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Worker Education Program

Location

Worker Education Program
1803 Dorchester Avenue Suite 101
Dorchester, MA, 02124
United States
42° 17' 20.7348" N, 71° 3' 48.4632" W
Phone: 

(617) 822-0130

Website: 

www.workereducationprogram.org

Mission: 

Worker Education Program (WEP), is a non-profit workplace education program. The mission of WEP is to provide worker-centered educational and training opportunities to entry-level unionized workers. WEP partners with employers and unions to offer classes that help workers communicate better in English, increase their literacy skills, improve their math, acquire high school diplomas, explore career advancement, or prepare for college. Since 1991, WEP has served over 4,000 Massachusetts workers.

WEP currently offers 12 classes at five sites. WEP classes are funded by grants from the Massachusetts Department of Secondary and Elementary Education, English for New Bostonians, and First Literacy. WEP is a provider for the 1199SEIU Training and Upgrading Fund Massachusetts Division.

Fieldstone Apartments Computer Learning Center

Location

Fieldstone Apartments Computer Learning Center
907 Blue Hill Avenue
Dorchester, MA, 02124
United States
42° 17' 36.0924" N, 71° 5' 18.7332" W
Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Fieldstone Apartments

907 Blue Hill Avenue

Dorchester, MA 02124

Phone: 

1 617-265-0229

Fax: 

1 617-265-1340

Email: 

fieldstone@peabodyproperties.com

Mission: 

Key Partners: 

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Charge for services: 

free, open to non-residents

Key Programs Offered: 
Services that the center offers: 
Adult Basic Education
After school programs
Computer Training
Open to Non-Residents
No Fee to Use Services
Target Populations: 
Youth (Ages 5-17)
Young Adults (Ages18-22)
Adults (Ages 23-64)
Number of Workstations for Public Use: 
6-10
Type of facility in which this program/organization located: 

Housing

SMS Computer Learning Center

Location

Sonoma Maple Schuyler Computer Learning Center
1 Maple Court
Dorchester, MA, 02121
United States
42° 18' 29.3256" N, 71° 5' 8.9304" W
Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Phone: 

1 617-445-0050

Email: 

troyrob999@yahoo.com

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Key Partners: 

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Key Programs Offered: 
Adult Basic Education
 
After school programs
 
Computer Training
 
Open to Non-Residents
 
No Fee to Use Services
 
Target Populations: 
Youth (Ages 5-17)
Young Adults (Ages18-22)
Adults (Ages 23-64)
Number of Workstations for Public Use: 6-10

Codman Square Health Center Food Pantry

Location

Codman Square Health Center Food Pantry
378A Washington Street
Dorchester, MA, 02124
United States
42° 17' 53.5776" N, 71° 4' 21.8208" W
Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Phone: 

617.822.8369

Website: 

http://www.codman.org/2011/06/food-pantry-re-opens/

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesdays

Mission: 

We do not want our neighbors to be hungry. Both Codman Square Health Center and Dorchester House Multi-Service Center have an on-site food pantry for members of the community. In addition to gathering food to take home, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about nutrition and other public health issues.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Michelle Rue

Key Partners: 

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Charge for services: 

free

Key Programs Offered: 

Transportation provided: 

no

Community Meeting Space Available: 

no

Type of facility in which this program/organization located: 

Health Center

Tavolo

Location

Tavolo
1918 Dorchester Ave (between Ashmont St. and Bailey St.)
Dorchester, MA, 02124
United States
42° 17' 2.3316" N, 71° 3' 53.1864" W
Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Phone: 

617.822.1918

Fax: 

617.507.4674

Email: 

eat@tavolopizza.com

Website: 

http://tavolopizza.com/

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Monday through Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Mission: 

From the Tavolo website:

"Just what the neighborhood needed.

A comfortable spot where everybody knows your name. Be welcomed with a smile as big as our TV screens. Try a meatball that was featured in Bon Appetit Magazine. Free parking across the street. The food press call Tavolo: unpretentious, tasty, diverse, a keeper. How many more reasons do you need? Visit Tavolo today. Where good food is everything. Open daily from 5 PM."

