As we all continue to advocate against the Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, ABCD is proactively trying to do its part to minimize the effects of this devastating decision. We are gravely concerned about the disproportionate impact it will have on under-resourced communities, particularly those of color: it is only the latest threat to our…
NESN host Tom Caron interviewed ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler at the Red Sox pregame show on May 16, 2023 about ABCD Field of Dreams – our annual fundraising softball event at Fenway Park for Boston’s youth. To learn more about Field of Dreams and draft your own corporate team, go to abcdfieldofdreams.org. WATCH HERE
ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler joined Boston Neighborhood Network News anchor Faith Imafidon on Nov. 18 to encourage Greater Boston families to get relief from rising energy costs this winter through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. WATCH HERE
ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler appeared on James “Jimmy” Hills’ podcast, Java With Jimmy, for a spirited conversation promoting the organization’s annual fundraising basketball tournament, Hoop Dreams. WATCH NOW
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Champion for the poor came to ABCD “start-up” in 1971 Renowned antipoverty agency now serves 100,000 annually; Board Chair Sean Daughtry says Drew leaves ABCD “stronger than ever” (BOSTON, MA) — John J. Drew, President/CEO of Action for Boston Community Development and longtime fighter for the low-income and underserved, will step down from his top role at ABCD on June…