Category: Press Release

Workforce development funding will train, upskill, and hire untapped talent in health care, life sciences, technology, construction, and more  BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced $6.8 million in workforce development grant funding for 15 initiatives across Massachusetts, representing partnerships with employers, training providers, and regional collaborators to train, upskill, and provide job placement for 1,112 workers for in-demand occupations in…

Legislation saves billions through getting costs off bills, implementing an all-of-the-above energy approach including nuclear, and holding the utilities accountable Leominster — Today, at the Leominster Veterans Memorial Center, Governor Maura Healey filed the Energy Affordability, Independence & Innovation Act to bring down costs for residents and businesses.  The legislation saves customers money, brings more energy into Massachusetts, and increases accountability of the utilities…

Financial assistance programs and energy efficiency measures can help lower bills BOSTON and SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (April 29, 2025) – Following the drastic spike in natural gas bills this winter driven in part by extreme and extensive cold that caused energy usage to skyrocket, Eversource is urging customers to take action now before the hot summer months to prevent another spike in…

Antipoverty agency rallies support for the life-saving programs of Head Start, LIHEAP, and the Community Services Block Grant CONTACT:Jamie McIver857.488.5068jamie.mciver@bostonabcd.org (Boston, MA) – Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) decries a reported Trump administration budget proposal that would eliminate funding for the Community Services Block Grant (CSGB), Head Start and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) — three programs…

CONTACT:Jamie McIver857.488.5068Jamie.McIver@bostonabcd.org Greater Boston and Mystic Valley residents should contact ABCD now (BOSTON, MA) – ABCD urges residents in Greater Boston and the Mystic Valley to review the HEAP eligibility guidelines even if they don’t consider themselves low or moderate income and apply where applicable. HEAP benefits are awarded based on household size and annual income. Residents across all income…

CONTACT:Jamie McIver857.488.5068Jamie.McIver@bostonabcd.org (BOSTON, MA) – ABCD Director of Energy Services Andrea Mendoza has been elected co-chair of the Massachusetts Energy Directors Association (MEDA) and will represent the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) for the low-income energy sector. MEDA is a network of energy professionals in Massachusetts, in partnership with the Massachusetts Association for Community Action (MASSCAP), of which ABCD is…

City again offering assistance for income-eligible residents in filing annual taxes BOSTON – Wednesday, February 5, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC), Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD), and other community partners today announced that eligible Boston residents are now able to take advantage of the City’s free tax preparation service. An annual program, residents earning $70,000 or…

Boston residents are urged to utilize no-cost tax prep services CONTACT:Jamie McIver857.488.5068Jamie.McIver@bostonabcd.org WHAT: The Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC) 2025 tax season kick off event urging residents to utilize free tax preparation offered by BTHC member organizations like ABCD, a founding member and partner, the City of Boston and other nonprofits, businesses and community organizations. Residents earning up to $67,000…

Community health trailblazer seeks to curb rise in sexually transmitted infections, reduce disparities in reproductive health care and improve Black maternal outcomes in Boston   CONTACT:Jamie McIver857.488.5068Jamie.McIver@bostonabcd.org (BOSTON, MA) – ABCD Health Services has launched a TestandGo® kiosk pilot project through June 2025 to impact health equity and access in Greater Boston. TestandGo® kiosks are vending machines that offer FREE reproductive…

The Women’s Edge and partner The Boston Globe announced that Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) is one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts in 2024.