Medford residents struggling to pay their rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic can get some short-term relief through a new program Action for Boston Community Development has launched in partnership with the city. Under the initiative, funded through $250,000 appropriated by Medford from its Community Preservation Act fund, households that have been financially impacted by COVID-19 and earn up to…
ABCD Provides FREE Tax Preparation for Residents Earning $60,000 or Less Residents of Greater Boston and the Mystic Valley who earned $60,000 or less in 2022 are eligible for FREE tax preparation services and should make an appointment in early January, 2023, by calling the nearest ABCD neighborhood center or ABCD Connect at 617-348-6329. Tax preparation begins January 30, 2023….
CANTON, Mass. — Home heating prices are skyrocketing as we approach the winter months. Several groups are working to step up their efforts to help people afford their heating bills. The social workers at the Salvation Army say they are seeing a different type of clientele this year: people who have never asked for help before. Inflation apparently is putting more…
Corporate softball teams were at Fenway Park Wednesday for a very important fundraiser. “Very unique experience to be on the field and to play. Whether it’s one year or every year — to get a hit to run the bases, it’s a lot of fun,” said Lew Eisenberg, chairman ABCD Field of Dreams. WATCH HERE
Timothy Edwards uses a power drill to fasten the array frame together as Narkeisha Gilbert and Lhoucine Bouhaddou hold it in place during the solar technician training class. (Jesse Costa/WBUR) Instructor Carlos Antunes watched as his students, wielding power drills and socket wrenches, assembled metal racks on the floor, then mounted four large solar panels on them. “Don’t forget your…
Avery Bleichfeld Massachusetts state officials are touting programs that they say will help people of all income levels access bigger-ticket climate actions in a new campaign launched this month. The campaign, from the state’s Energy and Environmental Affairs Department, advertises things like buying electric vehicles, weatherizing a home, installing heat pumps and using solar power as solutions individuals can pursue…
Artic air brought temperatures in the single digits and teens to most of Massachusetts on Tuesday. As people struggle to stay warm during the cold snap with space heaters, fire safety officials and anti-poverty advocates shared advice on how to stay safe. Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey said space heater safety should be foremost in people’s minds, especially in…
On October 26, ABCD held its annual Community Heroes Celebration. This fundraising event pays tribute to the agency’s volunteers, people who make a world of difference in the lives of the most vulnerable among Boston’s diverse neighborhoods. The hero for the ABCD North End / West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) site was none other than the North End’s…
Dear ABCD Community, We would like you to join us in acknowledging Native American Heritage Month and Native American Heritage Day, on November 29, a day of reflection, respect, and renewal. It is an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of U.S. history, and the Indigenous Peoples who were stewards of the land when Western Europeans arrived on these shores…
Dear ABCD community, By now, we have all been able to take in the results of the 2024 elections and can all agree that this was an unprecedented campaign and it is an historic moment. It shines a stark light on our country’s divisions—but it also reveals many strengths. We revere the promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of…