FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2017 Contact Colneth Smiley Desk: 617.348.6224 Cell: 617.872.9435 colneth.smiley@bostonabcd.org ACTION FOR BOSTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORTS ELECTION DAY REGISTRATION FOR CITIZENS COMMENDING THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR RULING THE 20-DAY VOTER REGISTRATION LAW UNCONSTITUTIONAL & DISENFRANCHISING “Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2017 Contact Colneth Smiley Desk: 617.348.6224 Cell: 617.872.9435 colneth.smiley@bostonabcd.org Action for Boston Community Development Supports Election Day Registration for Citizens Joining Boston City Councilor Josh Zakim and Other City Officials Vying For Same Day Registration in the City of Boston While the Massachusetts Legislature strives to implement a state wide system for…
Getting a summer job used to mean scooping ice cream at the mall or working the drive-thru at Burger King. Then came the Great Recession, followed by a rush for teens to spend their summers padding their college résumés with coding and language camps. That changed again when the world closed for COVID-19, and then reopened. Not all adults returned…
For Boston-area renters, high rental prices, low availability and a rising cost of living are some of the challenges that can stand in the way of stable housing. And those issues have had an outsized impact on Black and Latino renters, who are also more likely to face discrimination from real estate agents and landlords, according to a 2020 study from Suffolk…
The MBTA is set to launch a new reduced fare program this week, dramatically widening the pool of people who qualify and potentially cutting transit costs in half for about 60,000 riders. In the past, the T offered reduced fares only to seniors, people with disabilities or those under age 25 with low incomes. The new program expands access to all adults…
Call to Action! After receiving over 6,500 requests this year and no donations so far, ABCD is looking for help. Most toys will do, but they are looking for items for kids 10 to 12. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to celebrate than by spreading some holiday cheer to children and families in…
Poverty in Boston is changing, and as a result, the ways in which ABCD responds to poverty are evolving. ABCD’s mission remains the same – providing low-income households with the tools needed for economic success. But a deeper understanding of what poverty means today can make our work more effective. Poverty is often defined by a single number: the Federal…
Every year, millions of U.S. households rely on a federally funded program to help pay their home heating bills. While benefits usually kick in on Nov. 1, because of the ongoing government shut down it’s unclear when — or if — that assistance will become available. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program — better known as LIHEAP — helps about 6.7…
Every year, millions of U.S. households rely on a federally funded program to help pay their home heating bills. While benefits usually kick in on Nov. 1, because of the ongoing government shut down it’s unclear when — or if — that assistance will become available. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program — better known as LIHEAP — helps about 6.7…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2017 Contact Colneth Smiley Desk: 617.348.6224 Cell: 617.872.9435 colneth.smiley@bostonabcd.org ABCD’s Community Heroes Celebration The Heart of Humanity Inducting into the ABCD Hall of Fame U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey & MA State Rep. Byron Rushing Lifetime Achievement Award – J. Keith Motley, PhD Featured Speaker – Michael Tubbs, Mayor of Stockton, California Performances…