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Please join us for the twelfth annual

Light of Dawnn Awards Ceremony

The Light of Dawnn Awards were created to honor the legacy of youth leader Dawnn Jaffier, who demonstrated an unwavering commitment to building stronger communities. 

These awardees share Dawnn's passion and emulate her dedication to service. 

We will also hand out Light of Dawnn scholarships to outstanding high school students, presented by The Foundation to be Named Later.

This event is presented by the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network in partnership with the Highland Street Foundation, Josh Kraft and Michelle Vichot, and West End House.

This year’s Light of Dawnn awardees are:

Sandra Andrade, The Dee Kennedy Project

Michael Gonzalez, Boston HERC

Tiffany Sheets, Ellis Early Learning


This year’s Light of Dawnn Scholarship winners are:

Micaela Phelan-Burgos, Emmanuel College

Alyssa Mascarenhas, UMass Lowell


Tuesday, February 24, 10:00-11:00 AM

West End House Boys and Girls Club

New Balance Pavilion

105 Allston Street

Allston, MA 02134


Light refreshments and registration will be open in the lobby outside the New Balance Pavilion at 9:30 am. Networking and additional refreshments will be available after the speaking program concludes.

 

Transportation: The West End House Boys and Girls Club is accessible via the MBTA Green Line B Branch- Allston Street Stop, or buses 51, 57, 64 and 66. Parking is available at the CVS Pharmacy on 181 Brighton Avenue in Allston, MA.

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