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ABCD Board Reelects Community Leader Yvonne Jones as Chair, Elects Board Officers

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 14, 2020 CONTACT: Lee Phenner339.368.1140 (mobile)lee.phenner@bostonabcd.org ABCD Board Reelects Community Leader Yvonne Jones as Chair, Elects Board Officers As COVID-19 disrupts and unsettles the city and the nation, anti-poverty agency’sdiverse, tripartite board inspires innovation, drives collaboration  (BOSTON) — The Board of Directors of ABCD (Action for Boston Community Development), Greater Boston’s anti-poverty agency, has reelected community leader, educator,…

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ABCD Denounces Recent U.S. Supreme Court Decisions

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Underscores commitment to equity to ensure that progress gains momentum As we finish celebrating the values of the Declaration of Independence with 4th of July cookouts and fireworks, we are ironically left with the devastating impact that three successive decisions, recently made by the United States Supreme Court, will have on the future of diversity, equality and justice in our…

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ABCD Fuel Assistance provides help to keep thousands of people warm this winter

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ABCD Fuel Assistance is available to those who need help staying warm this winter. While the program has helped thousands of families and individuals, it can help many more. “Eligibility is where you are right now, not what you made last year,” said ABCD President/CEO John Drew. Listen to the entire interview here:

ABCD Hoop Dreams at TD Garden to benefit at-risk youth

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 12, 2021 CONTACT: Susan Kooperstein617.875.3619skooperstein@comcast.net Lee Phenner339.368.1140lee.phenner@bostonabcd.org Boston Celtics President of Baseball Operations Brad Stevens and Sports Writer & Basketball Guru Bob Ryan to host ABCD Hoop Dreams at TD Garden to benefit at-risk youth Boston businesses and super fans draft teams to play b-ball on the legendary parquet NBC Sports Boston’s Michael Holley to emcee; Bob Ryan…

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ABCD LAUNCHES “WINTER EMERGENCY CAMPAIGN”

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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 14, 2016   ‘Tis The Season To Give ABCD Launches “Winter Emergency Campaign” New Winter Clothing & Toys, Comforters/Blankets, Non Perishable Foods, Heating Assistance and Monetary Contributions – Accepted For Families in Need Families, Organizations, Corporations, & Individuals Encouraged to Give   Winter can be a crisis for many low-income families. The escalating cost of…

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ABCD names new officers at Annual Meeting, re-elects Sean K. Daughtry as board chair

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The Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) Board of Directors elected new officers at the June 2024 annual meeting. ABCD’s tripartite board consists of individuals from the private sector, public sector and from low-income Boston neighborhoods.  Leaders from each of these groups collaborate to respond to the needs of underserved neighbors in Boston and the Mystic Valley.  ABCD President and…

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ABCD names new officers at the Annual Meeting

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Biotech leader Sean K. Daughtry re-elected as board chair (BOSTON, MA) – The Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) Board of Directors elected new officers at the June 2024 annual meeting. ABCD’s tripartite board consists of individuals from the private sector, public sector and from low-income Boston neighborhoods.  Leaders from each of these groups collaborate to respond to the needs…

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ABCD REACHES 6,000 TOY GOAL FOR HOLIDAY DRIVE!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 20, 2021 CONTACT: Susan Koopersteinskooperstein@comcast.net617.875.3619 Lee Phennerlee.phenner@bostonabcd.org339.368.1140 ABCD REACHES 6,000 TOY GOAL FOR HOLIDAY DRIVE! THANKS TO OUR MANY GENEROUS TOY DONORS! ‘Twas three weeks before Christmas and… The ABCD toy room was rather empty. About 400 toys rested on the distribution tables. Meanwhile requests for help were pouring in at an unprecedented rate. SIX THOUSAND toys were…

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ABCD Says Successful CHILD TAX CREDIT Program Must Continue

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 20, 2021 CONTACT: Susan Koopersteinskooperstein@comcast.net617.875.3619 Lee Phennerlee.phenner@bostonabcd.org339.368.1140 ABCD Says Successful CHILD TAX CREDIT Program Must Continue Millions of children lifted out of poverty once more face harsh conditions The significant and historic Child Tax Credit that this year lifted more than 3.6 million children in America out of poverty must be extended beyond December 2021. Said ABCD President/CEO…

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ABCD Seeks Toys, Clothing Donations

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Chris Lovett of Boston Neighborhood Network News sits down with ABCD Executive Vice President/COO Sharon Scott-Chandler to discuss the need for toys to make the holidays bright for Boston’s children in need — and what that kindness means to underserved children and families. Along with toys and games, families request warm coats, hats, gloves and boots to get through the…

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