Healthy Love - Relationship with Self
2021-08-10 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | MA
An online community workshop for ages 11 – 25.
Register at saferissexy@gmail.com

Healthy Love - Relationship with Others
2021-08-18 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | MA
An online community workshop for ages 11 – 25.
Register at letgirlslearn@bostonabcd.org

ABCD Parker Hill / Fenway Block Party
2021-08-18 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | ABCD Parker Hill / Fenway, 714 Parker Street, Roxbury, MA, 02120
ABCD Parker Hill / Fenway Neighborhood Service Center is hosting a summer block party to help promote services to the community!
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
To RSVP or for more information, please contact:
Jenny Sugilio
jenny.sugilio@bostonabcd.org
617.445.6000

Healthy Love - Healthy Facts
2021-08-21 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | MA

ABCD Q&A Webinar: Your Children & COVID-19
2021-08-26 15:00 - 16:15 UTC | MA
YOUR CHILDREN AND COVID-19:
a Q&A with Frinny Polanco Walters, MD
THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2021
3:00 – 4:15 PM

An interactive Q&A on with special guest Frinny Polanco Walters, MD
Attending Physician, Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine Boston Children’s Hospital

Submit questions in advance to
VaxQuestions@bostonabcd.org

Register here: bostonabcd.org/covidwebinar

Join us on Zoom on August 26th:
bostonabcd.zoom.us/j/5927937152

ABCD Roxbury / N. Dorchester Block Party
2021-08-27 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | Thelma D. Burns Building, 575 Warren Street, Roxbury, MA, United States
ABCD Roxbury / N. Dorchester Neighborhood Opportunity Center is hosting the End of Summer Celebration Block Party
Friday, August 27, 2021
11am – 4pm

Let Girls Learn: Back to School Resource Fair
2021-09-11 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Thelma D. Burns Building, 575 Warren Street, Roxbury, MA, United States
Does your child receive special needs or special education supports and go to school in Boston?
We invite students in grades K – 12 and their families to discover:

organizations providing social-emotional supports
after-school programs
arts & crafts programs

Backpacks filled with school supplies will be given to families who register in advance. (While supplies last.)
September 11, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thelma D. Burns Building
575 Warren Street, Boston, MA 02121
REGISTER AT bit.ly/3rSYthO
QUESTIONS? Contact letgirlslearn@bostonabcd.org

ABCD Hoop Dreams 2021
2021-11-02 | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA, 02114, United States
Bring your ‘A’ game to the TD Garden parquet. Get your colleagues together to play hoops for charity in ABCD‘s iconic annual tournament. Your team will play for a chance to compete in the finals and claim the title of ABCD Hoop Dreams Champions. And after you’ve given it your all, your team will relax with a light dinner and an exclusive Q&A with Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens and award-winning journalist Bob Ryan. ABCD also welcomes NBC Sports Boston host and author Michael Holley as emcee.
And remember, your special night on the court will inspire Boston’s underserved youth to dream big.
For more information visit abcdhoopdreams.org

TO SIGN UP FOR HOOP DREAMS OR
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Liz McCarthy, ABCD Events Manager
elizabeth.mccarthy@bostonabcd.org | 617.620.6949
Sponsorship Kit 2021

Annual Foster Grandparents Recognition Celebration
2022-03-28 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | MA
Join us for the online celebration of the 57th Annual ABCD Foster Grandparents program!
The event will be held online through Zoom.

English FGP Session #1 | Tuesday, 3/29th, 1-3pm

https://bostonabcd.zoom.us/j/4327799063?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]

English FGP Session #2 | Wednesday 3/30, 1-3pm

https://bostonabcd.zoom.us/j/8919084416
Chinese FGP Session | Thursday 3/31, 2-4pm
https://bostonabcd.zoom.us/j/4214208396

Please visit zoom.us to download the app on either your desktop computer or smartphone.

ABCD Legislative Breakfast
2022-03-30 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | MA
Join us for the online ABCD Legislative Breakfast:
The event will be held online through Zoom.
ABCD Legislative Breakfast on Wednesday, March 30, 2021
10:00 – 11:00 am via Zoom
The 2 co-chairs are:
State Representative David Biele
(D-4th Suffolk District)
State Representative Paul J. Donato
(D-35th Middlesex District)
ZOOM LINK

Please visit zoom.us to download the app on either your desktop computer or smartphone.

