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Sparking Hope for the YMCA of Greater Boston
Needham residents helped raise $670,000 for the non-profit
The YMCA of Greater Boston recently celebrated its annual Spark Party with 250 of Boston’s prominent business and civic leaders coming together to raise $670,000 to support youth and teen programs. These critical funds create unique programming to engage teens, provide employment opportunities, decrease summer violence, and help shape Boston’s future. WBZ-TV’s David Wade emceed the event. YMCA of Greater Boston President and CEO James Morton and Boston Police Commissioner William Evans were among the featured speakers. To donate to the YMCA of Greater Boston and help continue to spark hope in the community, please go to http://ymcaboston.org/giving
PHOTO ID (from left to right): Needham resident Bob Popeo, Chairman Mintz Levin; Newton resident Brien O’Connor, partner at Ropes & Gray
Credit: Person + Killian Photography
