West End House is an innovative and vibrant youth development agency that provides outcomes-driven programs to more than 1,700 youth residing in the most underserved communities in the city of Boston. Our high-impact programs, delivered by a dynamic team of professional staff and volunteers, ensure that our young people are succeeding academically, exploring and mastering the arts, developing career readiness skills, and adopting healthy lifestyles.
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At West End House we are redefining what it means to be a Boys & Girls Club. We foster a safe and secure environment for our young people, but that’s only the beginning. We’re helping children and teens from all over Boston progress and graduate from high school, and then persist and graduate from college.
At West End House, youth are learning about healthy lifestyles and eating nutritious meals. They are expressing themselves creatively, performing in bands and staging plays. Our children and youth are improving their grades and making giant academic strides. They are discovering who they are and how to reach their full potential. Day after day and year after year, West End House is making a difference for the young people of Boston and their families.
98% of seniors graduate high school |
2 out of 3 youth progress to a higher level of arts instruction each year |
113 teens employed in the peer leader program |
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In the News
BCBS of MA Service Day
West End House was honored to be a community partner for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusett’s 9th annual Service Day on Friday. Thank you to the 26 volunteers who helped prepare for and run our 3rd annual Fitness Carnival. The event’s aim is to create a fun and... read more »
Upcoming Events
- October 30, 2019 Halloween Family Night @ 6:00pm - 8:00pm West End House
- November 26, 2019 Thanksgiving Family Night @ 6:00pm - 8:00pm West End House
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West End House was thrilled to celebrate Thermo Fisher Scientific's commitment to STEM education at their newly expanded Cambridge site last night. CEO Andrea Howard attended the event, speaking and receiving a generous donation from Thermo Fisher Scientific, presented by Thermo Fisher Scientific employee and West End House Board member, Chris Murphy. Our youth were also invited to a STEM exploration event to learn about gene therapy and jobs in the STEM field.
Thank you Thermo Fisher Scientific for a wonderful evening!
#STEMWeek #youthpartners
For today’s #wellnesswednesday we’ve got a seasonal activity, apple tasting! Youth had the chance to try various types of apples, including royal gala, honeycrisp and jonagold, and then vote on their favorite. #yum #howaboutthemapples
#ICYMI our staff participated in College Pride Day. Staff wore their college gear to help kick start a conversation with our youth about the possibilities in attending college. Boston Public Schools Success Boston #CollegeMonth #CollegePrideDay #SuccessBoston
