In 1993, just a few days before Christmas, 15-year-old Louis D. Brown was killed in a crossfire, while crossing Geneva Avenue near Fields Corner Station. A high school sophomore looking forward to college, he was on his way to youth meeting organized by Teens Against Gang Violence. Almost thirty-one years later, in time for International Peace Day on September 21,…
During her keynote address at the ABCD Community Heroes Celebration last month, Secretary Marcia L. Fudge of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) said she is reminded of that quote by Dr. Maya Angelou when she reflects on her decision to join the Biden administration. “Growing up, my family did not have much, but we had a…
BOSTON — Below-average January temperatures and an increase in energy delivery costs have led to dramatically higher bills for many utility customers this winter. Action for Boston Community Development, or ABCD, says it’s received 20% more applications from community members seeking help paying their latest utility bill. “It really is everybody,” says Andrea Mendoza, Director of Energy Services at ABCD….
Seven months before a gunman murdered 18 people in Lewiston, Maine, a shooter killed six people at an elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee, three of whom were just 9 years old. That shooting propelled Rep. Justin J. Pearson and two fellow Democrats to protest gun violence on the floor of the State House of Representatives. In response, Republicans in the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2021 CONTACT: Cherrelle Norris 617.348.6224(office) 617.455.7212 (mobile) Hunger During the Pandemic Action for Boston Community Development and The Greater Boston Food Bank announce a joint initiative to improve nutrition for families affected by pandemic Action for Boston Community Development and The Greater Boston Food Bank announce a joint…
Paid training program supports city’s climate agenda, provides opportunity for residents BOSTON — The acronym SHINE stands for Solar Helping Ignite Neighborhood Economies. The work training program, spearheaded by global nonprofit Rare and run locally by ABCD, is offered to residents seeking opportunities in the solar industry. Ronald Marlow, a representative from ABCD, said the 13-week job training program can also open doors…