Community Newsletter
May, 2021
How you've helped your neighbors in need on their road to self-sufficiency.
It Takes a Village – and Sometimes a Neighbor

Kate* has been coming to Beverly Bootstraps for a year now. She is aware of how much of a helping hand we can be to someone struggling. When her friend Joy* finally mentioned how difficult paying for groceries and diapers had become, Kate insisted that she accompany her during a recent Food Pantry visit.

Joy was quickly registered and introduced to the staff. Kate was more than happy to take over the Pantry tour and show her friend how everything worked. Having seen our pre-COVID shopping model, Kate was able to explain how things had changed and how the new food model would ensure her safety yet still give her choices.

It was wonderful to see Joy’s nervousness fade as she realized how at home Kate and all our clients feel at Beverly Bootstraps. By the end of their visit, Joy left feeling welcomed into our little community and reassured that her food struggles were quickly going to be met.

We are proud of the community feel we have at Beverly Bootstraps. Thanks to our generous donors, we have kept our doors open through the pandemic and offer a beacon of hope to those struggling with food insecurity.
*Names changed for privacy
Beverly Bootstraps Welcomes Chris Nazareth

Chris Nazareth has joined Beverly Bootstraps as the Director of Development and External Affairs. A seasoned fundraiser with over a decade in the nonprofit field, Chris has most recently spent time as the Associate Director of Development at Hearth, Inc., a homeless relief organization in Boston.

Chris will spearhead development initiatives and all facets of community communications and relationships for the agency as the newest member of its leadership team. A firm believer in giving back to the local community, Chris, and the entire agency, are excited for this next chapter at Beverly Bootstraps. He's looking forward to getting to know all our donors and supporters. Feel free to reach out to say "Hi" at cnazareth@beverlybootstraps.org.
Drive-Thru Food Drive at Beverly Bootstraps
Saturday, June 5, 10 am – 2 pm

On Saturday, June 5th from 10 am – 2 pm, we will be hosting a Drive-Thru Food Drive at our 35 Park Street facility. To donate, enter our parking lot through the Wallis Street entrance. With curbside drop-off you just pull up and pop your trunk - we will get your food out for you!
1 Day and 400 Hands Really Can Change the World

Project Y 2021 has left us feeling so grateful! Thank you to everyone who made this day of service successful. Project Y raised 1,125 pounds of food that will directly impact and help our community.
Waring School Holds Virtual Music Soiree

The Waring School recently held its fourth annual Music for Food Soirée to aid hunger relief. Thank you to all the amazing performers and attendees for their generous donations which raised $1,176 for Beverly Bootstraps. The Music for Food organization strives to empower musicians of all ages to use their artistry to alleviate the problems of food insecurity faced by people around the country. Thank you for your creative way to give back to your community!
Outfront Media Extends a Helping Hand (in the form of a billboard!)

Thanks so much to Outfront Media for their generous donation of billboard space on Rt. I95N (just after the Rt. 128 split). We are very excited about this unique opportunity to promote the Beverly Bootstraps Thrift Shop. Our Thrift Shop raises about 1/3 of the funds needed to run our programs and services so this is a wonderful opportunity for us.
Drive-Thru Food Drive at Beverly Bootstraps
Saturday, June 5, 10 am – 2 pm
35 Park Street, Beverly
We will be holding a Drive-Thru Food Drive at our 35 Park Street facility. Help us refill our Food Pantry shelves by filling your truck with food. You can pull up into our parking lot through the Wallis Street entrance, pop your trunk, and our staff will get your donations out for you.

Beverly Main Streets "Hyper Stripers"
Saturday, May 15, 11 am – 5 pm
Hale Farm, 39 Hale Street, Beverly
We are proud to be a sponsor of Beverly Main Streets “Hyper Stripers” at Historic Beverly’s Hale Farm from 11 am – 5 pm on May 15. The Striper artwork will be arranged on the lawn behind the historic house, so you can walk through and view them all to get started bidding in the online auction. Shortly after, our "Striper" will be available to view at the Beverly Bootstraps Thrift Shop. Be sure to bid online!
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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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