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ABCD partners with the City of Boston and MassHire to bring a new career center to Nubian Square

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Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) recently hosted the Grand Opening of the MassHire Boston ABCD Career Center in Roxury’s Nubian Square along with community members, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development  Secretary Lauren Jones and Boston Private Industry Council (PIC) Executive Director Neil Sullivan. The PIC serves as the Boston MassHire WorkForce Board. The MassHire Boston ABCD Career Centeris…

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ABCD partners with the City of Boston and MassHire to bring a new career center to Nubian Square  

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ABCD operated career centers bring access and opportunity to underserved communities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2025 CONTACT:Jamie McIver857.488.5068jamie.mciver@bostonabcd.org (Boston, MA) – Yesterday, Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) hosted the Grand Opening of the MassHire Boston ABCD Career Center in Roxury’s Nubian Square along with community members, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development …

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ABCD Pivots to COVID-19 Response

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  To learn more about ABCD’s efforts to serve our neighbors in need during the coronavirus crisis, click here.   Stay up to date with Boston Neighborhood Network News for in-depth stories devoted to issues of concern to the full range of the Boston communities. Learn More.

ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler Reaffirms Agency’s Commitment to Reproductive Rights

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As we all continue to advocate against the Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, ABCD is proactively trying to do its part to minimize the effects of this devastating decision. We are gravely concerned about the disproportionate impact it will have on under-resourced communities, particularly those of color: it is only the latest threat to our…

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ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler talks about HEAP on WBZ Radio

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ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler Talks Field of Dreams on NESN

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NESN host Tom Caron interviewed ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler at the Red Sox pregame show on May 16, 2023 about ABCD Field of Dreams – our annual fundraising softball event at Fenway Park for Boston’s youth. To learn more about Field of Dreams and draft your own corporate team, go to abcdfieldofdreams.org. WATCH HERE

ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler talks Fuel Assistance on Boston Neighborhood Network News

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ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler joined Boston Neighborhood Network News anchor Faith Imafidon on Nov. 18 to encourage Greater Boston families to get relief from rising energy costs this winter through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. WATCH HERE

ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler Talks Hoop Dreams on Java With Jimmy

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ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler appeared on James “Jimmy” Hills’ podcast, Java With Jimmy, for a spirited conversation promoting the organization’s annual fundraising basketball tournament, Hoop Dreams. WATCH NOW

ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler talks SummerWorks, WorkSMART, and more on Java with Jimmy

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ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler talks to WBUR about the importance of LIHEAP

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