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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: June 21 - July 3
• Happenings This Week
• Upcoming Events
• Community Updates
• Ongoing Opportunities
• Funding Opportunities
• Questions and Unsubscribe
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12pm: Working Session
1-2pm: Mental Health Resource Group
6pm: Anti-Bullying Series
6-8pm: ESOL classes
6:30-8:30pm:
RAD Self-Defense
7-8:30pm: Learn to Cope |
10:30am-12:30pm: Family Nurturing Program
5-6pm: Trauma Discussion and Support Group
6-7pm: Body Image Discussion Group
7pm: English-Mandarin conversation
6-8pm: ESOL classes |
4-7pm: Survivor to Survivor Support
6pm: Allston Brighton community supper
6-7:45pm: ACA Monthly Meeting
6:30-8pm: Women’s NA Meeting |
12-1pm: Cooking Basics
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9am-4:30pm: Crossing Borders Conference
1-2pm: Savory Savings
3-7pm: Harvard Ed Portal Farmer's Market
4-6pm: Free HIV/STI clinic
5-6pm: Chronic Illness Discussion and Support group
6:30-9:30pm: Family to Family Program |
9:30am-12:30pm: ESOL classes
12-3pm: Taste of Allston
2-3pm: Meditation Class |
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1-2pm: Mental Health Resource Group
6-8pm: ESOL classes
7-8:30pm: Learn to Cope
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10:30am-12:30pm: Family Nurturing Program
5-6pm: Trauma Discussion and Support Group
6-7pm: Body Image Discussion Group
6-8pm: ESOL classes
7pm: English-Mandarin conversation |
4-7pm: Survivor to Survivor Support
6pm: Allston Brighton community supper
6:30-8pm: Women’s NA Meeting
7pm: Intimate Partner Violence and Child Well-Being Forum |
12-1pm: Cooking Basics
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1-2pm: Savory Savings
3-7pm: Harvard Ed Portal Farmer's Market
4-6pm: Free HIV/STI clinic
6:30-9:30pm: Family to Family Program |
9:30am-12:30pm: ESOL classes
12-4pm: The Market at Allston Village
2-3pm: Meditation Class |
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Happenings This Week:
RAD Self-Defense Courses
615 Washington St, Brighton
June 22 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Oak Square YMCA Teen Center
The Boston Police Department and the Oak Square YMCA are offering a free, self-defense course called RAD.
RAD - which stands for Rape Aggression Defense System - is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques designed for women (Ages 18+) that focuses on risk awareness, risk reduction and risk avoidance. Open to all women in the Boston and surrounding communities.
Register at the Oak Square YMCA Welcome Center. Participants must register in person. Space is limited to 20 participants per class.
Allston Civic Association Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm Honan-Allston Library
300 North Harvard St, Allston
617-787-6313
Public Hearing Re: Health & Safety Hazards Facing Boston Hotel Workers
Thursday June 25, 5pm. Chistopher Iannella Chamber, 5th flr, City Hall
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxe5QajDnHA2eTBpUHVWUlpOOEg4UWhRenVwMjl2cjlkQ0xJ/view?usp=sharing
Crossing Borders: Meeting the Needs of Immigrant and Refugee Communities from Across the Globe
Friday, June 26, from 9:00am-4:30pm
MSPP, One Wells Ave, Newton, MA 02459
The Conference on Multicultural & Global Mental Health aims to create a forum for information sharing and knowledge exchange; increase public awareness of mental health disparities among historically marginalized groups and underserved communities in the U.S.; promote multicultural and global perspectives in clinical training, psychosocial research, and treatment interventions; and build cultural bridges among academics, mental health professionals, public health advocates and service providers with an interest in addressing the diverse mental health needs of immigrant and refugee communities locally and around the globe.
