about
The teen program, the events, and the kit for partners to drop SHADE in their community.
“The mission of SHADE is getting teens outside of their comfort zone. To come out and be outside rather than just be inside stuck on their phones looking at screens.
“It's the events we can throw, the community we already have among us, and the community we can easily grow… [SHADE] has really shown something new to me.”
Saul, CLRS ‘29
“To create a space for the kids in our community where they can actually feel welcome. Not feel like they gotta act a certain way because there's all these adults around. A place they can act like themselves because there are other teens around.”
Samadhi, CRLS ‘24
Vitals
Staff
Samadhi, Teen Co-Director Alain, Teen Co-Director Nico, Teen Crew A’mara, Teen Crew Saul, Teen Crew Miguel, Teen Crew Debbie Bonilla, Community Advisor Jeff Goldenson, Adult Director
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Supporters
New England Foundation for the Arts, Public Art for Spatial Justice Hideo Sasaki Foundation, 2025 Design Grant Cambridge Arts, Shade is Social Justice Cambridge Community Foundation, Imagined In Cambridge City of Cambridge Folks like you
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We are on to something, but it’s just the beginning. We’re looking for guidance, support, and partnerships as we find our path to larger impact.
Reach Out
jeff@buildingways.com 93 Inman Street, Cambridge, MA 617.909.2917
We Work Big & Small
SHADE is a fiscally sponsored project of the Hideo Sasaki Foundation in partnership with buildingways.com