I AM HSTF Photo Exhibit Event

To celebrate our I AM HYDE SQUARE TASK FORCE Photo Exhibit, almost 100 people joined us on the evening of November 17 at Bella Luna Restaurant in Jamaica Plain. Photographer Mark Saperstein (who also happens to be a board member) took 20 gorgeous portraits of youth, alum, parents, supporters, neighbors, board members, and volunteers. Each is mounted along with three descriptive words/phrases chosen by each person and a quote in their own words about HSTF.

The show comes down December 10 and will go "travelling" in Jamaica Plain. About 12 different businesses and institutions in JP such as Connolly Library, Martha Eliot Health Center, the Harvest Co-op, Mt. Washington Bank, Ultra Salon and more will host one or two of the portraits on their walls for the entire Spring.

Be sure to check out the portraits around the neighborhood. These are the folks who make HSTF amazing, and you can join them in BEING Hyde Square Task Force by making a donation or getting involved. Easy online donations can be made here.

Check out the fun we had November 17 at Bella Luna!

Left: Aglaliz, Tutor, Future Criminal Justice major, Literacy Actress

“The best thing about Hyde Square Task Force is having people there for me. 

I’ve stayed out of trouble because I’m involved.”

Right: Jeffry, Salsero, Lyricist, Role Model

“I got involved with HSTF to get help with my school work and to become a leader.”

All the portraits! Look at those gorgeous faces!

Photographer Mark Saperstein talks with guests at the event.

Mikeya, featured on a portrait, speaks at the event. 

Mikeya, Performer, Dance Instructor, Future Music Entrepreneur

“The best thing is that I’m young and already trying to help the community.”

The crowd fills up the Satellite Room at Bella Luna!