More Info: To register, visit https://netforum.avectra.com/eWeb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=MSPP&WebCode=EventDetail&evt_key=2e2ddffa-0631-481b-834a-d44c467ceb98
Public Hearing Re: 2024 Summer Olympics
Friday, June 26, 9:30am. Chistopher Iannella Chamber, 5th flr, City Hall
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxe5QajDnHA2U0xLbngtWmdOWjNhMnotQWwyaXhIRG1ITjBJ/view?usp=sharing
18th Annual Taste of Allston
Saturday, June 27, 2015, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Harvard Murr Center, 65 North Harvard St, Allston
Try food from several local restaurants as you enjoy a day of sunshine and community. There is free parking at the Harvard Spangler Center and free Bike Valet provided by Commonwheels Bicycle Co-Op.
Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door and kids 10 and under get in for free. Ticket price includes all food and drink samples and one free drink ticket. Beer from our sponsors will also be available for purchase at the event *must be 21 or older to drink and present valid ID* Tickets are available at the Door! Stay tuned for a preview of restaurants you can expect to see at this year's Taste!
Attendees can park for free at the Harvard Business School Parking Lot located at the intersection of Western Avenue and Batten Way. Cyclists can take advantage of our free Bike Valet at the event entrance. http://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-allston-tickets-16917233902?aff=ebapi
Upcoming Events:
United India Association of New England (UIANE) Health Fair
Sunday 6/28/15 from 10am-4pm, Sheraton Needham Hotel.
The program will include brief educational presentations on the following topics:
- Laugh, THINK NEUTRAL and Save your life-Dr.Sushil Bhatia
- Digestive Health-GERD(heart burn), gastric ulcers and Chronic constipation- Dr. Aparna Repaka
- Orthopedics-Dr.John-Paul D. Hezel
- Diabetes Basics-Prevention,Screening and Treatment-Dr. Greeshma Shetty
- Heart Healthy Diet-Suman Kohli
- Project Prakash-Vision Dr. Pawan Sinha
- Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare presentation-Brenda Cole
LUNCH BREAK/VISIT VENDORS/ COOKING DEMOS/DANCE WORKOUTS. FREE Lunch will be offered to the first 100 people who register on www.unitedindia.net
- Health Care Proxy and Living Will-Mr. Girish Mehta
- Safe at Home-Injury Prevention for Seniors-Karen Foulkrod
- TMJ and Sleep Apnea-Dr. Amparo M. David
- Vision and Health- Dr. Sabera Shah
- Depression and Anxiety-Dr. Nitigna V. Desai
Please sign up on www.unitedindia.net
Intimate Partner Violence and Child Well-Being: Building Resiliency
Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 7:00pm
Lesley University Amphitheater, 1815 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge
More than 1 in 3 women experience intimate partner violence (IPV) and more than 1 in 4 children witness IPV. The consequences of trauma are far reaching and include increased incidence of physical and mental health issues. In addition to the long-term health implications, children exposed to IPV are more likely to act out aggressively and may become offenders themselves. By increasing connection and fostering resiliency among these children, we can interrupt the cycle of violence and help them live healthy, fulfilling lives. This is a FREE panel discussion followed by a reception with light refreshments
Registration is required. RSVP toljo...@center4si.com
U.S. Attorney’s Lecture Series - Emergency Medical Services: Opportunities to Reduce the Reoccurrence of Violence and Trauma to Promote Community Healing
July 1, 2015 from 1:00pm-2:00pm.
John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse, Jury Assembly Room, One Courthouse Way, Boston
This lecture series will feature special guest speaker Dr. Thea L. James, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine and the Director of Boston Medical Center’s Violence Intervention Advocacy Program. Since the Boston Medical Center’s emergency department is the busiest in New England with about 130,000 patients per year, the hospital was the logical choice for the Violence Intervention Advocacy Program (VIAP). VIAP takes victims of gunshot or stab wounds between the ages of 15 and 30, stabilizes them medically, then has a violence intervention advocate come to their bedside during the greatest window of opportunity to make an intervention. VIAP provides the individuals with counseling, job training and safety education, connects them with resources and provides intensive case management by the advocates. The program intervenes in about 500 cases each year, has been replicated in the emergency departments of Massachusetts General Hospital and Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, and has become a blueprint for similar programs nationwide.
