School, Boston Latin School, and the John D. O’Bryant School

2005: Urban Improv extends programming to high school teen leaders in collaboration with local youth agencies in the after-school program Youth Unscripted.

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STUDENT MENTORING: Our program matches adult volunteers with students from our school partners. Students benefit from one-to-one relationships with caring adults as well as participation in Urban Improv’s community-building events.

Number of Students Served: 16

SCHOOLS & COMMUNITIES SERVED:

Students from our partner schools who reside in Dorchester, Roxbury, Roslindale, Jamaica Plain, South Boston, West Roxbury, Hyde Park, and Mattapan.

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RE:ACTION ASSEMBLIES: Our interactive assemblies jumpstart important dialogue on challenging topics at schools and community groups in New England and beyond. Scenes on customized topics such as cyber-bullying, sexual assault, and racism are expertly facilitated to help promote healthy, diverse, and inclusive communities.

Number of Students Served: 3,984

SCHOOLS & COMMUNITIES SERVED:

Private and public schools and community groups throughout the northeast such as Beaver Country Day School, Gann Academy, the Boston Center for Youth and Families, Weston Middle School and the Perkiomen School in Pennsylvania.

2006: Urban Improv expands to serve more than 5,000 elementary, middle and high school students by creating two professional actor/educator troupes to conduct programming at the Reggie Lewis and Vine Street Community Centers in Roxbury and at schools throughout New England.

2007: Urban Improv and Freelance Players, Inc reorganizes its Board of Directors to support Urban Improv’s program growth and majority share of operations.

2009: Urban Improv creates developmentally appropriate 6th grade curriculum, making it a five-year program spanning grades 4–8.

2012: Urban Improv introduces school partnership model to serve students at partner schools sequentially from grades 4 – 8.

Our 2016 – 2017 Programs (Continued)

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25 YEARS OF URBAN IMPROV (Continued)

Freelance Players | 2016 – 2017 The Freelance Players engages youth in the creation and performance of original musical theater for audiences of all ages while fostering imagination, self-expression, mutual respect, and confidence. Freelance Players is the founding entity of Urban Improv and shares its vision of empowered youth creating diverse and inclusive communities where all voices are heard.

2014: Freelance Players celebrates 40 years of providing original musical theater performed by youth in greater Boston for audiences of all ages.

2016: Over 70,000 students served in all Rehearsal for Life programs since 1992.

2017: A record fundraising year positions Urban Improv for future growth and impact. Yaa D. Acheampong is named Urban Improv’s new Artistic & Education Director.

Number of Students Served: 365

SCHOOLS & COMMUNITIES SERVED:

In the Players Troupe (age 12+) alone, the 23 actors live in eight Greater Boston communities and attend 14 different schools. We have troupes rehearsing in Brookline, Jamaica Plain, Newton, Needham, and Dover with students from all over the Greater Boston area.

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“The mentoring program is a blessing to me. I have been a part of the program

for almost half of my life. I started when I was in 5th grade, and now I am

about to finish high school and go to college. I would like to thank the program for

developing my character. George believed in me, came to my basketball games and

supported me. Other than my mom and dad, I never had someone show faith in me.”

“Before I did Urban Improv, when my friends would get into

an argument, I wouldn’t know what to do. But after Urban Improv,

I learned how to handle those kinds of situations. I learned how to deal with verbal and physical fighting, and I was able to help my friends

stop fighting. Now we’re better friends because of it.”

SCHOOL WORKSHOP SERIES

— Alexia, 7th Grade Student, Boston Teachers Union School

“My son goes to your workshop with the Murphy Elementary School. I

wanted to tell you that you all made a difference in his life. I’m a single mom

and his dad doesn’t want anything to do with him. When he comes home from

your program, he is so happy and can’t wait to tell me all about it. Thank you so much for making him happy and

very proud of himself.”

SCHOOL WORKSHOP SERIES

— Anonymous Parent, Richard J. Murphy School

“When I walked into Youth Unscripted this year, I walked into a room of people that I didn’t know

and now those people are my closest friends. My Youth Unscripted leaders have become really important mentors who have given

me important tools to use in my everyday life. We talk about EVERYTHING. Youth Unscripted is all about coming together. We connect on

issues of emotional substance like homophobia, racism and sexism. That way, we become open to new ways of thinking and acting.”

YOUTH UNSCRIPTED

— Kanilla, 10th grade student, Boston Collegiate Charter School

“The Urban Improv assembly gets a very positive response

from both the students and the faculty. Urban Improv’s method

allows our students to share their perspectives and participate in a fun, informative, and memorable way. They reference the assembly

throughout the school year.”

