Letter To Waltham From Councilor Randy LeBlanc: 'Let's Step Up'

WALTHAM, MA —The following is an open letter to the community from City Councilor Randy LeBlanc:

Let's Step Up Together.

We believe that the power of humanity can solve challenges. We also believe in supporting the community we call home and leading by example. Starting next Monday, June 1 through Sunday, June 7, George Michael and his team at Main Street Gulf, in Waltham, are stepping up to support three causes near and dear to our hearts: Healthy Waltham, the Boys and Girls Club of Waltham, and the Waltham Partnership for Youth.

I'm Randy LeBlanc, Waltham city councilor at-large, and I am personally asking everyone to stop by and fill up your tank at Main Street Gulf, 821 Main St, Waltham, next week. For every sale at the pump, 1/3 will go to these worthy causes. The best part is that George will match up to 30K of the pump sales!

Do your part. Fill up at Main Street Gulf at 821 Main St, Waltham. It's that simple. Let's create some positive energy for kids and families who are struggling during this unprecedented crisis. Remember, kindness in words builds confidence. Kindness in thinking supports dreams. Kindness in giving creates hope for the future.

Healthy Waltham
Healthy Waltham, a 501(c)(3) corporation, focuses on improving the health of Waltham families. To date, they have reached thousands of people through events, youth and children's programs, cooking demos and nutrition education; Community walks; school and community gardens, and so much more.

Waltham Boys & Girls Club
Waltham Boys & Girls Club's goal is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. They provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters their doors. They encourage all members to stay on track to graduate from high school, have a plan for the future, demonstrate good character and citizenship, and live a healthy lifestyle.

The Waltham Partnership for Youth
The Waltham Partnership for Youth develops new youth programming based on community needs assessments (The Waltham Family School and Healthy Waltham, two independent nonprofits, both began as WPY programs). The WPY also provides support and capacity building to community partners to help sustain and enhance current programming. They convene multi-sector stakeholders to work collectively and strategically toward improved opportunities and outcomes for Waltham’s youth.

Our thoughts are with those affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the healthcare workers on the front lines battling to contain the outbreak. You have our heartfelt thanks!

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