First, a word of thanks to everyone who’s already responded to my earlier appeals for the Sr. Mary Hart Children’s Programs. You are a generous bunch; it’s greatly appreciated, and your money will be well used.
For those who haven’t responded yet, or missed the earlier posts on the topic, it’s not too late to attend or send a donation for the benefit dinner this Saturday, June 2, 5 pm at St. Katharine Drexel Church Hall, 517 Blue Hill Ave in Dorchester, MA. Tickets are $15; a table of 8 for $110.
Sr. Mary used to say, ”My gift is that I can recognize other people’s giftedness.“
So when Roodly Dorleans says, “She told us we were urban scholars, urban leaders, and after a while, we believed her“, or when Curtis Diggs says, “I am the person I am today because of (Sr. Mary)“, it’s important to understand they’re also speaking for literally hundreds of kids from Madison Park Village, Whittier St. Housing Development, and all across lower Roxbury who have in fact grown up to become leaders in that community—as well as communities throughout Greater Boston and across the country. And did so because Sr. Mary was the first (and at times the only) person outside their family who believed in them, who saw their talents, who wouldn’t give up on them, and who wouldn’t let anyone else—from their teacher, to the local cop, to the mayor—give up on them either.
Your contribution can help make that happen for a new generation of children. All proceeds will go directly to support the after-school program and summer camp Sr. Mary started. (Write “St. Katharine Drexel” on the memo line of your check.)
Make checks payable to: Sr. Mary Hart Children’s Program, and mail c/o St. Katharine Drexel Church, 175 Ruggles St., Roxbury MA 02120
Standard Disclaimer: I haven’t talked much about money on this blog so far, and I don’t expect to in the future. But Sr. Mary was one of the most remarkable people I’ve ever met, and the work she started is one of the most powerful and life-changing programs I’ve ever seen. If you have the money to give, please do. Thanks.
Crossposted at: http://masscommons.wordpress.com/
