Wayside Youth and Family Support Network Honors Maysa Ramos and Sophia Suarez-Friedman at 2023 Latino Excellence Awards
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November 8, 2023
Contact: Betsy Freedman Doherty
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Wayside Youth and Family Support Network Honors Maysa Ramos and Sophia Suarez-Friedman at 2023 Latino Excellence Awards
Watertown, Massachusetts – October 26, 2023 – Wayside Youth and Family Support Network is delighted to announce the recognition of Maysa Ramos and Sophia Suarez-Friedman at the 2023 Latino Excellence Awards, hosted by the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus.
Maysa Ramos and Sophia Suarez-Friedman were nominated for this prestigious award by Sen. Will Brownsberg (Suffolk and Middlesex Counties) and Representative Steven Owens (29th Middlesex District), respectively for their incredible work and dedication to the Watertown community through Wayside’s Multi-Service Social Service Resources Specialist Program.
Maysa Ramos, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), has been instrumental in connecting Watertown residents with essential social services, including resources for emergency financial needs. She also oversees afterschool programs and provides behavioral health support at the West Suburban YMCA.
Sophia Suarez-Friedman, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), has played a crucial role in coordinating initiatives like Watertown’s Mutual Aid program, support groups for Latina moms, and the Watertown Community Fridge. Wayside Youth and Family Support Network is immensely proud of Maysa and Sophia’s achievements, and we extend our heartfelt congratulations to them.
About Wayside: About Wayside Youth & Family Support Network: Founded in 1977, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a non-profit, nationally accredited human services agency headquartered in Framingham, Mass. dedicated to building strength, hope and resiliency through its family-based outreach services, residential treatment programs, and community-based counseling services to thousands of children, youth and families throughout Eastern and Central Massachusetts. Wayside Youth & Family Support Network has been a strong presence in Watertown for decades. The Wayside Multi-Service Center, which joined Wayside in 1996, has provided services to the community since the 1960s. Today, Wayside operates multiple youth programs aimed at preventing risky behavior and building healthy ones. Wayside also runs the Watertown Social Services Resource Specialist Program, linking members of the community to vital services. To learn more about Wayside, please visit www.Waysideyouth.org
