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Greetings from the Allston Brighton Health Collaborative!
This ABHC Listserv distributes information regarding public health and wellness interests of the Allston/Brighton communities.
Newly added listings highlighted in purple.
See below for:
• Calendar: April 12 - 25
• Happenings This Week
• Upcoming Events
• Community Updates
• Ongoing Opportunities
• Funding Opportunities
• Questions and Unsubscribe
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| Boston Area Rape Crisis Center's Walk for Change |
1-2pm: Mental Health Resource Group
6-7:30pm: FREE ESL
7-8:30pm: Learn to Cope |
10:30am-12:30pm: Family Nurturing Program
5-6pm: Trauma Discussion and Support Group
5:30-7:30pm: Self-Defense Class
6-7:30pm: FREE ESL
6-7pm: Body Image Discussion Group |
9:30am-1pm: COEC training
10am-12pm: ESL
4-7pm: Survivor to Survivor Support
6pm: Allston Brighton community supper
6pm: Allston Civic Association
6:30-8pm: Women’s NA Meeting
MPHA at Fenway Park |
10am-2pm: Prostate Cancer Awareness Day
12-1pm: Cooking Basics
6-7:30pm: FREE ESL
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1-2pm: Savory Savings
4-6pm: Free HIV/STI clinic
6:30-9:30pm: Family to Family Program |
9:30am-12:30-pm: ESL
10:30-12: Baby diaper pantry
11:30- 2pm:
Saturday Youth Program |
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1-2pm: Mental Health Resource Group
6-7:30pm: FREE ESL
7-8:30pm: Learn to Cope
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10:30am-12:30pm: Family Nurturing Program
5:30-7:30pm: Self-Defense Class
5-6pm: Trauma Discussion and Support Group
6-7pm: Body Image Discussion Group
6-7:30pm: FREE ESL |
9:30am-1pm: COEC training
10am-12pm: ESL
4-7pm: Survivor to Survivor Support
6pm: Allston Brighton community supper
6:30-8pm: Women’s NA Meeting |
9:30am-1pm: COEC training
12-1pm: Cooking Basics
6-7:30pm: FREE ESL
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1-2pm: Savory Savings
4-6pm: Free HIV/STI clinic
5-6pm: Chronic Illness Discussion and Support group
6:30-9:30pm: Family to Family Program |
9:30am-12:30-pm: ESL
11:30-2pm: Saturday Youth Program |
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Happenings This Week:
KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY SAFE FREE SPRING R.A.D. SELF-DEFENSE COURSES
Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm
SPRING SESSION: April 14, 21, 28, May 5
Presentation School Foundation Community Center. 640 Washington Street, Lower Level - New Balance Community Room.
AGES 18+
The Boston Police Department, Presentation School Foundation Community Center, and the Oak Square YMCA are offering a FREE R.A.D. Self-Defense Course open to ALL WOMEN in the Boston and surrounding communities. The course includes 4 two-hour sessions. There is an intense physical component to this class, adjusted to all levels. All Classes taught by Boston Police Department Personnel. Register IN PERSON at the Oak Square YMCA Welcome Center, 615 Washington Street, Brighton. Space is limited to 20 participants per class.
Parking is available
National Alliance on Mental Illness Family to Family Program
6:30pm-9:30pm every Friday to June 26.
NAMI’s Family to Family Program is a FREE course for family members of adults who are affected with a serious mental illness. This includes parents, siblings and adult children of aging parents. The course is taught by two trained family member volunteers from NAMI Massachusetts, Roy & Monica Lynch. Family to Family utilizes information on specific serious mental illnesses and medications, coping skills, listening and communication skills, problem
solving and limit setting, and empathy and self care skills. Class size is limited, you must RSVP.
Location received upon registration
To RSVP and for more information, contact Roy Lynch at rjlyn...@gmail.com or 857-342-2810 or Monica Lynch at mpom...@gmail.com or 857-342-2796
Community Outreach Education Certificate Program
Community Health Education Center 2nd floor, 860 Harrison Ave, Boston
COEC Program is a two-part training program (7 core sessions and 7 health modules) that introduces Community Health Workers to a way of understanding health problems from a public health perspective. The training encourages you to become proficient on a variety of health issues affecting diverse communities. The trainings emphasize three skills needed to do effective outreach: interventions such as conducting educational sessions at community sites and to various cultural groups, expanding proficiency in providing information and referrals on a range of health topics, and shaping health messages using each community’s language and cultural traditions. The cost of the COEC Program is $400.. To complete the COEC program, you must complete all seven core classes, the Emergency Preparedness Module, and your choice of six other health modules. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2015.
