Committed to developing comprehensive solutions to seemingly intractable problems, ABCD invited community members and leaders from Boston’s nonprofit and government sectors to come together for a forum at the Thelma Burns Building in Dorchester on June 25th. Entitled “Boston’s Next Chapter: Expanding Opportunity and Economic Mobility,” the event was the first in a series of such forums ABCD plans to…
ABCD was proud to be a part of this year’s Harvard Pilgrim Day at Fenway Park, an annual event that offers the official health and wellness partner of the Red Sox the opportunity to spotlight local nonprofits working in the public health space. ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler and ABCD Foster Grandparent Marylynn Johnson threw out a ceremonial first…
ABCD joined more than a thousand Community Action Agencies nationwide this May to celebrate Community Action Month. ABCD provides vital services that impact more than 100,000 people in Greater Boston every year. Our work enables them to improve their quality of life and achieve economic stability. We exist to provide pathways out of poverty. Like all Community Action Agencies, not…
Last month, ABCD celebrated the 60th anniversary of our Foster Grandparents program at the Venezia in Dorchester, marking six decades of a service that enriches the lives of both elders and children across the city. The event featured tributes to individual Foster Grandparents, remarks from elected officials and community members, a buffet style lunch, dancing, and more. Congratulations and thank…
Fire and flair at Fenway! Field of Dreams, ABCD’s iconic softball benefit, returned to Fenway Park in style on May 29th for its 27th year. Featuring softball on the field, tours of the park, appearances from former Red Sox pitchers and 2004 MLB champions Derek Lowe and Keith Foulke, and more, Field of Dreams once again delivered a unique and…
Thanks to the tireless efforts of our dedicated staff and volunteers, ABCD was able to prepare and process thousands of 2025 tax returns and bring millions of dollars back to hard-working Bostonians. As a leading partner of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and the City of Boston’s Tax Help Coalition, ABCD provides low and medium income Boston area…
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…
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…
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,…
A Legacy of Leadership: Donna Coard Donna Coard knows more about community action work than just about anyone. After moving from New Jersey to Boston in 1964, she signed on to work at the new nonprofit organization, ABCD, whose employees at the time totaled fewer than ten. Operating without the institutional knowledge or resources we have today, Coard and her…