Revitalizing Communities

through People and Places.

Join us for We Rise’s

EmpowHER Night!

Dedicated to raising awareness and support for We Rise - Centerboard’s program for survivors of commercial sexual exploitation—this impactful evening will feature handcrafted cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, live music, a silent art auction with pieces hand-crafted by survivors and powerful stories of resilience and hope. Guests will have the opportunity to connect with advocates, survivors, and community leaders who are shaping a future free from exploitation.

When: August 7th Time: 6:00-8:30pm Where: Palette Function Room, 16a City Hall Square, Lynn

Centerboard is a non-profit human services organization here to support and uplift families and young people through access to housing, employment, education, and financial empowerment.

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People sitting in a classroom or meeting room wearing masks and listening attentively.
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Two women sitting on the floor surrounded by boxes of supplies, packaging toothbrushes, toothpaste, and other personal hygiene items.
Group of diverse women holding a sign that says 'We Got a Grant! The Women's Fund of Essex County' in front of a brick wall.
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 Our Impact in FY24

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55% of Centerboard housing participants are youth ages

0-17.

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Centerboard served 877 families through our housing programs.

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297 Centerboard Families found permanent housing.

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The Lynn Family Resource Center served over 3,400 individuals and families.

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Centerboard Housing services assisted over 2,013 men, women, and children.

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Group of young women sitting in a circle engaging in a support group or discussion
A green overlay with white text titled 'J.T.'s Story' over a background image of a man and a young boy sitting on a couch, with the man showing a tablet to the boy, in a cozy living room.
A woman and a girl with dark curly hair smiling at the camera. The woman is wearing a gray top, and the girl is wearing a yellow and orange shirt. There is a blue text overlay with a story about a single mother named D.S.
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Housing

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Youth

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Community

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Partnerships

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