Family Promise Metrowest Brought Back "Keeping the Promise" to Great Success

    FRAMINGHAM, MA, November 10, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Family Promise Metrowest hosted their annual "Keeping the Promise" fundraising gala last Thursday, November 2nd at the Framingham Country Club, recognizing and celebrating four new award winners who have played a crucial role in supporting the Family Promise Metrowest mission over the last 15 years.

The 2023 awards and winners are:

The Legacy Award: This award honors an individual whose unwavering commitment and contributions to Family Promise Metrowest have had a lasting impact on the community. The 2023 Legacy Award was presented to former Family Promise Metrowest Executive Director, Sue Crossley.

Cindy Lombardo Volunteer Award: This award recognizes an individual who embodies the spirit of compassion, generosity, and leadership exemplified by the late Cindy Lombardo. Cindy was the lead coordinator for Family Promise Metrowest at Temple Shir Tikva in Wayland. The 2023 Cindy Lombardo Volunteer Award was presented to longstanding Family Promise Metrowest volunteer, Diana Carroll.

The Inaugural 2023 Carole Brodrick Corporate Partner of the Year Award: This new award celebrates a corporate partner whose demonstrated excellence in building a cohesive community serves as a model of collaboration for the greater good. Named after Carole Brodrick, who served as Family Promise Metrowest's Development Director for over a decade, the inaugural 2023 Carole Brodrick Corporate Partner of the Year Award was given to the TJX Companies.

The Inaugural 2023 Community Partner of the Year Award: This award was presented to the City of Framingham, Community Development Department, in recognition of their unwavering commitment and vital role in successfully collaborating to bring awareness, resources, and support to the issue of homelessness.

Danielle Conti, Executive Director of Family Promise Metrowest, shared, "We were blown away by the incredible support of all who came together to celebrate Family Promise Metrowest, honor our newest award winners, and raise critical funds to help prevent family homelessness in our community. To our sponsors, our community and corporate partners and our sold-out crowd of attendees, we are boundlessly grateful for your unwavering dedication and support of our mission."

The 2023 Keeping the Promise Event Sponsors:

Avidia Bank, AVO Fence and Supply, Brookline Bank, Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation, ERA Key Realty, Home Market Foods, Middlesex Bank, Mutual One Charitable Foundation, R.W. Holmes, Reliant Medical Group, Smith, Sullivan & Brown LLC, TEAM Metrowest, Tracy Boehme Realty Group.

To support Family Promise Metrowest: https://www.familypromisemetrowest.org/donate/

About Family Promise Metrowest: Family Promise Metrowest is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families facing homelessness and housing insecurity in the Metrowest region of Massachusetts. Through a network of caring volunteers and community resources, they provide shelter, meals, and support to families as they work toward sustainable independence.

FamilyPromiseMetrowest.org * 6 Mulligan Street * Natick, MA 01760 * [email protected]

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