Category: Social Justice

Black History Month 2022 at West End House

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As part of our Black History Month celebration West End House staff researched Black trailblazers ranging from author, educator, activist, artist, local heroes and more who have helped shape the nation through their contributions and sacrifices. To celebrate and honor these Black leaders each day one of our youth members highlighted one figure over... read more »

Stop AAPI Hate

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West End House mourns the loss of lives of the eight people who were shot and killed in Atlanta, six of whom were Asian-American women. We remember Daoyou Feng, Delaina Ashley Yaun Gonzalez, Paul Andre Michels, Xiaojie Tan, and the four other individuals whose names have not yet been released as of this posting.... read more »

Dawnn Ashley Jaffier, Lifelong West End House Member

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A new art installation adorning our building honors three individuals who have made an impact on West End House. Third in this series, but occupying a central place in all of our hearts, is lifelong West End House member Dawnn Ashley Jaffier. Improving the lives of Boston youth was Dawnn’s passion. Before becoming an... read more »

Harvard Baseball and West End House

Posted on by Sarah MacPherson
West End House is incredibly grateful for its brand new partnership with Harvard Baseball. Their call to action to their community and fan network resulted in raising over $10,000 (in less than 30 days!) for our programs and services that address inequities rooted in racism. Their funds provided significant resources to our Family Food... read more »