The 7 core training date and times are:
- Community Organizing, Wednesday, April 15 2015 9:30am-1:00pm
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2nd Annual MPHA Day at Fenway Park!
Join MPHA as we continue the National Public Health Week celebration at Fenway Park on Wednesday, April 15th Purchase one ticket or a whole group of tickets for your friends, colleagues, or hard working staff and join us as we knock public health out of the park! This year MPHA is selling $12 upper bleacher tickets and $22 lower bleacher tickets for the Wednesday, April 15, 1:35 pm, Red Sox vs. Washington Nationals game.
Secure your tickets today
The last day to buy tickets is April 1st and there is a limited number Of both upper and lower bleacher tickets - don't delay!
View photos from the 1st Annual MPHA Day at Fenway!
Want more information? Contact Kara Keenan at kke...@mphaweb.org; (857) 263-7072, ext. 113
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7th Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Day (PCAD)
Thursday, April 16, at the Massachusetts State House’s Great Hall between 10am and 2pm.
This event will be opened by Governor Baker and will feature the key leaders of advocacy, media, sports, legislation and medicine. For more information, visit www.admetech.org/prostate-cancer-awareness-day/.
Upcoming Events:
Macrobiotics of New England Presents Cooking and Demonstration Classes
April, May, and June 2015
Where: Presentation School Foundation Community Center 640 Washington Street, Brighton/Oak Square
Classes are downstairs in the New Balance Community Room.
Community Outreach Education Certificate Program
Community Health Education Center 2nd floor, 860 Harrison Ave, Boston
COEC Program is a two-part training program (7 core sessions and 7 health modules) that introduces Community Health Workers to a way of understanding health problems from a public health perspective. The training encourages you to become proficient on a variety of health issues affecting diverse communities. The trainings emphasize three skills needed to do effective outreach: interventions such as conducting educational sessions at community sites and to various cultural groups, expanding proficiency in providing information and referrals on a range of health topics, and shaping health messages using each community’s language and cultural traditions. The cost of the COEC Program is $400.. To complete the COEC program, you must complete all seven core classes, the Emergency Preparedness Module, and your choice of six other health modules. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2015.
The 7 core training date and times are:
- Leadership Skills, Wednesday, April 22, 2015 9:30am-1:00pm
- Cross Cultural Communications, Thursday, April 23, 2015 9:30am-1:00pm
- Outreach Education I, Monday, April 27, 2015 9:30am-1:00pm
- Outreach Education II, Wednesday, April 29 9:30am-3:30pm
More Info: Visit http://bphc.org/chec to obtain registration form or contact Luisa Tavares via email atltav...@bphc.org or call 617-534-2432
Please join The Alliance, The Mel King Institute and the YWCA of Boston for a viewing and discussion of the DVD Neighbors: Conservation in a Changing Community.
April 23rd, 2015
9:00 A.M. Networking
9:30 A.M - 11:30 A.M. Viewing and Discussion
Hosted by Boston Private Bank (The Great Room), Ten Post Office Square
"The film, Neighbors: Conservation in a Changing Community examines the challenges and opportunities of neighborhood revitalization through the stories of 12 South End residents (including Mr. Mel King!). The older, working class population is juxtaposed with the more affluent newcomers who are attracted by the prime location and historic architecture as well as the ethnic mix of the neighborhood. While documenting the differences among these residents, the film also reveals their common goals - to make their neighborhood a better place to live. The film remains remarkably relevant for 21st century audiences."
Register
Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance’s Victim Rights Conference
April 24, 2015 from 9:00am-3:00pm, Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd, Boston
This conference will consist of awards and workshops such as commercial sexual exploitation of children, male victimization across the lifespan, and a closer look at Massachusetts elder protective services. This conference is free.
Please register by April 10, 2015. There will be a waitlist if the registration is full.