ABCD Field of Dreams 2022
2022-06-27 | Fenway Park, 4 Jersey Way, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
When you play, they win! Play at Fenway Park to benefit underserved youth!
Thanks to the generosity of the Boston Red Sox, ABCD welcomes businesses, service organizations, and groups of friends to play the game of their lives at Fenway Park!

Proceeds from this one-of-a-kind sports event benefit young people in Greater Boston who face the harshest social and economic barriers—and who have all the potential in the world.

Sign up your team today!
The pandemic has been hard on everyone including your employees and friends who have experienced this unprecedented crisis. As we all continue to transition to a safe return to work and life, opportunities to gather safely can boost morale and a sense of connection. A day playing ball at Fenway can make all the difference!
Meanwhile, you’ll empower under-resourced young people in Greater Boston to take part in ABCD SummerWorks. It features a paid job that gives back to the community, mentoring, and career readiness workshops. ABCD’s signature youth development program builds character and opens the door to a promising future.
During the last 20+ years, with the support of company teams, Boston Red Sox President & CEO Sam Kennedy and the entire organization, Field of Dreams has raised over $5 million for ABCD SummerWorks. Together, we truly transform lives.
What can you expect?
Here’s a look back at ABCD Field of Dreams 2021.

Amenities
This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity includes:

One full game of softball vs. another corporate team at Fenway Park
Field up to 22 players, several coaches, and a manager
Use of the home and away dugouts
Your name announced over the PA as you come up to bat
Live shots displayed on the jumbotron of your players at bat
Team photos in front of the Green Monster
Full-page advertisement in the official Field of Dreams program book
Unlimited guest list to Fenway Park for the day*
Fenway Frank for all players and guests
Family activities including Fenway Park tours* and other exciting adventures

* Subject to change due to COVID-19 restrictions

Health & Safety: Protocols will be in place to ensure a healthy and safe experience. We’ll observe coronavirus-related guidance from the CDC, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and Major League Baseball and the Red Sox. Stay up to date here.

For more information, check out the ABCD Field of Dreams 2022 Sponsorship Kit

Thank you to our 2021 Team Sponsors!

Thank you to our 2021 IN-KIND SPONSORS!
Aramark
Eagle Photography
Finagle-A-Bagel
Hotel Commonwealth
MASCO
Watermark Donut Company

Clothing Distribution at ABCD Thelma D. Burns Building
2022-07-21 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Thelma D. Burns Building, 575 Warren Street, Roxbury, MA, United States
NEED CLOTHING?
ABCD is hosting a clothing distribution event on July 21st at the ABCD Thelma D. Burns Building, 575 Warren Street, Dorchester MA 02121.
To register, call 617.442.5900 by July 8th.

Clothing Distribution at ABCD Thelma D. Burns Building
2022-07-22 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Thelma D. Burns Building, 575 Warren Street, Roxbury, MA, United States
NEED CLOTHING?
ABCD is hosting a clothing distribution event on July 22nd at the ABCD Thelma D. Burns Building, 575 Warren Street, Dorchester MA 02121.
To register, call 617.442.5900 by July 8th.

ABCD COVID-19 Vaccination Event
2022-08-31 14:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Thelma D. Burns Building, 575 Warren Street, Roxbury, MA, United States
ABCD COVID-19 Vaccination Event
Wednesday, August 31st
2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Thelma D. Burns Building
575 Warren Street, Dorchester, MA 02121
All are welcome regardless of insurance or immigration status. The COVID-19 vaccine is free.
Individuals 6 months + are eligible to get vaccinated.
Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available.
All boosters are available. Pediatric vaccines / boosters ages 6mon – 11yo available.

ABCD Early Voting Site
2022-09-01 12:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Thelma D. Burns Building, 575 Warren Street, Roxbury, MA, United States
ABCD encourages you to vote in this year’s state and federal elections!
2022 ABCD Early Voting Site
Thursday, September 1
Noon – 8 pm
Thelma D. Burns Building
575 Warren Street, Dorchester, MA 02121

ABCD Fall Block Party
2022-09-02 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Thelma D. Burns Building, 575 Warren Street, Roxbury, MA, United States
Join us at the
2022 ABCD Fall Block Party
Friday, September 2
10 am – 3 pm
Thelma D. Burns Building
575 Warren Street, Dorchester, MA 02121

Allston / Brighton Community Celebration
2022-09-17 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | PSF Community Center Parking Lot, 640 Washington Street, Brighton, MA, United States
Join us at the
Allston Brighton Community Celebration
Saturday, September 17
11 am – 2 pm
PSF Community Center Parking Lot
640 Washington Street, Brighton
Join us for lots of fun arts and cultural activities including:

Painting a Community Mural at PSF Community Center with Artist Sam Weinberger
Arts and Crafts Activities for Children
Music & Activities Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Free Food and Ice Cream
Community Resources
And More!

