By Will Falb My name is Will and I am a senior at Dover-Sherborn High School. I became involved with Youth in Philanthropy through the Natick Program in 2017, and am now...
By Eva Kuruvilla My name is Eva Kuruvilla, and I’m a freshman at Northeastern University. I first participated in the Hopkinton Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) program in 2017. Unlike other volunteer opportunities,...
By Catherine Friendly I’m Catherine Friendly and I’m a Junior at The Winsor School in Boston and live in Wellesley. I became involved with Youth in Philanthropy in the spring of 2018,...
By Arjun Yerabothu My name is Arjun and I am currently in 9th grade. Last year I was a part of the 8th grade Southborough Youth in Philanthropy program. This program helps kids...
By Alex Wojcik High school hallways can be loud and overwhelming. Under the pressure of limited time between classes and under the weight of a heavy backpack, teenagers still finding their way...
By Ashani Kurukulasuriya My name is Ashani Kurukulasuriya and I am a senior at Holliston High School. This past spring, I served as a Co-Chair of the Needham Youth in Philanthropy program—a...
Neha Shabeer from the YIP Junior Board talks with Jordan, Framingham native and YIP Alumni, about his experiences and how YIP has helped shape his professional life. You’re 20 and a full...
How one family’s YIP experience inspired more than just their kids We sat down with the Guttilla Family to learn a little bit more about Youth in Philanthropy’s impact on not just...
Bob Brack was looking to increase his community involvement, despite his busy schedule, when he got a call from a friend to join the Foundation for MetroWest Board of Trustees. I served...
For MetroWest teens, being in a rock band doesn’t need to be limited to the confines of their garage. Plugged In is an experience they can share with others, while also lending...
With attendance at The Discovery Museums growing faster than their facility could accommodate, they wanted to utilize the 4.5 acres of museum property to create an outdoor playroom for families to help...
After 34 years as an investigative reporter, news anchor, and consumer advocate for WCVB-TV Channel 5, the legendary Susan Wornick bid her viewers goodbye as she stepped down from the anchor chair...
