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Over $1.2 Million in Grants Announced to Expand Community Engagement and Behavioral Health Support for Boston’s Older Residents

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Mayor Wu and Age Strong announce, 44 community nonprofit organizations will receive $570,000 to strengthen social connections and community. 11 community nonprofit organizations will receive $706,000 to strengthen behavioral health support for Boston residents age 60+. BOSTON –  Wednesday, June 16, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu and the Age Strong Commission today announced the recipients of two grant programs totaling…

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Over $1.2 Million in Grants Announced to Expand Community Engagement and Behavioral Health Support for Boston’s Older Residents

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Mayor Wu and Age Strong announce, 44 community nonprofit organizations will receive $570,000 to strengthen social connections and community. 11 community nonprofit organizations will receive $706,000 to strengthen behavioral health support for Boston residents age 60+. BOSTON –  Wednesday, June 16, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu and the Age Strong Commission today announced the recipients of two grant programs totaling…

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Panel decries appointed Boston School Committee

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Boston Herald https://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_coverage/2017/10/panel_decries_appointed_boston_school_committee

Peabody Properties Hits $35M Milestone In LEAN Funding For Energy Sustainability Projects In 2023

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Peabody Properties, an affiliate of the Peabody Companies, a group of award-winning property management and real estate firms, has reached a milestone of $35 million in funding through the Massachusetts LEAN Multifamily Program (www.leanmultifamily.org) for 2023. LEAN is the statewide network of local Community Action Agencies that provide energy efficiency and other energy services at no cost to income eligible clients. The…

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People on the Move: Flossy Calderon

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ABCD (Action for Boston Community Development) has promoted Flossy Calderón to Director, ABCD Head Start & Children’s Services. Flossy is a board member of the Massachusetts Head Start Association and a member of the Head Start Regional Training and Technical Assistance Advisory Committee. Born in the Dominican Republic, she holds a BS from UMass Boston, a Master of Education degree…

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People on the Move: James Collins

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ABCD (Action for Boston Community Development) has named James P. Collins IV to lead the newly renamed Climate Equity & Impact Department as its director. James has more than 10 years of experience implementing large-scale energy efficiency programs, renewable energy and new technologies in the affordable housing sector at ABCD. James will oversee program delivery, policy and strategy. He holds…

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People on the Move: Jennifer Williams

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ABCD has hired Jennifer Williams as General Counsel. In 2012, Jennifer joined the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children & Families as a Presidential Management Fellow. In 2015, she moved to HHS’s Office of General Counsel, litigating Medicare, Medicaid, Federally Qualified Health Center, Head Start & employment matters. Jennifer graduated Magna Cum Laude from DePaul University…

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People on the Move: Jessica Aguilera-Steinert

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Jessica Aguilera-Steinert, MSW, LICSW, joins ABCD as Director of Health Services. A bilingual public health social worker and former Peace Corps volunteer, previous roles include Director of Training and Technical Assistance at PACT/Partners in Health and Director of the Prevention and Wellness Fund at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Ms. Aguilera-Steinert is committed to addressing economic and racial inequity…

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People on the Move: Kathleen Donahue

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ABCD (Action for Boston Community Development) has hired Kathleen Donahue as Chief Financial Officer. Kathleen has 15 years’ experience of not-for-profit financial experience. Most recently she was the controller with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. She has held a variety of leadership positions in organizations including City Year, the Community Builders, and Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency. Kathleen is the former board…

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People on the Move: Raeann Whalen

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Action for Boston Community Development welcomes Raeann Whalen as Special Projects Director. Reporting to the CEO, she focuses on advancing the organization’s key strategic initiatives and priorities. Ms. Whalen was COO at Housing Families and has held senior positions with ReSurge International and UTEC. She has 15 years of nonprofit experience in operations, fundraising & development and cross-functional team management….

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