Framingham's Hoops And Homework Names New Executive Director

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The board of Framingham after school program Hoops and Homework has tabbed a new Executive Director to lead the organization.

Kevin Lopez, who has served as the program director for the last 18 months, will serve as Executive Director. Lopez is a native of Framingham and has worked over the last decade in local and state organizations leading programs that advance education and opportunities for children and young adults, according to a news release.

He will oversee afterschool programs as well as the charitable organization’s development efforts. Additionally, the organization said:

"The Executive Director will lead implementation of a strategic plan with the goal of providing a nurturing environment for all Framingham youth and increasing the opportunity for educational and social development. A key feature of the plan is to expand in-neighborhood services for community children beyond after school and summer programs. This may include new neighborhood-based sites, evening teen programming, and pre-school centers."

"We started this effort ten years ago and with the help of so many individuals, local businesses and foundations as well as assistance from city and state supporters we have momentum to make a difference for youth right in their neighborhoods," said founder Herb Chasan.

"I am thrilled that we have Kevin Lopez, a local-grown youth services leader, to take this grass roots effort into the next decade of growth. I am very proud of our community for helping build Hoops and Homework and enrich the lives of all of us in Framingham."