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Bi-weekly: Community Events, Volunteer Opportunities, and Resources for residents and organizations
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Greetings from the Allston Brighton Health Collaborative!
Contents:
Allston-Brighton Community Calendar - LINK
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THIS WEEK ON THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Monday: Tai Chi, Art Show Reception
Tuesday: Tai Chi, Seed Saving Workshop, Outdoor Concert
Wednesday: Recovery Day March and Celebration, Women's Salary Negotiation Workshop, Allston Civic Association Monthly Meeting
Thursday: Tai Chi, Allston-Brighton Baby Diaper Pantry, Community Housing Clinic, Gentle Yoga Drop-In
Friday: Job Seekers Connection, City Hall to Go
Saturday: Citizenship Day Boston, Renter Open House in Allston
Sunday: Allston Village Street Fair Festival
Click the Calendar link for upcoming events and ongoing opportunities
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Community Updates:
Charles River Community Health Center in danger of 1,918 patients losing their access to care. Act Now to Help!
On September 30th, the Community Health Centers federal funding line item will expire - this fund currently accounts for 70% of our federal funding, and ALL funding for critical workforce programs: the National Health Service Corps and Teaching Health Centers program. A Continuing Resolution does NOT automatically extend this funding - we need Congress to specifically act to extend it.
Community Health Centers now serve 1 in 12 Americans, or 27 million people. Health centers don't just save lives, they also lower health care costs, create jobs, and reduce hospital visits so that fewer dollars are spent on "sick care." But unless Congress acts by the end of this month to extend their funding, the consequences for health centers across the country, including Charles River Community Health and our patients will be catastrophic.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has projected that the impact of a 70% reduction in funding would be dramatic: closure of 2,800 health center locations, elimination of more than 50,000 jobs, and a loss of access to care for more than 9 million patients. Keep in mind this is a program that has been in place for more than 50 years and enjoys broad bipartisan support in Congress. Right now more than 75 national organizations, representing doctors, nurses, hospitals, health centers, children, patients, the faith community, financial institutions and health care industry partners, are banding together and calling on lawmakers to extend health center funding before September 30th.
Two dozen Boston schools at risk of being declared ‘underperforming’
Low-Income Housing Tax Credits' Impact on Boston
Watch Sept 14's District 9 Boston City Council Candidates Forum
Looking for a Tutor for your Child?
Free Conversation English Classes
Fall, 2017 Writer’s Workshop
The Women’s Table of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston, will host a six-week series, entitled “Writing: A Kaleidoscope of Memories,” starting October 12th and ending on November 16, 2017. This program inspires women to freely express their thoughts & feelings through writing. The facilitator of the group, Mary Caruso, provides a skillful balance of thought-provoking writing prompts and opportunities for participants to share their writing, as they wish. The fall series will be held on Thursday mornings, from 10:00-11:30 a.m., starting on October 12th and continuing through November 17th, 2016. Specific dates include: Oct. 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9 and 16. Each session is held in The Penthouse at the Sisters of St. Joseph residence, 637 Cambridge St., Brighton, MA. To register, please call Mary Rita Weschler at: 617-746-2056 or email: maryrita.weschler@csjboston.org. There is no cost for this series, but a free-will offering is welcome!
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Ongoing Resources - Now on the ABHC Website!
Immigration
Adult Education
Employment and Financial
Parents and Children
Food Access
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Volunteer and Job Opportunities:
Seeking applicants for Leaders in Health: an 8-week introductory training in public health research and science
Allston-Brighton CDC Hiring All Bright Community Canvassers
All Bright Community Canvassers will report directly to and support the Outreach Coordinator in getting the word out about our All Bright Homeownership program, an initiative designed to combat investor ownership in the Lower Allston neighborhood by buying homes and selling them to individuals and families who agree to live there via deed restriction. Outreach will include canvassing the area, prioritizing knocking on renters’ doors to gain potential buyers for the program. For renters who may not be ready to buy, Canvassers will be prepared with materials to hand out about our Homebuying 101 classes, affordable housing advocacy, and more to engage neighbors in Allston Brighton CDC’s work. All Canvassers will be compensated $15 per hour with a minimum of four hours a week expected to work each week. The team will be provided with comprehensive canvassing training before going out into the field. This is a temporary position from October 2nd through November 22nd with the possibility of continuing in the 2018 spring and summer sessions as well. If this sounds like the job for you, please send your resume and a short cover letter to Jenna at connolly@allstonbrightoncdc.org before September 15th.
Join an Allston Village Main Streets committee! |
Allston Village Main Streets owes its success to the volunteers who work on their committees. Join a committee today and help continue to make Allston Village a great place to live, work, play, and own a small business!
Contact mainstreets@allstonvillage.com
Advocacy Committee
Works to mobilize residents, stakeholders, and business owners in advocating for our community. Interested in community organizing and love your neighborhood? Join us for our next meeting.
Design Committee
Works to improve the infrastructure and streetscape of Allston Village. We do everything from public art to making the business district more walkable and bikable. Great committee for those with experience or interest in urban planning, architecture, art and design.
Promotions Committee
Plans and organizes all special events to attract people to Allston Village. Love Allston and have an awesome idea for an event? Or want to help us plan our existing events? Join us for our monthly meeting!
Economic Restructuring Committee
Works to improve the economic health and vitality of our business district by creating a healthy retail mix and providing technical assistance to our existing business owners. Seeking volunteers with real estate, finance, business, or design experience. |
DREAM mentors
In partnership with Boston University this is a year-long mentoring program with college students and children. Registration is required and space is limited. Contact: Jo-Ann Barbour – 978-973-7830
Strong Women/Strong Girls at Josephine Fiorentino Community Center
A national mentoring program for girls 3rd – 5th grades, connecting them once a week with college mentors. For enrollment contact Tara Bonds – 617-608-7363, tarabonds@charlesviewcommunity.org.
Charles River Community Health Mobile Market Looking for Volunteers
Help sort, bag and distribute the shares.
Volunteers would be needed between 1:30pm and 3:30pm, and they could help for the shift, or a portion thereof. If you are interested in helping out, please call 617-783-0500
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