You grew up around here and you are a basketball fan. You might have played high school basketball, maybe even some college. At the very least you cherish those three-on-three or four-on-four games at the local Y. And when you’ve gone to TD Garden and seen the banners and the parquet floor, you’ve fantasized about what it would be like…
May is Community Action Month, and Community Action Agencies in Massachusetts are raising awareness about the wraparound services they provide to low-income residents. Community Action was started in 1964 by the Johnson administration to fight poverty, and agencies have been working ever since to help folks – both in crisis situations and with economic empowerment. Sharon Scott-Chandler, executive vice president…
As noted in Scot Lehigh’s column (“Demonstrations at their homes have crossed a line,” Opinion, Feb. 17), the courts have weighed in against disruption of homes and neighborhoods by loud protesters. The ongoing at-home intimidation of Mayor Michelle Wu over vaccine mandates for city workers — policy that is based on clear public health science — needs to stop. What other…
GET TO KNOW US All ABCD locations serve income eligible residents in Boston and several neighboring cities and towns. In addition to our core resources, which you can access on our homepage or by clicking the “All Services” button in the main navigation, we offer individual case management and frequently conduct special workshops and classes. Please check the Events page…
IN ADDITION Along with our core programs, at ABCD Allston/Brighton, we have a Food Pantry to help meet the community’s needs. We ask that you call in advance to add your name to the list for pickup. Food Pantry Hours Monday: 11am to 4pm Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 10am to 4pm Thursday: 10am to 2pm Friday: 10am to 4pm We offer other food and…
IN ADDITION Along with core programs, at ABCD Dorchester, we provide holiday programs including gifts, meals, and Adopt-a-Family, and the following: Farm to Family provides low income families with subsidized food baskets filled with fresh produce, some of which is harvested from the center’s community garden a farm in Sharon, Massachusetts. Child Injury Prevention Training teaches parents how to…
IN ADDITION Along with these core services, we offer senior brown bag, job fairs, job readiness and computer workshops including the popular “Tech Goes Home,” a computer lab, and Winter Emergency Fund programs including Adopt-a-Family.. Additional Services • Healthy Eating Workshops • Immigration and Citizenship Services GET TO KNOW US All ABCD locations serve income eligible residents in Boston and…
In addition At ABCD Mattapan, we also offer the following: Head Start, the highly successful federal development program that offers comprehensive services for your children and your entire family. Foreclosure Prevention Offered only at ABCD Mattapan Family Service Center. We’ll help you learn your rights about keeping your home and offer assistance so you can make better financial and…
IN ADDITION Along with core programs, we offer Technology Goes Home, a 15-hour program designed to enhance clients’ computer skills. We also provide resume and job search assistance workshops, MassHealth application assistance, and as part of our Holiday Assistance programming, we offer free Christmas trees to clients in the greatest need. GET TO KNOW US All ABCD locations serve income…
IN ADDITION Seniors enjoy a number of programs including a drop-in senior center, health, exercise, and wellness classes, social activities, discounted taxi vouchers, and a supermarket shuttle. We provide hot meals on Mondays and Fridays, as well as snacks 3 times a week, primarily for seniors, people who are disabled or homeless. We offer a range of educational presentations;…
