A boost for nonprofits
Addressing an audience of elected officials, University leaders, and members of the Allston-Brighton community, Harvard President Drew Faust thanked representatives from several nonprofit organizations for teaching others “all the important things” in life. “The Harvard Allston Partnership Fund is an important part of Harvard’s commitment to the Allston-Brighton community,” Faust said. “But it’s you, and the nonprofit organizations you represent, who take the lead in turning our contribution into meaningful projects and programs. You expand people’s horizons and help them exceed their expectations, and we thank you for being our partners in this effort.” The gathering on May 5 at the Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center at Charlesview in Brighton marked the distribution of HAPF grants, with 11 nonprofits in the Allston-Brighton community receiving support totaling $100,000. Distributed among groups such as the Big Sister Association of Greater Boston, the Boston Children’s Chorus, the Gardner Pilot Academy, and the Fishing Academy, the...