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May 12, 2022

*VIDEO* MPY Sponsors Conferences Featuring Dr. Adolph Brown, Who Uses Laughter and Learning in DEI Principles

WAKEFIELD — Executive Director Margie Daniels is pleased to share that the Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) sponsored two conferences at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical School featuring Dr. Adolph Brown.  Dr. Brown is a career educator, mental health professional, business entrepreneur, and humorist of more than 30 years. Dr. Brown is also a […]

April 4, 2022

*JOINT RELEASE* Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth Recognizes Pepperell Police Chief with Schettini Award for Commitment to Safety

WAKEFIELD — The Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) and the Pepperell Police Department are pleased to announce that MPY recognized Police Chief David Scott with the 12th annual Dr. Patrick A. Schettini Jr. Memorial Award last month.  Whittier Tech Superintendent Maureen Lynch and MPY Board of Directors Chair Judy Klimkiewicz presented Chief Scott with the […]

March 15, 2022

Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth Sponsors Conference Examining the Intersection of Mental Health and Substance Abuse

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WAKEFIELD — Executive Director Margie Daniels reports that the Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) is sponsoring a conference for educators examining the intersection of mental health and substance abuse.  Many individuals, including young people, who develop substance use disorders are also diagnosed with mental disorders, and vice versa. This conference will detail […]

February 28, 2022

Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth Announces 2022 Student Poster Project Winners

WAKEFIELD — Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) is proud to announce that nine students from across the Commonwealth have been chosen as winners of this year’s annual poster project on the theme “Peace Brings the World Together.” MPY has hosted the poster project since 2009 to engage students on important topics and provide a platform […]

January 19, 2022

MPY Offering Free Webinars to Educators Seeking To Build Comprehensive Mental Health Systems in Schools

WAKEFIELD — Executive Director Margie Daniels is pleased to share that the Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth, in partnership with the Rennie Center for Education Research and Policy and the Massachusetts School Mental Health Consortium (MASMHC), is offering a series of free webinars to help educators build comprehensive school mental health systems. In December, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy […]

October 25, 2021

MPY Conference to Focus on Building Supportive Communities to Address Mental Health and Substance Abuse Amid Pandemic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WAKEFIELD — Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) Executive Director Margie Daniels is pleased to share that MPY will be presenting a conference for educators focused on creating safe and supportive communities for addressing substance abuse and mental health issues as the pandemic continues to impact students and families.  “It is vitally important […]

September 23, 2021

*Media Advisory* MPY Hosting First Conference in 18 months, with Focus on Children’s Mental Health Return to School

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WAKEFIELD — Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) Executive Director Margie Daniels is pleased to share that the nonprofit will soon host its first in-person conference in 18 months. Educators, a mental health expert, a leading state legislator and representatives of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Department of Children and […]

July 2, 2021

Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth Named Finalist in Red Sox Foundation’s IMPACT AWARDS

WAKEFIELD – Executive Director Margie Daniels is pleased to share that Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) is a finalist for the Red Sox Foundation’s 2021 IMPACT Awards. The 7th annual Inspiring More Philanthropy Across Charities Together (IMPACT) Awards seek to recognize and honor nonprofits that have made an impact in raising awareness and supporting the mental health […]

June 6, 2021

Vote Daily for Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth in Red Sox Foundation’s IMPACT AWARDS

WAKEFIELD – The Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) wishes to remind the community that everyone can vote daily on behalf of the organization in the Red Sox Foundation’s IMPACT awards.  VOTE HERE The deadline for voting is Friday, July 9. The 7th annual Inspiring More Philanthropy Across Charities Together (IMPACT) Awards seek to recognize and honor nonprofits that […]

April 26, 2021

Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth Announces 2021 Public Service Announcement Winners

WAKEFIELD – The Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) is proud to announce the winners and honorable mentions of this year’s Public Service Announcement (PSA) Project. This year participating students were challenged to create a video PSA featuring the theme “We Stand Together.” The theme is inspired by Black Lives Matter at School, a national committee […]

March 24, 2021

Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth Reflects on Year of Webinars

WAKEFIELD – Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) is pleased to announce it has been one year since the nonprofit started holding remote webinars amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and over the past 12 months thousands of school professionals have accessed critical training and support as a result.  When Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) was forced to […]