More Than Words
About
More Than Words is a nonprofit social enterprise that empowers system-involved youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business.
How does this work?
Every purchase you make, whether online or in our stores, supports their mission. 100% of the proceeds go back into their program.
They work with the most vulnerable young adults in Greater Boston: those who are in the foster care system, court involved, homeless, or out of school.
Youth participate in their extensive job training program for 6-12 months, working in both online and brick-and-mortar bookstores. The revenue from these businesses helps pay their wages and offsets the costs of the supportive programming they offer beyond work skills.
Youth are so much more than the labels
More than words works with youth, ages 16-24, who are in the foster care system, court-involved, homeless, out of school, parenting, or involved with the Department of Mental Health.
At More Than Words, young people earn a spot on the team running a successful $4M business, gain promotions, set and achieve personal goals, advocate for their rights, and learn skills to set them up for success in any career path they choose.