As an investigation of utility bill cost drivers gets underway, state government has projected that about three-quarters of Massachusetts homes could spend between 4% and 9% less than last year on heating this winter. The combination of a “slightly milder” winter and the expectation of lower fuel costs spells good news for natural gas, heating oil and propane customers at…
As recent federal shutdown made bad situations worse for Mass residents reliant on the Home Energy Assistance Program BOSTON – It’s effortless for Everett resident Luke Charles Farrell to recall the exact day his basketball career at the University of Alabama came to a halt. On Dec. 15, 1996, Farrell lost vision in his left eye when a fellow athlete…
Anti-poverty agency ranked #20 on the list – signaling its position as a driver of the state’s economy (BOSTON, MA) — The Women’s Edge together with its partner The Boston Globe, announced that Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) is once again among the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts. ABCD ranked #20 on the list, up from #56 in…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released $3.7 billion to states for the Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP), of which Massachusetts will receive more than $146 million. ABCD is accepting and processing Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) applications for residents in Greater Boston and the Mystic Valley, and award letters are forthcoming. The maximum benefit for…
Governor Maura Healey on Wednesday urged the federal government to release long-delayed low-income heating-assistance funds, saying Massachusetts families need help now as colder weather approaches. “Get that money out the door and get that money out the door today,” Healey said, adding she had sent a letter to “Secretary Kennedy” asking for an immediate funding release. The governor said the…
Buona Sera Benefit Lights up Boston’s North End On October 15th, the ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) hosted its 13th annual Buona Sera: An Evening with Friends, bringing together ABCD Board members, colleagues, community partners, and longtime supporters for a memorable evening. The celebration began with guests enjoying a lively networking reception at the University of…
Sun and Stars Converge at TD Garden for Hoop Dreams 2025 TD Garden brings the energy, and Hoop Dreams 2025 was no exception. The 14th annual sports benefit brought together corporate sponsors and community organizations for a celebration of women in sports that raised critical funds for ABCD’s youth programming. A huge thank you to the following people and organizations…
Abby Chin Takes the Mic at Hoop Dreams 2025 This year’s Hoop Dreams will feature a new special guest: NBC Sports Boston courtside reporter and journalist Abby Chin. Chin has been covering the Celtics for NBC since 2013, the year that fellow Hoop Dreams special guest Brad Stevens joined the team as head coach. Since then, Chin has witnessed triumphs,…