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ABOUT US

Mission Statement​

Our mission is to help everyone live prosperously, starting with at-risk and homeless youth by providing them with essential everyday items in the form of care packages within Suffolk County of Massachusetts while also acting as a bridge to other services and opportunities to improve their overall lives and wellbeing.

 

Vision Statement

We see a future where homeless and at-risk youth won’t go without essential items that promote a healthy wellbeing physically, mentally, and emotionally on a daily basis.    

 

Organization Core Values
  • Community

    • Dictionary Definition: a group whose members reside in a specific locality, share government, and often have a cultural and historical heritage

    • HELP’s Definition: the coming together for the betterment of those around us

  • Integrity

    • Dictionary Definition: adherence to moral and ethical principles even when no witnesses are present

    • HELP’s Definition: honest intentions that match one’s actions no matter if someone is watching or not

  • Respect

    • Dictionary Definition: esteem for or a sense of the worth or excellence of a person, a personal quality or ability, or something considered as a manifestation of a personal quality or ability.

    • HELP’s Definition: treating those around us with the same regard no matter their title or status

  • Responsibility

    • Dictionary Definition: the state or fact of being accountable for something within one’s control

    • HELP’s Definition: our natural born sense of accountability for those around us

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Our Current Status

We are currently an approved and verified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based out of and currently serving the community of Suffolk County in Massachusetts, and all surrounding cities/towns.  If you'd like more information, please contact us. 

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Our Team

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Antonio Mateo Garcia

Founder / Executive Director /

Board President

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Quick Facts

- Born August 1996 in Las Vegas, NV

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- Grew up primarily in Detroit, MI

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- Graduated from Miami-Dade Community College in May 2019 with an Associate's in Business Administration
 

- Graduated from Fisher College in 2022 with his Bachelor's in Business Management with two concentrations in Entrepreneurship and Accounting.

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- Currently studying for his Master's in Nonprofit Management at Northeastern University.

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Izaak Rosov

Director of Operations

Quick Facts

- Born January 2001 in Vancouver, Canada

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- Grew up in North Hampton, MA

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- Currently studying for his Bachelor's in Communications with a minor in Biology at Fisher College. 

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Why Did I Join HELP?

I decided to join HELP because I feel that giving back to the community is an important thing to do and it makes me feel grateful for where I am at in life and for the opportunities and experiences I've had.

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Michelle Dawn Bracco

Director of Legal /

Board Secretary

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Quick Facts

- Born January 1975 in Fort Myers, FL

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- Grew up in Central Florida 

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- Graduated from the University of Maryland in 2001 with a Bachelor's in Business Administration and Management with a Minor in Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship

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-Disabled Army Veteran

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Why Did I Join HELP?

I joined HELP mainly because I wanted to support my son but I truly do believe that this organization is something special and I see nothing but success in its near future. 

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Naomi Mares

Director of Health & Wellness

Quick Facts

- Born January 1996 in Montebello, CA

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- Grew up in Los Angeles, CA

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- Graduated from the Fisher College in 2020 with a Bachelor's in Sports Management. 

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- Currently studying for her Master's in Business Administration at Fisher College.

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Why Did I Join HELP?

I decided to join HELP because I think it is great what the organization does for the community and I want to be able to be part of something that is dedicated to giving back and helping those less fortunate. 

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Hannah Healey

Director of Marketing and Social Media

Quick Facts

- Born November 2000 in Boston, MA

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- Grew up in New England

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- Currently studying Marketing with a minor in Fashion Merchandise at Fisher College. 

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Why Did I Join HELP?

I decided to join HELP because I feel it is a great opportunity for me professionally but I see it more as a great opportunity to help those who need it most.

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Blu Xu

Staff Photographer & Videographer

Quick Facts

- Born February 2001 in North China

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- Grew up in North China

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- Currently studying for his Bachelor's in Theater & Performance with a minor in Business at Emerson University. 

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Why Did I Join HELP?

I decided to join HELP because I want to contribute my efforts to the organization that makes the community around me better with hard work and great care. 

Public Documents

Articles
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Organization
Organization Bylaws
Our Founder's Senior Year Honors Thesis
Official IRS
Determination
Letter

Questions or Comments

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