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Mary Woodman Amato / Office Coordinator - admin@communityworks.com
There is a great spirit of creative teamwork and purpose at CW. My Maine, small-town beginnings give me a strong connection to the values of “community”. These are expressed through wonderful diversity and focus in the intention and action of CW. When asked, “What is the meaning of life?” The Dalai Lama answered – “To be happy and to make others happy”. This is the work we do at CW; just about the most positively rewarding place I've ever worked.”
Gail Burton / Campaign Coordinator - gail@communityworks.com
The office feels like an extension of home-- where I come from everyone can stand in the middle of the floor or on the street corner or at a rally or in a church and speak on something. At CW, we all have great reflective, humorous, sometimes outrageous conversations that float over the division of our cubes or we might stand in front of Mary's desk at the mailboxes-- making it impossible for her to continue her work undisturbed; yet she only laughs at us.
Fran Froehlich / Executive Director, Foundress - fran@communityworks.com
After teaching junior high in the south, I moved to Arlington Massachusetts to work on hunger and homelessness issues. In 1982, a few of my colleagues and I became concerned about drastic cuts in programs designed to address affordable housing, domestic violence, equitable opportunities for women and minorities and concern for the environment. The outcome was the founding of Community Works. We knew that raising money to address community needs is one of the most difficult and time consuming challenges small non-profits face. A collaborative effort seemed like a good idea. And it has been! For over 20 years this network of organizations has raised money in support of each other’s work. Together they have stood up for affordable housing, healthcare, for safe homes, safe workplaces, civil rights, for kids, seniors and people living with disabilities. Their vision and commitment give me hope.
Pam Rogers / Business and Development Coordinator - pam@communityworks.com
Who wouldn’t love working for Community Works? The opportunity to represent 32 truly wonderful and diverse organizations and to meet people in an array of workplaces, committed to making a difference in the greater Boston area, is very fulfilling. Being part of Community Works means being inspired everyday.
Gerry Lake / Bookkeeper - gerry@communityworks.com
Growing up in Boston, attending local schools and Boston College, I went into the financial services field where you’re on your own and the bottom line is all that matters. But 2004 I came to CW and found an environment that values sticking up for the less fortunate; a community of people who value social justice, enjoy their work and care about the quality of peoples’ lives. Community Works is more than a job.
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