With the holidays fast approaching, parents with financial struggles often find it difficult to buy toys for their children, with this the ABCD toy drive is receiving tons of requests. “This year people need help more than ever,” ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler said. “Stagnant wages and soaring costs for food, rent, heat and other necessities have created severe…
ABCD and Action Inc. recognized for their collaborative efforts in reducing the energy burden for income-eligible households CONTACT:Jamie McIver857.488.5068jamie.mciver@bostonabcd.org Kristen Macek978.282.1000kmacek@actioninc.org (BOSTON, MA) — The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has named the Low-Income Energy Affordability Network (LEAN) as one of its “Leaders of the Pack 2024” for exceptional efforts in delivering energy efficiency to income-eligible households across…
Parents’ requests far outpacing donations Winter Fund also provides children and families with warm clothing, food, heating assistance (BOSTON, MA) – Parents struggling to cover monthly expenses are at a loss when it comes to purchasing toys for their children this holiday season. As a result, requests are pouring in to the ABCD Toy Drive. This year – as the…
Dorchester-based ABCD says it needs approximately 6,500 toys to serve at least 800 families this season This is a time for joy and giving, but for many children, the holiday spirit can be dampened by a lack of gifts. Action for Boston Community Development, a Dorchester-based nonprofit, is running a toy drive to stop that from happening, but they haven’t…
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Nonprofit organization Action for Boston Community Development is holding its annual toy drive, and they are in need of toys now more than ever. The organization has held this drive for over 50 years and they have provided toys for hundreds of families that cannot afford them. Bianny Suncar is running the drive this year, and she pleaded…
We have often spoken about how Sol Sidell has used his South Street Diner near South Station to host special events that bring the community together. From hot dog parties when the Sox season starts to fundraisers for various groups and organizations (including Boston Senior Home Care, for whom he served as VP for 10 years), Sol’s heart is open as long…
Requests from parents are outpacing donations, according to the organization. An antipoverty organization that has served Greater Boston for more than 60 years is asking area residents and businesses to contribute to its toy drive as it attempts to fill a shortfall and assist struggling parents during the holiday season, its leaders said Sunday. Action for Boston Community Development, a…
The state’s annual home heating forecast says this winter will be colder than the last one, and energy prices will be moderately higher for natural gas, propane, and electricity The cold weather has arrived, marking the official start of the home heating season. It’s a constant battle to keep energy costs down in the winter, and this year is no…
Massachusetts expected to receive $144 million. ABCD urges residents to apply now. CONTACT:Jamie McIver857.488.5068jamie.mciver@bostonabcd.org (BOSTON, MA) – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the initial $3.7 billion in federal funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Massachusetts is expected to receive $144 million. The income eligibility guidelines are generous, and ABCD urges everyone to…
The state of Massachusetts is expected to get $144 million dollars in federal heating assistance aid. Eligible families, in Boston, Brookline, Newton, Malden, Medford, Everett, Melrose, Stoneham, Winchester and Woburn can get up to $1,050 as part of the Home Energy Assistance Program, according to Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD.) Benefits are awarded based on household size and income….
