Carlos gave an impassioned speech at the launch of the Circle of Promise at LIFT-Boston's Roxbury office, thanking LIFT, the City of Boston, Mayor Thomas M. Menino, the Circle of Promise, Boston Public Schools, and community leaders for their dedication to opening up opportunities for Boston residents. He appreciated the CIrcle of Promise and LIFT not only for their compassion, but also for their acknowledgement that community members like him had talents and skills to offer to make their city better. He said, "I feel part of this family. LIFT reminds me that this is all about community. We’ve got the tools already…and by working together, we can push forward.”
Boston
LIFT-Boston Region
Roxbury Office
c/o Vine Street Community Center
339 Dudley Street
Boston, MA, 02119
Phone: (617) 427-1155
Fax: (617) 427-1125
Cambridge Office
c/o The Cambridge Multi-Service Center
19 Brookline Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: (617) 349-6294
Fax: (617) 349-6333
Somerville Office
c/o The Family Center
366 Somerville Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
Phone: (617) 591-9400
Fax: (617) 591-9411
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Carlos and Dorka Santana
Location: Boston
Carlos and Dorka Santana came to LIFT after hearing about its services through the City of Boston and the Circle of Promise, a community-wide initiative to provide critical supports and resources to parents of Boston Public Schools' students (where LIFT-Boston is a lead partner). Working with their LIFT advocate Carly at LIFT-Boston's center in Roxbury, Carlos and Dorka obtained emergency rental assistance and utilities shutoff protection to stay in their home while they searched for work. Dorka recently secured a job interview and enrolled in English classes to improve her communication skills, and the couple is working toward increasing their family’s economic stability.
