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The Barn is happy to announce the establishment of the Tammy Boris Volunteer of the Year Award. This award will be given annually to one of the many wonderful volunteers at The Barn that help with our mission to empower young people to pursue their interests and passions: encouraging a sense of community through creativity, music and the arts in a safe and supportive environment.
It truly takes a village to provide all the wonderful programs and opportunities that the Barn provides for our youth. It is no surprise that our first recipient is Tammy Boris, who is the award’s namesake. Tammy first got involved with The Barn through her father Bill Barker, one of the founding members, over fifteen years ago. The Madison Arts Barn or MAB as it was formally called, was part skate park, part event space with bands playing weekly. Starting out as a volunteer, Tammy connected deeply with the Barn and its youth and using her determination and drive, she was able to build what was a great blueprint into an incredible non-profit organization. Friends of Madison Youth Inc., d/b/a The Barn, the non-profit youth organization that was developed during those early years, recognized Tammy’s commitment and passion and hired her as the organization's Executive Director. Under Tammy’s years of leadership and tireless work, The Barn has grown to be a comprehensive youth oriented setting that provides a safe and substance free space where kids can feel the freedom of being themselves without judgment. Many of our town’s most beloved events, like the Daddy Daughter Dance, the Chili Cook-Off, and the Haunted House have been created and/or inspired by Tammy herself. Covid had many ramifications throughout the community with a prolonged recovery ahead, but The Barn’s future was secured by the selflessness of Tammy herself. With a gesture so simple she changed so much by stepping down as Co-Director in order to ease the financial burden that was felt due to the loss of income and donations due to covid. With the needs of the community increasing and the emotional well being of local youth so critical, it was more important than ever for there to be a place like The Barn. Now she remains involved by once again volunteering her time doing the things she fell in love with from the start, making costumes, creating magic, and helping in any way she is needed. It has been clear to The Barn and its board of directors that when looking for a volunteer of the year for recognition, that the bar could not be raised any higher. The Barn is so grateful for her service to the community and its youth, and in honor of her and people like her, support your local non-profit by becoming a volunteer.
It truly takes a village to provide all the wonderful programs and opportunities that the Barn provides for our youth. It is no surprise that our first recipient is Tammy Boris, who is the award’s namesake. Tammy first got involved with The Barn through her father Bill Barker, one of the founding members, over fifteen years ago. The Madison Arts Barn or MAB as it was formally called, was part skate park, part event space with bands playing weekly. Starting out as a volunteer, Tammy connected deeply with the Barn and its youth and using her determination and drive, she was able to build what was a great blueprint into an incredible non-profit organization. Friends of Madison Youth Inc., d/b/a The Barn, the non-profit youth organization that was developed during those early years, recognized Tammy’s commitment and passion and hired her as the organization's Executive Director. Under Tammy’s years of leadership and tireless work, The Barn has grown to be a comprehensive youth oriented setting that provides a safe and substance free space where kids can feel the freedom of being themselves without judgment. Many of our town’s most beloved events, like the Daddy Daughter Dance, the Chili Cook-Off, and the Haunted House have been created and/or inspired by Tammy herself. Covid had many ramifications throughout the community with a prolonged recovery ahead, but The Barn’s future was secured by the selflessness of Tammy herself. With a gesture so simple she changed so much by stepping down as Co-Director in order to ease the financial burden that was felt due to the loss of income and donations due to covid. With the needs of the community increasing and the emotional well being of local youth so critical, it was more important than ever for there to be a place like The Barn. Now she remains involved by once again volunteering her time doing the things she fell in love with from the start, making costumes, creating magic, and helping in any way she is needed. It has been clear to The Barn and its board of directors that when looking for a volunteer of the year for recognition, that the bar could not be raised any higher. The Barn is so grateful for her service to the community and its youth, and in honor of her and people like her, support your local non-profit by becoming a volunteer.