Westford Resident to Chair RFK Children's Action Corps Gala

Westford resident Jim Geraghty, Vice Chairman of the board of directors at Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps, will serve as an event chair for Embracing the Legacy, their premier annual gala that raises funds to support its work. He also serves as vice chair of the agency’s board of directors.

RFK Children’s Action Corps, which is embarking on its 50th year of service, is a national leader in developing and implementing successful models of child welfare, social service and juvenile justice programs. It was founded in the memory of the late Senator to carry out his principles of social justice for poor and disadvantaged children.

Geraghty has been recognized nationally for his work with RFK Children’s Action Corps. He was named one of the national finalists for the 2017 Community Service Award by Invest in Others In 2015, the Director of the FBI presented Geraghty with the Director’s Community Service Leadership Award and Geraghty was one of 12 Boston business leaders named as a “Diversity Game Changer: White Men Who Can Jump.” Geraghty has been a steadfast supporter of the agency for over five years and was selected for these roles based on his strong commitment to improving the lives of children and families across the Commonwealth.

Geraghty is a Managing Director for Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management. For over 30 years, Geraghty has served as a private wealth advisor exclusively for high net worth clients. He is a member of the Morgan Stanley Chairman’s Club and has been recognized as one of America’s Top Advisors by Barron’s (2008-2017) and Forbes inaugural list of America’s Top Wealth Advisors. Additionally, Geraghty was recognized as one of the Top 10 Advisors in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal (2008).He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Gordon B. Seavey Distinguished Citizen Award for his years of service to Westford Public Schools.

“Jim is a true philanthropist who generously gives his time, commitment and financial support to improve the lives of our children and families,” says Ed Kelley, CEO of Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps. “He is actively involved in mentoring our youth, advocating for them and connecting them with community services. He believes that all kids deserve to have someone care for them, care about them and help them find their own path. Jim helps our kids get another chance. He is a genuine asset to our organization and the Boston community as a whole.”

Set for June 1, the agency’s annual Embracing the Legacy gala celebrates the legacy of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy and the work of the organization founded to carry out his principles of social justice for the poor and disadvantaged. Geraghty is joined by two other event chairs and board members, John Boyle III of Wayland, Mass. and Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III.

During the event, Congressman Kennedy and his brother Matt Kennedy will reflect on their late grandfather’s legacy and the lasting contributions he made toward protecting society’s most vulnerable children and families. The event will include a cocktail reception, seated dinner and program, including the presentation of the Embracing the Legacy Award to the following honorees:

William Gross, Superintendent-In-Chief of the Boston Police Department; Tracy Palandjian, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Social Finance Inc.; and Bob Rivers, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Eastern Bank.

Susan Wornick, former anchor of WCVB-TV’s midday newscast and a longtime supporter, volunteer and member of RFK Children’s Action Corps’ advisory council, will emcee the 400-person event.

The event will be held at the JFK Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Boston. Through the event, RFK Children’s Action Corps raises money to support at-risk children, families, and communities throughout Massachusetts, giving them a second chance for a better life.

Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps operates a number of programs and services for at-risk children and families, including community based initiatives, residential treatment and juvenile justice programs, and partners with national organizations and state agencies to use proven methods and develop new ways to advance practices in the care of those most vulnerable, providing the tools and skills they need to heal, grow, and thrive.

For more information about Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps, visit www.rfkchildren.org.