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Massachusetts Advocates for Children

MAC 2026 Partnership Awards & Reception

 

Join us for MAC’s Partnership Awards & Reception, The Right to Learn — Building the Future of Education. At a moment when so much is at stake for students and families, we will gather to look beyond the challenges and envision what we can build together when we unite around education equity. We are excited to honor key partners in our work and welcome leaders across business, advocacy, and philanthropy who share our vision for an education system that truly serves every learner.

Your support will power the critical work ahead — breaking down barriers and making moments like these possible: a student with a disability finally receiving accommodations they are entitled to, a multilingual learner accessing vital language support, a parent successfully challenging an unlawful discipline decision, and so many more. We invite you to help make more of these moments a reality as a sponsor or supporter.

 

The Right to Learn
Building the Future of Education

Wednesday, June 3

6:00 pm — 8:00 pm

The NonProfit Center

89 South St., Boston, MA

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2026 Sponsorship Benefits
 

Honoring Our Partners

 

Corporate Philanthropy Leadership Award

Presented to Affiliated Managers Group.

Pro Bono Partner Award

Presented to Jim Eisenberg, Partner at Preti Strategies.

Bridge Builder Award

Presented to Professor Sonia L. Alleyne, Assistant Chair-Faculty and Executive in Residence at Suffolk University.

 
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Sponsorship Opportunities

Your support will power MAC's work to protect students' rights and open doors to educational opportunity for children and families across Massachusetts.

For more information, to discuss a customized sponsorship, or to explore other ways to support our work, please contact Riley Price, rprice@massadvocates.org | 617.874.5344.

Click Here for MAC Sponsorship Opportunities
 

 2026 Reception Host Committee

 

Kadeem Apply, Esq. | David D. Barone | Rev. Willie Bodrick, II, J.D., M. Div
Jacquelynne J. Bowman, Esq. | Michael Fleischer, Esq. | Jonathan Gardner | Eileen M. Hagerty, Esq.
Sharon Hamel, CTFA | Professor Johnnie Hamilton-Mason, Ph.D., MSW | Matthew Iverson, Esq.
Maximo Pimentel | Oniris Ramirez | Rob Shusterman | Salima Slimane

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See you at our new home!

This reception marks an important milestone for MAC. We are thrilled to welcome our partners into our new home at the NonProfit Center, a space that reflects our commitment to collaboration, community, and collective progress.

 

About MAC

Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC) uses law, policy, and community engagement to remove barriers to education and life opportunities for children and youth. Our advocacy focuses on historically excluded students—including children with disabilities, youth of color, immigrants, and English learners. Founded in 1969 by social activist and civil rights leader Hubie Jones, we have spent more than five decades working to reshape the landscape of public education in Massachusetts, so all children and youth can learn, reach their potential, and thrive.

Hear from our Executive Director about our work and impact here.