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Manulife Head of Strategy Candice Caines-Francis, CPA, CISA elected ABCD board chair

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 29, 2025 CONTACT: Jamie McIver857.488.5068jamie.mciver@bostonabcd.org (BOSTON, MA) – The ABCD Board of Directors elected a new slate of officers at their June meeting and named Candice Caines-Francis as board chair, representing Massachusetts State Representative Aaron Michlewitz (3rd Suffolk). As Head of Strategy Global Inforce Management at Manulife, Caines-Francis helps execute a distinct portfolio optimization agenda whose aim…

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Wu and Age Strong Announce Over $1.2 million in Grants

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Mayor Michelle Wu and the Age Strong Commission last week announced the recipients of two grant programs totaling $1,276,000 to support Boston residents aged 60 and older. The first, the Expanding Engagement grant program, awarded $570,000 to 44  nonprofit community organizations to create new or expand existing programs that promote greater engagement and social connection among older adults. The second,…

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Wu and Age Strong Announce Over $1.2 million in Grants

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Mayor Michelle Wu and the Age Strong Commission last week announced the recipients of two grant programs totaling $1,276,000 to support Boston residents aged 60 and older. The first, the Expanding Engagement grant program, awarded $570,000 to 44  nonprofit community organizations to create new or expand existing programs that promote greater engagement and social connection among older adults. The second,…

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Making an Impact

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A Legacy of Leadership: Donna Coard Donna Coard knows more about community action work than just about anyone. After moving from New Jersey to Boston in 1964, she signed on to work at the new nonprofit organization, ABCD, whose employees at the time totaled fewer than ten. Operating without the institutional knowledge or resources we have today, Coard and her…

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Over $1.2 Million in Grants Announced to Expand Community Engagement and Behavioral Health Support for Boston’s Older Residents

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Mayor Wu and Age Strong announce, 44 community nonprofit organizations will receive $570,000 to strengthen social connections and community. 11 community nonprofit organizations will receive $706,000 to strengthen behavioral health support for Boston residents age 60+. BOSTON –  Wednesday, June 16, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu and the Age Strong Commission today announced the recipients of two grant programs totaling…

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Over $1.2 Million in Grants Announced to Expand Community Engagement and Behavioral Health Support for Boston’s Older Residents

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Mayor Wu and Age Strong announce, 44 community nonprofit organizations will receive $570,000 to strengthen social connections and community. 11 community nonprofit organizations will receive $706,000 to strengthen behavioral health support for Boston residents age 60+. BOSTON –  Wednesday, June 16, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu and the Age Strong Commission today announced the recipients of two grant programs totaling…

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Work Smart School Year Employment Program Evaluation

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This project is evaluating Action for Boston Community Development, Inc.’s (ABCD) longstanding WorkSmart youth employment program. The team is measuring overall impact, assessing the effectiveness of specific program features, exploring areas for improvement and growth, and communicating the value of the program. This work will help inform ABCD staff as well as key constituents, including youth and their families, peer…

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Immigration restrictions on Head Start ‘deeply threaten’ program’s work, state leader says

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The ban forces Head Start to start screening children for their immigration status for first time in 60-year history The Trump administration’s ban on immigrants in the country illegally from enrolling in Head Start could deprive young children of vital access to early education and strip families of the opportunity to support themselves and find work, local advocates told the Globe. The…

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ABCD’s free tax preparation program yields $7 million in refunds for low-income families

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ABCD’s Free Tax Preparation Program secured more than $7 million in state and federal tax returns for residents of Greater Boston and the Mystic Valley during the 2025 tax season. Results of this year’s tax season supported by 36 IRS-trained Volunteer Income Tax Assistance  (VITA) volunteers include completion of:  ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler said that she is proud that the Free…

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ABCD’s Free Tax Preparation Program yields $7 million in income tax refunds for low-income families in Greater Boston

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jamie McIverJuly 8, 2025 857.488.5068jamie.mciver@bostonabcd.org (Boston, MA) – ABCD’s Free Tax Preparation Program secured more than $7 million in state and federal tax returns for residents of Greater Boston and the Mystic Valley during the 2025 tax season. Results of this year’s tax season supported by 36 IRS-trained Volunteer Income Tax Assistance  (VITA) volunteers include completion…

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