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MARIO BATALI FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES TRIPLE INITIATIVE FOR BOSTON’S CHILDREN WITH PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON LITERACY AND NUTRITION

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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2017 Contact Jayne Wallace Cell: (917)374-9746 or Colneth Smiley Jr. Cell: (617)872-9435     MARIO BATALI FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES TRIPLE INITIATIVE FOR BOSTON’S CHILDREN WITH PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON LITERACY AND NUTRITION     WHAT: Action for Boston Community Development’s Dorchester Head Start is proud to open its new children’s library, thanks to a grant from the Mario Batali Foundation!   WHEN:…

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Meet ABCD Board Chair Sean K. Daughtry

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ABCD Board Chair Sean K. Daughtry serves in a Public Sector seat on the ABCD Board of Directors representing State Representative Christopher Worrell. Daughtry recently shared with Insight regarding his background, tenure and the reimagined ABCD 60 years after its inception. Q: Why ABCD? A: ABCD’s mission is to build pathways out of poverty in partnership with families and communities…

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NBA CHAMPIONSHIP-WINNING COACH AND HUMANITARIAN DOC RIVERS

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7 2018 Contact Colneth Smiley Desk: 617.348.6224 Cell: 617.872.9435 colneth.smiley@bostonabcd.org   NBA Championship-winning Coach and Humanitarian DOC RIVERS to be inducted into ABCD Hall of Fame    October 26th ABCD Community Heroes Celebration to honor former Celtics coach for extraordinary compassion and commitment to Boston youth   Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) will enshrine Los Angeles…

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New Boston Wellness Waggin’ Provides Accessible, Affordable Pet Care

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  A new project in Boston is bringing pet health care to where it’s needed most. The partnership between the Animal Rescue League of Boston and Action for Boston Community Development has set out to provide affordable pet care to those who cannot afford to pay the costs of veterinary care. Low income pet owners can now get their animals…

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New Fuel Assistance Applications Accepted

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November 1, 2022 ABCD urges Greater Boston residents to confirm their eligibility. More families may qualify for help with fuel costs than what may be realized! WHAT:            ABCD is accepting new applications for Fuel Assistance. Electric and gas prices have recently skyrocketed, along with inflation. Families at most income levels are struggling to keep up…

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New MBTA low-income reduced fare program begins Wednesday: Here’s what to know

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T leaders believe it’ll save the average eligible person about $720 a year or roughly $60 per month. All in all, this is expected to cut transit costs in half for about 60,000 riders A new MBTA program that will cut the price of fares significantly begins Wednesday. Tens of thousands of people are eligible, and it could save them hundreds of…

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News media, local businesses and the City of Boston generate major influx of donations for ABCD Toy Drive benefitting Greater Boston children

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Philanthropist Dr. Paul Buttonwieser founder of the Family to Family Project donates $50k cash gift PHOTO OPPORTUNITY CONTACT:Jamie McIver857.488.5068jamie.mciver@bostonabcd.org WHAT:Toy drop off by local businesses, the City of Boston and community members for the ABCD Toy Drive to benefit disadvantaged children across Greater Boston and the Mystic Valley. ABCD reached out to the media and the community for help with its…

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Nine Emmanuel students explore Professional Pathways in local summer internships

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Landing the right internship can be a crucial stepping stone of any college career – but for students still figuring out how to navigate the professional world, finding the right one requires a number of moving pieces. This summer, nine Emmanuel students are taking a different approach to an internship through the College’s Leslie Ferrick McCafferty Career Center, which connects them…

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No fooling! Utilities moratorium ends April 1; ABCD urges residents to apply for fuel aid as bills come due

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Urges state to move at least $20 million through conference committee; Calls on feds to provide remaining funds from LIHEAP increase FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2022  CONTACT: Susan Kooperstein at 617.875.3619 or Lee Phenner at 339.368.1140                                 (BOSTON, MA) — With bitter cold weather returning this week, Action for Boston Community Development urges Boston-area and Mystic Valley residents to apply immediately…

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Nonprofit: 6,000 toys needed by Dec. 15

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An anti-poverty agency is making a public plea for unwrapped toys for children 12 or under in order to meet a formidable goal: 6,000 toys or donations by Dec. 15. “An awful lot of people are hurting,” said John Drew, president and CEO of Action for Boston Community Development. “People should not have to go through the holidays without a…

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