More Info: Visit http://www.mass.gov/mova/what-we-do/2015-victims-rights-events/ to register and for more information, or contact mo...@state.ma.us
City of Boston's annual Boston Shines neighborhood clean-up
Building off of the success of last year, we will once again spread this city-wide effort over three weekends. The projects in Allston-Brighton are occurring the first weekend on Friday, April 24th and Saturday, April 25th. The timing of each project will vary based on location.
After a winter of record-setting snowfall we will need the help of thousands of volunteers to make a difference in all our neighborhoods as we prepare the City for Spring and Summer. This year we are expanding our volunteer opportunities by focusing on these service areas: physical service, university engagement, youth development and other City of Boston volunteer opportunities.
Being a part of Boston Shines not only helps beautify the community, but it also helps foster an ongoing sense of community service and civic engagement while giving the community, your businesses, and organizations great publicity for being a part of this city-wide event.
There are three very important ways you can get involved:
- Volunteer your time! The more hands we have on deck, the more ground we can cover in the community. Individuals, groups and organizations can register here!
- Host a service project site! If you're a medium or large-sized organization, hosting a service project site is a great way of getting your name out in the neighborhood. For example, NB Development Group sponsored Rogers Park last year as their clean up site. We will have tools, trash bags, t-shirts and a limited supply of mulch, you just need to provide the manpower!
- Become a Boston Shines Sponsor! Attached, find a sponsorship letter and that were sent out by the program coordinator, Jordan Deasy. Sponsoring Boston Shines is a great way to associate your brand with civic engagement and show that you are not only a good neighbor in Allston and Brighton, but in the City of Boston as a whole. In addition to financial contributions, we are always grateful for donations of tools, supplies, food and drink. Every little bit helps to make this event a resounding success. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxe5QajDnHA2N29aa1RHdUdmQXVNaU9NeU8wOXB1WWd0Vzlr/view?usp=sharing
Asian American Mental Health workshop: "Tiger Moms, Eagle Dads": The role of family issues in the mental health of Asian American students
April 27, 7pm
Harvard Graduate School of Education in Gutman 303. RSVP here.
Community Forum - The Unbiased Truth: Facts about Marijuana, Opioids and Alcohol
Wednesday, April 29 from 6-8 pm @ Charlesview Community Center
The Allston Brighton Substance Abuse Task Force is hosting a community forum on the topic of Marijuana, Opioids and Alcohol Use among Youth. Our Guest Presenter is Dr. Kevin Hill who will address current drug trends, consequences of use and most important, How to Talk with Youth.
To register please visit www.abdrugfree.org
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxe5QajDnHA2TW5NRmxnMHhxWGlZT0RmQXBYaFE2Q0E0Mjdj/view?usp=sharing
14th Annual Massachusetts Suicide Prevention Conference: New Momentum: Suicide Prevention Across the Lifespan.
April 29-30, 8am-4:15 pm.
Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center 1657 Worcester Road; Framingham.
Sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Public Health. RSVP here.
AppreciASIANS Awards Gala with silent auctions
Thursday, April 30, 2015 at the UMass Club of Boston, 225 Franklin Street, 33rd floor, Boston
5:30 -6:30pm VIP Reception
6:30-8:30pm Dinner/Awards Presentation/Silent Auction
Keynote: Louis Gutierrez, Executive Director of Mass Health Connector
MC: Liz Cheng, WGBH General Manager of TV
Entertainment by: Hillbilly Holiday
RSVP by 4/14: https://appreciasians2015.eventbrite.com
For more info: c...@asianwomenforhealth.org
This event is sponsored by: South Cove Community Health Center, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts Health Plan and Innovara.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxe5QajDnHA2Q0ZiWDNPVXM5YzFqWXFKeDgtUEtEZGJzQjZR/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxe5QajDnHA2UEt4Nk5CTzU0TjY0bEFkWl9wdFp6SDVsUVU4/view?usp=sharing
Webinar: Using a Racial Equity Lens to Work with Communities in Collective Impact
This webinar is set to take place on Thursday April 30th from 2:00 - 3:30pm ET.
