Our Stories
On December 10th, many PYD youth from East Boston, Charlestown, and Madison Park Vocational High School successfully put on our annual Trade Show at State Street’s Iron Street location. We partner with State Street twice per year as they graciously host both our winter and spring trade shows. This event is organized by our Career […]
This past November, Tyler was awarded the Project LENS Mentor Award at our 18th annual Mentor Appreciation Night. Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) hosts Mentor Appreciation Night annually where staff, members, and families gather to celebrate the amazing mentorships that develop over the years. Tyler joined PYD when he was 13 years old. His […]
14-year-old Franklin was awarded the Raylee Lesacy Spirit Award on November 1st, the 18th annual Mentor Appreciation Night. We host Mentor Appreciation Night annually where staff, members, and families gather to celebrate the amazing mentorships that develop over the years. Franklin has volunteered at PYD for approximately two years. His involvement began at the age […]
When it comes to discussing and communicating with people with disabilities, some may not be aware of the ableism embedded in their language, tone, and etiquette, but we’re here to help you change that. To begin, it is crucial to understand the difference between person-first and identity-first language. Person-first refers to placing the person before […]
This year, Partners for Youth with Disabilities has set out to reach $25,000 for Giving Tuesday. Each dollar donated goes towards different programs or activities within our organization. To help give a better example of how your money helps PYD, we have set up a donation tier list with explanations of what that price point […]
On November 1, 2019 Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) and its members celebrated the 18th annual Mentor Appreciation Night at the Cambridge Citywide Senior Center. Since founded in 1985, Partners for Youth with Disabilities has always made an effort to recognize and support their community members, specifically their mentors and mentees. In 2002, PYD […]
Are you thinking of raising money to support PYD? There are so many ways to run personal fundraisers these days — Facebook, GoFundMe Charity, and more — and we’re so grateful for all our donors that take the step of raising funds for us. And with Giving Tuesday and the end-of-the-year coming up, we want […]
The holiday season is fast approaching and for many nonprofits around the country, it marks an exciting time. Giving Tuesday, often referred to as #GivingTuesday, is a movement that promotes charitable donations to nonprofit organizations. This seasonal campaign is a great way for donors to start off the giving season. On December 3rd, Partners for […]
On October 18, 2019, Partners for Youth with Disabilities hosted the first Boston Inclusion Community training at the Boston NonProfit Center. The initiative began in 2017 and aims to train companies and organizations around the Boston area on disability inclusion. This year, the program opens itself up to all interested parties and currently represents over […]
In celebration of our mentors and mentees, Mentor Appreciation Night will take place on November 1, 2019. Partners for Youth with Disabilities presents the Chris Dunne Peer Leadership award to Nathan Persampieri who has been a part of PYD since 2017. A college freshman, Nathan found PYD through his summer camp program. He recently started […]