Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús

The Stevens Foundation has awarded $15,000 to expand our Know Your City events—helping residents access the programs, resources, and opportunities that strengthen community engagement and open doors to economic mobility. We're grateful to the Stevens Foundation for their continued support and commitment to our community. 


Our Educational Attainment Community Plan is also moving forward with purpose. Three work groups have launched to advance:


  • Youth-College Pathway
  • Workforce-College Pathway 
  • Four-Year Pathway


To learn more about these work groups and the Educational Attainment Community Plan, and ways you can get involved, write to us at info@lawrencepartnership.org to receive invite to our upcoming virtual sessions.


We are also launching a full fundraising campaign to expand technical assistance, coaching, and support for local entrepreneurs including startups and established businesses ready to scale up. Your support helps the small business ecosystem that fuels Lawrence’s growth.


Your support makes these initiatives possible and strengthens the vibrancy of our community. Thank you for being our partner.


Join us—invest in this work and help move Lawrence forward.



With Gratitude,


Naydeen


The work of the Lawrence Partnership is powered by community. You can make a difference in two impactful ways:


  1. Become a sponsor of our Annual Meeting and gain meaningful visibility while supporting our mission.
  2. Make a financial gift to help advance small business growth, workforce development, and community collaboration.



To support our work or learn more about ways to give, contact us at

info@lawrencepartnership.org

Community Engagement in Motion


Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús has been on a dynamic listening tour across the Greater Lawrence area — meeting one-on-one with community leaders, connecting with partners old and new, and sharing the Lawrence Partnership’s growing momentum on local radio. Through these conversations with board members, small business owners, and residents, she is gathering the insights that will help shape the Partnership’s next five years of impact, innovation, and inclusive economic opportunity.

LPN Member Spotlight

Forrest Lennhoff

President & Owner

Lennhoff Properties

 

Forrest Lennhoff is the Founder and President of Lennhoff Properties, a growing property management company providing hands-off management services to rental property owners throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

 

Before starting Lennhoff Properties with his wife Taylor, Forrest worked as a Journeyman Electrician both independently and for an electrical contractor. In 2019 he began his real estate career by purchasing a four-unit property, adding value through improvements, and leveraging a cash-out refinance before later selling for a profit. This same value-add approach has allowed him to grow his personal portfolio to more than 300 rental units and management company portfolio to more than 900 units. This firsthand experience as both an owner and operator has allowed Forrest to excel in the property management industry, as clients value his understanding of asset performance and long-term growth. He is active in his community by partnering with local nonprofits to provide housing to the people they serve, receiving a “Community Partners in Housing” award from the Greater Lawrence Community Action Council in 2025.

 

Forrest grew up in North Andover and now lives in Merrimac with his wife Taylor and children, Rory and Connor. He enjoys spending time outdoors and likes to ride his road bike, boat on the Merrimack, and ski.

 

Forrest holds many licenses including journeyman electrician, pesticide applicator, and real estate salesperson licenses. He graduated from North Andover High School in 2014 before entering the trades. 

KYC: Your Future through Education / Tu Futuro a Través de la Educación

Join us at Northern Essex Community College as part of the "Know Your City" series with / Acompáñenos en el Northern Essex Community College como parte de la serie "Conozca su Ciudad" con:

🗣️ Joanna de Peña, M.Ed - Founder & CEO, Top Notch Scholars

Info: lawrencepartnership.org/knowyourcity

May 28, 2026 05:00pm - May 28, 2026 07:00pm

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Northern Essex Community College - Lawrence Campus
45 Franklin St, Lawrence, MA 01840
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Do you know a high schooler in Lawrence with big dreams? The Rising Stars Academy is HERE and it's FREE!


Explore NECC and other colleges, entrepreneurship & career opportunities this summer.


Apply by May 29th as spots are LIMITED!


Questions? Contact Maria Aybar, NECC at (978) 738-7402 and/or maybar@necc.mass.edu

Attending the Unidos in Power 1st Annual Latino Leaders Summit


Lawrence was well represented at the Unidos in Power 1st Annual Latino Leaders Summit, held on Friday, April 24 in Boston. Local and state Latino leaders convened to address the future of education, housing development and livable communities, and economic development. The event culminated with a synthesized collective share-out that focused on priorities and commitments.

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