Youth Written Newsletter for May 2017
Business is Blooming at More Than Words!

 Business is blooming at More Than Words and we are excited to share all the new happenings with you! Join us at one of our upcoming events, shop in our store, or check out our volunteer opportunities.  There's a lot going on this month so be sure to keep up with us on our social media below!
FELTON STREET BOOK SALES
By Olivia, MTW Associate
Come spend your Saturday with More Than Words!  We’re holding big inventory book sales at our warehouse at 56 Felton Street in Waltham every Saturday from 11-3pm!  It is a 1-2-3 Sale: $1 for children's & bargain books, $2 for paperback, and $3 for hardcover!

Can’t make it on Saturday or can’t get enough books?  Stop by the consolidation sale at our Moody Street storefront any day for incredible discounts on our entire inventory.  30% off now, and 50% off from May 15 to May 28!
GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT
By Jenna, MTW Graduate

Hi, my name is Jenna and I am a MTW graduate. During my time at MTW I think I really benefited from the in-the-moment-support from my Youth Development Manager. There was always someone to go to if I needed space or to talk through a problem. I also learned how to be more in the moment and to focus on my goals.

Since graduating, I am now taking classes at Mass Bay Community College for Early Childhood Education and work full-time as a Teacher Assistant. I have now become certified in pediatric CPR, AED, and first aid. In the future I would like to continue to work with kids, especially kids with disabilities.

MTW pushed me out of my comfort zone to reach my full potential!
MTW VISITS WELLESLEY BANK
by Olivia, MTW Associate

My name is Olivia and I am an associate at MTW. Recently, I had the opportunity to venture into the world of bankers, and spoke at an event for Wellesley Bank! During the event, Dean, a MTW Partner, and I spoke about our life experiences and the impact MTW has had on us. Wellesley Bank surprised us with a generous donation to support our futures at MTW. Afterwards, I had a lot of fun networking with the  team and celebrating over ice cream. Thank you for inviting us Wellesley Bank and thank you for letting us share our stories!
MIT BOOK DONATION HELPS US SOAR PAST OUR GOALS!
By Gigi, MTW Senior Partner

This month the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Library surprised our team with an amazing donation of over 80,000 books!

All the books and text books were like-new condition. The generous donation helped our team double our daily goals. We were able to list more books online, make more money through our online marketplaces and really satisfy our customers. We soared past our business goals for the month!

Thank you MIT Library!
ALL-STAR BOOK DRIVES
Our team wanted to give a huge thank you to:

- Commerce Bank
- University Club of Boston
- Robin Finnegan

Who hosted all-star book drives for MTW! The total number of books brought through these book drives was 1,417!

If you are interested in hosting a book drive for More Than Words, you can contact our team at  [email protected] or 617-674-5555.   
UPCOMING EVENTS WITH MORE THAN WORDS
Felton Street Book Sales
Every Saturday!
May 13th, 20th, and 27th
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
56 Felton Street, Waltham

Corporate Lobby Pop-Up Shop
Tuesday May 16th 10am-3pm
300 Unicorn Park, Woburn

Corporate Lobby Pop-Up Shop
Thursday, May18th, 10am-3pm
Seaport Building, Boston

Open Mic Night @ Moody
Sunday, May 20th, 2-4pm
376 Moody Street 
Buy 3 books, get 1 free during the event!

SOWA Market Pop-Up Shop
Saturday May 27th, 10am-4pm
530 Harrison Avenue, Boston
Find details of all our upcoming events on our Facebook page!
JOIN THE TEAM AT MORE THAN WORDS
Are you looking to make a change, apply your recruiting, grant writing, administrative, and management skills towards helping youth take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business?  Then come join our team of dedicated professionals as an integral part of our non-profit social enterprise!

We are currently hiring for the positions and service opportunities listed below.  
  • Full-time Youth Development Manger
  • Commonwealth Corps Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator
  • Commonwealth Corps Community Engagement and Brand Ambassador Coordinator 
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR DONORS

Highlighting our new Corporate & Foundation Partners in April: 

  • Harbus Foundation
  • John Hancock
  • The Mabel A. Horne Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee

Featured Supporter: John Hancock 

Thank you John Hancock for your generous support and belief in our mission! Thank you for giving MTW an opportunity to participate in this year’s Non-Profit Boston Marathon Bib Program!
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