How do you apply a racial equity lens to working with communities in collective impact? Tackling racial inequalities head on is critical to dramatically improving results for low-income people. As a starting point, equitable collaboration with people of color is critical to ensure that social change efforts are informed by the lived experience of the communities they seek to benefit. This webinar explores this aspect of applying a racial equity lens to collective Impact work: how to ensure that community residents influence the design and direction of collective impact initiatives. While advancing racial equity will take more than just bringing community members to the collective impact table, it’s an important step toward achieving dramatically better results for low-income people, especially people of color.
Register for this webinar by clicking here.
Confirmed Speakers:
- Junious Williams, CEO of Urban Strategies Council
- Dr. Frank Mirabal, Director of Collective Impact, Office of Mayor Richard Berry, City of Albuquerque
- Kirsten Wysen, Initiative Director, Public Health-Seattle & King County
- Nia Baucke, Communications & Community Engagement Coordinator, Strive Partnership
State of Asian Women's Health in MA Conference
Theme: Community, Campus, Clinical Linkage
Thursday, May 14, 8:30am to 3:30pm
Impact Hub Boston (50 Milk Street, Boston, MA 02109)
FREE (breakfast & lunch provided)
Keynote Dr. Karen Freund, Associate Director for Research Collaboration at Tufts CTSI
RSVP by 4/30: https://2015sawhim.eventbrite.com
For more info, email c...@asianwomenforhealth.org
Goals:
1) Engage and educate key stakeholders about Asian health disparities by sharing data and showcasing best practices
2) Provide a platform for information exchange and discussion
3) Facilitate cross-sectoral collaborations and strengthen partnerships between community based organizations, service providers, academic institutions and public health agencies
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxe5QajDnHA2NWRkNHE4NEtWa1VSV1lHbmo5b0NhLTR1a2NN/view?usp=sharing
FREE Skin Cancer Screening
May 20, 5:45-8:30pm
Women's Health Pavilion, St. Margaret's Building, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Screenings performed by St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Call ahead to register: 1-800-488-5959
Free parking available in Garage B
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxe5QajDnHA2TFZFOW9QVGRMd0VxWW9Xb1p1dWxCc2dTM3pF/view?usp=sharing
Community Updates:
Crittenton Women's Union's Nicki Ruiz de Luzuriaga discusses Robert Putnam's new book in CommonWealth
Putnam misses the mark: In his new book, "Bowling Alone" author spotlights a growing opportunity gap, but parents are not to blame for lack of mobility. http://commonwealthmagazine.org/economy/putnam-misses-the-mark/#.VSckGawmDLo.mailto
Health Inequalities in Boston by T-Stops: A Pictorial Essay from BU School of Public Health
http://www.bu.edu/sph/2015/03/29/health-of-a-city-health-inequalities-in-boston-by-t-stops-a-pictorial-essay/
ABCDC Community Champions
Boston Public Health Commission and Boston Alliance for Community Health has selected the Allston Brighton CDC as one of twelve organizations to lead the PICH “Healthy Community Champions” initiative, which will organize and empower residents to create sustainable changes in smoke-free housing, healthy food and beverage environments, and active transportation throughout Boston’s neighborhoods.
NUTRITION INCENTIVES FUNDING
On April 1, the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded $3.4 million to the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance to double the amount that SNAP recipients can buy at Farmers’ Markets or other venues where fresh fruits and vegetables are sold, and by so doing, support local farmers.
Mayor Walsh’s Transportation Initiatives for Safer Streets For All
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced five transportation initiatives to improve how individuals on foot, bike, or in a vehicle move around the City of Boston with a significant focus on improving public safety. The announcements include a complete streets approach to Commonwealth Avenue, featuring protected bike lane on from the BU Bridge to Packard’s Corner, the adoption of Vision Zero Boston, aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities in the city, the citywide replacement of parking meters with intelligent parking meters, and a pilot program to eliminate street sweeping towing. The initiatives are early action projects as part of Go Boston 2030 launched to imagine a bold new transportation plan for Boston for the next five, 10, and 15 years. Additionally, the Mayor and the Boston Transportation Department will begin a nationwide search for a new Active Transportation Director to think holistically about how our streets are used by people who walk, bike, and take transit. “We’re implementing innovative and inventive transportation strategies and infrastructure upgrades in the City of Boston to improve travel safety and convenience,” said Mayor Walsh. “Whether you walk, drive, take the T, or ride a bike on our streets, we’re looking at solutions that can accommodate every mode of transportation in a meaningful way.”
