IMPACT
THE NUMBERS HAVE A STORY.
THE STORIES HAVE AN IMPACT.
The numbers show us how many people we reached, how many opportunities we created, and how many young people we connected with. The stories help us understand what those numbers actually mean.
When we bring the numbers and the stories together, we get a fuller picture of the impact of Concrete LYFE.
5,000+
people reached directly and indirectly through programs, events, experiences, and community engagement
100+
volunteers and mentors engaged in giving back
250+
young people enrolled in the Make LYFE Happen curriculum
150+
youth supported with resume development
50+
paid internships provided to young people
$500K+
in-kind support provided to the community
100+
young people connected with at least two mentors across two industries that match their interests
100%
of youth surveyed said they would return to Concrete LYFE activities and events
STORIES OF IMPACT: YOUTH VOICE
THE NUMBERS HAVE A STORY
Our stories highlight the experiences, discoveries, relationships, and moments that help young people see LYFE differently.
The following quotes reflect the words and experiences shared by young people. Quotes have been lightly edited for grammar, punctuation, and clarity only. The meaning and content of each quote have not been changed.
The following quotes reflect the words and experiences shared by young people. Quotes have been lightly edited for grammar, punctuation, and clarity only. The meaning and content of each quote have not been changed.
“Working at Boston Neighborhood News and learning how to operate cameras showed me that I really want to get into media.”
“Shadowing someone who works for the Celtics media team helped me understand what working in sports media actually looks like.”
“I never really thought about having a career in sports that didn't involve playing.”
“I like that we get to have a say in what we want to do.”
“Being courtside made me want to work harder so that one day I can afford to sit there myself.”
“My favorite event was learning about financial literacy on a yacht. We learned about saving money, but we also got to have fun.”
“The internship gave me something I could put on my resume and real experience I could talk about.”
“I liked being able to learn by actually doing something instead of just sitting in a classroom.”
“I got to meet people who were actually doing the work I was interested in. That made it feel possible for me.”
The following quotes reflect the words and experiences shared by young people. Quotes have been lightly edited for grammar, punctuation, and clarity only. The meaning and content of each quote have not been changed.