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 Karl Green joins Action for Boston Community Development as vice president of administration

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:August 15, 2025 CONTACT:Jamie McIver857.488.5068jamie.mciver@bostonabcd.org (Boston, MA) – Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Karl Green as vice president of administration. In this role, he leads the strategy, development, and implementation of administrative procedures for information technology services, office services, property management and purchasing departments.  ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler…

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Merrimack Valley Community Action Agencies rally to their core funding – the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) 

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U.S. Representative Trahan will detail the importance of saving the CSBG Contact:  Joe DiamondMASSCAP                                    617.357.6086 joediamond@masscap.org Vilma Martinez-DominguezGreater Lawrence Community Action Council                                          …

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ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler talks ABCD’s Energy Assistance program on GBH

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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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