{"id":3390,"date":"2026-08-04T13:55:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T17:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/youngmanwithaplan.org\/?page_id=3390"},"modified":"2026-10-19T16:29:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T20:29:20","slug":"2026-village-bash","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/youngmanwithaplan.org\/es\/2026-village-bash\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Village Bash"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The YMWAP Village Bash:
To Uplift Boston\u2019s Young Men<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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When:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Thursday,<\/em>
November 19th, <\/strong><\/em>202<\/em>6
<\/strong>6 – 9 PM<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Where:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Substation
4228 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02131<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Join Us!<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Get Tickets or Become a Sponsor<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Join Young Man with a Plan (YMWAP) as we gather at The Substation in Roslindale to support and uplift the young men of Boston!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

YMWAP\u2019s culture of brotherhood, respect, and aspiration closes Boston\u2019s gaps.<\/strong> A unique focus on rigor, sustained holistic mentoring<\/strong>, and individualized success planning<\/strong> helps young men in grades 7-12 gain confidence and purpose. They build the skills and readiness to access college and sustainable career paths at rates far exceeding those of their peers<\/strong>. We also center wellness, and they learn the value of prioritizing their physical and mental health.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Launched in 2015 and led by Dr. Jay Simpson, YMWAP serves young men of color in the middle<\/strong> – neither the top performers nor the acutely at-risk. They fly under the radar.<\/strong> With our support, they build plans for sustainable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In January 2026, YMWAP achieved a historic milestone: we purchased the building at 1178 River Street in Hyde Park<\/strong>, the home we had rented for five years. That was Phase 1 of the YMWAP Comes Home<\/strong> capital campaign \u2014 achieved by an extraordinary community supporters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This event celebrates Campaign Phase 2: Program Growth and Innovation<\/span> <\/strong>and our commitment to thrive in our next decade!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the building purchase,YMWAP gains 2,000 square feet of new space. The goal of Phase 2 is to raise funds to fully leverage that new space and expand capacity<\/strong> \u2014 for the staff, programs, and technology that our young men deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make your mark!<\/strong> Every donor is recognized on YMWAP\u2019s Giving Wall: a permanent record of the village that built our future!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI’ve come to believe that this program holds the key to improving and uplifting the current generation of men, instead of perpetuating harmful generational cycles.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014Chris, 2022 grad and BSEE student Northeastern<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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To Uplift Boston\u2019s Young Men<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A Party with Soul<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Funds raised from the Village Bash will directly support programming, staff, and young men.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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