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Keeping the Promise 2020 Program

A digital program for the Keeping the Promise 2020 online holiday concert sponsored by Family Promise Metrowest

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A virtual Holiday concert<br />

of inspiration and hope<br />

December 5, <strong>2020</strong> at 7 pm


From Our Director<br />

Welcome to our <strong>Keeping</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Promise</strong> concert, a celebration that<br />

represents what can happen with a little imagination, some<br />

talented musicians, and a thoughtful, caring community. When<br />

we realized earlier this year that our annual Keep <strong>the</strong> <strong>Promise</strong><br />

gala would need to change, we thought about creative ways to<br />

bring people toge<strong>the</strong>r safely while celebrating all we were able<br />

to accomplish toge<strong>the</strong>r this year despite COVID. The idea of a<br />

concert to feed <strong>the</strong> soul and bring us all toge<strong>the</strong>r to celebrate<br />

<strong>the</strong> season while supporting our families quickly emerged.<br />

This past year has brought unprecedented challenges for our<br />

families, yet we have never been stronger. To date in <strong>2020</strong>, we<br />

have supported a total of 49 families with 87 children in our<br />

Shelter, Transitional Living, and LIFE homelessness prevention<br />

programs—more than any o<strong>the</strong>r year in <strong>the</strong> history of Family<br />

<strong>Promise</strong> Metrowest. And while <strong>the</strong>se families have faced<br />

unemployment, health issues, threats of eviction, and childcare<br />

challenges, because of <strong>the</strong> generosity of our community, <strong>the</strong>y<br />

have all had a safe place to call home.<br />

Tonight we thank <strong>the</strong> generous musicians who donated <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

time and talent to make this event possible. We also thank each<br />

of you for joining us and for caring about <strong>the</strong> future of our<br />

families. Enjoy this evening and have a joyful holiday season<br />

knowing your donations tonight will make a difference in <strong>the</strong><br />

lives of o<strong>the</strong>rs.<br />

With gratitude,<br />

Susan Crossley, Executive Director


order of events<br />

Introduction<br />

Lauren Beckham Falcone of WROR,<br />

Sue Crossley, Executive Director &<br />

Jackie Rodriguez, Family Advisory Council<br />

Family Stories<br />

Bianca, Nicole & Jackie<br />

Granting of Awards<br />

Cindy Lombardo Volunteer Award &<br />

Family <strong>Promise</strong> Metrowest Legacy Award<br />

20 for 20 Raffle Drawing<br />

Announcement of <strong>the</strong><br />

$5,000 prize winner<br />

Musical Performances<br />

Performers listed on following pages<br />

Conclusion<br />

Sue Crossley


our concert sponsors<br />

Thank you to all of <strong>the</strong> businesses on <strong>the</strong> following pages<br />

that generously sponsored this concert, providing critical<br />

funding that will help us continue to grow our programs and<br />

serve more families in <strong>the</strong> coming year. Click on <strong>the</strong>ir ads to<br />

learn more about each company!

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