Senator Clark receives Massachusetts Mentoring Partnership award

Senator Katherine Clark with Melrose resident Meredith Baker and her mentee, Tayla, of Stoneham.

The following was submitted by the Office of State Senator Katherine Clark:

Senator Katherine Clark was recognized at the State House at Youth Mentoring Day with an award for her support of mentoring in Massachusetts and encouraging continued public support for mentoring programs. 

"It has been a pleasure to work with Mass Mentoring to encourage mentoring around my district and the state," said Senator Clark. "I look forward to continuing this partnership as we work to expand youth mentoring programs that create positive life changing experiences for young people."
"We were thrilled to honor Senator Clark at Youth Mentoring Day. She has been a great champion for youth mentoring in her district through support of the Mentoring Grant Line Item in the state budget and her outreach to the local community to encourage more citizens to become mentors," said Marty Martinez, Chief Program Officer for the Mass Mentoring Partnership.

Left to right: Senator Katherine Clark; Melrose Alliance Against Violence Program Coordinator Sharon Loveridge; Melrose Alliance Against Violence Executive Director Rebecca Moone; Mass Mentoring Director of Marketing & Partnerships Rich Greif