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Please join us! Volunteering with Tenacity is a win-win situation as we grow together, reduce the achievement gap of our young people, and paint the future of a connected and vibrant community.
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT CHAIRS, GALA COMMITTEE AND SPONSORS:

EVENT CHAIRS
Bill & Alli Achtmeyer

DAVIS CUP PRESENTING SPONSOR


HONORARY COMMITTEE & WIMBLEDON SPONSORS
Ed & Amy Brakemen
Jim & Anne Davis
Bettina Doulton & Steve Wymer
Ron & Julie Druker
Larry & Beth Greenberg
Ralph & Janice James
Seth & Beth Klarman
Peter & Carolyn Lynch
Joe & Colin McNay
Donald & Susan Mykrantz
Peter & Ginny Nicholas
Steve & Judy Pagliuca
Roger & Kristin Servison


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VOICES OF TENACITY


Fatumata Kaba
ASEP Alumni
Class of 2007

During my three years at Tenacity, my family, friends, and teachers have seen a huge change in me.  My love for reading has expanded and I love tennis with a passion.  Tenacity has definitely made a huge impact in my life and I'm glad that I decided to join.  It's a place where you don't have to be afraid to love reading or just being yourself...

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TENACITY ALUMNI COACH



Students who graduate from our middle school After School Excellence Program (ASEP) become part of our Tenacity Alumni Services Program, where they can continue to receive academic and personal support, as well as get involved in other opportunities. We need your help to continue to support these students throughout high school!



Volunteer Description:

Tenacity Alumni Coaches are tutors, mentors and role models for graduates of our middle school After School Excellence Program. Coaches meet and communicate regularly with students in order to support them academically and personally throughout their high school years. Coaches are matched with students through Tenacity based on availability, the coach’s skills, and the student’s needs. They are a critical part of the Alumni Services Program in that they provide guidance and personal support that we are unable to give all of our 200 alumni.



What do Tenacity Alumni Coaches Do?

  • Meet and communicate with student on a regular basis and establish a relationship with student to help him/her achieve their personal and academic goals.

  • Provide tutoring and academic assistance when necessary for student

  • Help student develop skills in the following areas:Resourcefulness/navigation,Problem solving, Communication,Self advocacy,Self awareness.

  • Serve as a positive role model for student

  • Communicate and report regularly to Tenacity Alumni Services


What do you need to be a Tenacity Alumni Coach?

  • College experience or degree required

  • Ability to commit to volunteering for at least 1 academic year (September – June)

  • Ability to meet or communicate with a student at least once a week

  • Open to working with urban youth (previous experience not a requirement but beneficial)

  • Ability to effectively communicate with teens

  • Sensitivity to people from different economic, social, cultural or racial backgrounds

  • Be a positive role model

  • Proficiency in one or more core high school subjects

  • Spanish speaking is a plus



For more information or to request a Tenacity Coach Volunteer Application, send an e-mail to alumniservices@tenacity.org  or call 617-562-0900 x41


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