Cambridge, MA - August 2005 - On Friday August 12th The Possibilities Factory (PFactory), a local non-profit organization that works to increase youth self-esteem and community altruism held a fundraising carwash to benefit Children's Hospital Boston. PFactory partnered with the Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Cambridge for the event.

"It is encouraging to see our youth taking social responsibility and helping kids less fortunate than them,” said City of Cambridge Mayor Michael A. Sullivan, who came with his five year-old son and had his car washed, " It is an experience that helps kids to grow.”

As part of their camp assignment, six local teens who took part in the PFactory summer camp created a community service project to benefit kids less fortunate than themselves. The teens' goal was to raise $300 but exceeded their target raising a total of just over $700.

 "It adds to these kids' self worth when they know that they are truly contributing to the well being of another person - it really is a fulfilling experience,” said Pascha Griffiths, PFactory Director.

The teens conducted the carwash at the Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Cambridge. The church was the event sponsor, providing the venue and supplies for the car wash.

All proceeds will benefit Children's Hospital Boston. The funds will be used to help pay the medical expenses of patients whose families cannot afford care, purchase essential medical equipment, support pediatric research, and provide training for the next generation of pediatricians.

Possibilities Factory is a nonprofit organization geared toward empowering preteens and young teenagers by increasing their self-esteem through taking responsibility for their communities. To learn more about PFactory please visit www.pfactory.org