Our Story
In 2012, South End resident and current board member Bill Wolff was volunteering as a literacy coach at Blackstone Elementary School, when he recognized the need for additional resources and support.
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Believing that strong public schools are essential to building strong communities, he established Friends of Blackstone School to ensure that every student has the tools and resources they need to thrive in a welcoming and supportive environment.
We are committed to ensuring that every child at Blackstone Elementary has equal access to the resources, support, and opportunities they need to succeed and reach their full potential
Our Impact
Helping Fund Field Trips
Friends of Blackstone will provide financial support when needed to ensure all children get the opportunity to partake in enriching, out of the classroom learning experiences
Providing Pancake Breakfasts
Provided hot breakfast to students on the morning of their state exams, to ensure every student had a full belly and positive start to what can be a stressful day!
Leading the Annual
"Love Your Block" Day
Community & board members helped clean & revitalize Blackstone Elementary, by painting, sprucing up the garden, greenhouse, & more!
Supporting
"Read Across Blackstone"
Community members, local politicians, police officers and FoBS members read books to every classroom to instill the love of reading in the kids!
& more!