Free online/download Cookbook
English and Spanish versions available. Full of healthy, kid-friendly recipes that do not require a full kitchen. Instructions on how to cook almost any fresh food in the microwave. Put together by the nutrition services of Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Boston. You can also buy bound copies.
The cookbook and more information can be found at the below link:
http://www.jfcsboston.org/OurServices/CommunityServices/NutritionServices/Cookbook/tabid/516/Default.aspx
ASK YOUR REP AND SENATOR TO SUPPORT HEALTHY FOOD FINANCING
MPHA is asking organizations and residents to reach out to Reps and Senators to ask for their support to fund the Massachusetts Food Trust Program in the FY16 state budget.
MPHA is asking for $2.5 million to be included in the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD) line item to support the program.
Ask your Rep and Senator to include funding for the Food Trust on their list of priorities. Tell them how funding for the Food Trust could support better access to healthy, affordable food and jobs in your community.
The attached fact sheet includes a list of 42 supporting organizations: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxe5QajDnHA2NUUyTU1uM2FDamFpME9YaXQ5aXdUSm42Sl9n/view?usp=sharing
If you don’t know who your Rep and Senator are, visit www.wheredoivotema.com.
Allston/Brighton Community Calendar
The ABHC and its member organizations is piloting a community calendar at www.calendarwiz.com/allstonbrighton. If you would like to automatically add events to the calendar (including from Outlook calendar), embed the link in your website or facebook page, or learn more about getting the calendar to your constituents, please contact Anna at abhealt...@gmail.com
Community Info Kiosks available to post organization resources and events
Three Allston Village Main Streets' sponsored community info kiosks exist in Allston Village, in the intersections of Harvard Avenue and Comm Ave, Harvard Ave and Brighton Ave and Union Square. Kiosks are open to all to use and post information.
Ongoing Opportunities:
Wicked Sober
Wicked Sober Inc. was created as to help Boston residents struggling with drug and alcohol dependency find appropriate addiction treatment options.
http://wickedsober.com/
Road to the Right Track
Health and wellness program for Allston-Brighton youth: roadtotherighttrack.com
Facebook Support and Resource Group: "Heroin is Killing my Town"
WE THE PEOPLE need to stand tall and fight together. Heroin in Massachusetts is killing people in staggering numbers!
heroiniski...@gmail.com
(781) 346-9806
Junior Volunteer Program at St. Elizabeth’s
See attached flyer for more information.
Seven-week program from July 6 - August 21. Contact Sasha Corken at 617-6578 or sasha....@steward.org
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxe5QajDnHA2V0tNRFZfbDZxQWYxYzJ6enEtSzYxRjllc2E4/view?usp=sharing
Free English Classes for Advanced Beginners and Intermediate Speakers
Presentation School Foundation Community Center, 640 Washington St., lower level. (Parking is available and PSF Community Center can be reached by the 57 and 64 Buses)
Wednesdays, until May 16, 6:30-8:00pm
Classes sponsored by the Boston College Neighborhood Center and taught by BC students.
The Allston-Brighton Substance Abuse Task Force Youth Coalition is looking for new members!
The Allston-Brighton Youth Coalition (ABYC) is a group of youth 13-18 years old who live or go to school in Allston-Brighton. Through education and awareness programs, they prevent youth substance use Boston and their community. Members receive stipends and excellent peer leadership opportunities! To learn more, please contact abyouthc...@gmail.com or call 617-789-2140. Visit www.abdrugfree.org for more information. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxe5QajDnHA2RS1yVFZxZ05IVXlURDlNX1ZwU01SUzZRbjA4/view?usp=sharing
BPHC's Overdose Education and Narcan Training
Since 2007, more than 3,200 people in Boston have received training on how to administer Narcan, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, and thousands more people have been educated on overdose prevention techniques. Narcan has been credited with reversing nearly 400 overdoses in Boston in recent years. BPHC offers education and training to opioid users, their families and community partners that work with people at risk of overdosing.
Participants learn about the importance of calling 9-1-1 in the event of an overdose, how to perform rescue breathing and administer nasal Narcan, and treatment options for opioid users. Ongoing community trainings are held during afternoon and evening hours, and are open to the public.
