90th Anniversary Gala: Building Community Together
We had a fantastic time hosting our 90th Anniversary Gala on May 9th, 2019 at MIT's Walker Memorial Hall. Cambridge Savings Bank was our Presenting Sponsor on an evening where we celebrated our entire community's hard work and dedication towards Building Community Together in Cambridge since 1929. The event began with MIT's Co-Director of Government and Community Relations, Mr. Paul Parravano presenting our Board President, Lindsey Thorne-Bingham, and Executive Director, Darrin Korte with a $10,000 check in celebration of this historic occasion. Mayor Marc C. McGovern then took the stage to declare May 9th, 2019 "Cambridge Community Center Day" in the City of Cambridge, and gifted our Board of Directors with a Key to the City. All pictures from the event have been posted below for your viewing. Please credit our wonderful photographers if you utilize any of the pictures for personal or professional purposes. Video of the event is also available courtesy of our friends at CCTV for those who were unable to attend. |
Photos by Isaac Remsen
Isaac Remsen Photography |
Photos by George Martell
George Martell Photojounalist |
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Awardees
THE REVEREND E. K. NICHOLS FOUNDER'S AWARD
Ms. Evette M. Layne
Director, MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound Program, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Evette M. Layne, Director of MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound at MIT, has helped hundreds of low income students from Cambridge Rindge and Latin School prepare for, apply to, and excel in college. For over three decades, she has molded the future of her students and impacted not only their lives but entire families and communities. We are inspired by Ms. Layne's enduring commitment and service to CCC and Cambridge, serving as a champion for underserved children, youth, and families.
Ms. Janet "Ms. K" Kendrick, 1941-2008 (posthumous award)
Executive Director, Cambridge Community Center
It is with a profound sense of gratitude and love that we recognize in memoriam Ms. K. She was a longtime CCC employee and Executive Director from 2000 until she passed away on July 14, 2008. Anyone who knew her can attest to the love, selflessness, and deep passion Ms. K had for CCC and our city’s children, youth, families. She was a force to be reckoned with—tough yet loving, serious yet funny. Ms. K was a champion for CCC. We miss her dearly and remain grateful that she lived and served among us.
ROSA M. HAYNES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Mr. Richard C. Rossi
City Manager (retired), City of Cambridge
For 43 years, Richard C. Rossi has played a vital role shaping the future of the City of Cambridge, ending a distinguished career by serving as City Manager. Mr. Rossi worked to create bold initiatives on sustainability, affordable housing, economic development, fiscal management, and strengthening Cambridge’s ongoing commitment to our diverse population—all making our city one of the best to live, work, innovate, and play.
SATYRA PEARSON BENNETT COMMUNITY BUILDER AWARD
The Honorable Rachael S. Rollins
District Attorney, Suffolk County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Elected with an irrefutable mandate to reform the criminal justice system, Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael S. Rollins has always been a history maker and force to be reckoned with. The political courage, deep moral conviction, and humility to which she carries out her work daily as one of the top law enforcement officials in Massachusetts is nothing short of refreshing and inspiring. We’re proud to call DA Rollins, her daughter, nieces, and many of her relatives "Center Kids."
The Honorable Ayanna S. Pressley and Mr. Conan Harris
U.S. Representative (D-MA7) and Principal, Conan Harris & Associates
They’ve defied the odds, informed joy, inspired change, and lit paths for those often unseen and unheard. Whether it’s Representative Pressley's work crafting policy initiatives that invest in healthy women, children, and neighborhoods, or Mr. Harris's work in reimagining manhood and breaking cycles of violence and trauma, they build community and break glass ceilings wherever they go.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S AWARD
Mr. Richard Guidelli
CCC Board Member and Partner, Gilman Guidelli & Bellow
For 16 years, entrepreneur and philanthropist Richard Guidelli of Gilman, Guidelli & Bellow, has served as a champion of CCC as a member of our board of directors. A faithful steward of and strong advocate for CCC, Mr. Guidelli is retiring from our board this year. We thank him for pouring his heart into strengthening CCC and helping ensure that we have the resources needed to carry out our work serving children, youth, and families.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
The Lander Family: Eric, Lori, Jessica, Daniel, and David
Eric, Lori, Jessica, Daniel, and David Lander exemplify some of Cambridge's best qualities. Their passion for service through art, science, philanthropy, politics, education, and much more inspires us all to think, feel, and do better. We're proud of and encouraged by their irresistible passion for service to others. Often times, we struggle to identify something that the Landers are not involved with.
Ms. Erinn D. Pearson
Owner, Simply Erinn's Unisex Hair Salon
Erinn D. Pearson is an entrepreneur and master barber, owner of Simply Erinn's Unisex Hair Salon. But she's also a public health and domestic violence advocate for women. Ms. Pearson mentors Cambridge Rindge and Latin School students, has been featured on Essence Magazine, and won Barbershop's national Next Cut Challenge. She always steps up without question for CCC and the wider community, serving as an inspiration to all, and especially to young girls of color. We’re proud to call Ms. Pearson’s daughter a “Center Kid."
