“I will tell my friends that YIP empowered me to do more public speaking, learn about local nonprofits and their service, and an opportunity to meet new people. Throughout the 17 weeks, I was able to develop a new group of friends and learn about budgets, nonprofits, grants, and ultimately, philanthropy.” – Spring 2026 YIP Wellesley Alum
The Community Foundation for MetroWest (CFMW) congratulates our Spring 2026 Youth in Philanthropy graduates!
At the end of May, our Framingham and Wellesley programs concluded with a Graduation ceremony at the Weston Community Center. The celebration was a wonderful opportunity to highlight the students’ hard work and hear about their experiences throughout the program.
During the ceremony, we also acknowledged our Spring 2026 Youth Development Grant partners: Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE), Waltham Partnership for Youth, Jeff’s Place Children’s Bereavement Center, and One Can Help.
We were thrilled to conclude the ceremony with Dr. Darya Herscovici MD, a 2015 YIP graduate as an inspiring keynote speaker. Darya shared her philanthropic journey, offering valuable insights to the new graduates about how a giving perspective can be applied to any career path.
A big congratulations to the newest members of the YIP alumni network!
Do you know a high school student who wants to make a difference in the community, build leadership skills, and meet new friends? Tell them to apply for Youth in Philanthropy today! Applications are open for our Fall 2026 programs: Hopkinton on Thursdays, Natick on Tuesdays, and Lexington on Tuesdays. To learn more and apply, visit yipmetrowest.org.
Thank you to our program partners, The Sudbury Foundation and the Community Fund for Wellesley.
