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Shanti, Taste of India

Location

Shanti

1111 Dorchester Avenue

Dorchester, MA, 02125

United States

42° 18' 45.2952" N, 71° 3' 26.7444" W

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

Lunch: Sun-Sat 11:30am - 3:00pm
Dinner: Sun-Wed 5:00pm - 10:00pm; Thu-Sat 5:00pm - 11:00pm

Mission:

From Shanti's website:

Taste of India - Shanti was created to bring quality ethnic food to Dorchester, South Boston and the surrounding areas. Shanti began with just Indian cuisine, but quickly expanded due to the diverse tastes of our community. Today, Shanti proudly serves a blend of Indian, Pakastani and Bangladeshi foods.

More than 10 years after its inception, Shanti continues to proudly serve fresh, authentic South Asian cuisine. The menu has numerous traditional items, such as Mulligatawny soup, Indian salad, Samosas dishes, tikka dishes, naan, Roti, poori, Tandoori specials, kebobs, vindaloo, curry, raita and so much more.

You are welcome to dine at our restaurant and become immersed in the sights, sounds and aromas of South Asia. Enjoy the Taste of India and you'll become a regular, too!

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:

Savin Bar & Kitchen

Location

Savin Bar & Kitchen

112 Savin Hill Avenue

Dorchester, MA, 02125

United States

42° 18' 41.886" N, 71° 3' 13.3344" W

Mailing Address (if different than physical location):

Phone:

617.288.7500

Website:

www.savinbarandkitchen.com

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

The Kitchen is open from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Saturday, and holds brunch on Sundays from noon - 3 p.m. and dinner from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. The bar is open from 3 p.m. to close Monday through Thursday, and 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and from noon - 9 p.m. on Sunday.

Mission:

Key Partners:

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:

Key Programs Offered:

Boston Healthy Start Initiative

Location

Boston Healthy Start Initiative

35 Northampton Street Miranda/Creamer Building 6th Floor, Suite 604

Boston, MA, 02118

United States

42° 20' 2.2092" N, 71° 4' 30.6768" W

Mailing Address (if different than physical location):

35 Northampton Street, Miranda/Creamer Building, 6th Floor, Suite 604, Boston, MA 02118

Phone:

(617) 534-5395

Fax:

(617) 534-5358

Email:

info@bphc.org

Website:

http://www.bphc.org/Pages/Home.aspx

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

Meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month (there are no meetings in July and August) at New Academy Estates Community Center, 2908 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Please call (617) 534 7828 to add your name to the dinner list, or if you need transportation. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m.

Mission:

Boston Healthy Start Initiative's mission is to protect, promote, and preserve the health and well-being of all Boston residents, particularly the most vulnerable. BHSI strives to fulfill the mission through a wide range of health initiatives that target preventable disease and injury.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:

Barbara Ferrer

Key Partners:

Program of Boston Public Health Commission. Associated with Father Friendly Program.

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:

Community residents of Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, Hyde Park, South End, and Jamaica Plain, can attend the meetings. Religious organizations, business owners, and community based agencies are also encouraged to attend.

Key Programs Offered:

Boston Healthy Start Initiative has been funded since 1991 to ensure that Black pregnant women receive quality health care by funding case management, health education, interconceptional care, and maternal depression services. If you self identify as a Black pregnant woman you will receive services through a case manager who has experience in maternal and child health issues. Call (617) 534-7828, to ask for a health center near your home.

Community Meeting Space Available:

New Academy Estates Community Center, 2908 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

Last Updated:

06/27/2011

Geiger Gibson Community Health Center

Location

Geiger Gibson Community Health Center

250 Mt. Vernon St.

Dorchester, MA, 02125

United States

42° 19' 9.9048" N, 71° 2' 47.7096" W

Phone:

(617) 288-1140

Email:

lbrady@hhsi.us

Website:

http://www.hhsi.us/metro-boston/geiger-gibson-community-health-center/

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

Medical: Monday thru Friday 9:00am-9:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm
Dental: Monday thru Friday 7:30am-9:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm

Mission:

Harbor Health Services is a public health agency committed to providing quality, comprehensive health care to all those in our community regardless of ability to pay. For over 40 years, the Geiger Gibson Community Health Center (GGCHC) has delivered medical, dental and behavioral health services to residents in Dorchester and the surrounding areas. All GGCHC Physicians and Nurse Practitioners are Board Certified or Board Eligible in their specialty.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:

Lou Brady

Key Partners:

Harbor Health Services, inc.: Neponset Community Health Center;

Dorchester Substance Abuse Coalition;
Youth Violence Prevention Project (St. Mark's Area Main Street)

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:

Please call 617-288-1140 to schedule an appointment.

Charge for services:

Yes

Key Programs Offered:

Harbor Health's services include: Community Education, Daycare, Elder Care, Financial Counseling; Health, Social and Interpreter. Please visit the website to determine locations of specific services.

Scholarships available:

No

Vouchers accepted:

No

Transportation provided:

Yes

Number of people served each year:

over 1000

Community Meeting Space Available:

Yes

Type of facility in which this program/organization located:

Health Center

Also (or Previously) Known As...:

Columbia Point Health Center

Last Updated:

01/24/2011

DOTtots: A Weekly Neighborhood Playgroup

Location

Dunn Hall at Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta Parish

800 Columbia Road

Dorchester, 02125

United States

42° 19' 14.16" N, 71° 3' 27.36" W

Mailing Address (if different than physical location):

DOTtots Playgroup
C/O C. Gillis
14 Hinckley Street
Dorchester, MA 02125

Phone:

(617) 436-8227

Email:

cara.gillis@comcast.net

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):

Thursday mornings 9:30-11:30 AM

Mission:

Parents and caregivers of children under 5 are invited and encouraged to attend this weekly neighborhood playgroup. It is a great opportunity to connect with other local parents and give your child(ren) an opportunity to socialize with other youngsters. Come for support, conversation, even snacks! We have toys and equipment for children from birth to preschool and everyone is welcome.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:

Contact C. Gillis or R. Gould

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:

Just come on in and play

Charge for services:

No

Scholarships available:

No

Vouchers accepted:

No

Transportation provided:

No

Number of people served each year:

1-50

Community Meeting Space Available:

No

Type of facility in which this program/organization located:

Other