Dorchester neighborhood west of Talbot Avenue, south of Lithgow Street, east of Washington Street, and north of Ashmont Street.
Submitted by JoelWool on Thu, 10/18/2012 - 9:31am
Location
Sea Breeze Mexican Grill1782 Dorchester Ave (between Lonsdale St & Shepton St)
Dorchester,
MA,
02124United States
42° 17' 22.2396" N, 71° 3' 47.6064" W
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Location
Harmony Floral Design1726 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester,
MAUnited States
42° 17' 27.7188" N, 71° 3' 45.8172" W
Mailing Address (if different than physical location):
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Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
Key Programs Offered:
Flowers, plants and custom arrangements. Consultation on plant care. Flower arranging workshops in private homes.
Submitted by JoelWool on Tue, 04/05/2011 - 8:43am
AFAB-Kafanm (Association of Haitian Women in Boston)
330 FULLER STREET, DORCHESTER, MA 02124 P: 617-287-0096 F: 617-287-0170
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY
Position: Domestic Violence Civil Advocate (16 hours/week)
Reports to: Domestic Violence Program Director
General duties: Assist domestic violence victims with civil restraining order applications, hearings and other court procedures one day/week at Dorchester Division of the Boston Municipal Court. Provide advocacy support, counseling services to women focusing on preventing situation of abuse and on resolving related issues. Help coordinate services and make appropriate referrals for victims to other service providers. Work closely with governmental and non-governmental advocates. One day/week the advocate will provide the same services at the Family Justice Center in Brighton.
Location
1782 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester,
MAUnited States
42° 17' 22.2396" N, 71° 3' 47.6028" W
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
Sea Breeze is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner - 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. - with a wide and affordable menu. In addition to beef, chicken, pork and veggie items, Sea Breeze carries a great selection of seafood choices. They also a offer a kids' menu for children under 10.
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
Yomiris Rodriguez and Luis Perez, Owners
Key Partners:
St. Mark's Area Main Street
Location
1452 Dorchester Avenue, 4th Floor
Dorchester,
MA,
02122 United States
42° 18' 3.6576" N, 71° 3' 35.4564" W
Mission:
DotWell is a community-based organization, specifically a formalized collaborative effort of its two founding organizations: the Codman Square Health Center (CSHC) and the Dorchester House Multi-Service Center (DHMSC). DotWell was previously known as the Health Services Partnership of Dorchester (HSP).
DotWell generates trust and respect by providing the highest quality comprehensive clinical and community-based services; a well-maintained physical plant that meets the needs of the community; a team of staff that are both entrepreneurial and practical; state-of-the-art technology available for use by the staff and the community; and unparalleled involvement by a diverse group of stakeholders including staff, clients, board members, elected and appointed officials, and collaborators.
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
Karen Van Unen, COO; Joel Abrams and Sandra Cotterell, Co-CEOs;
Key Partners:
Codman Square Health Center and Dorchester House Multi-Service Center; Boston Medical Center; Healthworks at Codman; many local services providers.
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Recreation and Fitness
Dorchester House Pool: Asthma Swim, Swim Lessons, Lifeguard Training, more
Sports clinics: Basketball (Beantown Slam), Tennis,
FANtastic Kids: Weight management program for ages 8-12
Various recreational activities offered through Generation Next Academy/GNA Teen Center
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Healthworks at Codman: Located at 450 Washington Street, this women and children's gym uses a variety of practices to ensure community health: sliding-scale memberships, 3-month "prescription" membership for overweight patients of Codman Square Health Center, personal training, nutritionist "interview" at intake, fun classes, special events and activities, friendly and informed staff
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Youth Programs
Community Health Career Internships: Summer health internships for teens. Daily schedule includes one hour of workshop time focused on key life skills areas including civic engagement, job readiness, financial literacy and wellness. Internships can include administrative, clinical, youth programming and recreation placements.
Skills for Life: Highly interactive class for teens combining lessons in personal finance with career exploration by making field trips to Harvard Business School, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and other organizations.
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Dorchester FAMILY School Initiative: The Dorchester FAMILY School Initiative (DFSI) is a multi-organizational partnership that connects three public elementary schools in central Dorchester with health and social service organizations, colleges, other enrichment groups, and parents.
(You can find DFSI under "Youth and Family" on MyDorchester.)
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Generation Next Academy/GNA Teen Center: formerly the DotWell Teen Center, GNA is a place where youth ages 13-18 can gain the necessary skills to prepare for the future.
(You can find GNA under "Youth and Family" on MyDorchester.)
Submitted by JoelWool on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 1:35pm
Seniors! Do you have difficulty walking, getting in and out of a chair, or climbing stairs? If you have some trouble with these or other daily activities and are between the ages of 70 and 89, you may qualify for The LIFE Study at Tufts University.
The goal of The LIFE Study is to find out how older people can make changes in their lives to help them to remain independent members of their communities for a longer period of time. Eligible participants will be randomized into one of two lifestyle interventions consisting of either a structured physical activity program or a health education program.
Submitted by JoelWool on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 5:10pm
For $50 or less, a child (even teen) can enjoy a summer of fun, safe, and healthy recreation outdoors at Camp Wonderland. Located on 110 acres in Sharon on Lake Massapoag, Camp Wonderland offers boating, swimming, ropes course, arts and crafts, music, Native American Lore, sporting, and more. The ACA accredited camp has been in operation since 1926 with over 1,200 campers each summer and an extensively trained staff. Campers range from ages 6-12; one session serves ages 13-17. Camp Wonderland is at low cost to families in need and offers full scholarships. There are no income eligibility guidelines. Contact Melissa Seiler, Camp Wonderland Coordinator, at (339) 502-5970.
Submitted by JoelWool on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 4:29pm
What is the Boston Parent-Child Home Program?
• It is an innovative, home-based literacy program that promotes a “learning through play” experience for parents and their preschool children.
• It develops a child’s language and literacy skills, as well as their social-emotional development through positive parent-child interactions.
• It prepares children for academic success.
• It helps parents to realize their role as their child’s first and most important teacher.
(This program was formerly called the FLASH Program, and was managed by Crittenton Women’s Union.)
Submitted by JoelWool on Wed, 02/16/2011 - 4:29pm
The Family Nurturing Center of Massachusetts invites you to The Cape Verdean Nurturing Program, a 15-week series of classes for parents and children to take together. Parents and children learn them same skills, although in separate groups. A meal is provided for families through each session. Transportation is provided if needed and the program is free of charge. Call Noemia for info/Pa mas informason o pa regista, tchoma Noemia Monteiro-Do Canto na (617)474-1143 ext. 252.
In this program, you and your family will learn to:
- Express feelings in healthy ways
