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Support ABCD Hoop Dreams at TD Garden by Becoming a $10,000 Corporate Sponsor or SuperFan Team to Benefit Boston’s At-Risk Youth

Exclusive access to event co-hosts Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations, Brad Stevens, and Sports Columnist & basketball guru Bob Ryan Event Chair: Peter Damato, CEO, Merchant Resource Group (BOSTON, MA) – On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., players from sponsor teams comprised of generous Boston businesses and groups of SuperFans will turn their dreams into reality at…

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SUPPORTS ELECTION DAY REGISTRATION FOR CITIZENS

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…

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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

  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…

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Teen summer jobs are back. What’s behind the return of a rite of passage?

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…

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Tenant advocates look to housing bond bill to bring relief in a challenging Boston market

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…

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Tens of thousands of MBTA riders to qualify for half-price fares

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…

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The ‘Quin House Impact Fund awarded over $1m in grants to nonprofits in 2025 

The ‘Quin House Impact Fund in Boston announced more than $1 million in grants to more than 50 nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts in 2025, thanks to member giving. ‘Quin House members are critical to the nonprofit nomination process with 220 submissions in 2025. The ‘Quin House Impact Fund serves as a financial resource for local philanthropic organizations that are making…

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The ABCD Toy Drive: Give Toys and Smiles to a Child in Need This Holiday Season

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…

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The April 15th tax filing deadline is around the corner: residents who earned up to $69,000 last year are eligible for free tax preparation services 

Pay off debt, add to your savings with a lump-sum tax return payment (BOSTON, MA) – The April 15th tax filing deadline is around the corner, and Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) urges Greater Boston and Mystic Valley residents who earned $69,000 or less in 2025 to schedule a FREE in-person tax prep appointment at one its 12 neighborhood…

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The Changing Face of Poverty

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…

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