Centerboard

06/01/2026

🎓✨ BIG congratulations to our amazing Stabilization leadership team! ✨🎓

Last week, we had the honor of celebrating Darchelle Romelus, Myrcesca Loubeau, and Carlos Munguia as they graduated from Certificate in Nonprofit Human Services Management program through the ! 👏💙

For the past year, they balanced leadership, supporting families and staff AND Friday classes — all while continuing to show up for our community every single day. That level of dedication deserves to be celebrated!

And an extra shoutout to Darchelle for graduating with Distinction! 🌟

We are so proud of their hard work, resilience, and commitment to growing as leaders in human services. The future is brighter because of leaders like them!

Please help us celebrate this incredible accomplishment in the comments below! 🎉👏🎓

05/29/2026

⏰ Only 3 days left to apply for the 2026 Empowerment Scholarship!

🎓 One North Shore student will receive a $3,000 scholarship to support their educational journey this fall.

✅ Open to ALL North Shore residents who:
• Are 18+ years old
• Are attending a 2- or 4-year college/university (online or in-person)
• Demonstrate financial need

🌎 No immigration status requirements.
💙 You do NOT need to receive services from Centerboard to apply.

📅 Application deadline: June 1, 2026

Don't miss this opportunity—visit the link in our bio and apply today!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_DZYpGLFFTxreLzxQ5Qz7N_odN6bvDh_5dpieJhTeUhZCJw/viewform

05/28/2026

☀️🎉 Summer is almost here, and WE RISE is getting ready!

Our summer program kicks off at the end of June in Haverhill, and we can’t wait for an amazing season filled with connection, support, fun and community 💜

And good news for our Lynn community 👀 — drop-in sessions are coming soon! Stay tuned for more details and updates in the weeks ahead.

We’re excited for everything this summer will bring! 🌻✨

05/26/2026

Centerboard staff were proud to attend the Haitian Flag Day celebration and flag raising ceremony at Salem City Hall last week with Mayor Pangallo and Manny Cruz ✨

A beautiful day spent celebrating Haitian culture, heritage, resilience and the incredible contributions of the Haitian community. We’re grateful to stand alongside our neighbors in honoring the rich history and vibrant spirit of Haiti 🇭🇹💙❤️

05/21/2026

🎓 APPLY NOW 🎓

We’re still accepting applications for the 2026 Empowerment Scholarship! 💙

One student will receive a $3,000 scholarship to support their educational journey this fall.

This opportunity is open to ALL North Shore residents who:
✨ Are 18+ years old
✨ Are attending a 2- or 4-year college/university (online or in-person)
✨ Demonstrate financial need

📌 No immigration status requirements
📌 You do NOT need to receive services from Centerboard to apply

⏰ Applications close JUNE 1, 2026 — don’t miss your chance!

🔗 Link in bio to apply.

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https://forms.gle/PuPRmAjkcibeErxK9

05/20/2026

At Centerboard, we know that housing stability goes beyond simply providing a home — it’s about making sure families have the knowledge, resources and support they need to thrive 🏡💙

Our Stabilization Team recently hosted free Tenant Education Trainings in Lynn and Haverhill, where families came together to gain valuable information and skills for successful tenancy.

Participants learned about understanding lease agreements, budgeting and financial responsibilities, communicating with landlords, property maintenance, and local tenant laws and regulations.

To ensure every family could fully participate, the workshops were translated in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole ✨

By investing in tenant education, we’re helping build stronger families, stronger communities and long-term housing stability for all 🤝

LynnMA

05/18/2026

05/18/2026

Honored and deeply grateful. ✨

Centerboard is proud to receive the 2026 INCredible Award for Non-Profit of the Year from the Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce👏This recognition is a reflection of the incredible community we serve, the dedication of our staff and partners, and everyone who believes in creating opportunities for individuals and families across the North Shore.

We are especially thankful to the Peabody Area Chamber for this meaningful honor, and to the Massachusetts House of Representatives and State Senate for their official citations recognizing our work and mission.

This award inspires us to continue showing up for our community with compassion, innovation, and purpose. Thank you for believing in Centerboard. 💙

05/15/2026

Congratulations to our amazing MSW Intern, Kate McDonald, on graduating from Salem State University this month! 🎉🎓

Kate brings so much positivity, compassion, and energy to the LFRC team every single day 💚 Whether she’s supporting our LGBTQIA+ Youth Group or restocking the community fridge with a smile, her kindness and dedication never go unnoticed!

We are so grateful for all that you’ve brought to our community, Kate! Congratulations on this incredible accomplishment — we can’t wait to see all the amazing things your future holds 👏🌟

SalemStateUniversity

05/13/2026

Safe to say Play It Forward hit all the right notes 🤩🎹✨

From crowd singalongs to nonstop laughter and epic piano battles, this year’s event was filled with so much energy, joy, and community spirit — all in support of Centerboard’s programs for local youth and families 🩵🎶🙌

Thanks to the incredible support of our community, we raised thousands to help create brighter futures right here at home!

A huge thank you to our amazing food sponsors and for helping make the night possible, catered by Brett Henry Catering 🫶 And endless applause for and for keeping the room singing, dancing, and cheering all night long 🎶🎤

To everyone who attended, donated, requested songs and sang along with us — thank you for making this night so special. We’re still smiling about it 🩵✨