Students Helping Students
The Boston Independent Schools and Camps Initiative is a student-led nonprofit network connecting independent schools and camps across New England and beyond around a shared mission: supporting the youth served by Youth Villages.
How it works
Each partner school establishes a student-run branch, supported by faculty advisors, that runs at least three fundraising campaigns per year – all benefiting Youth Villages.
School Branches
Each partner school runs its own branch, led by a student Leadership Committee with a faculty advisor. Branches commit to at least three campaigns per year.
Peer Leadership
Students recruit students. Our model is built on the belief that young people are the most powerful advocates for their peers in the community.
Tangible Impact
Every dollar raised goes directly to Youth Villages' Backpack Heroes and Holiday Heroes campaigns – school supplies and holiday gifts for youth in need.
"Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world."
Meet the board
The BISC Initiative is governed by a student board drawn from our partner schools.
Student Board & Branch Leaders →