Key Partners: 

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Key Programs Offered: 

Sun-Ah's Cafe

Location

Sun-Ah's Cafe
503 Washington Street (between Wheatland and Melville Ave)
Dorchester, MA, 02124
United States
42° 17' 38.6412" N, 71° 4' 19.38" W
Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Phone: 

(617) 822-2233

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Mission: 

Cafe serving coffee, tea, juice, bagels, sandwiches, and more!

Key Partners: 

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

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Sea Breeze Mexican Grill

Location

Sea Breeze Mexican Grill
1782 Dorchester Ave (between Lonsdale St & Shepton St)
Dorchester, MA, 02124
United States
42° 17' 22.2396" N, 71° 3' 47.6064" W
Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Phone: 

617.297.5205

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Mission: 

Key Partners: 

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

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Dorchester FAMILY School Initiative

Location

1452 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA, 02122
United States
42° 18' 3.6576" N, 71° 3' 35.4564" W
Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Website: 

http://mydorchester.org/about_DFSI

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Mission: 

 

The Dorchester FAMILY School Initiative (DFSI) provides academic, enrichment, and wellness services to our partner schools: the Oliver W. Holmes, Lee Academy, and Joseph Lee Elementary Schools. Other DFSI partners include DotWell, SCI, and FAMILY, Inc.

Our mission is to remove barriers to learning; to improve children’s physical, social, and emotional wellness; and to connect students and families to their schools and community.

You can read about DFSI Partners and DFSI Programs and Services, or take a moment to learn about Full Service Community Schools.

Key Partners: 

 

The Oliver W. Holmes Elementary School is a K1-5 school of 282 students near Four Corners.

The Lee Academy is a K0-1 pilot school near Franklin Field.

The Joseph Lee Elementary School is a grade 2-6 school of 300 students near Franklin Field.

DotWell is the partnership of Codman Square Health Center and Dorchester House Multi-Service Center. DotWell is DFSI’s lead agency.

FAMILY, Inc. is a non-profit organization that works as a community organizing system. By creating partnerships with individuals and institutions, FAMILY, Inc. connects educational, health care, economic, and other systems to collaboratively create healthy, safe, sustainable communities throughout the world.

Social Capital Inc. strengthens communities by connecting diverse individuals and organizations through civic engagement initiatives.

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

 

For more information, families may contact:

Key Programs Offered: 

Last Updated: 
02/06/2013

The Center for Church and Prison

Location

101 Nightingale St
Dorchester, MA, 02124
United States
42° 17' 40.8732" N, 71° 5' 7.2096" W
Phone: 

781-233-1528

Email: 

gwalt436@gmail.com

Website: 

http://www.churchandprison.org/

Mission: 

To collaborate with churches in providing resources for developing preventive structures and reintegration programs that will lead to decline in the recidivism rate especially for black men.
To serve as a religious based information and educational center on prison and detention.
To work with churches in facilitating the smooth re-entry of prisoners into the society from prisons, detentions and correctional facilities.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Rev. George Walters-Sleyon, Director

Charge for services: 

No

Last Updated: 
02/03/2011

Washington Heights Tenants' Association

Location

Washington Heights Tenants Association
69 Ruthven St.
Dorchester , MA, 02121
United States
42° 18' 48.3876" N, 71° 5' 29.868" W
Phone: 

617-445-8731

Email: 

jalvira78@yahoo.com

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Office hours: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Computer classes: Monday and Wednesday 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Blood pressure clinic: every first Thursday of the month 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Girls program (partnership with Girl Scouts): Fridays 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Jessie Alvira

Key Partners: 

Mass Impact

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Stop by or call Jessie Alvira for more information

Charge for services: 

$75/room rental (capacity 50); $100 ESL classes (can be paid in installments)

Key Programs Offered: 

Free computer classes for MS Office and typing, drop-ins welcome. Registration required.
NSTAR forgiveness program workshops one day a month
ESL classes
Blood pressure clinic
Give turkeys and toys to residents during the holidays
Girls group meets weekly for girls grades 6-12
Computer lab (can be rented for trainings)
Tax assistance
BYF jobs in summer for teens

Community Meeting Space Available: 

Yes

Last Updated: 
01/12/2011
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