RE:ACTION ASSEMBLIES

— Sarah Herman, Head of SchoolOur Sisters’ School

“The mentoring program is a blessing to me. I have been a part of the program

for almost half of my life. I started when I was in 5th grade, and now I am

about to finish high school and go to college. I would like to thank the program for

developing my character. George believed in me, came to my basketball games and

supported me. Other than my mom and dad, I never had someone show faith in me.”

STUDENT MENTORING

— Taj, Mentee

“This will be my daughter’s third year in the Troupes. She loves it!

I was so excited for her to participate since I was a Player. My daughter’s

presence and confidence has taken leaps and bounds, and she

has learned to work together as part of an ensemble.”

FREELANCE PLAYERS

— Julie Stuecken, Driscoll Troupe Parent and Former Freelance Player

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Number of Workshops Given: 432(48 classrooms x 9 weeks)

Number of Students Served: 1,015

Highlights Include*:

93% learned that to make a good decision, it is important to think about the consequences.

92% learned about how their words and actions could make someone feel bad.

82% can create more than one solution to a problem.

98% were glad Urban Improv was a part of their regular school week.

SCHOOL WORKSHOP SERIES

YOUTH UNSCRIPTED

“You are our favorite partnership. We have a lot of partners but this one is the best.”

— 2016/2017 Partner School Principal

Our Year in ReviewWe are excited to share with you our 2016 – 2017 Highlights:

Number of Workshops Given: 16Number of Students Served: 22Highlights Include*:

100% learned new ways to solve a problem.

100% learned to better understand other peoples’ opinions.

95% are more comfortable being a leader among their friends.

85% will take action to improve a community they belong to.

100% would tell a friend to join.

Based on the success of this year’s program, Youth Unscripted plans to recruit 14 additional students and extend its programming to 27 weeks in Fiscal Year 18.

*Based on post-program evaluation through student surveys.

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STUDENT MENTORING

“Urban Improv ignited a dialogue and students continued to discuss and dissect the dilemma after

the assembly ended. To me, this is a sign of success.”

— School Administrator

“Over the course of eight years, with the help and support of

my mentor, I have grown up to be wiser and stronger.” — Urban Improv Mentee

Number of Assemblies Given: 54Number of Students Served: 3,984Enhanced curriculum to include new racism and gender identity workshops

Highlights Include:

100% of educators surveyed would recommend Urban Improv’s programming.

30+ schools in the Boston area.

RE:ACTION ASSEMBLIES

Highlights include:

100% of graduating high school seniors in 2016/2017 enrolled in college.

30 active mentors and mentees.

4 graduating seniors received the Amo Award*:

• Estebania • Alaina • Taj • Chelzea

4 years average length of mentor and mentee relationships.

*The Amo Gift was created in 2011 to honor outgoing Board Chair Amo Houghton. The scholarship gift is given annually to an Urban Improv mentee who has shown exceptional growth and promise over their years with Urban Improv, to be used for educational purposes.

Number of Students Served: 365(8 Troupes in 5 different communities throughout Greater Boston)

Highlights Include:

17% of students received partial or full scholarships.

35 performances provided to communities free of charge as a social service.

FREELANCE PLAYERS:

Urban Improv Curriculum Topics:BullyingBystander/UpstanderChanging Home LifeCommunicationConfidenceConflictCyber-BullyingElectronic AddictionFairnessFamilyFearFriendshipGangs/DrugsGirl FightHomophobiaImaginationNutritionPeer PressurePersonal BoundariesPhysical ChallengesPrejudiceRelationshipsReputation/2nd ChancesResponsibilitySelf-AdvocacySelf-EsteemSnitchingStereotypingSystems of OppressionTeam-BuildingTeen Pregnancy

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Measures:

• Self-Awareness (self-expression, imagination, confidence, self-esteem)

• Self-Management (impulse control, stress management)

• Relationship Skills (social awareness, empathy, cooperation, conflict resolution)

• Responsible Decision-Making (creativity, problem-solving, optimism)

Violence Prevention: Proven Results

The Hamilton Fish Institute on School and Community Violence selected Urban Improv for an evaluation as an effective violence prevention program. Starting in 2000, this independent, multi-year controlled study shows clear benefits for Urban Improv students:

• 4th grade children who participated maintained behavior in class, while those who did not participate demonstrated a steady increase in aggression over the same time period.

• Participants demonstrated an increase in pro-social behaviors such as cooperation, assertive interactions, and self-control, while comparison students exhibited deterioration in pro-social behaviors.

• Participants demonstrated a decrease in inattentiveness and disengagement in the classroom, while comparison students demonstrated and increase in these behaviors.