Trainings are held at the Finland Building, 774 Albany Street, Boston
See attached flyer for training dates and times.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxe5QajDnHA2Y2d3SFIxYjc1SUZUUkNJaDF4aGtHOGszSTJz/view?usp=sharing
Subsidized Hubway Memberships for low-income residents
For only $5/year, low-income residents in the City of Boston can rent a Hubway bike for up to 30 minutes each ride at no charge! With this special membership, a free helmet is also provided. The subsidy code can be obtained from the Boston Public Health Commission. Must be 17 years of age or older.
All seasons, except winter in Boston. Year-round in Cambridge. To see a map of the stations, visit http://www.thehubway.com/stations
More Info: To get the code, call 1-617-534-5690 and redeem it at TheHubway.com
Health Law Advocates offers free legal services to eligible healthcare consumers with regards to medical debt, health insurance claims, and more.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxe5QajDnHA2bHhaMVBndl9sUFJ1X08xdTVrUWFVdTlpTFFN/view?usp=sharing
ABCD Career Explorations Program is Seeking Applicants
ABCD Career Explorations provides year round programming to Boston residents, ages 16-21, through job placement, career development, and comprehensive job readiness services through one-on-one case management. Career Explorations offers in school and out of school youth the opportunity to receive basic skills and advanced training in high-demand career fields including building trades, culinary arts, early child care, and health and biotechnology. Through the program youth meet professionals from an array of occupations within each pathway, participate in workshops and field trips throughout Boston to enhance their career development. The Career Exploration staff also provide individual job counseling and assistance with the job search and application process in order to help link youth to jobs that match their interests.
The program includes a 14-week paid internship during the year’s curriculum and free certification for First Aid and CPR training.
Stop by the office to fill out an application in person: 200 Tremont St., Boston MA; hours are Monday-Friday from 9am – 5pm
More Info: Contact Mikayla at (617) 348-6654
Caring Together Focus Group
Caring Together is a joint project of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Department of Mental Health (DMH). The project aims to improve the way youth and families receive residential treatment services from the state. Under Caring Together, DCF and DMH have redesigned residential treatment services and have added three new services called Follow Along, Stepping Out, and Continuum. The purpose of this focus group is to discuss your experiences receiving Caring Together services. We want to see if you are satisfied with the services. You will receive $20 as thanks for participating.
We hope to schedule one focus group for parents and one for youth. Groups will last approximately 1.5 hours. We will either schedule it at your provider’s office or during a support group that you attend.
More Info: Contact Lori Fortin at 978-894-6655 or email lori.forti...@gmail.com
Zumba
Zumba is a free exercise program offered by the Joseph Smith Community Health Center. Limit is 20 participants per class. For more information call Emma - at 617-208-1671; En Español: Alicia- 617-208-1583. For information on the Monday evening classes contact Sandra Souza: ssou...@gmail.com
Prescription Medication Drop-Off
Brighton Police Dept. D-14
Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal; free, anonymous disposal available 24/7!
Allston Brighton APAC CFSC IRS VITA Centers
Our Community Financial Management Program prepares income tax returns year round, for appointments contact us at 617-347-5624.
Free Tutoring for Children by BC students
Boston College Neighborhood Center
Tutoring sessions last 1.5hrs one day/week on BC campus
Ages 6+, all subjects
Brighton Allston Improvement Association
https://www.facebook.com/BAIAonline
All meetings are open to the public.
Location: Elks Lodge, 326 Washington St Brighton, MA 02135
(Parking available behind building accessed from Winship St.)
Brighton Child Care Center Now Enrolling
Franciscan Family Child Care Center at Franciscan Hospital for Children
Approved by the Mass Dept. of Early Ed and Care
• Open to the community
• Serves children 8 weeks to 6 years of age
• Open 7:00am to 5:30pm, Monday – Friday
• Full or Part Time enrollment available
• Meals and snacks are provided free of charge
• Vouchers Accepted
To schedule a tour or receive more information call:
Visit our website at www.franciscanhospital.org/childcare
Or call 617-779-1113
Allston Brighton APAC Child Day Care Centers
APAC runs two centers, one in Allston and one in Brighton.
