September 12th, 2024
The following is an excerpt from our partner’s press release.
Boston, MA (September 12, 2024) – The BASE, a Roxbury-based nonprofit that uses the power and passion of sports to engage urban youth and provide them with educational and career opportunities, has announced the transformational acquisition to take ownership of its facility at 150 Shirley St., along with the adjacent lot at 136 Shirley St. The purchase of the building will allow for greater investment in programs and capacity to serve more youth, along with the creation of equity for the future. The organization has leased the space since 2019, growing and expanding its reach in the city to currently serve over 800 local youth annually.