On Wednesday, May 7, Boston Partners in Education celebrated the tenth anniversary of its signature literacy initiative, The Big Cheese Reads. Gala Honoree Jay Hooley was presented an award for his commitment to improving the lives of Boston’s youth through workforce development and education. As Chairman, President & CEO of State Street Corporation, Mr. Hooley’s commitment to volunteering with Boston Partners reinforces the company’s culture of giving back to the communities they serve.
In January, Mr. Hooley visited the Eliot K-8 Innovation School in the North End for The Big Cheese Reads and saw the impact Boston Partners’ in-classroom academic mentoring services have on Boston Public Schools K-12 students.
“Big Cheese Readers provide tremendous inspiration for these young people,” Mr. Hooley said. “I am honored to accept this award on behalf of State Street and our many employees who have supported Boston Partners in Education over the past four decades and believe passionately in the great work this organization is doing in our public schools.”
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“State Street’s deep partnership with Boston Partners in Education has been key to helping us serve more students in the Boston Public Schools,” said Pamela Civins, Executive Director of Boston Partners in Education. “We are extremely grateful for the generosity and dedication to helping Boston’s youth succeed.”
In addition to his involvement with Boston Partners in Education, Mr. Hooley is working to strengthen communities through volunteer work with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, Massachusetts General Hospital, the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership (MACP) and his alma mater Boston College.