More Info: Contact Martha Wyatt with questions at martha...@usdoj.gov
Community Updates:
Join Boston's HIV Health Services Planning Council
Application deadline June 26
Appointed by Mayor Walsh to decide how federal funds for HIV services should be spent in the Boston Eligible Metropolitan Area.
Application at www.bostonplanningcouncil.org
Email contact: ecip...@bphc.org
Free Consumer Credit Financial Literacy/Budgeting Series
Consumer Credit is seeking participants in order to offer a free educational series in the Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center on the following topics:
Budgeting, Banking, & Saving
Credit Reports & Scores
Using/Building Credit Wisely
Debt Repayment
If you are interested in signing up for this free series, please contact Misty Pisani, RSC, at 617-782-2404. The series will tentatively take place at 6:00 pm in the Community Center; dates to follow pending interest and sign-up. We need 10 people to sign up for these to happen!
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Boston Neighborhood Engagement Walks Report
Mayor Martin J. Walsh released the final report on NEW (Neighborhood Engagement Walks) Boston, a comprehensive report of every street in every neighborhood across Boston.
NEW Boston was a cross-departmental effort, with ONS representatives working closely with the City’s Inspectional Services Department, Public Works Department, Transportation Department and Parks Department, among others.
Click here for more information on the Office of Neighborhood Services and here to read the report.
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Executive Director for Innovative Non-profit
ITNGreaterBoston™ has provided over 15,000 rides over the last 3 ½ years to over 500 members. The organization, which is an affiliate of the national organization ITNAmerica, was started with generous funding from two major Massachusetts foundations- The MetroWest Health Foundation and the Tufts Health Foundation. This funding has allowed ITNGreaterBoston to grow into a dynamic, high-quality transportation service. This community-based and community-supported transportation service seeks an Executive Director to move to its next phase of growth and impact.
Join our team at an innovative non-profit to manage the organization. ITNGreaterBoston™ provides safe, dignified automobile transportation services to people age 60 and over and adults with visual impairment. The ITN® service blends information technology with local, grassroots support and volunteers to create a financially sustainable solution to the transportation needs of local seniors wishing to preserve their sense of self and independence.
The Executive Director, a hands-on leader and community mobilizer, will be responsible for managing all aspects of the organization’s community outreach, finances, and operations. Successful candidates will have proven skills in fundraising and the ability to execute solid business practices; they will possess strong interpersonal and communications skills and be able to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, and have a strong commitment to grassroots community building. Experience in non-profit management and a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience is required.
Web site for more information on this innovative solution to meet the transportation needs of our seniors in the Commonwealth is: www.itngreaterboston.org
Compensation package: Salary of $60,000 per annum and assistance with health insurance costs.
Questions or to submit your cover letter and resume defining your case for the job, please contact Morgan Jameson, ITNAmerica® , 207-591-6945 OR morgan....@itnamerica.org.
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MBTA Youth Pass
The Youth Pass Pilot is a partnership between the MBTA and the Cities of Boston, Chelsea, Malden and Somerville. The Youth Pass is a LinkPass valid on local bus and subway and will cost $26 a month or $7 for a 7-day pass. The pilot is open to up to 1500 eligible youth between the ages of 12 and 21 in the cities of Boston, Chelsea, Malden and Somerville.
Interested youth can apply to participate in the Youth Pass pilot and spots will be allocated based on a random lottery of eligible applicants. Applications are due April 30, 2015 and the pilot starts July 1, 2015 and will last for a year. Participants will have to agree to anonymous data collection on their usage of the MBTA in order for the MBTA to assess the costs and benefits of the Youth Pass.
Individuals between the ages of 12 and 18 are eligible if they live in Boston, Chelsea, Somerville or Malden. Twelve year olds will have to apply at their municipal partner office. Residents aged 19-21 will have to meet need based criteria by demonstrating enrollment in high school, a GED or other education program, job training program, or state or federal benefit program (like Mass Health, WIC, or living in public housing). For a full list of eligible programs or other information you can email yout...@mbta.com or call (617) 222-1513. Apply Online or Download the Application
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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:
Boston Police Department District 14 CPS technicians will inspect and install car safety seats for free and by appointment.
