Posts tagged 2023
January 2024 Newsletter

Happy New Year Friday Night Supper Friends and Family!

As we bid farewell to the past year and eagerly embrace the possibilities that lie ahead, we wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to each and everyone who has played a vital role in making FNSP a beacon of hope and positive change.

We're thrilled to update you on all the FNSP news, so keep reading to see what's new!


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October 2023 Newsletter

Howdy FNSP folks!

We hope that your October is off to a wonderful start! As this year's crisp autumn comes to
visit, many of us might find pleasure and comfort in bundling up with a nice snack and a hot
drink. We are grateful for our volunteers and supporters who contribute their time and
donations to provide their community the warm drinks, clothes, and hot meals that we love to
enjoy this time of year.
Keep reading to see what's new at the Friday Night Supper Program!

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September 2023 Newsletter

Greetings FNSP Friends!
At this time we would like to extend a special Thank You to Jennie Vital for her time as the board chair with the Friday Night Supper Program, and her diligent work contributing to her community. Jennie has been a critical stabilizing force over the last two years as we have navigated through the pandemic and several staff transitions. FNSP is very grateful to have had such a strong yet calm leader throughout her time as board chair. Thank you, Jennie! We wish you prosperity and happiness in whatever new adventures may come next.

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July-August 2023 Newsletter

Hello to all our FNSP Friends!
FNSP is expanding our Board! We will be celebrating our 40th Anniversary in 2024 and we're looking for individuals with experience in fundraising and/or event planning. This is a very exciting time to get involved.
If you have a good sense of humor, aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves, and want to work with a fun, dynamic, and diverse group of folks - we want to talk to you! Send your letter of interest or questions to giving@fridaynightsupper.org for more information.

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June 2023 Newsletter

Greetings FNSP Friends!
We hope that June is off to a great start for you! At FNSP, we are excited for the arrival of summer when we add a lot of fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables to our weekly menu! A very special thank you to our partners and friends at Arlington Street Church who collected more than $1,000 to support FNSP through their Sunday Worship Offertory collection! We are expanding our Board of Directors as we prepare to start planning our 40th Anniversary which we'll celebrate in 2024. Please read on to learn more about recent happenings at FNSP!

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May 2023 Newsletter

Greetings FNSP Friends!
We are excited by the arrival of May with warmer temperatures and longer days! Our Kitchen Manager, Elaina, along with our volunteers have been cooking up some delicious meals each Friday (check out the pictures below.) Our partners at Boston Healthcare for the Homeless were back last week offering Covid boosters for guests and volunteers. We've also had help from many great volunteer groups this month!

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March 2023 Newsletter

Greetings FNSP Friends!
We hope the year is going well for you- it's hard to believe that March is already here! In this newsletter, we are excited to introduce, Aaidaliz Perez, FNSP's new Program Director. You can read more about Aaida below.
Though it has been a relatively mild winter, we have held dinner service during some brutally cold weather this winter. We are grateful to be able to provide hot soup, hot coffee, hot, nutritious food, and a warm place to get some respite from the winter weather to our guests. We are also grateful to our staff and volunteers who ensure that we are open EVERY Friday without fail, even during inclement weather. If you would like to join us on a Friday, we still have some volunteer openings in March.

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Winter 2023 Newsletter

We are excited to share that we have hired a new, permanent Program Manager, Aaidaliz Perez, who will begin on Friday, January 27th. We are excited to welcome Aaidaliz to the program and look forward to introducing her more fully in the next couple of weeks. We also want to express how grateful we are to Suzanne Rappaport who stepped in as our interim Program Director in October and has done a phenomenal job managing the program. Suzanne will continue to work with Aaidaliz over the next few weeks. Thank you, Suzanne!

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