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December 2006 Holiday Reception On December 13th, 2006, Travelers Aid Family Services held its Fourth Annual Holiday Reception. The event raised more than $40,000, making it the agency's most successful holiday reception to date. All of the proceeds will go towards Travelers Aid's Housing and Shelter programs. Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino returned as the event's featured speaker. Mayor Menino offered an encouraging speech on behalf of the services that Travelers Aid provides for homeless and at-risk families, giving hope that the issue of family homelessness will be solved in our time. Another highlight of the Reception was the announcement of Travelers Aid Family Services newest program, TAFS Homes. Travelers Aid established this program to create more affordable housing for low-income families in and around Boston. Executive Director Richard Ring reported that the agency had recently purchased a three family home in Dorchester which will be used as its first affordable housing units for low-income homeless and recently homeless families. To learn more about TAFS Homes, click Here. Two members of Travelers Aid Family Services Community Advisory Board, also spoke at the event. Jannie Nelson and Lydia Clapp courageously shared their powerful stories with the audience and eloquently illustrated how Travelers Aid Family Services can help transition families out of homelessness and into a safe, stable and lasting environment. Their achievements are truly inspiring and give a sense of encouragement and optimism our others.
Standing from left: Executive Director Richard Ring, Mayor Thomas Menino, Commissioner Jim Greene Seated from left: Janie Nelson and Lydia Clapp Travelers Aid Family Services Fourth Annual Holiday Reception was made possible thanks to the generosity of our donors and corporate sponsors: Special thanks to Martignetti Companies and Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale and Dorr, LLP for their additional support.
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