Thursday, April 16th, 2026| 5:45 -8:00 PM | Simmons University, 300 The Fenway, Boston

Join us for Fenway Forward’s 53rd Annual Meeting — an evening rooted in connection, reflection, and shared purpose. This year’s theme, “In Community,” honors the people, partnerships, and collective action that make our work possible and our neighborhood strong.

Doors Open & Dinner: 5:45–6:30 PM
Program: 6:30–8:00 PM
Board Elections:
For Re-Election: Dolores Boogdanian (Dolly) and James Smith
For Election: Frederic Crafts (Ric) and Cecilia Esteves

Community Service Awardees Charles Settles and Fenway Community Center

Panel Discussion:
Moderator: Jonathan Cohn, Policy Director, Progressive Massachusetts
Speakers: Rachel Wilson, Long-time resident and organizer
Romy St. Hilaire, Incoming Co-president, Fenway Community Center, artist & entrepreneur

This year’s gathering is especially meaningful as we:

• Reflect on the first year of our new strategic plan
• Share our newly released Annual Report
• Mark our rebrand from Fenway CDC to Fenway Forward — and what it represents for our future
• Recognize outstanding community leaders and partners
• Recommit to building a thriving, inclusive Fenway together

As we step forward under our new name, Fenway Forward, we remain grounded in the same mission — advancing housing stability, economic mobility, and community voice — now with renewed clarity and vision for the years ahead.

The Annual Meeting includes the election of members to Fenway Forward’s Board of Directors by eligible voting members. Voting members must be 18 years or older, reside in our service area, support our mission, and have signed up for membership by January 16, 2026 to be eligible to vote.

If you are not yet a member, you can sign up for FREE at:
https://cdc.fenwayforward.org/become-a-member/
or contact membership@fenwayforward.org for more information.

A light dinner will be served, including vegetarian and gluten-free options.

To request interpretation or childcare services, please email membership@fenwayforward.org or call 781-277-0148 by April 9, 2026. Services are not guaranteed after this date.

To ensure a smooth check-in process, we encourage you to reserve your FREE ticket through Eventbrite here in advance and have it ready upon arrival.

We look forward to gathering in community on April 16 to reflect on 53 years of impact — and to shape what comes next, together.