Our Mission
MAHEI's mission is to serve the needs of economically and socially under-served youth, young adults, seniors, and returning citizens, by providing them with the programs they need to secure well-paying jobs and influence the decisions that impact their lives. The Institute serves communities of color in Boston by providing residents with educational, practical and confidence-building classes, seminars, programs, lectures and other relevant activities.
MAHEI’s focus is on increasing the skills, knowledge and abilities of individuals who wish to engage in creating positive change in their communities. It is designed to work with people at several levels, ranging from those who are “awakening” to people who are knowledgeable, organized and engaged. Awakening entails helping individuals, who have never been or are newly engaged in social change activities, gain an understanding of why social change may be necessary in their community and how to participate in it. Our over-arching goal is to support and encourage youth and young adults to participate in community service work and become active community members through a series of classes focused on advocacy, community organizing, and civic engagement.
Who was Marcus Anthony Hall?
Marcus Anthony Hall was shot and killed on June 14, 2016 during a trip to a barbershop on Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan, MA where he had taken his four- year-old son, Yoda, for a haircut. He was 31 years old. The Marcus Anthony Educational Institute (MAHEI) is named after Hall because he was dedicated to making positive change in his community through committed action. Hall grew up in Dorchester and attended Charlestown High School. Along with some of his friends, Hall started Brothers Out of the Hood (BOOTH), an organization focused on promoting conflict resolution. Hall also was an active member of other social and economic justice organizations in the City of Boston. Additionally, Marcus was an active member of other social and economic justice organizations in the city of Boston.
What you will learn at MAHEI
The importance of engaging in community service
How to engage with the community and elected officials
How city, state and federal governments work
How to become a better advocate through media training
How goal setting and self-reflection can make you a better activist
How to navigate Boston’s political, social and economic landscape
Our Sponsors & Donors
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
The Shlomo Foundation
The Boston Foundation
City of Boston
Urbanica Design and Construction
One United Bank
Eastern Bank
Titus Foundation
Glynn Lloyd
Linda Dorcena Forry
Michael Jacoby Brown
Nika Elugardo
James Jennings
Victor Wallis
Inez Hodges
Erika Guckenberger
Ellen A. Jawitz
Jackie Jenkins-Scott
Marie St. Fluer
Michael Frieze
Corita Brown
Sieh Samura
Lisa Cherina
Marc Fredette
Former Mayor Marty Walsh
Boston City Councillor-at-Large Julia Mejia
Boston City Councillor-at-Large Ruthzee Louijeune
Josh Kraft
Developer Richard Taylor
Fred Fairfield
Rev. June Cooper
DiasporaMass
Professor Deborah Shariff
Frugal Bookstore
Final Touch with Class Boutique,
Destiny Unlimited
Mr James Mackey
Robert Leikind
Peter Shapiro
Leda Orians
Frank Harris
Richard Monks
Emily Polston
Shamariah Turner
Mardella Thomas
Amy Sails
Kenneth Glaston
Robert Marra
Get in Touch
email: priscilla@maheducationalinst.org