– JON FEINMAN, CEO, INNERCITY WEIGHTLIFTING

Critical Need

“Too often in a pursuit of education, careers, and the outcomes many of us desire, we forget or simply can’t understand the short-term challenges that many people face today, that if not dealt with, will prevent tomorrow. Whether it’s first and last month’s rent, a utility bill that’s more than expected, or a blown tire, these seemingly acute problems can create a host of chronic challenges and a mountain of debt and financial problems that become nearly impossible to overcome. Boston BullPen fills a critical, and often overlooked need, as they allow people to stay on track for long-term success by handling those acute challenges of today.”

– Alexa, The Haven Project

Bright Future

“Dear Boston Bullpen, I am writing to you today to express my joy and gratitude for your kind gesture of providing me with a laptop. This gift will not only help me with my first year of college at Salem State University, as well as help pave the way for my future and many others as well. My goal after graduating college is to pursue a career in the art therapy field to help children with trauma by bringing therapy and art together. Thank you for helping me be able to provide a bright future for myself as well as all the people I hope to help and impact the way you have been able to do for me today. I am extremely grateful for this opportunity you are providing me. I know we do not know each other personally, yet I will not let you down. Soon I will be able to also impact the lives of many others as The Boston Bullpen and The Haven Project have for me.

I promise to make my mark in this world and give back to others in many communities of all kinds. I once went from being a lost teenage girl who had little to zero support, to now having a whole village cheering me on who actually believes in my abilities and me. One day I will do the same in honor of this village that took me under their wing and helped provide me with a bright future, saving me from a darkened past. Leading me to believe in not only myself but how much I’m actually capable of. I’m finally able to admit there is in fact a light at the end of the tunnel.

So, again Thank you, you will never know how much this means to me. There are no words. I am thankful and excited to see what is in store for what’s to come from this.”