The pre-school centers are open year round for children from 2.9 years of age and older.
For applications and general information please contact Paula or Sylvia at 617-783-1485.
Mondays, 7-8:30pm. Spaulding Hospital, 1
575 Cambridge St., 3rd Flr Chapel, Cambridge
Learn to Cope is a support group for parents, family members, spouses, and caregivers with a loved one who is struggling with addiction to opiates, alcohol or other drugs.
If you would like more information on starting a LTC group in Allston Brighton please contact Helen Connolly, Allston Brighton Substance Abuse Task Force. helen.c...@steward.org 617-789-2967
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxe5QajDnHA2WnlXRWV6LTZXc0NoWkRIRW9CUUNKY2JuVjZJ/view?usp=sharing
Trauma Discussion and Support Group
Tuesdays, 5:00 – 6:00pm The Women's Center, 46 Pleasant Street, Cambridge
An intimate group where women can share and get support for all forms of trauma, past and present.Info: groupcambridge@gmail.com
www.cambridgewomenscenter.org
Body Image Discussion Group
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00pm, The Women's Center, 46 Pleasant Street, Cambridge
Let's take the power back. Please join us as we explore the mold that has been created by the media for our bodies. Through our discussion we want to empower each other to not only love and accept our bodies but to promote self-love to all those we encounter. And, of course, everybody is welcome! Info: clsu...@gmail.com
Allston-Brighton Community Supper
Wednesdays, 6pm at the Allston-Brighton Congregational Church, 404 Washington St, Brighton. It is open to everyone in need of a warm, home cooked meal.
Ladies, Let’s Talk About It - Women’s Narcotic Anonymous (NA) Meeting
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00pm, The Women's Center, 46 Pleasant Street, Cambridge. Support group for women recovering from drug and alcohol abuse. Info: 617-354-8807.
Cooking Basics
Thursdays, 12:00 – 1:00pm, 46 Pleasant Street, Cambridge.
Come learn your way around the kitchen.
Learn to cook some easy recipes with basic ingredients. Info: 617-354-6394
Fridays, 4-6pm, MA Alliance of Portuguese Speakers. 697 Cambridge St., Brighton
617-787-0557
Savory Savings: Eating Well on a Budget
Fridays, 1:00 – 2:00pm, 46 Pleasant Street, Cambridge
Come discuss issues in nutrition, share tips and tricks for navigating the grocery store, and learn some quick and easy recipes. Ingredients will be provided, just bring yourself and your passion for food! Sshe...@lesley.edu
English as Second Language (ESL)
Saturdays- 9:30am – 12:30pm
Courses are free of charge and taught by certified teachers and volunteers: Please contact Diana
or Ramin directly at: ram...@alum.mit.edu (Ramin), or dvga...@alum.mit.edu (Diana).
English as Second Language (Wed AM):
Wed. 10 – 12 pm.
Free intermediate ESL class led by a certified teacher. Limit of 15 students.
ESL Tutoring: Tues. 1 – 2:45 pm, Wed. 1 – 2:45 pm, Thurs 2 – 3 pm, led by BC undergraduate students.
All courses taught at Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center, 123 Antwerp Street, Brighton
Chronic Illness Discussion and Support Group
5:00 – 6:00pm, 2nd and 4th Fridays. 46 Pleasant Street, Cambridge.
A diagnosis of chronic illness changes life instantly. This group will allow those living with chronic illness to support each other and to discuss strategies for adapting and working within the limitations of these illnesses. Info: Heid...@gmail.com
Club STAR: Sharing Together and Remembering
First Wednesday of every month from 5:30-7:30pm (October-June), Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St. Boston
A bereavement support group for children in kindergarten through senior year, grieving the loss of a sibling or parent. Club STAR provides opportunities for children and teens to share experiences, create projects and participate in memory making activities. There is a special group for parents/caregivers. Dinner and parking are provided.
More Info: Contact Hillary D'Amato at mghcl...@partners.org or (617) 643-9276 with questions or to register
Hispanic Black Gay Coalition
First Wednesday of every month, 6:45-9pm. Union United Methodist Church, 485 Columbus Ave. Boston
Black and Latina women who are ready to be inspired are invited to come together, share stories, and learn from each other with HUES SISTER CIRCLE.
