Community Newsletter
March 2021
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How you've helped your neighbors in need on their road to self-sufficiency. |
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Beverly Bootstraps Rooftop Solar Installation Has Begun
The installation has begun on more than 100 solar PV panels on our rooftop. We are excited to soon be the host of a 45-kilowatt array. Built with no up-front investment from Beverly Bootstraps, the system will save on electricity costs for years to come.
The project got its launch last spring, shortly after the pandemic arrived thanks to Beverly community members and environmental advocates Jim Bauer and Lorinda Visnick. Bauer engaged Dorchester-based solar developer Resonant Energy, who partners with Rise Up Solar, to bring solar projects to non-profit organizations.
It is expected that the project will go live and start generating sun power in late Spring. We are thrilled to have this chance to be part of the clean energy revolution. Not only will this turn our empty roof space into a valuable asset, but by improving the environment, it is also another way for us to support our community in a really meaningful way.
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Feel Confident About Your Donations
We are proud to announce that we have earned a 2021 Platinum Seal of Transparency! This means Beverly Bootstraps ranked in the top 1% of Guidestar charities.
This achievement was earned by sharing our key metrics and highlighting the impact we are making. You can feel confident knowing your donations are being put to good use.
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You Can Now Thrift Longer!
The Thrift Shop has expanded its shopping hours and is excited to announce you can shop until 5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays!
Just a reminder that COVID precautions are in place throughout the shop: masks, social distancing, hand-sanitizer, and limited capacity.
Thank you for adhering to the policies we have implemented.
Happy shopping!
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Shaw's and The Greater Boston Food Bank Supports our Community
We are honored to announce a donation of grocery cards totaling $10,500 from Shaw’s. Individual $25 gift cards will help boost our Food Pantry client's food budgets over the next few months. This grant of gift cards was made possible by support from your local Shaw’s store and their Holiday Nourishing Neighbors program that took place from November 27– December 31.
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In addition, The Greater Boston Food Bank supported our clients with 1000 $25 Shaw's gift cards. We are proud of our ongoing collaboration and joint mission of eliminating hunger.
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Glen Urquhart Honors its Teachers
The Glen Urquhart School snowflake drive is a tradition that started in the late '80s. Teachers wanted to leverage the generosity of GUS parents at the holidays in order to help and serve those in greater need. As a group, teachers forgo holiday gifts and ask for donations to Beverly Bootstraps. This year, GUS donated over $7,000 to help those less fortunate in their community. We are honored by their donation.
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Wayside Trailers Adds to our Fleet
We are thrilled to announce that Wayside Trailers generously donated a box truck to us. This permanent addition to our truck fleet will allow the Thrift Shop to do furniture pick-ups ourselves. Thank you, Wayside Trailers!
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We "JUST LOVE" This Food Drive
We definitely feel the love! The "Just Love Food Drive" on Valentine's Day was a huge success. It brought in 1742 pounds of food and $600 in checks!!! Thank you to Arlene Verde and everyone who showed love and supported families in need in your community!
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"Give Back" Community Bag Program
The Month of March
Shaws, 71 Dodge Street, Beverly &
Stop & Shop, 37 Enon Street, Beverly
For the month of March, we've been chosen as the community recipient at Shaw's at 71 Dodge Street and the North Beverly Stop & Shop at 37 Enon Street. These reusable bags are an easy and environmentally friendly way to give back to your community!
Save the Date – Sunday, May 2, 10 am – 4 pm
Beverly Bootstraps Thrift Shop, 198 Rantoul Street, Beverly
The Thrift Shop will have lots of fantastic, specially-curated items for sale on this special "Fun Day, Sunday" shopping day. Save the date and stay tuned for more details!
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To learn more, click on these handy links: |
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Beverly Bootstraps has always been committed to social justice. Helping people who might not have their basic needs met or an opportunity to avail themselves of education, for whatever reason or life story, is at the core of our mission.
We proudly serve, work with and employ individuals regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, or nationality. Further, we ask our community and world to do better and work towards justice and equal opportunities.
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