Boston For All

A Movement for an Inclusive Nation

Michael Boezi

Replay: Inside Voices: Stories of Inspiration and Purpose (June 2020)

This virtual event held on June 25, 2020 (via Zoom) was in support of the amazing work of local organization Violence in Boston, Inc., whose mission is to improve the quality of life (and life outcomes) of individuals from disenfranchised communities by reducing the prevalence of violence and the impact of associated trauma.

We raised over $1,800 at this event from our generous friends, neighbors, and supporters. There’s still time to make a donation if you are able, on our GoFundMe Page. You can watch the replay here.

Why Inside Voices? Looking Back at Our Own Inspiration and Purpose

Brought to you by:
Andrew Turco, Host
Jeremy Fischer, Founder, Boston For All
Michael Boezi, Boston For All

Performers, in order of appearance:

  • Michael Boezi: Musician
  • Tito Jackson: Former Boston City Councilor
  • Dominique Herard: Teacher focused on literacy and social justice
  • Julia Mejia, Boston City Councilor At-Large
  • Cathy Pemberton, Social Worker
  • Dr. Robbie Goldstein: Candidate for Congress in MA-08
  • Cristina Aguillera-Sandoval: Co-founder of Redes en Acción Venezuela
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As always with Boston For All events, 100% of what we raise goes directly to the beneficiary organization.


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Inside Voices: Looking Back at Our Own Inspiration and Purpose

Written by Jeremy Fischer and Michael Boezi

Post-Event Update: We hit our fundraising goal! Donate here (if you are able).

Our organization came together in the immediate aftermath of the 2016 presidential election when we all thought, “Oh no… what do we do now?” This question quickly evolved into one that was more hopeful: “What can I do to help my nation be what I believe it should be?”

Run For All was our first event in January 2017, and this simple question was the headline of the posters we put up all over the neighborhood. At the time, we didn’t know that we’d do anything beyond this one event. But success is a great motivator, and we knew we had the opportunity to do more.

Our organization is small, made up of friends and neighbors just like you. And to be completely honest, most of us at Boston For All are not the ones directly affected by the worst policies of the Trump administration and its awful enablers. We have the privilege to choose whether or not to engage in this work. Our choice was to continue to create opportunities to support those organizations who won’t let the worst impulses of our society take over.

Since then, we’ve held over a dozen different events and raised more than $65,000 to support the work of some remarkable organizations:

These are the organizations doing the difficult on-the-ground work. Our mission is to provide direct financial support to them without getting in their way. We create free community events that give people the opportunity to donate – if they are able to do so.

The COVID-19 crisis didn’t stop us from creating these opportunities. Just like everyone else, we adapted – with a series of virtual events called, “Inside Voices.” This Thursday evening is our fourth episode, with a TRULY INCREDIBLE lineup of storytellers joining us. It feels like a significant moment, when we have the honor to spotlight a diverse array of important voices in our community – and to lend our support to the organization Violence in Boston, a respected and powerful player in combating racial injustice in our city.
 
Stories in the theme of “From Inspiration to Purpose” will be told by:

  • Julia Mejia, Boston City Councilor At-Large
  • Tito Jackson: Community Leader, Former Boston City Councilor, and former candidate for Mayor of Boston
  • Dr. Robbie Goldstein: Candidate for Congress in MA 8th District, founder of the MGH Transgender Health Clinic
  • Cristina Aguillera-Sandoval: Immigrant Rights Advocate and Founder of Redes en Acción Venezuela
  • Dominique Herard: Teacher focused on literacy and social justice, Associate Director of the Boston Writing Project.
  • Cathy Pemberton: Social worker and trauma trainer to first responders, specializing in prevention of domestic violence
  • Joe Sierra: Personal Trainer with Innercity Weightlifting

If, like us, you are seeking ways to be a productive member of the movement for justice in our society – please consider joining us this Thursday to hear these stories of inspiration and donate whatever you choose to this incredible organization.

LEGACY

Written by Jeremy Fischer and Michael Boezi

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Post-Event Update: We hit our fundraising goal! Donate here (if you are able).

Our organization came together in the immediate aftermath of the 2016 presidential election when we all thought, “Oh no… what do we do now?” This question quickly evolved into one that was more hopeful: “What can I do to help my nation be what I believe it should be?”

Run For All was our first event in January 2017, and this simple question was the headline of the posters we put up all over the neighborhood. At the time, we didn’t know that we’d do anything beyond this one event. But success is a great motivator, and we knew we had the opportunity to do more.

Our organization is small, made up of friends and neighbors just like you. And to be completely honest, most of us at Boston For All are not the ones directly affected by the worst policies of the Trump administration and its awful enablers. We have the privilege to choose whether or not to engage in this work. Our choice was to continue to create opportunities to support those organizations who won’t let the worst impulses of our society take over.

Since then, we’ve held over a dozen different events and raised more than $65,000 to support the work of some remarkable organizations:

These are the organizations doing the difficult on-the-ground work. Our mission is to provide direct financial support to them without getting in their way. We create free community events that give people the opportunity to donate – if they are able to do so.

The COVID-19 crisis didn’t stop us from creating these opportunities. Just like everyone else, we adapted – with a series of virtual events called, “Inside Voices.” This Thursday evening is our fourth episode, with a TRULY INCREDIBLE lineup of storytellers joining us. It feels like a significant moment, when we have the honor to spotlight a diverse array of important voices in our community – and to lend our support to the organization Violence in Boston, a respected and powerful player in combating racial injustice in our city.
 
