See the First Round of 2024 Social Innovators through the Camera Lens

Meet Massachusetts Women of Color Network (MAWOCN), Latinx Community Center for Engagement (LCCE), Beat the Odds (BTO) Boston, and Family Independence

The Innovator photo sessions is one of the many offerings for nonprofits in the Social Innovator Accelerator program. The photo sessions offer the Innovators an individualized photography experience where they partner with Leise Jones, a professional photographer, to capture the essence of their missions. The photos can range from a combination of staff photos, photos of programs in action, and photos of the organization's live events. The photos provide Innovators with a means of visually telling their organization’s story and sharing their work with current and prospective funders and supporters. We hope you enjoy this sneak peek at a selection of photos from the first half of the2024 Social Innovator cohort!  

Massachusetts Women of Color Network (MAWOCN)

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Members of the Massachusetts Women of Color Network (MAWOCN) gather, experiencing a harmonious moment, their bright smiles mirroring their unity.

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The team dives into a lively group activity.


Latinx Center for Community Empowerment (LCCE)

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Latinx Center for Community Empowerment (LCCE) is hosting a classroom-based discussion that promises to be engaging and informative. 

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Furthermore, a classroom activity takes place surrounding culture and language.


Beat the Odds

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A group activity is organized by Beat the Odds, with a focus on offering artistic opportunities to disadvantaged youth within the community. 

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Young adults bond and have fun while engaging in action-packed activities.


Family Independence
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Staff members from Family Independence engage in thorough discussions at the table

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A staff member welcomes a client.

In the coming  weeks, our remaining four Innovators are scheduled for their sessions and we’ll have more images to share. If you would like to learn more about the impact and goals of the 2024 Social Innovator cohort, we invite you to attend our annual Showcase on May 16 at the Artists for Humanity Epicenter. 

Photography credit: Leise Jones Photography