
Board Highlight: LeEric Daye
LeEric Daye is new to the Rodman for Kids Board of Directors, but the impact he has already had is immense. In his own words, “I was one of the kids Rodman for Kids exists to serve.”
As an umbrella organization, Rodman for Kids believes in the power of collaboration, working together with 40+ youth-focused non-profit organizations as a true partner to support the most vulnerable young people in our communities.
LeEric Daye is new to the Rodman for Kids Board of Directors, but the impact he has already had is immense. In his own words, “I was one of the kids Rodman for Kids exists to serve.”
Are you ready for an unforgettable holiday party that raises funds to support vital programs that ensure kids enjoy a happy holiday season and a bright year ahead?!
Jim Brett is a disability rights advocate, serving as the Chairman of the President’s Committee on People with Intellectual Disabilities for Presidents Bush, Obama, and now Biden. In addition to all of this amazing work, Jim makes time to serve on Rodman for Kids’ Board of Directors, offering his unique insight on how we can be a more inclusive organization.
“It’s so far removed from their everyday life. Some of them are homeless, and struggling to find food, and in very abusive homes, or not with their parents at all. To put themselves into this world (of live theatre) that takes them away and gives them the hope of a world that they can have I think was a massive thing.”
“Having an opportunity to come together with more than 1,000 riders, volunteers, and donors who have committed their time and resources to brightening kids’ lives is truly an inspiring experience,” said Amy Rossman, Executive Director at Rodman for Kids.
The 32nd Annual Rodman Ride for Kids took place on Saturday, September 24th and was featured across different news sites! Thank you to our Media Sponsor, WCVB Channel 5 Boston, and Antoinette Antonio for coming out on Saturday to help us at the Start Line!
Dreams came true and fears were conquered on this year’s Disney for Kids trip with 100 Dorchester area kids. We sat down with Mary Scannell, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester’s Senior Vice President and Disney for Kids trip director, to chat about the trip and the impact she witnessed.
In order to create a safer route and overall better experience for riders, participants, volunteers, & staff, we are packing up our bikes and moving to 38 Neponset Avenue in Foxboro, MA!
This month, Amy Rossman, Executive Director of Rodman for Kids, graduated from the Institute for Nonprofit Practice (INP)’s Core Certificate Program.
On Tuesday, June 7th, Rodman for Kids was honored as the non-profit beneficiary of Booty by Brabants’ first in person class of 2022!