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Local program to provide free tax prep services

For the 24th year, low- and moderate-income residents in Boston will have access to free tax preparation services through Action for Boston Community Development. The tax preparation program, run by ABCD in collaboration with the Boston Tax Help Coalition, offers free state and federal tax preparation assistance to Boston residents who earn $64,000 per year or less. Sharon Scott-Chandler, ABCD president…

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Mitigation funds from Dot Block boosting dreams of non-profits

Leaders from 16 non-profit organizations that will split more than $352,000 in funds contributed by the owners of the Dot Block development gathered last week to highlight the grants, which were awarded through a process administered by the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA). The meeting at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester’s Paul R. McLaughlin Center included officials…

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ABCD Offers Free Tax Preparation for Area Residents

ABCD urges all residents of Boston and the Mystic Valley who earned $64,000 or less in 2023 to schedule a FREE in-person tax prep appointment right away at one of our neighborhood sites by calling 617-348-6329 or visiting bostonabcd.org/tax. ABCD is a co-founder of the Boston Tax Help Coalition, a public-private collaboration with the City of Boston and a number…

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BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MASSACHUSETTS DONATES $350,000 IN WINTER ASSISTANCE GRANTS

BOSTON, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) will provide more than $350,000 to 30 not-for-profit organizations working to support people in need this winter across Massachusetts. The not-for-profits include regional food banks, shelters, YMCAs and other groups that can deliver services to their community members directly and quickly. The unrestricted grants may be used for groceries, winter clothing, hygiene and household…

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La Hora del Café: Julianna Montero, gerente de operaciones de ABCD, insta a los residentes que ganaron menos de $64,000 en 2023 a programar una cita gratuita de preparación de impuestos con un preparador de impuestos certificado por el IRS

La Gerente de Operaciones de ABCD, Julianna Montero, tiene toda la información sobre los servicios gratuitos de preparación de impuestos y la comparte con todos nuestros amigos de El Mundo Boston. VER MAS


ABCD offers free tax prep for residents who earned up to $64,000 last year

by Gazette Staff • February 2, 2024  ABCD urges all residents of Boston who earned $64,000 or less in 2023 to schedule a FREE in-person tax prep appointment right away at one of our neighborhood sites by calling 617-348-6329 or visiting bostonabcd.org/tax. ABCD is a co-founder of the Boston Tax Help Coalition, a public-private collaboration with the City of Boston and a number…

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ABCD urges residents to apply for heating assistance

By Taylor Brokesh, Reporter CorrespondentJanuary 31, 2024 With winter temperatures now in full chill-mode, Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) is urging residents to apply for funds from the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help cover utility costs. Massachusetts received $130 million from the federal government to disperse specifically for heating assistance, according to ABCD, the…

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ABCD offers free tax preparation for Boston and Mystic Valley residents with incomes up to $64,000

ABCD urges all residents of Boston and the Mystic Valley who earned $64,000 or less in 2023 to schedule a FREE in-person tax prep appointment right away at one of our neighborhood sites by calling 617-348-6329 or visiting bostonabcd.org/tax. ABCD is a co-founder of the Boston Tax Help Coalition, a public-private collaboration with the City of Boston and a number of other…

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Free Tax Prep at the Connolly Center

Action for Boston Community Development, known as ABCD, is an anti-poverty nonprofit, relies largely on donations to organize its annual toy drive, under its larger “Winter Fund” program, which assists families with basic necessities like clothing and food.


Sharon Scott-Chandler, Esq. speaks at energy roundtable discussion with U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen and local leaders

ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler, Esq. joined an esteemed group of leaders at a roundtable discussion with U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen hosted by Roxbury Community College (RCC) to share the important and exciting efforts to promote clean energy and energy efficiency in Massachusetts. RCC Interim President Jackie Jenkins-Scott, Governor Maura Healey, Mayor Michelle Wu, and leaders…

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