Call today and make an appointment to have a child safety seat inspected or installed. Please provide as much advanced notice as possible. 617 343-4376
Our Health Matters – Youth Interview Project
This opportunity is a one-time research interview for 13 to 17 year old LGBTQ youth of color in the Boston area. This project strives to learn more about why younger LGBTQ youth of color do not go to community-based LGBTQ youth programs. Participants will receive a $35 gift card for their time of 1 hour
Please call 617-804-5436 or emailyo...@fenwayhealth.org
Macrobiotics of New England Presents Cooking and Demonstration Classes
June 2015
Where: Presentation School Foundation Community Center 640 Washington Street, Brighton/Oak Square
Classes are downstairs in the New Balance Community Room.
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
The RRT (Road to the Right Track) is a track program for Allston Brighton Youth. Every Saturday youth between the ages of 10-18 meet to work out on some of the college and university tracks in the Allston/Brighton Area. The practices consist of proper stretching along with dynamic warm-ups as well as distance work-outs and sprint work-outs. The Saturday work- outs are year round and are only one hour per week. The whole purpose of these work-outs is to encourage proper work-outs. Along with the weekly work-outs, the group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month for a team meeting. The Team Meetings have a different speaker with a different topic each month. Each topic is picked to assist members of the team in making good life choices. The RRT Program is part of the Allston Brighton Substance Abuse Task Force.
Contact:
301 Washington Street, Brighton, MA 02135 Frank....@pd.boston.gov
Tel: 617-343-4376
Fax: 617-343-9741 www.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
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
This is an initiative that help taxpayers with federal and state income tax preparation, tax resolution issues, credit counseling, and other issues, including help with Mass Health and SNAP application. This VITA center is open year round helping local seniors, veterans, students, and all taxpayers that filed extensions with tax preparation at no cost. They work with dedicated local professionals and college graduates to help them. APAC works in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service and the Massachusetts Department of Revenue to expedite cases of tax resolution for taxpayers that are receiving letters of assessments. Taxpayers should visit the website for information and appointments at www.allstonbrightoncfmp.org or 617-347-5624.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxe5QajDnHA2NmR5cDZyekRiaHNWS2Jwa1MwMlpjTUU2ejNj/view?usp=sharing
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.
English as Second Language
Mon. & Tues. 6 - 8 pm. Charlesview Community Center, 123 Antwerp St., Brighton.
Free beginner ESL class led by Harvard, Phillips Brooks House Association, PEN Program students. Limit of 15 students. Make apts. with Boston College students by signing up in BC Neighborhood Center, 480 Washington St, Boston.
Learn to Cope Cambridge Chapter
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
Weekly bilingual Mandarin-English Conversation
6:30-8:30pm. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Kresge 204 (on Kresge second floor), 677 Huntington Avenue, Longwood Medical Area, Boston
Informal bilingual ‘expert’ talk ~7pm
Learn to be a good speaker – of English, Mandarin Chinese, and/or Cantonese –
Volunteer to demonstrate good bilingual speaking skills with the ‘Expert speaker’ topic at 7 pm!
JOIN our Meetup group at http://www.meetup.com/bostonchina/ for future event announcements
JOIN and LIKE our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/Boston.Mandarin.English.Chat
Speak or interested in speaking Cantonese: an affiliated Cantonese speaking group is forming, also.
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
The Farmers’ Market at the Harvard Ed Portal
Fridays 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm through October 23
Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave, Allston
Featuring farms and specialty vendors from Massachusetts and New England, including a variety of fruits and vegetables, specialty greens, baked goods, sweets, and more.
For an updated list of vendors, payment options, and more, visit: http://edportal.harvard.edu/farmers-market
Free HIV/STI Walk-In Clinic
Fridays, 4-6pm, MA Alliance of Portuguese Speakers. 697 Cambridge St., Brighton
617-787-0557
Meditation Classes
Saturdays, 2 -3 pm. Charlesview Community Center, 123 Antwerp St., Brighton.
