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ABCD’s 2026 Community Heroes Celebration honored 19 individuals from Greater Boston who embody the gala theme Be the Change 

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(BOSTON, MA) – The ABCD Community Heroes Celebration on Friday, October 30, 2026 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place honored 19 outstanding volunteers and community partners whose kindness, leadership, and dedication have made a meaningful difference in Greater Boston and Mystic Valley communities. Dr. Lee Pelton, former President and CEO of The Boston Foundation, participated in a keynote conversation with…

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Frigid weather is on the way: ABCD encourages Greater Boston and Mystic Valley residents to apply for Fuel Assistance

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(BOSTON, MA) – ABCD is now accepting in person appointments for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) aka fuel assistance at its neighborhood sites. With another cold and snowy winter season expected, ABCD urges everyone to review the HEAP benefit eligibility guidelines at bostonbabcd.org/heat, whether or not they view themselves as low-income or even middle income and schedule an appointment…

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Massachusetts woman says storage bills eat up her Social Security after she lost her housing

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Marylyn Johnson, 75, spends her time helping care for preschoolers at a Head Start program in Dorchester, Massachusetts, where she is known as “Mema.” Widely recognized as the volunteer in purple, Johnson has now told local media that storage bills for her belongings have been eating into the Social Security she depends on. This comes after the loss of her…

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CityLine: Energy relief, affordable housing, and remembering Jim Boyd

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This week on CityLine: Massachusetts is among the most expensive states in the country. As winter approaches, many families are bracing for sky-high energy bills. Sharon Scott-Chandler, President and CEO of ABCD, outlines the many tools helping people keep their heat on.

State seeing heavy interest in middle-income heating aid

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Thousands of Bay Staters have already registered their interest in applying to a new home heating oil assistance program that the governor unveiled this month, a state housing official said Wednesday. Roughly 50,000 middle-income households are expected to qualify and receive a one-time benefit of up to $680 for heating oil, under an initiative designed to help families who typically…

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‘Something’s gotta give’: Foster grandma struggles with her own housing crisis

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For years, Marylyn Johnson has been a familiar face at a Dorchester Head Start program. Known affectionately as “Mema,” the 75-year-old spends her days helping care for preschoolers through the Foster Grandparent Program run by Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD). Parents know her by name, as she said children talk about her when they go home. “I’ve got so…

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Demand for Help With Home Energy Costs Rises Across Massachusetts

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Massachusetts families who are seeking help to manage their home energy bills will get some relief from the state. A new relief program will expand assistance for middle-income households.  CBS News Boston WBZ-TV reported that Gov. Maura Healey has revealed $15 million in supplemental funding for the federal Home Energy Assistance Program. Additionally, close to $34 million in funds will be allocated…

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Every Story Is Unique, Every Journey Matters

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With colder weather approaching and high oil prices already here, Massachusetts families are increasingly seeking financial help for their energy bills, as the state prepares to launch a new relief program aimed at expanding assistance to middle-income households. Earlier this month, Gov. Maura Healey announced $15 million in supplemental funding for the existing federal Home Energy Assistance Program, along with…

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Doc Rivers talks about NEW LOOK Celtics after shakeup in offseason

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Doc Rivers sat down with Kayla Burton for an exclusive interview where the Former Celtics head coach talked about his annual ABCD Hoop Dreams tournament. Rivers also talked about the Celtics upcoming season. He also talked about Paul George’s fit on the Celtics, since Rivers had experience coaching George in Philadelphia. Listen: https://can.siriusxm.com/player/episode-podcast/entity/089dca4b-eb2b-3cfc-8200-bde3fc0b7bfe