The community mural will be painted at PSF Community Center during this event and will seek to explore spirituality in 2022. Community members will be invited to create a piece of visual artwork on the mural exploring one of the following questions: What inspires your values? What drives your passions? What motivates you?

Sponsored by:
Jim Joseph Foundation

Organized by:
ABCD Allston Brighton Neighborhood Opportunity Center
Big Sam’s Paints
Family Nurturing Center Allston Brighton Family Support Network
PSF Community Center

ABCD Hoop Dreams 2022
2022-09-21 | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA, 02114, United States
Bring your ‘A’ game to the TD Garden parquet. Get your colleagues together to play hoops for charity in ABCD‘s iconic annual tournament. Your team will play for a chance to compete in the finals and claim the title of ABCD Hoop Dreams Champions. And after you’ve given it your all, your team will relax with a light dinner and an exclusive Q&A with Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens and award-winning journalist Bob Ryan.
And remember, your special night on the court will inspire Boston’s underserved youth to dream big.
For more information visit abcdhoopdreams.org

TO SIGN UP FOR HOOP DREAMS OR
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Liz McCarthy, ABCD Events Manager
elizabeth.mccarthy@bostonabcd.org | 617.620.6949
Sponsorship Kit 2022

Buona Sera: An Evening with Friends 2022
2022-10-06 17:30 - 22:00 UTC | WilmerHale, 60 State Street, 26th Floor, Boston, MA, 02109, United States
How do you join ABCD’s Buona Sera: An Evening with Friends? Easy. Your company purchases a table for 10, and you let us know if you have a preferred celebrity and restaurant, or even if you just have a basic preference between getting to know a local politician versus a sports/media figure. We’ll pair you up with a restaurant, and a celebrity.
Invite 10 of your favorite people (including yourself of course) — your favorite clients, your best employees, your most enjoyable colleagues — people who are fun to talk with, who will enjoy an evening over some of the best food in the North End, with an intriguing celebrity added to your table for added sparkle.

On the evening of Buona Sera, logistics are simple for you and your guests. Everyone meets at 60 State Street (bring a photo ID and COVID vaccine card for entry). You’ll be directed to the 26th floor for the Wine Reception. All Buona Sera participants including the celebrities gather together for a glass of wine, nibbles, mingling, and enjoying the view over the North End, before dinner. This year the reception will be headlined by Arthur Jemison, Boston’s new BPDA Director and Chief of Planning.
After, everyone strolls over to the North End to their designated restaurant where their table for 10 plus celebrity awaits. Dinner may be full menu, short menu or served family style, depending on the restaurant. Prepare to be amazed by some of the best food in the North End. Full meal and wine are included. (Mixed or specialty drinks, or additional wine, can be purchased separately if preferred.) A generous tip has been provided for the waitstaff, so your table is all set, no worries. Just sit back and enjoy your Evening with Friends from beginning to end.

We look forward to having you join us for our 10th year of ABCD’s Buona Sera: An Evening with Friends. If you have a restaurant or celebrity preference, act soon to secure your first choice! (If a celebrity is in super high demand, still be sure to act soon, but we’ll be fair and pick the lucky table out of a hat)
All proceeds benefit the ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center, which provides essential services to low-income and at-risk elders in our local community. Our organization and budget are local, so your table donation will go a long way in providing support and services for those in need nearby in the community. We thank you very much for your support!

2022 celebrities:
Arthur Jemison Chief of Planning/Director, Boston Planning & Development Agency • Aaron Michlewitz State Representative • Sal DiDomenico State Senator • Lydia Edwards State Senator • Jay Livingstone State Representative • Kenzie Bok City Councilor, West End • Gabriela Coletta City Councilor, North End • Michael Christopher Director of Development Review, Boston Planning & Development Agency • Greg Hill Host of The Greg Hill Morning Show on WEEI • Jermaine Wiggins New England Patriots Alumni, Greg Hill Show Host on WEEI • Courtney Cox Greg Hill Show Host on WEEI • Andy Brickley Boston Bruins Alumni, NESN Bruins Color Commentator • Andrew Raycroft Boston Bruins Alumni, NESN Bruins Studio Analyst

2022 restaurants:
Antico Forno • Artu • Arya Trattoria • Assaggio • Boston Sail Loft • La Famiglia Giorgio’s • Mamma Maria • Ristorante Euno • Ristorante Fiore • Saraceno
and more!
DONATE NOW INVITATION PDF
Questions? Contact Juila Power at 617.523.8125 Ext. 201 or julia.power@bostonabcd.org.

