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We are so excited to announce a new mural here at in collaboration with the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA)!   The mural, entitled "Grow As We Go," is inspired by the growth and evolution of West End House over the past year, and especially by the addition of the...

Summer programs are a wonderful opportunity to explore extensive creative ventures with young people at West End House. This year, many West End House youth took part in anew "Create A Musical" club. This is a full-summer program where members create their own...

On August 14, we celebrated the 12th annual Biggest Fun Ever, welcoming the Allston/Brighton community to the club for family fun, games, and food. This event is near and dear to our hearts as it honors the legacy of Dawnn Jaffier, who was a lifelong member of the...

We are very excited to introduce our new Chief Development Officer, Jenna Leschuk!   Over the past two decades, Jenna has built a career helping mission-driven organizations grow their impact through strategic fundraising, compelling communications, and...

We would like to give a warm welcome to Lenis Perez, our new Chief Program Officer!    Lenis comes to us with over fifteen years of experience in the youth development sector. She grew up as a 'club kid'...

On Tuesday, March 17, we had the honor of hosting the 12th annual Light of Dawnn Awards at West End House. The Light of Dawnn Award ceremony honors the legacy of Dawnn Jaffier, a community leader and lifelong member of the West End House Family who tragically lost her...

After months of planning and construction, our hydroponic Freight Farm is officially up and running! With this versatile green space we'll provide youth with hands-on gardening skills—from planting and maintenance to harvesting and preparing nutritious greens. Greens...

On Thursday, October 23, we held our first annual House Party, an alumni reunion and a celebration of the amazing people who’ve come through our doors over the years. We convened at Craft Food Halls in Studio Hotel Allston, and enjoyed a wonderful evening of food,...

We’re excited to announce a brand-new space in the club, the Teen Tech Center! We’re bringing a world-class technology hub to Allston. Young people from across Boston and its surrounding suburbs are welcome to come to West End House learn essential skills via creative...

On August 15, we celebrated the 11th annual Biggest Fun Ever, a celebration of community in memory of the wonderful Dawnn Jaffier. Dawnn was a community leader and a lifelong member of West End House Family; she grew up here as a member and later worked here....

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Bill “Snoopy” Margolin, who died peacefully on the morning of July 22, 2025, with his beloved family by his side. Bill was more than a director or board member—he was a mentor, a friend, and a lifelong champion of...

On May 1st, more than 300 people gathered at West End House  to share an evening of belonging and celebration of our young people! West End House Presents is our annual fundraising event where we host guests at the Club to learn from youth about the wonderful programs...

On Friday, June 13, we will wrap up our school-year program with the Westie Awards—a high-energy, Club-wide celebration recognizing our incredible members and their accomplishments. The event will also feature youth performances and honor the volunteers who make so...

West End House is proud to spotlight one of our valued corporate partners, Deloitte, with whom we deepened our partnership this season in powerful ways. Through their generosity and engagement, Deloitte has provided: A $25,000 grant to support our youth and programs...

See photos from our May 1st West End House Presents event!