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Heating costs expected to rise for many this winter

The state’s annual home heating forecast says this winter will be colder than the last one, and energy prices will be moderately higher for natural gas, propane, and electricity The cold weather has arrived, marking the official start of the home heating season. It’s a constant battle to keep energy costs down in the winter, and this year is no…

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services releases $3.7 billion for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Massachusetts expected to receive $144 million. ABCD urges residents to apply now. CONTACT:Jamie McIver857.488.5068jamie.mciver@bostonabcd.org (BOSTON, MA) – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the initial $3.7 billion in federal funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Massachusetts is expected to receive $144 million. The income eligibility guidelines are generous, and ABCD urges everyone to…

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Mass. expects to get $144 million in federal fuel aid for heating assistance

The state of Massachusetts is expected to get $144 million dollars in federal heating assistance aid. Eligible families, in Boston, Brookline, Newton, Malden, Medford, Everett, Melrose, Stoneham, Winchester and Woburn can get up to $1,050 as part of the Home Energy Assistance Program, according to Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD.) Benefits are awarded based on household size and income….

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News in Brief

SoWa Winter Festival returns to SoWa Power Station New England’s largest indoor holiday marketplace, the ninth annual SoWa Winter Festival, will be open seven days a week between Nov. 29 and Dec. 22  at the SoWa Power Station. The festival features more than 100 of the region’s best makers, artists, designers, specialty food-and-beverage vendors, craft workshops, holiday lounge, photo opportunities,…

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Ways to volunteer, give back this holiday season in Boston

The trees have been lit, wrapping paper is flying off the shelves, and the holiday favorites are taking over the speakers in the grocery store. One of the best parts of the season, though, is it inspires us to give back to our communities. If you and your loved ones would like to get involved, here are seven volunteer opportunities…

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Whip Clark Visits Malden’s ABCD Head Start, Bread of Life Food Pantry Ahead of the Holiday

CONTACT:press.clark@mail.house.govANDJamie McIver857.488.5068jamie.mciver@bostonabcd.org MALDEN, MA — This week, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) visited the Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) Head Start in Malden to discuss the program’s transformative impact on local families and the need to defend this program from Republican budget cuts under the new Trump administration.  Whip Clark also visited the Bread of Life Food Pantry for a…

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Wu announces youth jobs applications now open for 2024-2025 school year

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity (YEO) announced that youth job applications are open for the 2024 – 2025 School Year. Boston youth and young adults ages 14 – 24 can apply at futureBOS, the hub for all youth employment opportunities throughout the City. The platform, led by YEO, allows young people to better navigate…

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Statement from ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler on Native American Heritage Month

Dear ABCD Community, We would like you to join us in acknowledging Native American Heritage Month and Native American Heritage Day, on November 29, a day of reflection, respect, and renewal. It is an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of U.S. history, and the Indigenous Peoples who were stewards of the land when Western Europeans arrived on these shores…

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Wu Announces Youth Jobs Applications Now Open for 2024-2025 School Year

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity (YEO) announced that youth job applications are open for the 2024 – 2025 School Year. Boston youth and young adults ages 14 – 24 can apply at futureBOS, the hub for all youth employment opportunities throughout the City. The platform, led by YEO, allows young people to better navigate the application,…

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Gobble gobble! It’s turkey giveaway time

Just in time for Thanksgiving — here is a list of turkey giveaways in the Boston area. ORGANIZATION: Omega Psi Phi – Eta Phi ChapterLOCATION: Edward Cooper Community Garden, 34 Linwood Street, Boston, MA 02119INFORMATION: Register for your free turkey at lindseyrealtyteam.com/2024turkeydriveDATE/TIME: November 23, 2024, at 11 a.m. ORGANIZATION: Grace Nation USA Church — LowellLOCATION: Lowell Community Health Center, 161 Jackson Street, Lowell, MA 01854INFORMATION: instagram.com/p/DCXBw5qsVBGDATE/TIME: November 23, 2024,…

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