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ABCD Community Heroes Celebration 2022
2022-11-18 18:00 - 23:00 UTC | Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, 450 Summer Street, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
Save the date!

2022 is ABCD’s 60th anniversary, our diamond jubilee!
Launched in 1962 as a demonstration project, ABCD was designated as Boston’s official antipoverty agency with the passage of the Economic Opportunity Act in 1964. Since then, we have evolved and expanded, providing vital assistance and empowering those who have been denied access to resources and opportunity.
The diamond is a fitting metaphor not only for ABCD’s spirit and purpose, but for the community heroes we will honor. Just as it takes intense heat and extreme pressure to form a diamond, our heroes can take the heat, and they personify grace under pressure.
We will also pay tribute to ABCD President/CEO John J. Drew, who retires after a storied 51-year career with the organization.
View the 2022 sponsorship opportunities here.
Questions? Contact Liz McCarthy at 617.620.6949 or elizabeth.mccarthy@bostonabcd.org.

ABCD Parker Hill/Fenway NSC's Senior Holiday Celebration
2022-12-14 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | ABCD Parker Hill / Fenway, 714 Parker Street, Roxbury, MA, 02120
Join us for fun festivities with music and light refreshments!
For more information or questions, contact: Ana Reyes | 617.445.6000

Black History Month Celebration
2023-02-27 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Thelma D. Burns Building, 575 Warren Street, Roxbury, MA, United States
ABCD’s Black History Month Celebration

BRIDGING THE RACIAL WEALTH GAP IN BOSTON

Join ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler as we honor Black history and Black futures.
The afternoon will feature a discussion about bridging the racial wealth gap as well as creative contributions from community members.
Light refreshments will be served.

Moderator

PARIS ALSTON
Co-host, Morning Edition, GBH News
Paris Alston is co-host of Morning Edition and The Wake Up podcast at GBH News. She previously was a host of the NPR podcast “Consider This,” produced in conjunction with GBH and WBUR. Paris also served as the host of GBH’s digital series Keep it Social about social media trends targeted at millennial and Gen Z audiences.
Learn more at: wgbh.org/news/people/paris-alston

Panelists

SEGUN IDOWU
Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion,
City of Boston
A transformative leader, Mr. Idowu has held executive positions with NAACP Boston and the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, where he served as president and CEO. In his current role, he is focused on making Boston a resilient, economically equitable, and vibrant city that centers people and creates opportunities to build generational wealth for all communities.
Learn more at: boston.gov/government/cabinets/economic-opportunity-and-inclusion/segun-idowu

JILL LACEY GRIFFIN
Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Accordia Partners

With more than 20 years of leadership experience in economic and workforce development, Jill Lacey Griffin serves as Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Accordia Partners. Leading these efforts includes advancing, developing, and executing inclusive programs for diverse vendor selection, as well as workforce training, community education and outreach.
Learn more at: accordiare.com/about

RON MARLOW
Director of Workforce Development and Alternative Education
ABCD
Ron Marlow is director of workforce development and alternative education at ABCD (Action for Boston Community Development). A strategic leader with 25 years’ experience in policy development, program design, development and implementation, he has served as VP for workforce development with the National Urban League, undersecretary for workforce development under Governor Deval Patrick, and has held senior roles with MassHousing and the Massachusetts Executive Office for Administration and Finance.
Learn more at: linkedin.com/in/ronald-marlow

NE/WE NSC's St. Patrick's Day Celebration
2023-03-17 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | ABCD North End/West End NSC, 1 Michelangelo St, Boston, MA, 02113, United States
Festive lunch will be served!

