Bowdoin/Geneva

Cape Verdean Nurturing Program (Family Nurturing Center)

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

Boston REACH Coalition

Location

Grove Hall Community Center
51 Geneva Ave.
Dorchester, MA
United States
42° 18' 27.828" N, 71° 4' 50.2068" W
Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Erline Achille
1010 Massachusetts Ave,
6th Floor
Boston, MA 02118

Phone: 

(617) 534-2291

Fax: 

(617) 534-2563

Email: 

reach@bphc.org

Website: 

http://www.bphc.org/chesj/Coalition/Pages/default.aspx

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Meets 1st Monday of every month, 5:30 p.m., at the Grove Hall Community Center, 51 Geneva Ave., Dorchester.

Mission: 

The mission of the Boston REACH Coalition is to promote health equity and eliminate racial and health inequities in Boston. REACH: Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health.

The 200-member coalition has met monthly for ten years. The coalition has earned an outstanding reputation in the local and public health community for its work in raising awareness of racial and ethnic health disparities, educating the public about health issues that affect the Black community in Boston, and for its credible partnerships with community members, policymakers, faith-based leaders, and academic institutions. The coalition includes community members, community groups, health care providers, business and faith leaders, and academic partners.

With new funding as a Center of Excellence in the Elimination of Disparities (CEED), the coalition will expand its scope of work to address cardiovascular disease and public health issues related to men’s health, adolescent wellness, community advocacy, public policy, and environmental health. A strategic plan will ensure that community efforts to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities can be sustained.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Erline Achille, Program Manager

Key Partners: 

Boston Public Health Commission (Center for Health Equity and Social Justice)

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Come to a meeting!

Charge for services: 

None

Key Programs Offered: 

Ongoing advocacy & community organizing.

Community Voices
The Coalition has worked with community member to identify factors that can promote or negate the health of the community. Please take a look at their projects and videos.

Annual Retreat
REACH Coalition members participate in this annual retreat to review and strengthen Coalition objectives and activities.

Pink and Black Team: American Cancer Society Making Strides
During breast cancer awareness month in October, join the Pink and Black Team to raise money for the American Cancer Society Making Strides Walk. More>>

HPV Pilot Project
The Boston REACH Coalition in partnership with Mass CONECT is conducting a pilot project aiming to understand better the communication barriers for underserved women with respect to the HPV vaccine and cervical cancer awareness.

Type of facility in which this program/organization located: 

BCYF Community Center & Boston Public Health Commission HQ

Also (or Previously) Known As...: 

REACH 2010

Last Updated: 
02/15/2011

ABCD Seeks Early Head Start Director For Geneva Avenue

Submitted by JoelWool on Wed, 02/09/2011 - 5:53pm

PROGRAM Early Head Start – Geneva Avenue
DIRECTOR II – EHS

Responsible for the administration and management of program operations at the Early Head Start in accordance with federal, state, and ABCD regulations, standards, and policies. Ensure high quality services are delivered to the children and their families. Oversee the development and implementation of annual program goals. Collaborate with program staff to ensure full program enrollment. Develop and coordinate the annual local budget preparation process with parents and staff. Responsible for the overall planning, implementation, and documentation of all staff supervision and training activities, as well as parent involvement and training activities. Ensure satisfactory records of recruitment, enrollment, and attendance are current, accurate, and confidentially maintained. Oversee the implementation of outreach and recruitment initiatives. Perform other related duties as required.

GED Plus: Free GED Classes for Adults <25, 5 locations

Submitted by JoelWool on Mon, 02/07/2011 - 5:28pm

GED PLUS:
Free morning, afternoon, & evening classes for young adults 16-24.

5 Locations:
Youth Options Unlimited: 7 Palmer Street, Roxbury,
Sportsmen's Tennis Club: 950 Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester,
Grove Hall Community Center: 51 Geneva Ave., Dorchester,
Bromley Health Development: 40 Bickford St., Jamaica Plain,
ESAC Headquarters, 3313 Washington St., Jamaica Plain

Call Kathiel Curry at (617)541-2632 for more information.

