The Civility Project is an outreach program to help youth better themselves and avoid violence. Wakefield Alliance Against Violence is holding a two-day community focus on civility featuring lectures by Sara Hacala, a protocol trainer, author who works with "at risk" youth.
http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/wakefield/2013/10/two-day_civility_project_coming_to_community.html

Two teens in Newton haven taken their own lives this October alone. This article addresses the frustration of their peers and lack or direct, honest communication from the school. The need for mental health training for high school staff is blatant. A mother promises to "destigmatize suicide" and "make kids feel safe to come forward".
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/10/21/newton-parents-gather-discuss-suicide-after-two-students-deaths-stun-community/KX5eKfTtymv3iIe1zS3LuJ/story.html

UMass Boston hoster the ninth annual gala to fund the James T. Brett Chair in Disability and Workforce Development. They raised $1.4 million.

www.umb.edu/news/detail/umass_boston_gala_raises_1.4_million_for_brett_chair

Project Unbreakable is an incredible use of art and social media to provide an outlet for survivors of sexual assault. Photographer Grace Brown began Project Unbreakable at age 19 in order to bring awareness to the prevalence of sexual assault in the community. It all started here in Massachusetts and is a powerful expression of civic engagement.
http://project-unbreakable.org/about/

I happened to be on Facebook and stumbled upon this article. Karrie Brown's story displays the benefits of technology and social media for various civic engagement opportunities. Karrie made her dreams come true with help from social media. Karrie's mother gives back through her nonprofit "Karried Away".

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/17/karrie-brown-model-wet-seal_n_3941203.html