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ABCD Director of Energy Services Andrea Mendoza participates in Senator Ed Markey’s LIHEAP Roundtable in Washington, DC
Washington (March 5, 2025) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, today convened a roundtable with Massachusetts-based Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) providers, consumer advocates, and national energy assistance organizations to discuss the urgent need to strengthen and expand LIHEAP to better serve families struggling with rising energy costs….
Celebrating Black Heritage: The legacy of Thelma Burns
Watch the video here: https://www.nbcboston.com/on-air/as-seen-on/celebrating-black-heritage-the-legacy-of-thelma-burns/3640758
‘They need relief’: Organization sees big spike in people needing help with utility bills
BOSTON — Below-average January temperatures and an increase in energy delivery costs have led to dramatically higher bills for many utility customers this winter. Action for Boston Community Development, or ABCD, says it’s received 20% more applications from community members seeking help paying their latest utility bill. “It really is everybody,” says Andrea Mendoza, Director of Energy Services at ABCD….
Wu Announces Annual Tax Prep Services Available for Residents
Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC), Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD), and other community partners have 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 less annually can file safely while maximizing their refunds and credits through the assistance from the…
Wu Announces Annual Tax Prep Services Available for Residents
Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC), Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD), and other community partners have 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 less annually can file safely while maximizing their refunds and credits through the assistance from the…
Wu Announces Annual Tax Prep Services Available for Residents
Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC), Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD), and other community partners have 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 less annually can file safely while maximizing their refunds and credits through the assistance from the…
Wu Announces Annual Tax Prep Services Available for Residents
Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC), Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD), and other community partners have 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 less annually can file safely while maximizing their refunds and credits through the assistance from the…
Wu Announces Annual Tax Prep Services Available for Residents
Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Tax Help Coalition (BTHC), Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD), and other community partners 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 less annually can file safely while maximizing their refunds and credits through the assistance from the City…