Minds Matter Boston Chapter

We’re excited to launch our "Why I Volunteer" series, highlighting the people who make Minds Matter Boston possible.

This week, meet Arnella Mucha. Arnella has volunteered with MMB for 4 years, serves on our Mentor Recruitment Committee, and mentors students in the Class of 2027.

“I volunteer with MMB because I can make a meaningful difference in my mentees’ lives.”

Volunteer recruitment is now open, and our priority deadline is June 30. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to support talented students as they work toward college and career success, we’d love to have you join our community.

Apply to become a volunteer today.
https://www.mindsmatterboston.org/mentors

On Thursday evening, more than 310 members of the Minds Matter Boston community came together at Artists for Humanity for our 2026 Spring Soirée.

Thanks to your generosity, we are thrilled to share that together we raised more than $364,000—surpassing our goal by over $64,000 and making this the most successful fundraising event in Minds Matter Boston history.

To everyone who attended, volunteered, donated, bid in the auction, purchased lockbox keys, raised a paddle, or supported the event in any way: thank you. This incredible result belongs to all of you.

To our sponsors, many of whom have returned year after year with an unwavering commitment to our students: thank you. Through financial support, career learning experiences, and intentional partnership, you’ve played a pivotal role in helping our College & Career Success program start strong and making this our most successful Soirée to date.

Most importantly, to our entire Minds Matter Boston Community: thank you for believing in a future where no student's dreams for college and career are limited by their socioeconomic status.

The Spring Soirée is this Thursday! We hope you’ll spend the evening with us changing the lives of driven, motivated Boston students for years to come. Our 2025 alumni speaker, Nellcie Bodden (Columbia University ‘25), said it best: the Soirée is one night representing years of impact.

Be part of a community that helps students open doors — Join Minds Matter Boston and over 300 changemakers at the Spring Soirée this Thursday!

Buy tickets at https://donate.mindsmatterboston.org/MMB-Soiree-2026

The time has come - we're celebrating our incredible Class of 2026 seniors at our annual Graduation Celebration!

Class of 2026 students have completed 1,260 hours of out-of-school learning in our program over the course of three years in their sophomore, junior and senior years of high school. They've spent 90 Saturdays with us. 30% of our senior class have received full ride scholarships to their colleges this fall, with five Questbridge, two Posse, Four Fidelity, one Amazon, and one Stephen Phillips scholarship recipients in this year's cohort. They've gone above and beyond in working towards their goals - now's our chance to celebrate their hard work!

Join MMB at MIT's Walker Memorial building this Saturday to celebrate our students as they walk across the stage, with remarks from Commencement Speaker Chief Justice Roderick Ireland, Distinguished Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice.