An evening celebrating Boston Public School partnership, 3Point students, community heroes, and the programs that open doors for Boston youth
Boston, MA., November 10, 2026 – Boston’s education, civic, and philanthropic leaders will gather at the Fairmont Copley Plaza on Friday, November 13 to honor the people who have opened doors for the city’s young people and to celebrate the Boston Public School students walking through those doors. The3PointFoundation’s 7th Annual Gala & Awards will raise critical funds for the free programs that continue to help close the opportunity and achievement gap for under-resourced Boston youth.
This year’s awardees are listed below:
Community Leader Honorees –
- Greg Hill, Founder, The Greg Hill Foundation
- Jeri Robinson, Chair, Boston School Committee
- Annissa Essaibi George, former Boston City Councilor At-Large, founder of Stitch House
- Chrissy Fernandes, 3Point staff honoree
Student Award Recipients –
- Overtime Award: Jayden Rosembert, 6th grade, Roosevelt school, longtime 3Point Scholar in Roosevelt’s after-school program and 3Point’s Sunday League
- MVP Award: Kayden Pipkin, 7th grade, John D O’Bryant after-school program
- Student Alumni Award: Andrea Enabulele, 9th grade, Boston Latin Academy, 3Point alum who now serves as a 3Point youth worker
“Every child deserves a chance to succeed, and the funds raised through 3Point’s annual awards and gala help make that possible,” said Keith McDermott, Interim Executive Director, 3Point. “We are grateful to our many gala sponsors, who share our commitment to providing young people with the tools to thrive on and off the court, inside and outside of the classroom.”
Gala guests will enjoy a lively reception with entertainment, food, and drinks. To purchase tickets or learn about sponsorship, visit go3point.org.
About 3Point
3Point is a Boston-based nonprofit organization founded in 2012 with a mission to engage youth through programs that inspire learning, build life skills, foster a commitment to service to others, and promote lifelong health and wellness. Since its founding, 3Point has served more than 3,000 young people across Boston’s Dorchester, Hyde Park, Mattapan, and Roxbury neighborhoods. The organization transformed from a modest four-week summer program for 15 boys into a multifaceted organization offering after-school programs, school-day programming, weekend activities, and summer learning academies at two locations. Through a unique model that integrates classroom learning with basketball, 3Point develops 21st-century skills and a growth mindset, inspires social-emotional learning, promotes health and wellness as lifelong habits, and fosters a commitment to service. Additional information is available at go3point.org.
