I am a board member of a wonderful organization called Project Place. It is located in the South End of Boston on the corner of Berkeley and Washington. The organization was established over 50 years ago to help people free themselves from the cycle of homelessness, and the negative and limiting financial ramifications of incarceration, drug addiction and mental illness. Project Place trains (or re-trains) people to re-enter the work force so that they can lift themselves up out of poverty, afford housing, reunite with family and create meaningful lives supported ultimately by their own efforts. But first, to get there, they need a helping hand. They need an organization and professionals that can advise them, support them, teach and train them and cheer lead them on their new path.

As you know my career has been a central part of my life. It has allowed me to afford a home, (two in fact), a car, trips, education and to help support family members to reach their dreams. I am very fortunate. My work brings meaning to my life and has helped to create my life. This organization helps and supports less fortunate people to do the same. It teaches them and supports them into finding meaningful work which creates purpose and pride in their lives.

Please give what you can for this noble and important organization. I hope you will join me at Fenway Park on April 22.