Artic air brought temperatures in the single digits and teens to most of Massachusetts on Tuesday. As people struggle to stay warm during the cold snap with space heaters, fire safety officials and anti-poverty advocates shared advice on how to stay safe. Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey said space heater safety should be foremost in people’s minds, especially in…
On October 26, ABCD held its annual Community Heroes Celebration. This fundraising event pays tribute to the agency’s volunteers, people who make a world of difference in the lives of the most vulnerable among Boston’s diverse neighborhoods. The hero for the ABCD North End / West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) site was none other than the North End’s…
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…
Dear ABCD community, By now, we have all been able to take in the results of the 2024 elections and can all agree that this was an unprecedented campaign and it is an historic moment. It shines a stark light on our country’s divisions—but it also reveals many strengths. We revere the promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of…
ABCD—Action for Boston Community Development—has fought poverty for nearly 60 years, and we recognize that systemic racism is at the root of it, certainly in cities across America. The death of George Floyd last week at the hands of Minneapolis police officers shook people of conscience throughout the country and the world. We acknowledge the horror of Mr. Floyd’s death,…
Energy costs are expected to rise even faster than overall inflation, but a key assistance program will lack the extra funds it got for Covid relief. The struggle for low-income families to heat their homes is familiar, but for many, this winter will be even tougher than last. Energy costs have been a source of significant pain for Americans who…
Celtics Coach Brad Stevens spoke with the media at this year’s ABCD event at TD Garden and spoke about the upcoming season.
BOSTON – The eighth annual ABCD Hoop Dreams fundraiser was held at the TD Garden Tuesday afternoon. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens along with former Celtics head coach and current Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers and award-winning journalist Bob Ryan served as co-hosts of the event….
Should someone convicted of assault for a schoolyard brawl decades ago be banned from working in child care? What if that person was charged but never convicted? A sea change in state and federal laws governing criminal background checks for child care workers, intended to improve safety in day care, could force out thousands who have a prior offense, even if they’ve…
Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) is urging senior citizens and families struggling during the coronavirus pandemic to apply for home heating fuel assistance as winter approaches. Last year, the non-profit organization helped keep the heat on for 25,000 households in the Boston and Mystic Valley areas through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which the agency…