DPYS stands for Danny’s Place Youth Services. DPYS is a privately funded,
non-profit local organization that runs an entertainmnet space for youth, called Danny's Place, and
sponsors programs providing direct services to youth.
Cindy and Jeff McCarthy wanted
to create a living legacy to their 16-year old son, Danny, after he
was killed in a car accident on April 10, 2003. They envisioned a
teen center called "Danny's Place." Their friends and family started working with them to make their vision a
reality.
You may send your tax-deductible contributions to the Daniel McCarthy Memorial Fund,
PO Box 3088, Acton, MA 01720 or use the "Donation" link on our home page to donate on-line.
Either call 978-264-9754, send us an email at info@dannys-place.org, or send us regular mail
at PO Box 3088, Acton, MA 01720-7088.
Danny’s
Place is privately funded. We plan to continue our Annual Appeal to residents in the towns of Acton and Boxborough and will also plan several fundraising events.
A minimal anual fee is also charged to attendees.
The Danny’s Place Board of Directors members are Rod Hodgman, Ian Moncrieff, Jeff McCarthy,
Cindy McCarthy, and Dave Wilson. The Board meets formally a minimum of once per quarter.
No tax payer funds are expected to be required to keep Danny’s Place operational for
the first 5 years. The Danny’s Place Business Plan projects private funding for the first 5 years. After that
period of time, an evaluation will be made to determine the funds needed to keep Danny’s Place operational.
Danny’s Place Youth Services is managed by a Board of Directors, to whom a DPYS Youth Director
Reports.
Danny’s Place has
hired Jonathan Kerr. The Youth Director is an experienced, competent and caring person with a passion for
the mission of Danny’s Place.
The Youth
Director supervises the entertainment space called Danny’s Place.
The Director may propose, plan and
implement Danny’s Place programs that are not currently offered by other organizations.
The Youth Director communicates the
availability of programs and events for youth to community schools and organizations.
The Youth Director and Membership Administrator will supervise the kids at Danny’s Place. We also hope to involve parents,
older students in the 11th and 12th grades, and seniors in volunteering their time to help out at Danny’s Place.
Two Danny’s Place
events have been held yearly and we intend to continue to hold them each year. We hold the annual Danny’s Juice Music Festival each spring and also hold an annual fundraising Golf Tournament. Also, during the school year, the center holds several concert events, 4th & 5th grade nights, Girls' Night Only and other such activities that help support the center in fundraising efforts.
If you are
interested in helping out with specific events or becoming a member of a planning team, please email us at info@dannys-place.org, call us at 978-264-9754 or send us regular mail at PO Box 3088, Acton, MA 01720-7088, and we will get in
touch with you. It will be helpful to know if you are interested in event planning, fundraising or overall
volunteering.
Volunteers help plan, coordinate and chaperone Danny’s Juice, play key roles in implementing major fundraising activities and help support the Youth Director and Membership Adminstrator at the center and during special events.
Individuals who would like to volunteer may indicate how much time they would like to give to our
efforts. We have jobs where volunteers can help out for one event or help in the planning and implementation
of every event.
In
order to raise funds for Danny’s Place Youth Services, we will be pursuing grants from foundations and charities,
applying for donations from private and commercial donation programs, conducting private benefactor solicitations
and will also be continuing a capital campaign.
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