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25 Years of Urban ImprovOver 75,000 students served. Over 7,600 workshops given since 1993.

280 Original musicals have been written,

scored, and produced for young people.

Over 1,000productions of original musicals

performed as a community service.

FREELANCE PLAYERS— CELEBRATING 43 YEARS —“Our daughter loves being

part of Freelance! I am so appreciative that you have

created this amazing environment where the girls and the boys support each other and feel connected to one another.”

— Freelance Parent

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Over 75,000 students served. Over 7,600 workshops given since 1993.

On a cloudless sunny day in September, 1992 Toby Dewey, Lisa Schmid Alvord, and Kippy Dewey decided to take the plunge and create Urban Improv. An accomplished teacher, educator and playwright, Toby took the reigns as Founding Artistic Director. As Toby now steps aside from this role, we honor his 25 years of service and his unparalleled contributions to our organization.

For 25 years, Toby has led Urban Improv with passion, dedication, humor, and heart. He guided Urban Improv from one small ensemble of actor/educators working with two schools in Boston, to the dynamic organization it is today.

Ever the original thinker, Toby describes Urban Improv as “three-dimensional learning, where students use their bodies, minds and emotions to creatively solve problems.” Toby approaches his work with wisdom, humility, and a deep commitment to the students. Long-time Urban Improv actor/educator Kevin Smith concurs:

“It has been a joy, and a fantastic aspect of my time with Urban Improv to have a director who cares so much for the kids we serve. It was, and is always without question that his passion is focused there.”

“Thank you for bringing questions and problem-solving into my students’ lives in such a joyful and creative way. You have enriched our lives with your love and care for our minds and souls. My students’ lives and mine are the better for it.” — Lee Hewitt, ESL teacher, Madison Park High School

“Toby is compassionate and intuitive, a champion listener, and a doer not a lecturer. He is the personification of Urban Improv. With creativity and feeling, he relieves the burdens on the young students’ shoulders and gives them room to find a productive path to follow.”

— Annie Hall, Urban Improv Board Member and Student Mentoring Founder

Thank You Toby Dewey

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Banned in Boston 2017 kicked off Urban Improv’s 25 th year in a record-breaking evening for Urban Improv’s youth empowerment programs! Acclaimed media and entertainment personalities, renowned political leaders, local luminaries, and distinguished arts and education leaders took the stage this year. They were joined by Urban Improv actor/educators and Youth Unscripted students Kanilla Charles and Paul Wiggins to raise nearly $700,000.

BANNER YEAR FOR

Banned in Boston

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14Fiscal Year 2017 FinancialsThank you to the many individuals, organizations, and institutions that have contributed to the strong financial position of Urban Improv/Freelance Players, Inc. as we kicked off our 25th year. We had record-breaking fundraising success with Banned in Boston, and continued to build organizational capacity, positioning us for increased program impact and success in the year to come.

*Thanks to our many donors whose support of and participation

in Banned in Boston raised more than $680K of this total.

REVENUES

Philanthropy*: $1,067,467Earned Revenue: $251,346

Government: $55,000Donated Goods & Services: $4,965

FY17 : $1,378,788

EXPENSES

Youth Programs: $939,813Fundraising: $272,718

General & Admin: 127,466

FY17 : $1,339,997

July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017

General & Admin (10%)

Fundraising (20%)

Government (4%)

Earned Revenue (18%)

Philanthropy (77%)

Donated Goods & Services (<1%)

Youth Programs (70%)

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Meet Some New Faces of Urban ImprovYaa D. Acheampong Artistic/Education Director

FAVORITE THING ABOUT URBAN IMPROV: I love that our approach with youth creates a space for outliers and for connection and dialogue across difference, be it difference of appearance, beliefs, thoughts, or opinions.

UNIQUE CONTRIBUTION: I’m a dreamer. Even when I see the obstacles, I have a vision for the future and the ways that the individuals involved can contribute to it.

Francie Karlen Co-Executive Director

FAVORITE THING ABOUT URBAN IMPROV: I love watching young people find their voice, build community, and improve their self-efficacy in real-time.

UNIQUE CONTRIBUTION: I have a goals and results orientation and am committed to continual growth and learning.

Thank You to Our Staff Urban Improv would not be possible without the hard work, energy, and creativity of Urban Improv’s actor/educators and staff, who dedicate their working lives to the youth of our communities.

FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jamie Ullrich, Merle Perkins, Kevin Smith, Amanda Massie, Zach Stuart BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jadira Figueroa, Narcissa Campion, Peter Liffers, Veronica Wells, Marios Nicolaides, Collin Knight, Jeff Kimball, Yaa D. Acheampong, Makalani Mack, Kippy Dewey, Francie Karlen, Holly Tarnower

2016–2017 ANNUAL REPORT PHOTO CREDITS: David Carmack, Rich Crable, Jeph Ellis, Lisa Kessler, Joshua Lavine, Yu Jing Li, The New Bedford Standard Times, and Zach Stuart.

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16Annie Hall created the Urban Improv Student Mentoring program in 1999, as a founding member of our Board of Advocates. We honor her here for this enormous contribution as she passes the baton of this leadership. Thank you, Annie!

From an initial roster of two students, the mentoring program has grown under Annie’s leadership to a robust program of caring relationships, partnering Urban Improv students with adult mentors. Long-time mentor Nancy Grogan says, “To me, Annie embodies the spirit of mentoring and giving back. She has been a huge inspiration to me over my years as a mentor.

She has succeeded in making a difference in the lives of Boston children, one child at a time.” Annie’s endless generosity of time, caring, and kindness has inspired scores of mentors.

“For Annie to have the love and patience to continue guiding me through life the way she does, I am forever grateful.” — Yu Jing Li, Urban Improv’s first mentee. 2011

The generosity of our donors has allowed Urban Improv and Freelance Players to deliver Rehearsal for Life programs to over 5,400 participants this year. A big thank you to the following supporters who contributed between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017.

$50,000 & ABOVELisa & Joel AlvordThe Benenson FamilyThe Clark FamilyCummings Foundation* House of BluesThe Lyons GroupParker Family Foundation* *multi-year gift

$25,000 – $49,999Mimi & George BennettLevin H. Campbell, Jr.Ann & John HallAmory HoughtonCarl J. Martignetti

Massachusetts Cultural CouncilCecile H. Murphy Charitable FoundationEdwin S. Webster FoundationSentient Jet

$10,000 – $24,999Josef & Anni Albers FoundationAnonymousBrookline BankEileen & Jack Connors, Jr. Josephine & Louise

Crane Foundation, Inc.Anne & Steven DodgeJulie & Ron Druker/The Druker

Company, Ltd.Janice & Kenneth Freeman

Nancy & Dick Friedman Grossman Family FoundationTerry & Tom HamiltonJillian & Jason HirschThe Esther B. Kahn

Charitable FoundationAnne Kubik & Mike Krupkamarlo marketing Phyllis W. McGillicuddy

Charitable TrustEmily & Steve MoskowitzNortheastern UniversityPartners Healthcare —

Brigham & Women’s HospitalAlexandra & Bradley SingerCandy & Jay Walton

Thank You Annie Hall

Thank You to Our Donors

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Donors (Continued)

$5,000 – $9,999Lena & Brent BercMeg & Tomas BergstrandBerkshire BankBoston Bruins FoundationWendy & Gordon CromwellCarol Taylor & John DeknatelEastern Bank Charitable FoundationFenway Sports ManagementFirst Republic BankMr. & Mrs. John P. FowlerMaria & Daniel GerrityAnne & Chad GiffordGoldin FoundationSarah & Josh GreenhillBeth & Jim HolzmanMr. & Mrs. Richard M. HuntRoy A. Hunt FoundationFrances & Jon KarlenSam & Amanda KennedyKnight FoundationLiberty Mutual FoundationBeth & Carmine MartignettiLaetitia & Steve MeadThe Murray/Craigen FamilyShelly & Ofer NemirovskyMr. & Mrs. Joseph O’DonnellTom & Farrell O’RourkeThe Red Sox FoundationRow One BrandsSCS FinancialSuffolk County District

Attorney’s OfficeJoseph Winn

$2,500 – $4,999Sarah AlvordAnonymousCharles Baker, IIISophie & Pat BenzieJon BlockBlue Cross Blue Shield

of MassachusettsBoston Cultural CouncilNonnie & Rick BurnesCorning Incorporated FoundationDewey Square GroupElkus/Manfredi Architects, Ltd.Kate & Tom GilbaneJackson & Irene Golden 1989

Charitable TrustAnne Smith & John Goodhue, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. James R. HoughtonTrish Coombs & Mordy LevinJosephine & Ken LyonsMahmood MalihiNorthern TrustBeth K. PfeifferPortobello Road, LLCLouise C. RiemerKrista & Roger ScovilleJulie & Jeff Stuecken