NE/WE Financial Workshop
2023-03-21 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | ABCD North End/West End NSC, 1 Michelangelo St, Boston, MA, 02113, United States
Come learn how to not fall victim to cyber fraud, scams, and exploitation.
Lunch sponsored by Regina Pizzeria

Registration is encouraged.
Please call 617.523.8125

NE/WE Buona Pasquetta Easter Celebration
2023-04-10 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | ABCD North End/West End NSC, 1 Michelangelo St, Boston, MA, 02113, United States
Buona Pasquetta
Easter Monday Celebration
Monday, April 10, 2023 at 12 PM
ABCD North End/West End NSC
1 Michelangelo St
Boston, MA 02113
Festive lunch will be served, sponsored by La Famiglia Giorgio’s
Please contact us with any questions at 617.523.8125

ABCD Job Fair
2023-05-22 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Roxbury Community College, Student Commons, Academic Building, #3, 1234 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, 02120, United States
ABCD is hiring! Are you looking for a summer job in the Boston area? Youth ages 14-21 can earn between $2112-2812 through SummerWorks. Want to move your career ahead? We’re hiring staff for Head Start, Early Education and positions in fields like technology, social work, grant writing and climate, equity and impact.

Attend the ABCD Job Fair at Roxbury Community College on Monday, May 22 from 2-6!

SummerWorks staff will provide a program overview and accept applications. Speak with hiring managers about professional positions. Bring your resume! ABCD recruiters will provide resume critique.

For more info, contact: ABCD Human Resources hr@bostonabcd.org bostonabcd.org/careers

First Steps into Childcare Celebration 2023
2023-06-23 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Thelma D. Burns Building, 575 Warren Street, Roxbury, MA, United States
First Steps into Childcare Celebration 2023 Digital Invitation
Join us on Friday, June 23rd, 2023 from 1PM to 3PM at the Thelma Burns building for food and festivities as we celebrate First Steps participants who have completed the program!

ABCD Field of Dreams 2023
2023-06-30 | Fenway Park, 4 Jersey Way, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
When you play, they win! Play at Fenway Park to benefit underserved youth!
Thanks to the generosity of the Boston Red Sox, ABCD welcomes businesses, service organizations, and groups of friends to play the game of their lives at Fenway Park!

Proceeds from this one-of-a-kind sports event benefit young people in Greater Boston who face the harshest social and economic barriers—and who have all the potential in the world.

Sign up your team today!
The pandemic has been hard on everyone including your employees and friends who have experienced this unprecedented crisis. As we all continue to transition to a safe return to work and life, opportunities to gather safely can boost morale and a sense of connection. A day playing ball at Fenway can make all the difference!
Meanwhile, you’ll empower under-resourced young people in Greater Boston to take part in ABCD SummerWorks. It features a paid job that gives back to the community, mentoring, and career readiness workshops. ABCD’s signature youth development program builds character and opens the door to a promising future.
During the last 20+ years, with the support of company teams, Boston Red Sox President & CEO Sam Kennedy and the entire organization, Field of Dreams has raised over $5 million for ABCD SummerWorks. Together, we truly transform lives.
What can you expect?
Here’s a look back at ABCD Field of Dreams 2022.

Amenities
This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity includes:

One full game of softball vs. another corporate team at Fenway Park
Field up to 22 players, several coaches, and a manager
Use of the home and away dugouts
Your name announced over the PA as you come up to bat
Live shots displayed on the jumbotron of your players at bat
Team photos in front of the Green Monster
Full-page advertisement in the official Field of Dreams program book
Unlimited guest list to Fenway Park for the day*
Fenway Frank for all players and guests
Family activities including Fenway Park tours* and other exciting adventures

* Subject to change due to COVID-19 restrictions

Health & Safety: Protocols will be in place to ensure a healthy and safe experience. We’ll observe coronavirus-related guidance from the CDC, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and Major League Baseball and the Red Sox. Stay up to date here.

For more information, check out the ABCD Field of Dreams 2023 Sponsorship Kit

NE/WE Independence Day Celebration
2023-06-30 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | ABCD North End/West End NSC, 1 Michelangelo St, Boston, MA, 02113, United States
Join us for a festive celebration! Lunch will be provided.
Please RSVP or contact us with any questions at 617.523.8125

PAINT WITH ABCD at ABCD East Boston APAC
2023-07-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | ABCD East Boston APAC, 21 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA, 02128, United States
Action for Boston Community Development celebrates Eastie Week 2023!
ABCD East Boston APAC is inviting you to
PAINT WITH ABCD

July 10th | 10am — 12pm
Seniors event for ages 55+
July 13th | 1pm — 2pm
Youth event for ages 14 – 21
July 21st | 4pm — 5pm
Community event, all are welcome

ABCD East Boston APAC
21 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA 02128
RSVP is required, please call 617.567.8857 or email vanessa.neves@bostonabcd.org
