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Rep. Biele Secures $1.7 Million for Action for Boston Community Development in House Budget

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BOSTON—During budget debate in the Massachusetts House of Representatives for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27), State Representative David Biele helped secure state funding to support Action for Boston Community Based Development (ABCD). Established in 1962, ABCD is Greater Boston’s leading anti-poverty organization, supporting vulnerable individuals and families and equipping them with tools and supports needed to overcome poverty through a comprehensive approach. For…

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 ABCD expands philanthropic outreach – hires Annie Garmey as vice president of development          

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(Boston, MA) – Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) is pleased to announce the hiring of  Annie Garmey as vice president of development, a newly created senior leadership position– marking an important step in the organization’s broader philanthropic outreach and long-term resource development strategy.  “Annie brings exactly the strategic resource development leadership ABCD needs as we broaden our philanthropic reach,…

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Playing Ball for Boston’s Youth – ABCD Field of Dreams returns to  Fenway Park on Friday, May 29th

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May, 28, 2026 CONTACT: Jamie McIver 857.488.5068jamie.mciver@bostonabcd.org BOSTON, MA — Corporate and sponsored community teams will step up to the plate for ABCD Field of Dreams, a one-of-a-kind sports benefit to support youth programs including, SummerWorks, ABCD’s summer youth employment program, in partnership with the Boston Red Sox on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Fenway Park. Opening…

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GreenRoots Hosts Free Energy Bill Fair for Chelsea and East Boston Residents

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With Washington actively cutting home energy assistance programs, SNAP, Medicaid, and rental assistance, and with many immigrant families hesitant to apply for benefits they are legally entitled to and rising gas and electric costs, GreenRoots is bringing critical resources directly to the community. On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 5:00–8:00 PM, the Chelsea-based environmental justice organization will host a free…

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Java with Jimmy: The Impact of School Based Health Centers with ABCD

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Trump holds back federal aid for Americans’ energy bills

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The Trump administration has not distributed more than $400million meant to help low-income Americans pay heating and cooling costs, as the Iranwar drives up energy costs and Senate appropriators demand that the funds be released.The outstanding funds represent roughly 10 percent of the $4.45 billion Congressappropriated for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helpsroughly 6 million households annually. LIHEAP…

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Head Start looks for help from Mass. in its mission to help young children

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For the small kids who attend preschool at a Head Start center in Dorchester, learning happens in a variety of ways. They sound out a cacophony of “buh” sounds as their teacher holds up a letter “B” block. During circle time, their eyes pop with curiosity at a bowl of bean sprouts passed around during a lesson about plants. One child puts…

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ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler talks tax prep with Audacy Radio’s Michael Mullany

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April 15 Tax Deadline Quickly Approaching As Residents Consider Extensions

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Apr 12, 2026 BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — We are less than a week away from the April 15th deadline to file taxes. Tax season may be the most stressful season of them all. That’s why some locals like Eva say they just haven’t found the time to file their taxes yet. “Haven’t started yet. Should’ve. But I procrastinate with taxes. I hate…

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La Hora del Café with Andrea Mendoza – 4/3/26

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