ABCD Head: Relief Impasse Hurts Needy
John Drew, President/CEO of ABCD, talks about ongoing relief efforts in the Boston area and how needs might increase because of disagreements in Congress over pandemic aid. WATCH NOW
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ABCD Health Services partners with TestandGo® kiosks to offer free reproductive health products, referrals and STI testing around the clock
Community health trailblazer seeks to curb rise in sexually transmitted infections, reduce disparities in reproductive health care and improve Black maternal outcomes in Boston CONTACT:Jamie McIver857.488.5068Jamie.McIver@bostonabcd.org (BOSTON, MA) – ABCD Health Services has launched a TestandGo® kiosk pilot project through June 2025 to impact health equity and access in Greater Boston. TestandGo® kiosks are vending machines that offer FREE reproductive…
ABCD Helping Residents Through Pandemic, Demanding New Relief Bill
Latoyia sits down with John J. Drew, President of Action for Boston Community Development, to learn about the resources available to unemployed and low-income residents. Drew says Congress needs to pass a new unemployment relief bill to help struggling Americans. WATCH HERE
ABCD Helps Ensure Children Continue Learning
With the closure of schools and early learning centers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ABCD is using distance learning to support the continued progress of youth and children in its programs. ABCD’s two high schools, William J. Ostiguy High School and University High School, transitioned nearly overnight to distance learning after the schools closed their buildings on March 17th. The…
ABCD helps families in crisis pay past-due heating bills, urges extension of shut-off moratorium
As Greater Boston endures tropical weather patterns, from balmy days to torrential downpours, it’s easy to forget that the winter of 2020 – 2021 brought frigid temperatures at a time when many had lost jobs due to the pandemic. Heating bills spiked as families tried to stay healthy and warm. “The economic fallout of the pandemic has been severe for…
ABCD hires Annie Garmey as vice president of development
Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) is pleased to announce the hiring of Annie Garmey as vice president of development, a newly created senior leadership position — marking an important step in the organization’s broader philanthropic outreach and long-term resource development strategy. “Annie brings exactly the strategic resource development leadership ABCD needs as we broaden our philanthropic reach, and invite…
ABCD hires new development vice president
Action for Boston Community Development has hired Annie Garmey as vice president of development, a newly created senior leadership role focused on expanding the organization’s philanthropic outreach and long-term fundraising strategy. Garmey will lead ABCD’s fundraising work, including individual giving, corporate partnerships, foundation support, special events and donor engagement, according to the organization. Before joining ABCD, Garmey served as chief…
ABCD honored for public health work at 2026 Harvard Pilgrim Day
ABCD was proud to be a part of this year’s Harvard Pilgrim Day at Fenway Park, an annual event that offers the official health and wellness partner of the Red Sox the opportunity to spotlight local nonprofits working in the public health space. ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler and ABCD Foster Grandparent Marylynn Johnson threw out a ceremonial first…
ABCD Honors Five 50-Year Partnerships at November Gala
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 10, 2019 CONTACT: Cherrelle Norris 617.348.6224 (office) 617.455.7212 (mobile) Lee Phenner 339.368.1140 (mobile) ABCD Community Heroes Celebration to Honor Five 50-Year Partnerships that have served millions of low-income people in Greater Boston Marking a rare collaboration, ABCD honors Associated…
ABCD Hoop Dreams at TD Garden to benefit at-risk youth
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…