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Portfolio Investing in proven organizations to bring to Boston to address community-identified needs We search the country to bring ground-breaking organizations that represent the best in their fields – in innovation, measurable results and ability to scale. See All Organizations Boston Boston Boston Boston Boston Boston Boston Boston College Advising Corps Boston Boston Boston Boston Boston Boston Making an Impact in Boston In 2023 – 2024 340,786 individuals reached 422 local staff working at portfolio organizations $162M in additional funding leveraged “GreenLight is a powerful network of people who care about Boston and the next generation of organizations that are helping to build a better Boston.” In Boston $25.37 is the hourly wage earned by 2021 Per Scholas graduates – $7 more than the target of $18/hour. Graduates reflect on their journey. Read the Story In Boston 96% of Friends of the Children Achievers met their social–emotional skill goals as defined in their individual Road Map for Success with the help of dedicated mentors Read the Story In Boston 70% of Becoming a Man (BAM) youth demonstrated growth across all social–emotional learning measures, with the support of BAM’s core values Read the Story Boston Team & Partners GreenLight Boston is made up of a diverse group of changemakers from across the community, working together for positive impact. Team & Advisors Investors What Our Community is Saying “GreenLight has shown me the power of community collaboration. Through their method, you have experts coming together to understand what models will be most effective. And our city, Boston, is really the beneficiary of that.” Courtney Allessio “GreenLight Fund’s counsel related to programming, fundraising, and operations has been invaluable and positions us to better support our staff and scholars moving forward.” Shawn Brown Executive Director, Youth Guidance Boston “The extensive selection process to find the next best thing for Boston was very informative, and I’m proud that I was able to contribute to my community in this way.” Janet Iraola Community Field Coordinator, Boston Public Schools, and Boston Family Partner “GreenLight creates a more equitable Boston through the Advisory Council, which represents the different sectors in our city, from philanthropy, industry, and community-based organizations. Together, we reimagine how Boston can be a wonderful city for all.” Kristin McSwain Senior Advisor and Executive Director, Office of Early Childhood, and GreenLight Boston Selection Advisory Council Member “When [Child First expands], we always want a champion. To work with an organization like GreenLight, who is so deeply embedded in the community and has so many relationships, with their advice and mentorship, we know we can do it in the best possible way for the communities we want to serve.” Darcy Lowell Founder of Child First “GreenLight brings a unique perspective to solve significant social challenges facing Boston. They seek the best-in-market proven solutions from around the country to generate impact. The result is a better community for all of us. That is the magic of GreenLight.” Roger Krakoff The Roger and Lisa Krakoff Foundation and GreenLight Boston Selection Advisory Council Member Blueprint Schools Network Blueprint Schools Network CareMessage CareMessage Child First Child First College Advising Corps College Advising Corps Friends of the Children Friends of the Children New Teacher Center New Teacher Center Peer Health Exchange Peer Health Exchange Per Scholas Per Scholas Raising A Reader Raising A Reader Single Stop USA Single Stop USA The Fountain Fund The Fountain Fund UpTogether UpTogether Youth Guidance – BAM Youth Guidance – BAM Youth Guidance – WOW Youth Guidance – WOW YV LifeSet YV LifeSet Delivering measurable results in Boston We invest multiyear funding along with on-the-ground support to ensure portfolio organizations quickly take root in the local community and are positioned for growth, measurable impact and sustainability. We are proud to highlight the work, results and meaningful stories of our portfolio organizations locally. Read our latest Impact Report Child First Child First is implementing their model with local organizations serving the hardest-to-reach families, supporting positive outcomes through all stages of development. Working on Womanhood (WOW) WOW provided 215 young women of color with in-school, group-based mentoring and clinical support this past year, cultivating leadership, promoting mental health, and fostering social-emotional skills. Boston Per Scholas creates real opportunities for hundreds of Boston area residents to build better lives for