Our Partners

Junior League of Boston

Boston Renaissance believes in giving our scholars the tools to exercise positive self-image and inner confidence, thus creating a foundation for future success. This is why we partner with the Junior League of Boston (JLB), an organization dedicated to helping young women explore their talents, find their voice, and practice wellness and self-care.

BC BIGS, Boston College Big Brother Big Sister

Beginning in 2021, Boston Renaissance developed a partnership with BC Bigs, a program that matches Boston College students to serve as mentors to Renaissance scholars. The program teaches our scholars six important values: caring, character, confidence, connection, competence, and curiosity.

Commonwealth Mobile Oral Health Services

Boston Renaissance fosters an important partnership with Commonwealth Mobile Oral Health Services (CMOHS). Scholars receive full care including dental exams, cleanings, fluoride varnish, dental sealants, x-rays, and fillings as needed.

New England College of Optometry

Boston Renaissance partners with the New England College of Optometry (NECO). NECO’s Vision Screening Program provides annual vision screenings for our scholars, including comprehensive eye exams and referrals when needed.

Home for Little Wanderers

The partnership with Home for Little Wanderers (HFLW) provides school-based counseling services and support to scholars and their families, helping students manage emotions, strengthen confidence, and improve school performance.

Read to a Child

Boston Renaissance’s partnership with Read to a Child brings volunteer mentors into the school to read to scholars in grades 1-4 weekly during the school year, fostering confidence and engagement.

Northeastern University Language Literacy Program

Since 2011, Northeastern University’s Language Literacy Program has partnered with Boston Renaissance teachers to increase reading comprehension performance through interactive reading and language skill development.

Steppingstone Foundation

Since 2001, Boston Renaissance has partnered with the Steppingstone Foundation, providing free college-access programs to families hoping to send their children to college, but facing obstacles.

Riverside Theater Works

Boston Renaissance scholars can apply for scholarship funding through Riverside Theater Works, an organization devoted to developing children’s confidence and life skills through the arts.

Prove Them Wrong

Founded by BRCPS alum DeShawn Gibbons, Prove Them Wrong teaches youth about life through basketball, focusing on character building and resilience.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Beginning in 2024, BRCPS partnered with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. to deliver mentorship programs, literacy events, school supply drives, and educational workshops.