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Tragic Lewiston Mass Shooting at the Forefront of ABCD’s Community Heroes Celebration Keynote Conversation

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BOSTON – Action for Boston Community Development hosted its annual Community Heroes Celebration on Nov. 3, 2023, to honor 18 individuals who dedicate themselves to bettering the Greater Boston area. Headlining the evening with an inspiring keynote conversation centered around gun violence was host of MSNBC’s The Last Word, Lawrence O’Donnell, and Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson. NBC10 Boston…

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ABCD among organizations assisting migrants receiving work authorization

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GBH News spoke to ABCD Chief Operating Officer Anne Corbin-Fennell about how the organization is assisting migrants seeking work authorization as supported by Governor Maura Healey. ABCD is stepping up both as operator of the MassHire Metro North Career Centers and by providing essentials to families in need of food, clothing, diapers, and more. The conversation begins at 0:59: The…

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Am I eligible for heating assistance? Mass. LIHEAP service provider ABCD shares must-know info about the program

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Even if you follow the “no heat until Thanksgiving” rule, the last two weeks of frigid nights likely pushed — or at least tempted — you to turn that heat dial. We know an earlier start to the heating season doesn’t do your wallet any favors. So, if you’re dreading costly bills from energy providers like National Grid and Eversource, know you don’t…

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“It’s OK to need help,” Resources available for Boston parents struggling to earn living wage

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BOSTON – Yanel Mejia thought she did everything right. “I went to get my bachelor’s [degree], graduated with a major in criminal justice, minor in social work,” Yanel said.  She earned a degree, started on a career path with work from home benefits, was a committed mother of two young daughters and yet, the numbers weren’t adding up.  “It’s definitely…

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Kien Lang and Huiling Zhu, Longtime Boston Volunteers, Receive Community Hero Awards at ABCD Annual Celebration

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On Nov 3, 2023, Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) will recognize 18 individuals for their significant dedication as volunteers to all of Boston’s diverse communities. . Marking a significant moment in the event’s history, Kien Lang and Huiling Zhu have been included in this prestigious roster. This inclusion stands as a noteworthy testament to the commitment of Asian Americans…

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Saucy & Friends in the Morning | Thurs 11/2/23

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BOSTON, MA — (November 2, 2023) ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler was live on Spark FM’s Saucy & Friends in the morning promoting the ABCD Community Heroes Celebration on November 3, 2023. The event will honor those who make Greater Boston a better place and feature Lawrence O’Donnell, host of “The Last Word” on MSNBC, and Rep. Justin J….

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This Friday is the ABCD Community Heroes Celebration – NBC Boston

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Action for Boston Community Development will host its 2023 Community Heroes Celebration on Friday – an event honoring 18 people who are making a real and positive impact in the Greater Boston area. The heroes come from diverse professions and backgrounds – including educators, health care professionals, artists, nonprofit leaders, and parents. But they are all behind the same cause…

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Talking gun safety with MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell

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MSNBC Anchor and Boston native Lawrence O’Donnell will be back home this weekend for a live audience chat with Tennessee Rep. Justin Pearson, who came to notoriety for his staunch advocacy of gun safety legislation earlier this year. O’Donnell has interviewed Pearson on his MSNBC show “Last Word” several times and isn’t shy about comparing the 28-year-old lawmaker to big…

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Here are the 124 organizations receiving United Way of Mass. Bay funding totaling $56M

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The United Way of Massachusetts Bay has announced it will grant $56M in grants to 124 organizations in an effort to eradicate the conditions that lead to poverty and economic injustice. The organizations are listed below in alphabetical order. ACT Lawrence Lawrence Action for Boston Community Development BOSTON Alliance of Massachusetts YMCAs Andover Alray Taylor Second Chance Scholarship Fund Corporation Boston…

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Watch The Last Word With Lawrence O’Donnell Highlights: Nov. 1

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November 1, 2023 — Lawrence O’Donnell, host of MSNBC’s The Last Word, interviewed Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson in the wake of the horrific mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine that left 18 dead and many more injured. Rep. Pearson gained national recognition for his protest of gun violence earlier this year as one of the “Tennessee Three.” O’Donnell and…

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