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Mass. governor urges immediate release of federal heating-assistance funds as winter nears
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…
ABCD Insight Newsletter: November 2025
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…
ABCD Insight Newsletter: October 2025
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…
ABCD Insight Newsletter: Making an Impact
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,…
‘Very problematic’: The rental market in Boston has been skyrocketing. Is there any relief in sight?
BOSTON — The rental market in Boston has been skyrocketing over the last few years, so much, that it’s become out of reach for many wanting to live where they work. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Boston is a little over $3,000. Is there relief on the horizon? “I know it’s a difficult problem to solve, but…
Emerald Necklace Conservancy’s Winter Clothing Drive now underway
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy’s 2025 Winter Clothing Drive to benefit Action for Boston Community Development – a nonprofit that supports more than 100,000 low-income Greater Boston residents each year – is now underway. Until Nov. 20, donate your new or lightly used winter clothing for all ages to: Shattuck Visitor Center, 125 The Fenway, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday…
Emerald Necklace Conservancy’s Winter Clothing Drive now underway
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy’s 2025 Winter Clothing Drive to benefit Action for Boston Community Development – a nonprofit that supports more than 100,000 low-income Greater Boston residents each year – is now underway. Until Nov. 20, donate your new or lightly used winter clothing for all ages to: Shattuck Visitor Center, 125 The Fenway, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday…
Mass. residents line up for food donations to fill SNAP gap
About one in six Massachusetts residents are waiting to hear when they will receive money through SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, this month and how much. The national aid program ran out of money over the weekend amid the government shutdown. This morning, in response to a court order, the Trump administration said it is sending states $4.65 billion from…