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Homework Assistance Program (HAP) Mentors Give Thanks

BPL Homework Assistance Program

The Boston Public Library’s Homework Assistance Program (HAP) provides free, 100% accessible academic support for thousands of K-8 students in the city. HAP also provides employment and post-secondary skills development for over 50 high-achieving Boston ‘Teen Mentors’ each year. These exceptional youth deliver a cumulative 10,000 group and one-on-one tutoring lessons annually.

Below are quotes from mentors who share why they are thankful for the HAP program and your continued support:

The best part of HAP to me is working with the kids and seeing how they are doing when they come to visit every week.

Ayat Yusef, 17, Boston Latin Academy

The best part of HAP to me is being able to see the faces of the students when they are satisfied with what they learned at each HAP session.

Tiffany Trinh, 17, Boston Latin School

Thank you for all the support! The best part of the HAP program to me is being able to build friendships and bonds with the younger students.

Franchezca Plaisival, 16, The Academy of the Pacific Rim

Thank you so much for the support you have offered us; the best part of HAP for me has been the intermissions between doing assignments, where kids get to talk about their day, and crack me up in the process. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

Davian Rodriguez, 17, Boston Latin School

I want to thank you for all your support, personally. Your support means a lot to me and everyone at HAP. I came to HAP because I love working with kids, and I love school, so that combination fits perfectly with the job. The best part of HAP to me is helping the kids. I find it was so fun and enjoyable to work with kids younger than me. It is always a fun time if that’s either helping them with homework or even playing education games. And that is all so possible with the help and support of you. I hope you have a wonderful, safe, Thanksgiving and best wishes for a healthy and safe holiday season.

Eric Moussignac, 16, Saint Joseph Prep

The best part of the HAP program to me is getting to work with different kids and helping them with their homework. I got to learn so many things from them.

Nelissa Timothee, 17, TechBoston Academy

Thank you for all your support. The best part of HAP to me is the fact that I get to virtually meet and mentor students all over Boston.

Daniela Acuna, 15, Boston Latin Academy
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With one week remaining before March comes to a close, now is the time to become the newest member of Patrons of the Courtyard! Make your gift of $2,500 or more today and you’ll enjoy two private events this spring: a tour of the Sargent Gallery and an opportunity to go behind-the-scenes at the Map Center. This is your chance to join a distinguished group of donors committed to furthering the BPL’s exceptional collections, programs, and services. Use the link in our bio to join today.

Name: Quincy Kayton
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“This will be my first marathon! I`m a member of the Boston Public Library Fund’s Emerging Leaders, so fundraising for Team BPL was a natural choice. But beyond that, I`ve spent my life studying, volunteering, and borrowing from libraries and am thrilled at the opportunity to help support the BPL`s mission and the communities it serves.

My husband Kelvin has been my biggest supporter! He and our dog Lola follow me on long runs with water, goo, and cheers and will also follow me on bike for late night runs. It makes the longer runs feel like a family affair!”

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Name: Quincy Kayton Hometown: Charlestown “This will be my first marathon! I'm a member of the Boston Public Library Fund’s Emerging Leaders, so fundraising for Team BPL was a natural choice. But beyond that, I've spent my life studying, volunteering, and borrowing from libraries and am thrilled at the opportunity to help support the BPL's mission and the communities it serves. My husband Kelvin has been my biggest supporter! He and our dog Lola follow me on long runs with water, goo, and cheers and will also follow me on bike for late night runs. It makes the longer runs feel like a family affair!” ** With 5 weeks to go before the Boston Marathon, we are profiling members of Team BPL and are excited to share their passion for reading and running with you! They need your support to cross the finish line on their fundraising – please consider making a gift on Quincy's page today! Go to givengain.com/cc/teambpl2023 **

Thank you to the @lowellinstitute for funding the Lowell Lecture Series. We kicked off the series tonight with environmental thought-leader Gina McCarthy and @bplboston President @daithil3000!

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Thank you to the @lowellinstitute for funding the Lowell Lecture Series. We kicked off the series tonight with environmental thought-leader Gina McCarthy and @bplboston President @daithil3000!

Thank you, Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten, for dedicating a seat in the Central Library’s Rabb Hall! Dr. Wooten is President of @simmonsuniversity as well as a Trustee of @bplboston. We’re grateful for your support and advocacy, Dr. Wooten! To learn more about dedicating a seat in Rabb Hall and the impact your gift can make on the Library, visit bplfund.org/rabb.

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Thank you, Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten, for dedicating a seat in the Central Library’s Rabb Hall! Dr. Wooten is President of @simmonsuniversity as well as a Trustee of @bplboston. We’re grateful for your support and advocacy, Dr. Wooten! To learn more about dedicating a seat in Rabb Hall and the impact your gift can make on the Library, visit bplfund.org/rabb.

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My dad and I signed up for the 2020 Boston Marathon but we ended up running it virtually in Vermont and New Hampshire on a course we designed. My dad and I are running together again in April, and I can’t wait to be on the real course!"

** With six weeks to go before the Boston Marathon, we are profiling members of Team BPL and are excited to share their passion for reading and running with you! They need your support to cross the finish line on their fundraising – please consider making a gift on Hailey`s page today! Go to givengain.com/cc/teambpl2023 **

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Name: Hailey Swett 🙋‍♀️ Hometown: Medford (I’m a Tufts student!) 📚 "The Boston Public Library is one of my favorite places in the city. As a college student, I spend countless hours studying there. It is a place that makes me feel safe, protected, and at peace. Additionally, I believe that the BPL does essential work for the community, and I want to give back. Lastly, it is my goal to become a librarian, so running for Team BPL seems only fitting! My dad and I signed up for the 2020 Boston Marathon but we ended up running it virtually in Vermont and New Hampshire on a course we designed. My dad and I are running together again in April, and I can’t wait to be on the real course!" ** With six weeks to go before the Boston Marathon, we are profiling members of Team BPL and are excited to share their passion for reading and running with you! They need your support to cross the finish line on their fundraising – please consider making a gift on Hailey's page today! Go to givengain.com/cc/teambpl2023 **

Happy Saturday from the Central Library! If you received our Spring newsletter, Free to All, we hope you`ll take a moment to flip through this weekend! Or read online at bplfund.org!

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Happy Saturday from the Central Library! If you received our Spring newsletter, Free to All, we hope you'll take a moment to flip through this weekend! Or read online at bplfund.org!
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