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🎉 BPE turns 40, and we are celebrating the champions who helped make Boston a national model for urban education.

Today, we are proud to recognize Charles “Chad” Gifford as part of our 40th Birthday Bash. Chad serves as Board Chair for BPE and has been a longtime champion of Boston’s business, civic, cultural, and nonprofit communities.

Chad is Chairman Emeritus of Bank of America. Beyond his corporate leadership, Chad has been a steadfast advocate for Boston’s economic vitality, cultural institutions, and nonprofit sector. He has served on numerous boards, including the Red Sox Foundation and Nantucket Cottage Hospital, and has been a strong advocate for diversity, integrity, and community engagement.

In addition to his 34 years of service on the BPE’s Board, Chad previously led the United Way of Massachusetts Bay’s “Success By 6” initiative, is an honorary trustee of The Massachusetts General Hospital, and past chairman of The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. His commitment to education, civic leadership, and opportunity has helped shape BPE’s work and impact over the past four decades.

Join us as we celebrate Chad and all the educators, leaders, and partners who have made the last 40 years possible.

🎟️ Get your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bpe-birthday-bash-tickets-1982092365622

🤝 Become a sponsor: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sponsor-the-bpe-birthday-bash

Exciting news for our BTR community! Simmons University Children's Literature Department invited residents to collect books for their classroom libraries next year. A huge thank you to Dr. Montgomery for making this opportunity possible. 📚 ✨