themselves and their families, create generational change for many, and diversify the tech sector for the better. Making an impact in Boston In 2023 – 2024 340,786 individuals reached 422 local staff working at portfolio organizations $162M in additional funding leveraged Team Amber Black Amber Black Associate Director, GreenLight Boston Melissa Luna Melissa Luna Vice President, Site Success & Executive Director, GreenLight Boston Inika Vimal Inika Vimal Program Associate, GreenLight Boston Advisory Council Jessica Ackerman Deloitte Irfan Alibhai Burkehaven Family Foundation Courtney Allessio Catalant Technologies Karley Ausiello United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley Kelly Brawn Life Science Cares Darcy Brownell Next Level Social Impact Ayesha Cammaerts The Boston Opportunity Agenda Jessica Castro Trefler Foundation Rahn Dorsey Eastern Bank Foundation Gayané Ebling Ebling Family Foundation Eric Esteves Boston Main Streets Foundation Nicole Fontes Goodwin Elizabeth Foster Vertex Pharmaceuticals Philip Gager Trinity Capital Elsa Gomes Bondlow Ripple Acts Frankie Gonzalez Nike Andre Green SkillWorks Amanda Hadad Nadia Harden New Commonwealth Fund Bridget Kenneally Deloitte Lisa Krakoff The Roger and Lisa Krakoff Foundation Roger Krakoff The Roger and Lisa Krakoff Foundation Pamela Leins The Boston Education Foundation Brittney Macomber Bank of America Charitable Foundation Natalie Martinez Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn Kristin McSwain City of Boston Office of Early Childhood Katie Pakenham Cambridge Innovation Center Cal Perez Wells Fargo Advisors Ed Powell Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston Ed Rocha Rola Languages Sally Sharp Lehman Sharp Lehman Consulting, LLC. Gary Smith Christina Turner Cambridge Community Foundation Signature Investors Henry Ancona Steve and Deborah Barnes Michael and Lisa Bronner Renuka Babu Brown The Burkehaven Family Foundation Katie and Paul Buttenwieser The George and Marie Chabot Charitable Foundation John and Stephanie Connaughton Jeff and Mary DiSandro David and Sally Dornaus Tom and Gayané Ebling Paul English Peter and Mary Ellen Rourke Falvey Jeff Feingold Steve and Lisa Jenks Meeta Kapadia The Kozin Family Roger and Lisa Krakoff Foundation Bill and Diana Ledingham Becky and Mark Levin The Lovett-Woodsum Foundation Paul and Kristin Marcus Jude and Francis McColgan Peter and Cindy Neville Tim and Lynne Palmer The Reeder Family Retik Mello Foundation Scott Friend and Leslie Riedel Brett and Sarah Rome Mark and Etta Rosen MacKenzie Scott Sonali Shah John and Susan Simon Brian and Stephanie Spector David Verrill Caitlin Vorlicek Natalie Wright Founding Seed Partners Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee Jessie B. Cox Charitable Trust The Paul and Phyllis Fireman Foundation Barbara and Amos Hostetter Marianne and Ken Novack Kimberly and James Pallotta The Schnoor Family The Tudor Foundation Type Prioritizing Diverse Perspectives for Greater Impact: Engaging Deeply with Community Insights Prioritizing Diverse Perspectives for Greater Impact: Engaging Deeply with Community Jun 5, 2024 Boston, Greater Newark, Kansas City, National For Boston residents returning from prison, a new fund aims to provide a financial lifeline Media Mention Boston Globe For Boston residents returning from prison, a new fund aims to provide a financial lifeline May 27, 2024 Boston GreenLight Fund Names Ali Knight as Chief Executive Officer Announcement, News, Press Release GreenLight Fund Names Ali Knight as Chief Executive Officer Apr 16, 2024 Rising to the Moment: College Advising Corps Navigates FAFSA Changes Insights Rising to the Moment: College Advising Corps Navigates FAFSA Changes Mar 26, 2024 Boston New group coming to Boston will provide low-interest loans to people returning from prison Media Mention GBH New group coming to Boston will provide low-interest loans to people returning from prison Dec 19, 2023 Boston GreenLight Fund brings Fountain Fund to Boston to support citizens returning from incarceration Media Mention, Press Release MassNonprofit News GreenLight Fund brings Fountain Fund to Boston to support citizens returning from incarceration Dec 8, 2023 Boston GreenLight’s Golf for Good Welcomes LPGA Star Megan Khang! Announcement, Event GreenLight’s Golf for Good Welcomes LPGA Star Megan Khang! Sep 1, 2023 Boston Podcast: Supporting Nonprofits To Scale with Melissa Luna Media Mention Scaling Impact Podcast Podcast: Supporting Nonprofits To Scale with Melissa Luna Jun 20, 2023 Boston, National Join our work in Boston We rely on champions and supporters who believe in the power and potential of community-driven change. Follow Us GreenLight Fund Boston Get In Touch
