FableVision Named 2022 Community Partner Award by MetroWest YMCA

FableVision Learning was honored by the MetroWest YMCA with the 2022 Community Partner Award for our ongoing work to encourage all children in the Y’s summer camps and after school programs to“Create Bravely” and “Make their Mark”

The Community Partner Award is presented to honor the valuable partnerships that exist between the MetroWest YMCA and its neighbors, and to celebrate collaborative efforts that successfully tackle the ever-evolving needs of our community and advance the public good.  Award winners are selected based on their initiative, leadership, and involvement in programs or projects that embody the spirit of genuine partnership with the MetroWest YMCA and benefit the overall community.

“FableVision founded by Paul and Peter Reynolds has truly become a valued partner of the MetroWest ,” shared YMCA board member Patricia Duarte as presented the award. She went on to share more about the partnership. 

“In 2019, Heidi and Peter from our staff traveled to the Reynolds’ Bookstore in Dedham after the Y was introduced to Jane Reynolds and Andrea Calvin from this remarkable team, through the MetroWest STEM Education Network.

It was clear from the start of the meeting that not only was there synergy between the organizations, but also the shared passion for helping youth grow and develop while fostering a love of reading, animation and creativity.  

FableVision has brought Peter H. Reynolds renowned children’s books to life, while teaching youth animation, problem-solving, helping them find their own voice, and envisioning their own story.

Together, we have been working to help area youth through the challenges of the pandemic giving them an outlet for self-expression while supporting their overall social and emotional learning and expanding the development of the 4C’s in STEAM – Creativity, Communication, Critical Thinking, and Collaboration. 

Paul, Peter, and Andrea have provided professional development training for our staff, presented and led a community kick-off event, but most importantly, have taken the time to help individual students who were facing challenges. 

The Reynolds family are making an impact internationally and we are humbled that they have partnered with our Y to impact youth in MetroWest and beyond. 

It is for these reasons, and many more, that the MetroWest YMCA presents the Community Partner Award to FableVision.”

Learn more about the MetroWest YMCA North Star Summer program and Start With A Story Program.