Eos Grantees in the News
Eos Supports Innovative Nonprofit Showcase
April 2008
The Social Innovation Forum (SIF)-a nonprofit that identifies and aids outstanding social innovators working on issues that impact Boston-area communities-recently held its 5th Annual Showcase Event to celebrate cutting-edge, effective organizations.
At the event, which took place on April 30th at the MIT Faculty Club, SIF's six "2008 Social Innovators" gave presentations about their work and the progress they have made. Eos is sponsoring this year's "Improving Food Security and Nutrition for Children and Families" track, which has allowed City Spouts-an organization providing sustainable schoolyard gardens and related programs for the Cambridge public schools-to receive assistance including management consulting and coaching, graphic design help, and introductions to other potential supporters.
City Sprouts' work is essential, says SIF Co-Director Susan Musinsky, because "Good, healthy food that will fuel young people is not readily available in most communities in greater Boston. Burgers, pizza, fries and soda are the food of the younger generation. Though they're available and affordable, they often lead to obesity and many other health issues."
Funding SIF helps Eos leverage its commitment to food security issues. Musinsky notes that Eos' support helps SIF "find volunteers and in-kind partners who can assist the Innovators and help them to deepen their mission and their work.it allows us to have a multiplier effect."
