News
When amazing things are happening every day, a monthly newsletter does not do justice! Check this page for more frequent updates on the happenings, news, and events of YDO.
YDO Enters Methuen Festival of Trees
12.03.16
About a year ago, Mike Diodati approached YDO’s staff looking for an opportunity to volunteer to help the organization. YDO’s answer to Mike was “What are you passionate about? What…
YDO Names Parent Volunteer of the Year
11.23.16
On Tuesday, November 22nd, YDO hosted the second annual YDO Gives Thanks, a potluck dinner to celebrate another year of family, friends, and accomplishment. At this event, the most important tradition…
Passion Becomes Project Leadership
11.11.16
AP GRANTEES UPDATE YDO LIBRARY In the spring of 2016, Camille Lopez (Gr. 7, LCA) went home from her YDO afterschool program and told her mom that she wanted to help make YDO’s library better….
TD Bank Sends YDO to Cheer On Bruins
10.26.16
YDO scored a block of Bruins tickets thanks to TD Bank’s Community Clubhouse initiative. In the past, YDO had only been invited to Celtics games. However, we learned this fall that YDO and Lawrence…
YDO Executive Director Honored by BBJ
10.21.16
KAMPERT NAMED “40 UNDER 40” YDO’s Executive Director Mark Kampert has been selected as one of the Boston Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” for 2016. The BBJ 40 Under 40 spotlights business…
MA Representative DiZoglio Visits YDO
10.19.16
On Tuesday, October 18th, MA Representative Diana DiZoglio (14th Essex District) toured YDO’s facility in the Everett Mill for the first time. The Representative spent the majority of her visit…