Cummings Foundation Awards West End House as a “$100K for 100” Recipient

West End House is excited to announce that we have been selected as a recipient of a $100,000 through the Cummings Foundation “$100k for 100” program. West End House was chosen from nearly 600 applicants as part of a very competitive review process. West End House will leverage the $100K for 100 funding to... read more »

High School Graduates Inducted into West End House Alumni Family

On Monday, June 19th, 100 young people, alumni, family members, and staff gathered for the third annual West End House Alumni Induction Ceremony to celebrate our high school graduates becoming official members of the alumni family. The evening began with West End House-made passed hors d’oeuvres including bacon-wrapped blue cheese-stuffed dates, sunbutter sesame noodles with... read more »

When Harry Met Mickey

Seven West End House middle-schoolers spent an entire week in the “happiest place on earth” and Universal Studios Florida thanks to a generous grant from Rodman Disney for Kids through the Dorchester Boys & Girls Club. Selected for their outstanding academic performances, Alondra, Sanyla, Amani, Steven, Juan, Edrei, and Giovanny enjoyed the scarier attractions at Disney... read more »

Writing the Lyrics to Their Future

On Tuesday, August 2nd, 15 teens toured the House of Blues in downtown Boston and learned about careers in the entertainment industry. The House of Blues is a chain of live music concert halls throughout the United States. The group of West End House teens toured the Green Room, sound and lighting boards, and the Foundation Room... read more »