Boston is an academic and economic hub: a destination for students from around the world.
Yet Boston youth, who could be first in their families to graduate college, are too often not accessing these same opportunities.
Boston HERC is changing that. Passport students are on a journey to Destination. . . Greatness!
What We Do
Equip first-generation-to-college high school students with the resources, connections, and skills they need to get in and stick through college, and launch careers
What You Can Do
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3 days ago
Congratulations to our school partner East Boston High School! We appreciate all you do for your students.
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East Boston High School has become a model for the district, managing to continue years of academic gains even through the pandemic.4 days ago
Alumni finals care packages all ready to go out. You got this Passport Alumni! Thank you to all of you who sent items in to remind our students that we are here for them.
3 weeks ago
Thinking about a career in Technology? Join us this Thursday, November 17th, from 7pm - 9pm for a virtual career fair in Tech. Meet and learn from ConnectRN leaders with various perspectives! And receive a $20 gift card for attending! Scan the QR code to register!
5 months ago
Last week, a group of our Community Based Program students celebrated the end of the school year with a hike through the Noanet Woodlands. We put our key 21st Century Skills to use in navigating the trails, understanding the history of the woodlands, and working together as a team. Thank you to Big City Mountaineers for leading our hike. We are excited to partner with Compass to provide this and future experiences to our students.
5 months ago
Need something uplifting to watch this evening? Take a few minutes to see what you help make possible and hear some of the stories of Passport students, alumni, and their Coaches. ![]()
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To continue to support these first-generation students to and through college, you can visit bostonherc.org/donate to make a donation.
Boston HERC Closing Celebration 2022
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A virtual celebration for the graduating seniors of the Passport to College Class of 2022 and highlighting the amazing achievements of all of our Boston High...5 months ago
Passport students enjoyed a Red Sox game last week! #congratsgrad #destinationgreatness
6 months ago
Join us THIS coming Tuesday, June 14th at 6pm for a brief but action-packed 30 minutes of celebrating what Boston HERC students accomplished this year! Simply click on this form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfN3H8thOUaglu-TuInDmwOheYJyk2P1ODdTkQETKXSDHFJrA/viewform to RSVP and receive your zoom link. You will have a chance to hear from Coaches and students, visit a classroom, and even pop in on the Seniors' graduation celebration. Hope you can make it! No need to turn on a camera, but please do participate in the live chat.
6 months ago
We are heartbroken over the sudden passing of Dr. Roberto Miranda. Pastor Roberto was one of the key founders of the Boston HERC, and over the past 23 years his vision, leadership, and encouragement has played a critical role in making Boston HERC what it is today. His impact on generations of youth is immeasurable, and we will carry on his legacy in the years to come.![]()
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For more information on his "home-going" service, please visit leondejuda.org. ![]()
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(Pastor Roberto is enjoying a 2008 Passport to College graduation celebration in the picture below).
7 months ago
Yesterday, the Juniors in our After School, Community-Based program participated in a walking tour of Boston University. The students asked great questions and reflected on what they hope their college experience will look like. It is great to be able to go on group tours once again!
11 months ago
Joyfully . . . the Boston HERC ended 2021 with a bang!![]()
Thanks to your generous year-end support, we surpassed our initial goal by tripling it and raising $15,951 ![]()
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Thank you!![]()
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Here’s to a New Year, and all that we will be able to do with your continued help. Your support is connecting a corps of 8 Coaches, and our Alumni Success Coach, with hundreds of Boston–area high school and college students, who will be the first in their generation to earn a college degree. Your contribution to their journey is priceless. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you want to hear more directly what is happening at the Boston HERC and how you can get involved.