Milford Student Honored For Service To 351 Ambassadors

MILFORD, MA — Senator Ryan Fattman, R-Webster, recognized nine eighth graders from the Worcester and Norfolk senate district, including a student from Milford, for their year of service as Project 351 Ambassadors. The nine Ambassadors join more than 360 other young leaders across the Commonwealth as participants in this statewide youth-led service initiative. Ambassadors are selected by local educators to represent Massachusetts’ 351 cities and towns.

Michael Keefe from Stacy Middle School in Milford was among those recognized.

Project 351 is a nonprofit youth service organization that convenes an eighth-grade Ambassador from every city and town in Massachusetts for a transformative year of leadership development, values-based enrichment, and transformative impact through unique service and training opportunities. Project 351’s Class of 2017 includes more than 360 inspiring eighth graders who are selected by hometown educators for an exemplary ethic of service and the values of kindness, compassion, humility, and gratitude.

“I am proud to have these young Ambassadors represent the Worcester and Norfolk community,” said Fattman in a statement. “Project 351 is the perfect example of a successful initiative that is encouraging young members to become leaders and give back to their communities.”

The nine Worcester and Norfolk Ambassadors include:

Ryan Werning from Hartnett Middle School - Blackstone

Kaitlyn Zisk from Douglas Middle School - Douglas

Trevor Bache from Hopedale Jr./Sr. High School- Hopedale

Kyle Tweksbury from Miscoe Hill- Mendon

Michael Keefe from Stacy Middle School - Milford

Jillian Newcomb from Hartnett Middle School - Millville

Ashleigh McGown from Oxford High School - Oxford

Abigail Sumner from Sutton Middle School - Sutton

Alyson Greene from McCloskey Middle School - Uxbridge

Project 351 Ambassadors engage in three statewide service campaigns throughout the year, including this Spring Service in support of Cradles and Crayons, September 11 Tribute Service in support of the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund, and Fall Service, which aims to end hunger through the support of hundreds if hometown food pantries.

Since its start in 2011, Project 351 has empowered more than 2,600 8th grade Ambassadors, impacted over 340,000 people, and fostered a culture of kindness, compassion, and gratitude in hundreds of schools and communities across the Commonwealth.

Information via office of Sen. Fattman

Photo via 351 Ambassadors