THE REVEREND E. K. NICHOLS FOUNDER'S AWARD
Ms. Evette M. Layne
Director, MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound Program, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Evette M. Layne, Director of MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound at MIT, has helped hundreds of low income students from Cambridge Rindge and Latin School prepare for, apply to, and excel in college. For over three decades, she has molded the future of her students and impacted not only their lives but entire families and communities. We are inspired by Ms. Layne's enduring commitment and service to CCC and Cambridge, serving as a champion for underserved children, youth, and families.
Ms. Janet "Ms. K" Kendrick, 1941-2008 (posthumous award)
Executive Director, Cambridge Community Center
It is with a profound sense of gratitude and love that we recognize in memoriam Ms. K. She was a longtime CCC employee and Executive Director from 2000 until she passed away on July 14, 2008. Anyone who knew her can attest to the love, selflessness, and deep passion Ms. K had for CCC and our city’s children, youth, families. She was a force to be reckoned with—tough yet loving, serious yet funny. Ms. K was a champion for CCC. We miss her dearly and remain grateful that she lived and served among us.
ROSA M. HAYNES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Mr. Richard C. Rossi
City Manager (retired), City of Cambridge
For 43 years, Richard C. Rossi has played a vital role shaping the future of the City of Cambridge, ending a distinguished career by serving as City Manager. Mr. Rossi worked to create bold initiatives on sustainability, affordable housing, economic development, fiscal management, and strengthening Cambridge’s ongoing commitment to our diverse population—all making our city one of the best to live, work, innovate, and play.
SATYRA PEARSON BENNETT COMMUNITY BUILDER AWARD
The Honorable Rachael S. Rollins
District Attorney, Suffolk County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Elected with an irrefutable mandate to reform the criminal justice system, Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael S. Rollins has always been a history maker and force to be reckoned with. The political courage, deep moral conviction, and humility to which she carries out her work daily as one of the top law enforcement officials in Massachusetts is nothing short of refreshing and inspiring. We’re proud to call DA Rollins, her daughter, nieces, and many of her relatives "Center Kids."
The Honorable Ayanna S. Pressley and Mr. Conan Harris
U.S. Representative (D-MA7) and Principal, Conan Harris & Associates
They’ve defied the odds, informed joy, inspired change, and lit paths for those often unseen and unheard. Whether it’s Representative Pressley's work crafting policy initiatives that invest in healthy women, children, and neighborhoods, or Mr. Harris's work in reimagining manhood and breaking cycles of violence and trauma, they build community and break glass ceilings wherever they go.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S AWARD
Mr. Richard Guidelli
CCC Board Member and Partner, Gilman Guidelli & Bellow
For 16 years, entrepreneur and philanthropist Richard Guidelli of Gilman, Guidelli & Bellow, has served as a champion of CCC as a member of our board of directors. A faithful steward of and strong advocate for CCC, Mr. Guidelli is retiring from our board this year. We thank him for pouring his heart into strengthening CCC and helping ensure that we have the resources needed to carry out our work serving children, youth, and families.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
The Lander Family: Eric, Lori, Jessica, Daniel, and David
Eric, Lori, Jessica, Daniel, and David Lander exemplify some of Cambridge's best qualities. Their passion for service through art, science, philanthropy, politics, education, and much more inspires us all to think, feel, and do better. We're proud of and encouraged by their irresistible passion for service to others. Often times, we struggle to identify something that the Landers are not involved with.
Ms. Erinn D. Pearson
Owner, Simply Erinn's Unisex Hair Salon
Erinn D. Pearson is an entrepreneur and master barber, owner of Simply Erinn's Unisex Hair Salon. But she's also a public health and domestic violence advocate for women. Ms. Pearson mentors Cambridge Rindge and Latin School students, has been featured on Essence Magazine, and won Barbershop's national Next Cut Challenge. She always steps up without question for CCC and the wider community, serving as an inspiration to all, and especially to young girls of color. We’re proud to call Ms. Pearson’s daughter a “Center Kid."
COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS
The Honorable Dennis Carlone • Karen Davis and Mark Orton • Reuben Dottin Jr. • Professor Cheryl Townsend Gilkes • Nicole Gittens, EdD
Gregory Gullickson • Victoria Harris and William Blanchard • Kim Houston • Diane James • The Lander Family • Andrea J. London • Talib Mahdee
Will Makris and Doug Reed • Paula Paris, Nursery School Class of 1952 • Toni N. Phillips • Ellen Semonoff • The Honorable Severlin B. Singleton III
Gregory Gullickson • Victoria Harris and William Blanchard • Kim Houston • Diane James • The Lander Family • Andrea J. London • Talib Mahdee
Will Makris and Doug Reed • Paula Paris, Nursery School Class of 1952 • Toni N. Phillips • Ellen Semonoff • The Honorable Severlin B. Singleton III
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