More Info: Visit www.hbgc-boston.org
Allston-Brighton Baby Diaper Pantry
10:30am-12, 3rd Saturday of each month
Brighton Allston Congregational Church, 404 Washington St, Brighton
Must provide:
Proof of Allston/Brighton residency
WIC or MassHealth card
Contact Sarah at 857-334-3347, sab...@gmail.com
Funding Opportunities:
Office of Assistant Secretary for Health
Deadline: May 22, 2015 Grant Title: Partnerships to Increase Coverage in Communities Funding Goals: Educate uninsured populations about health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace and assist them with enrollment and completion of the application to determine eligibility and obtain or purchase health coverage. Eligible: Governments, tribes, higher education, hospitals and research institutions, nonprofits, for-profits. Awards: $3.5 million for 17 awards Link: http://tinyurl.com/m2xsowa
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Administration
Deadline: May 26, 2015 Grant Title: Offender Reentry Program Funding Description: Funds substance abuse treatment and related reentry services for adult offenders returning to the community. Applicants must have partnerships that will plan, develop and provide a transition from incarceration to community-based substance abuse treatment. Limited funding may be used for certain activities in institutional correctional settings as well as community-based services. Eligible: State, tribal and local governments, public and private colleges and universities and nonprofits Awards: $13.6 million for 18 awards Link: http://tinyurl.com/ofbsahd
The Allston Brighton/Boston College Community Fund - Spring 2015 Cycle
Grant applications for the $3,000 Project Grant and $25,000 Beautification Grant will be available online beginning Friday, April 10th at: http://www.bc.edu/centers/neighborhood/
The deadline for the application will be Friday, May 8, 2015 by 5:00pm.
Clipper Ship Foundation - May 1, 2015
The Foundation makes grants to charities serving sick and poor residents of the Greater Boston community and the cities of Brockton and Lawrence. Preference is given to organizations devoted to helping: the homeless and under-housed, people in need, children, elders, people with disabilities, new immigrant populations, and low-income communities and neighborhoods.
Eligible: Most grants go to 501c3 nonprofits with operating budgets under $5 million. Awards: $5,000 to f $20,000
Link: http://tinyurl.com/pqrbpem
The Charles Hayden Foundation
Seeks to promote the mental, moral and physical development of children and youth ages 5-18 in the metropolitan area of New York and the City of Boston. Our focus is on those institutions and programs serving youth most at risk of not reaching their full potential, especially youth in low-income communities.
Eligible: 501c3 nonprofits
Link: http://tinyurl.com/p5p92kw
Agriculture & Food Research Initiative 4/23/2015
Childhood Obesity Prevention Challenge. A perennial priority is to generate new knowledge of the behavioral, social and environmental factors influencing childhood obesity and use this information to develop quality obesity prevention programs for adolescents ages 15-19. Eligible: Governments, higher education, nonprofits, others. Funding: $6 million for multiple awards (a match is required). Link: http://tinyurl.com/6b5pkvq
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – 4/23/2015
Capacity Building Initiative for Substance Abuse and HIV Prevention Services for At-Risk Racial/Ethnic Minority Youth and Young Adults: These program aims to prevent and reduce the onset of SA and transmission of HIV/AIDS among the 13-24 age group. Eligible: Community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, middle and high schools, colleges and universities, health care delivery organizations, local governments, tribal & urban Indian organizations. Funding: Up to $300,000. Link: http://tinyurl.com/pak8b2a
Walmart Foundation – 5/1/2015; 7/17/2015, 9/18/2015
State Giving Program provides grants for low-income needs. Funding Focus: Career Opportunity , Hunger Relief, Healthy Eating. Eligible: 501c3 nonprofits. Funding: Minimum, $25,000; Maximum, $250,000; Average grant , $40,000.Link: http://tinyurl.com/avgxdw5
Liberty Mutual Foundation
Funding Priorities: homeless youth and increased coordination. Applicants may find solutions by working across education, workforce development, housing, health care, feeding programs, youth development, arts and culture – or by focusing on a single area. Funder seeks asset-based solutions that empower and nurture youth. Eligible: 501c3 nonprofits located, and providing services, in Boston. Funding: Average grant: $40,000. Link: http://tinyurl.com/kmgc63n
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