Youth Written Newsletter for April 2017
Planting Seeds of Transformation 

With spring approaching, we are planting seeds of transformation in the lives of our youth, staff, and community. Join us at our upcoming events, shop in our store, or engage with us on social media.  Check out what’s going on below!
MTW ON WGBH's GREATER BOSTON
By Nicole, MTW Graduate
My name is Nicole and I'm a graduate and the Intake Specialist Intern at More Than Words. Recently More Than Words had the opportunity to be on the show Greater Boston on WGBH!  I talked with reporter Stephanie Leydon about the skills I gained from MTW's job training program. I was interviewed at Whole Foods Market where I currently work as a cashier. Even though I was nervous, I'm glad that I was able to let the world know about MTW . They also filmed Jodi, MTW's CEO, and RJ, a youth Partner.  Thank you to WGBH and my current job Whole Foods Market for this great experience and spreading the word about our program!
FELTON STREET BOOK SALES
By Vanessa, MTW Associate
Come spend your Saturday with More Than Words!  We’re holding big inventory sales at our warehouse at 56 Felton Street in Waltham every Saturday starting in April.  It is a 1-2-3 Sale: books are only $1 for mass market, $2 for paperback, and $3 for hardcover!
  • Saturday, April 8, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 15, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 29, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
We’re also giving away great prizes like autographed books and Red Sox tickets for helping us spread the word about the sales. Learn more and sign up for the giveaway with the link below!

GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT
By Gwen, MTW Graduate

My name is Gwen and I am a MTW Graduate. Before MTW, I never had a job and I didn’t want one because I was nervous. I was always getting kicked out of school.  Eventually my social worker convinced me to try it.  When I first started work was hard, but over time I became more mature and my attitude changed. 

Since leaving More Than Words, I have also aged out of DCF. I am working full time at House of Blues and still pushing forward in life. The graduate program at MTW has been really supportive through helping me look for jobs and supporting my earning a certificate of completion from high school. MTW has continued to be a real motivator for me and I am grateful that they are there for me.

 
MORE THAN WORDS HOSTS DCF
by Chris, MTW Senior Partner

My name is Chris and I'm a Senior Partner. Last month we were honored to host the Department of Children and Families (DCF) for a visit at MTW in Boston, including Chief of Staff Paola Ferrer. They came to get insight about our program and to meet some of the DCF-involved youth and MTW alumni. When they got here they went on a tour, got to ask questions about our program, and hear some of our stories. After the tour, we had a community meeting where they introduced themselves and the MTW youth asked them some questions about the system. Thank you to Paola and DCF for visiting MTW!
MORE THAN WORDS TAKES ON THE BOSTON MARATHON
by Gigi, MTW Senior Partner
More Than Words is excited to cheer for our two runners in this year's Boston Marathon!  We are grateful to John Hancock for supporting MTW to be part of this!  One of our runners, Hannah, is part of the MTW’s community and volunteers with us on our business shifts.  Our other runner, Leanne, is the Director of Youth Development at MTW and works very hard to support me and rest of the youth team.  We're so proud of both of them for training and supporting us.  On behalf of the entire youth team at MTW, we want to thank them and wish them both the best of luck this April. 
UPCOMING EVENTS WITH MORE THAN WORDS
Warehouse Inventory Sales
Every Saturday Starting in April!
April 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
56 Felton Street, Waltham

Parenting in the Eye of the Storm with Katie Naftzger
Sunday, April 9th, 2-4 p.m.
242 E. Berkeley Street, Boston
Learn from Katie about adoptive parenting. Free admission; please RSVP!

Open Mic Night
Sunday, April 23rd, 2-4 p.m. 
Sign ups start at 1:30
376 Moody Street, Waltham
Join us at our cafe bookstore to share your voice!

Sheep Shearing Festival Pop-Up
Saturday, April 29th, 10-5 p.m.
Gore Place, 52 Gore Street, Waltham
Come shop our pop-up shop!

SOWA Pop-Up
Sunday, April 30th, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
647 Washington Street, Newtonville
Come shop our pop-up shop!

More Than Words had a blast hosting a birthday party for one of our neighbors and her friends. For more information on space rentals call 617-674-5557 or email at [email protected] 
JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT AUTHOR EVENT!
We  are hosting a book release of Parenting in the Eye of the Storm for Boston-based author Katie Naftzger. It is is a road map for parents of adopted teenagers, so come share her insights and refreshments with us. Also featuring opening remarks from Adam Pertman, CEO and Founder of the National Center on Adoption and Permanency! Free admission, just RSVP through the link below!
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.  
  • Part-time Donations Manager
  • Full-time Youth Development Manger
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR DONORS

Highlighting our new Corporate & Foundation Partners in March: 

  • Johnson Family Foundation
  • Newman's Own Foundation

Featured Supporter: 

Thank you to Capital One Cafe for holding workshops on budgeting and saving with MTW youth during Youth Development time this month!
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