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GIFTS OF HOPE: Beverly Bootstraps puts emphasis on education

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is the fourth in a four-part series for Wicked Local Beverly’s annual Gifts of Hope campaign. Christelle* first found out about Beverly Bootstraps from a neighbor, and began visiting the food pantry to help feed her children. Now that they’re...

GIFTS OF HOPE: Beverly Bootstraps food pantry offers relief for single-income households

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is the third in a four-part series for Wicked Local Beverly’s annual Gifts of Hope campaign. With four children and two adults under one roof, a weekly grocery bill can add up really fast. Thanks to the Beverly Bootstraps food pantry, Erica*...

Community E-Newsletter – December 2019

Enjoy the latest news from our December 2019 Community E-Newsletter here.

GIFTS OF HOPE: Beverly Bootstraps’ HISET program helps client see brighter future

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is the second in a four-part series for Wicked Local Beverly’s annual Gifts of Hope campaign. BEVERLY — Courtney* dropped out of high school at the age of 17. In the nearly 15 years that have passed since she made that decision, Courtney has...

GIFTS OF HOPE: Beverly Bootstraps goes above and beyond for clients

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is the first in a four-part series for Wicked Local Beverly’s annual Gifts of Hope campaign. Being a single parent of four children can be a very tough task. And it can be even tougher for someone fleeing an abusive relationship. Back in...

How to make your philanthropy count

Individual Americans donated $292 billion to charity in 2018, according to the National Philanthropic Trust. That accounted for 68%—the largest source—of charitable giving in the country, reflecting an uptick from the year prior. Even after you decide you want to...