Stories in the theme of “From Inspiration to Purpose” will be told by:

  • Julia Mejia, Boston City Councilor At-Large

  • Tito Jackson: Community Leader, Former Boston City Councilor, and former candidate for Mayor of Boston

  • Dr. Robbie Goldstein: Candidate for Congress in MA 8th District, founder of the MGH Transgender Health Clinic

  • Cristina Aguillera-Sandoval: Immigrant Rights Advocate and Founder of Redes en Acción Venezuela

  • Dominique Herard: Teacher focused on literacy and social justice, Associate Director of the Boston Writing Project.

  • Cathy Pemberton: Social worker and trauma trainer to first responders, specializing in prevention of domestic violence

  • Joe Sierra: Personal Trainer with Innercity Weightlifting

If, like us, you are seeking ways to be a productive member of the movement for justice in our society – please consider joining us this Thursday to hear these stories of inspiration and donate whatever you choose to this incredible organization.

 

Dominique Herard
Dominique Herard

Dominique Herard

 

Robbie Goldstein
Robbie Goldstein

Robbie Goldstein

 

Cathy Pemberton
Cathy Pemberton

Cathy Pemberton

 

Joe Sierra
Joe Sierra

Joe Sierra

To Register:

  1. Donate $10* on our GoFundMe page

  2. Enter your email on this form

  3. We’ll email you a Zoom link the day of the event

  4. Show up anytime after 8pm this Thurs 6/25!

*This is a suggested donation ($10 per attendee), 100% of which goes directly to Violence in Boston, Inc. As with all of our events, Boston For All doesn’t keep any of the money raised. Most importantly however, we would love to have you join us! A donation is not required in order to attend.

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Replay: Inside Voices: Stories and Drinks for Adults (May 2020)

This virtual event held on Thursday, May 28, 2020 (via Zoom) was in support of the Family Relief Fund recently established by Boston City Councilor Julia Meija. The fund provides money for families in need to buy groceries from their local shops… thus, supporting people directly and the local economy. We raised over $1,300 at this event from our generous friends, neighbors, and supporters. There’s still time to make a donation if you are able, on our GoFundMe Page. You can watch the replay here.

Brought to you by:
Andrew Turco, Host
Jeremy Fischer, Founder, Boston For All
Michael Boezi, Boston For All

Performers, in order of appearance:
Michael Boezi, intro music
Michelle LeBlanc
Brett Bullock
Alyce Johnson
Alastair Moock
Allison Behr
Mike Smith, Aeronaut Brewery
Steve Almond

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As always with Boston For All events, 100% of what we raise goes directly to the beneficiary organization.

Replay: Inside Voices: Stories and Drinks for Adults (April 2020)

This virtual event held on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 (via Zoom) was in support of Frontline Foods, a national organization providing meals to health care workers on the frontlines of fighting COVID-19. We raised over $1,700 at this event from our generous friends, neighbors, and supporters.

The event featured 10-minute stories from great local storytellers. The event’s theme was: “The Long Run,” in honor of what would have been the Boston Marathon this week. There was also a cooking lesson from the chef at Casa Verde in JP.

There’s still time to make a donation if you are able, on our GoFundMe Page. You can watch the replay here.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=iTlyP6Yjq7g%3Fwmode%3Dopaque

Brought to you by:
Andrew Turco, Host
Jeremy Fischer, Founder, Boston For All
Michael Boezi, Boston For All

Performers, in order of appearance:
Michael Boezi, intro music
Dana Jay Bein
Dan Janis
Owen Royce Nagel, cooking lesson
Matt O’Malley
Michael Beautyman
Devin Ferreira
Patrick French
Matthew Love

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Replay: Come Together: Stories and Drinks for Adults (April 2020)

This virtual event held on Thursday, April 2 (via Zoom) was in support of The Greg Hill Foundation’s Restaurant Strong Fund to provide financial relief to local restaurant workers who have suddenly lost their income. We raised over $3,000 at this event from our generous friends, neighbors, and supporters.

The event featured 10-minute stories from great local tale-spinners. The event’s theme was: “An Unexpected Kindness.” There were also lessons on making cocktails from the good folks at Tres Gatos.

There’s still time to make a donation if you are able, on our GoFundMe Page. You can watch the replay here.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=VVuBpEwdrtc%3Fwmode%3Dopaque

Brought to you by:
Andrew Turco, Host
Jeremy Fischer, Founder, Boston For All
Michael Boezi, Boston For All

Performers, in order of appearance:
Michael Boezi, intro music
Sunny Pai
Will Mbah
Fr. Matt Westcott
TJ White, cocktail lesson
(with Catherine Rosseel)
Xavier Mahoney
Michael Boezi, intermission music
Joel Greer
Nikki Stein, dessert cocktail lesson
Julie Pryor
Lauren Spink
Dan Tebo

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“The storytelling gathering last night really was just perfect. The stories were great, and the whole thing hung together really well. Nice flow with the stories, musical interludes, cocktail demonstration. Everyone is craving things like that. And, while a lot of people have vague ideas about how to actually do it, I haven’t seen an online event that well executed yet. Thank you for the great community event!”

— Dan Janis, a friend of the organization