WPY UPDATES

 Summer Program Updates, Annual Meeting, & More

Register Now for WPY's 2025 Annual Meeting

Join us on Thursday, September 18th, 8-9:30am, to learn about Waltham Partnership for Youth's powerful youth programming. We will enjoy an alumni keynote speaker, community partner panel, and networking opportunities. 

Light refreshments will be served, including cider donuts from Pizzi Farm!

Career Exploration & Training (CET)

Connecting students to life-altering career development opportunities through meaningful paid internship experiences.

Pictured above: WPY interns gathered at Gore Place to celebrate the conclusion of the WPY Summer Internship Program

The 2025 WPY Summer Internship Program has officially come to an end. We celebrated the interns' successes with a Closing Ceremony at Gore Place in Waltham. Interns, families, and employers gathered to celebrate an incredible summer and the 87 interns who completed their internships.

The celebration was full of music, games, a photo booth, and ice cream sundaes from The Cravery. The highlight of the afternoon was hearing from our student speakers. Jason Zepeda Ramirez, a rising senior who interned at The Village Bank, shared his reflections on the summer: “I was pleasantly surprised at how nice and welcoming the staff and customers were. Knowing that I would be learning an entirely new skill set in a safe environment put my mind at ease and helped me gain more confidence in banking transactions.” 

We also heard from recent Waltham High School graduate Priya Patel, who shared her journey through WPY’s internship program. Priya reflected on how her four WPY internships helped to shape her path toward becoming a Physician Assistant. 

Thank you to interns, families, employers, and community partners for making this another fantastic summer!

Wraparound Waltham

Collaborating to create a community of belonging and opportunity for newcomer immigrant students and their families.

Pictured above: WPY's Family & Student Engagement Senior Coordinator, Marlen Godinez, attended Charles River Community Health's Health Week Celebration on behalf of WPY

In August, our Family and Student Engagement Senior Coordinator, Marlen Godinez, represented the WPY Welcome Center at the Charles River Community Health Center's Health Week Celebration. This Waltham-based health fair brought together local community organizations and members to promote public health and access to resources in our city.

The Wraparound team also presented to Waltham Public Schools administrators, sharing ways in which administrators can support newcomer students and create spaces of safety, belonging, and connection through a trauma-informed lens.

Lastly, WPY's Summer Soccer Group wrapped up and celebrated with a pizza and ice cream party! During this summer program, these rising ninth grade students engaged with educators from Waltham High School and Waltham Public Schools, who now are friendly faces as the students begin the new school year.

Opportunities for Youth and

Community Members:

National Grid Customer Advocates at Welcome Center

National Grid Customer Advocates will be available to meet with community members at McDevitt Middle School on Tuesday, September 9th, from 3:30-5:30pm. Please email Family & Student Engagement Senior Coordinator, Marlen Godinez, with questions.

Preserve Internship Available to High School Students

For the full job description and more information, including instructions for how to apply, click on the button below.

Youth in Philanthropy Program in Lexington

Are you looking for a way to gain leadership skills and make a positive impact on the MetroWest community? Do you want to make new friends who care about giving back? Apply for Youth in Philanthropy Fall 2025! 

Youth in Philanthropy is a free, experiential leadership development program designed to empower and educate local youth to become our community’s next generation of philanthropists. In this program you’ll gain knowledge and confidence to take on leadership roles, visit local nonprofit organizations, learn about community needs, and grant money to causes benefiting youth in MetroWest! 

The application is linked here. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis, so apply today! 

Interested in applying, but not sure that you can get to Lexington? Free transportation between Waltham and Lexington may be available. 

Check out the website and the attached flyer and schedule for more information. You can also email yip@communityfoundationmw.org with any questions.

Free Webinar from Families for Depression Awareness: Connecting with Care

Families for Depression Awareness is presenting their free webinar, Connecting with Care: Essential Communication Skills for Mental Health Caregivers,,on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM ET.

In this webinar, Dr. Chris Segrin will guide you through four real-world scenarios caregivers often face supporting loved ones through depression. You’ll learn practical communication techniques for discussing depression symptoms, navigating conversations about professional help, using de-escalation strategies, and addressing trauma-related challenges with sensitivity.

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