Meet Kathy Kasper
RSVP to the Urban Campfire
Unapologetically Herself
When Krystal (Tru) Edwards entered her freshman year as a Posse scholar at Union College, she never imagined that one of the defining moments in her college career would involve being stepped over by an unsympathetic student while peacefully...
Read moreWelcome Simon Hess
The Crossroads Board of Trustees is extremely pleased to announce that Simon Hess has been appointed President of Crossroads. As a lifelong youth and education advocate, Simon has spent his career working to ensure youth from all communities have...
Read morePostsecondary Success and Preparation
For many low-income teens, the traditional path to college success is flawed. They can follow all the rules, stretch themselves with extracurricular activities, participate in community service, meet every application deadline, nail their...
Read moreTom Reilly Wins Invest In Others Community Service Award
Thomas E. Reilly, Jr., founding principal of Birch Hill Investment Advisors LLC in Boston, won the 2017 Invest in Others Community Service Award, one of seven awards presented on September 28 at the eleventh annual Invest in Others Awards Gala in...
Read moreFinding your Calling at Camp: Denyel Fonesca
Denyel Fonesca’s experience in the C5 Leaders program and as a camp counselor helped her become confident and college-bound, but even more it helped her discover her life’s calling – helping young people who need support to succeed. After...
Read more#EmpowerMassYouth Social Media Connection
Creating the deepest impact in a young person’s life often means providing them with access to resources and networks that enhance their overall success in school and life. To do that, Crossroads must collaborate with other like-minded...
Read moreCrossroads 8th Annual Urban Campfire Raises Over $500,000
Crossroads celebrated its 8th Annual Crossroads Urban Campfire at the Boston Harbor Hotel. With 250 guests that evening and the amazing support of more than 70 sponsors we raised over $500,000 to support Crossroads’ work with under-resourced...
Read moreMassachusetts First Lady Lauren Baker Joins the Celebration for Crossroads Class of 2016!
On Sunday, May 1, 50 high school seniors celebrated everything they have accomplished over the past five years in a special C5 Leaders graduation ceremony held at Faneuil Hall. We were thrilled to welcome Massachusetts First Lady Lauren Baker...
Read moreC5 Graduate Spotlight: Kaime ‘Kay’ Douyon
Growing up life taught me that adults could not be trusted, that I was not important. I was quiet and lost myself in books to escape the harsh reality that was my everyday life. School was where I felt closest to being happy because I was with...
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