The Dorchester Day Parade Committee Annual Essay Contest, Deadline Mar. 12

Submitted by JoelWool on Mon, 02/07/2011 - 3:23pm

The Dorchester Day Parade Committee is hosting an annual essay contest open to all Dorchester residents in the 6th through 10th grade or students that attend a Dorchester school. Two (2) prizes will be awarded to the winning essays that are chosen from a panel of local judges. Please fill out the attached registration form below and mail it with your essay to the committee chair. A completed registration form and essay must be postmarked by March 12, 2011 to be considered for a prize.

Renew Boston Residential Program

Submitted by JoelWool on Fri, 02/04/2011 - 10:22am

The Renew Boston Residential Program provides eligible Boston residents with free energy efficiency improvements such as air sealing and insulation upgrades to help conserve energy, save money and lower utility bills. The program is funded with $1.8 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) and through existing energy efficiency programs administered by NSTAR and National Grid. Contact 617-635-SAVE or visit RenewBoston.Org.

Teen Coordinator at the Castle Square Tenants Organization

Submitted by JoelWool on Thu, 01/27/2011 - 6:28pm

The Youth Education Program (YEP) at Castle Square is in the process of hiring a Teen Coordinator for the Technology, Youth and Education Program. The Coordinator should be experienced in youth work and will develop a teen program focused on social justice, digital youth literacy, academic achievement and recreational activities. Anticipated start date: March 21, 2011.

GOTCHA (Get Off the Corner Hanging Around)

Mission: 

GOTCHA, (Get Off the Corner Hanging Around) started in 2003 as an annual summer youth workforce development collaborative based in the Dudley Street, Uphams Corner and Bowdoin/Geneva neighborhoods of Roxbury and Dorchester with 150-250 teens working at 20-25 nonprofit organizations.

In 2008 GOTCHA launched its first year round program with youth working after school. Six of the organizations (Bird Street Community Center, Cape Verdean Community UNIDO, Bowdoin Street Health Center, Dorchester Bay EDC, Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative and The City School) play a planning role (Planning Partners) and the remaining, which varies from year to year, are worksites for teens.

The 20-25 organizations or worksites represent a variety of non-profit organizations that work on community organizing, planning, advocacy, education, legal, health, human services and community development. The Planning Partners located in Roxbury and/or Dorchester all work with youth and families and are linked by their shared commitment to community building, youth leadership development and youth services.

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Bird Street Community Center
Boston After School & Beyond
Bowdoin Street Health Center
Children's Learning Center
Children's Services of Roxbury
Committee for Public Counsel Services
Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corp
Dudley Neighbors, Inc.
Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative
Greater Four Corners Action Coalition
MA Alliance for Portuguese Speakers (MAPS)
Rosa Parks Daycare
TAG (Talented And Gifted Latino Program)
The City School
Youth and Police In Partnership

Key Programs Offered: 

Dudley Youth Council
Resident Leadership Institute
SACC (School Age Child Care)
Summer Leadership Program
Youth Development Program
YOUTH FORCE

Last Updated: 
11/18/2010

Geneva Avenue Elderly Apartments

Location

Geneva Avenue Elderly Apartments
22 Beechwood Street
Dorchester, MA, 02121
United States
42° 18' 21.4092" N, 71° 4' 29.0424" W
Phone: 

617-740-8390

Website: 

http://maloneyproperties.com ??

Mission: 

Developed by Action for Boston Community Development, Geneva Avenue offers 45 one-bedroom apartment units for low-income elderly. Amenities include free heat, on-site laundry facilities, an exercise room and community room. Public transportation is nearby and resident's parking is also available. Each apartment is fully carpeted, contains full kitchens with all new appliances and each unit is cable ready.

Key Partners: 

Action for Boston Community Development, Maloney Properties

Last Updated: 
11/10/2010

Ann's Rest Home

Location

Ann's Rest Home
66 Bowdoin Avenue
Dorchester, MA, 02121-3997
United States
42° 18' 2.6604" N, 71° 4' 24.9528" W
Phone: 

(617) 825-1793 ‎

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