Kate & Ben TaylorDavid V. N. TaylorBlair & Jack Wylie

$1,000 – $2,499The Abercrombie FoundationTeri Adler/Pinnacle

Residential PropertiesHolly & David AmblerAnonymousAnn Moritz & David ArnoldThe Atlantic PhilanthropiesElliot Badgley Foundation, Inc.Bain CapitalTalbot BakerChris BlakelySabrina BleakneyAlison Keeler CarrilloAlison Coolidge & Tom BoreikoMs. Sharen K. BowdenJudy & David BrezniakBrookline Food PantryDr. David S. BrownJonathan BushMr. & Mrs. Levin H. Campbell, Sr.Mary CarsonAshley Hall & Jon Casey Jeff CaseCBL & Associates Management, Inc.Charles River SchoolEllen CohenKevin ColleranPeggy Reiser & Charles CooneyCecily & John Cornish Rebecca Nordhaus & Will CurryNancy DonahoeSo-June & Liam DonohueMary B Dunn Charitable TrustCourtney & Tim EganJanet & James FitzgibbonsSandy GadsbySandy & Dozier GardnerJulie GoodridgeVicki GraboysLisa GrausteinGrayson Family FoundationAnn & Graham GundMarjorie & Nicholas GrevilleThe Hamilton Company

Chartiable FoundationConnie & Barry HersheyPauline & Michael Hickey Leila & Herbert HooperHeidi HugheySue & Nat JeppsonHolly & Kurt JohnsonNada KaneLaurie & Sven KarlenJaime & Ryan KimMoses Kimball TrustSkye Morrison & Paul KramerGeorgia & Richy Lee

Stig & Sherry LeschlyMr. & Mrs. George LewisBrett LyonsKristina Hare Lyons & Patrick LyonsJennifer Morrison & Dick MarksCarla McCallSue & Brian MoynihanO’Connor Law Office, P.C.Robert Treat Paine AssociationPeters 2005 Charitable TrustMr. & Mrs. William F. PhinneyWendy Shattuck & Samuel PlimptonEmily Israel & Drew PluharSkyler ReeceSusie McIntosh & Ned RobertsMarilyn & Jay SarlesEric SheffelsMr. & Mrs. Ross SherbrookeLiz & Brian ShortsleeveKate Lubin & Glendon SuttonMr. & Mrs. Nicholas ThorndikeDr. Bessel van der KolkMartha & Tony VorlicekLouise Eastman Weed

& Charles WeedSarah Hall & Tom WeigelSteven WheelerAlexis & Laurenece WintersteenAlison Wintman

$500-$999C.F. Adams Charitable TrustAnonymousSenani & James BabsonAnne & Roger Berman Martina Albright & Jon BernsteinCoryn BinaSusan & Paisley BoneyCynthia & Joel BradleyAdam BrinchBrookline Food PantryMr. & Mrs. David BrooksBarbara & Ken BurnesValerie Grabiel & Jonathan ButlerMelanie Damsker & Matthew CampNick CappielloNoel & David CappilloScott CarsonMartha Gray & Jerel CatheyKatherine ChapmanHolly CharbonnierCharles River ApparelMaxine Franklin Charlton

& Richard CharltonCaleb ChristensenMichael ColeGenae Johnson & Jim CollinsRyan ConnolllyBrooke Chamberlain Cook

& John Ransom CookCathy & Bob CornellKatherine Craven

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& Nicholas SchmidMarie SchwartzFirouzeh & Kamran ShahbaziAbram ShnayMr. & Mrs. Ronald L. SkatesStamatos Property Management Co.Zoe & Brad StoesserLiza Ketchum & John StrausPolly Hoppin & Robert ThomasOmri Traub

Rosamund VauleMr. & Mrs. David WilliamsSteven Cohen & Bruce WitneyThalia McMillion & Gerald Wright

$250-$499Dr. & Mrs. Nile AlbrightKitty & Charlie AmesMary AmesAnonymousHope Lincoln BakerMargot BalboniJohn BeardLorrie Anderson & Conant BrewerDale Brodsky & Dr. Robert BrooksAshley BrushJenny BurkePeggy & Tad CampionAlexandra Marshall & James CarrollMr. & Mrs. John ClarkesonNancy CohenRyan ConnollyKate & Read CoughlinNancy CsaplarJuliana & Thaddeus DavisEleanor & Robert DevensBenjamin DeweySusan Morley & Toby DeweyRobbie DouglasLisa Lewis & Bart DunbarAlice EmeryKaren FabbriNancy FaulknerJane & Charles FormanDoug FrancisSusan GardnerDavid GellerDeborah & David GlickmanLinda S. GreenbergMadeline GregoryMargery Hamlen & Joe HammerDiane HessanLaura HollandTed & Laurie HollanderKatherine Read & John HoustonAnne HutchisonMargaret IvesPatricia Herzog & Norman JanisJessica Shattuck & Preble JaquesMargaux Alexcier Plourde

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