COMMUNITY SERVICE

COMMUNITY SERVICE (AO 9/25)

BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH POETRY

LITERARY AWARENESS

Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

50+ VOLUNTEER HOURS

As a Youth Engaged in Library Leader, Ashley volunteers as a Shelf Manager and contributes her time and ideas to her town's library by completing special projects including creating content, displays and assisting with events to encourage reading and literacy.

LOCAL FOOD PANTRY

Beverly Bootstraps

Beverly Bootstraps is a local food pantry that helps provide local children and families living throughout Massachusetts with essential food and supplies.

7,500 Snacks since July 2023 - 150+ Volunteer Hours

Ashley has volunteered with Beverly Bootstraps every month as a donation leader responsible for the organization of, funding for, packaging and delivering of snack bags as well as supporting seasonal giving opportunities including Back to School supplies, Holiday Gift Drives and Prom attire.

BIRTHDAYS FOR KIDS

One Wish Project

One Wish Project is a local non-profit created for the single purpose of helping make birthdays special for children living in homeless shelters and foster homes throughout Massachusetts

21 Birthdays since June 2023 - 80+ Volunteer Hours

Responsible for leading birthday celebrations for children living in temporary housing, Ashley learns her child's favorite colors, hobbies and birthday wishes so she can plan, fund, organize and host a special day for them. Festivities include thoughtful party decor, birthday cake in their favorite colors and flavor choice and shopping for and festively wrapped, personalized presents.

MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE

Samaritans

Works to prevent suicide amidst crisis and encourages those who have lost someone they love and care about to suicide.

Over 50 Volunteer Hours - $10,500 in Donations

Ashley has completed over 35 hours of training and served as a peer-to-peer mentor for young people having suicidal thoughts and seeking emotional support through Samaritans’ crisis hotline.

Ashley serves as Team Captain for Samaritans' Annual 5K Run/Walk and sponsors various other Samaritans fundraisers creating over $10,500 in donations to support lifesaving suicide prevention services.

ASHLEY'S IMPACT