SHREWSBURY – A $40,000 sponsorship from the Yatim family will help Shrewsbury Public Schools purchase a vehicle to help students participate in career exploration opportunities, including internships, job-shadowing and activities related to workforce development.
The School Committee accepted the gift on Dec. 18.
“Shrewsbury holds cherished memories and experiences that really shaped who we are today. By donating to this wonderful community, we are expressing our gratitude for the support and opportunities that we gained throughout the years. Ultimately, there’s no greater pleasure in life than giving back,” said Mohamed Yatim, a Shrewsbury graduate.
Yatim presented the gift alongside Hussein Yatim, Tarek Yatim, and Khadijeh Yatim. The Yatim family founded Yatco Energy.
“We’re obviously grateful and humbled to give this donation to the Shrewsbury Public Schools system … We think it’s one of the best the state has to offer … The business we’re in is really predicated on serving communities, but really no community has served us better than Shrewsbury and the public schools system,” said Hussein Yatim.
The van will be well-used, district leaders insisted.
“Part of our Career Pathways program includes six career-focused pathways, and we are constantly looking for ways to get students transported from school to workplace and internships. The generous donation from the Yatim family will allow many, many students access to opportunities that they wouldn’t have had otherwise,” said Assistant Superintendent for Community Partnerships and Well-Being Jane Lizotte.