Reverend Kim leads drop-in classes for adults and children on (adults & kids).
English as Second Language
Saturdays, 9:30am – 12:30pm. Charlesview Community Center, 123 Antwerp St., Brighton.
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).
The Market at Allston Village
Saturdays,12:00 pm – 4:00 pm through October 2015
500 Cambridge St, Allston
New vendors ranging from arts and crafts for the kids to coffee vendors for the adults. We also accept SNAP/EBT and participate in the City of Boston’s Bounty Bucks program. Allston Village
www.allstonvillage.com
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:
Boston Children's Hospital: William L. Boyan Award
June 23, 2015.
The Award recognizes a community organization, community health center or Boston school for their work and commitment to the health of children and families in Boston. Eligible: Boston-based community organizations, community health centers and Boston schools. Previous winners are not eligible. Awards: $50,000 Link: http://tinyurl.com/ndvfof5
Corporation for National and Community Service
June 25, 2015
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. The competition has been reopened in order to allow applicants to act as pass-through entities. All modifications are highlighted in yellow in the guidelines. Funding Goals: To mobilize more Americans to observe the holiday as a day of service in communities, to encourage those who serve on this holiday to make a long-term commitment to community service, and to bring people together to focus on service to others. CNCS will give priority consideration to organizations that have disability inclusion plans. Eligible: Nonprofits, higher education; local governments, government-recognized veteran service organizations; labor organizations; partnerships and consortia; and Indian Tribes. Awards: $50,000 to $300,000. Link: http://tinyurl.com/ld2aeqo
Northeastern University Center of Community Service: Fall 2015 Civic Engagement Program & Service-Learning Program
June 26, 2015
The program allows Northeastern’s scholarship students to complete 100 hours of service and civic engagement activities annually as a means to develop into active and civic minded individuals. In a student’s first year in the program, they are asked to serve with a local Boston community organization for 3-4 hours per week for the entire academic year to learn more about the local area, build relationships with members of the community, and offer their skills and talents to meet the needs identified by local organizations. Eligible: 501c3 non-profits, schools, government agencies, or non-profit arm of a for-profit organization serving disadvantaged groups. Applicant must also have at least one staff member with the capacity to be a responsive and engaged contact for students, staff, and faculty Awards: Service learning only – no funds awarded. Link: http://tinyurl.com/o8jfjav
Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation: Mid-Size Capital Grants
July 1, 2015
Funds requested must be for a game-changing physical asset that will permanently enhance an agency’s service delivery potential, either by enabling it to serve significantly more clients, provide new and vitally important services, or improve the quality of its existing programs in deep and lasting ways. Eligible: 501c3 nonprofits that are well-led, can point to significant accomplishments, and have a mission that is clearly aligned with that of the Smith Family Foundation Awards: $250,000 to $3 million. Link: http://tinyurl.com/q9cdez2
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Improving Adult Immunization Rates through Partnerships with Providers and National Organizations
Deadline: July 6, 2015
Funding Description: Programs will focus on quality improvement, clinician education and changes in adult patient care procedures. Eligible: Unrestricted Awards: $1 million for four awards Link: http://tinyurl.com/of9p3mc
Administration for Children and Families: Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education
Deadline: July 7, 2015
Description: To address the multiple barriers faced by individuals, couples, partners, and families, programs will provide healthy marriage and relationship skills designed to change behaviors of individuals and move families towards economic self-sufficiency. Eligible: Governments and tribal organizations, nonprofits, independent school districts, higher education, for-profit entities and faith-based institutions Awards: Average grant is $1M per year for 5 years. Link: http://tinyurl.com/l2wnf5c
Administration for Children and Families: New Pathways for Fathers and Families
Deadline: July 7, 2015
Description: To help fathers establish or strengthen positive parental interaction by providing activities that develop and improve relationship, communication and parenting skills, and contribute to the financial well-being of their children by providing job training and other employment services.. Eligible: States, territories, tribal organizations, and public and nonprofit community entities Awards: Average grant is just under $1M per year for 5 years. Link: http://tinyurl.com/oxknfdf
The Social Innovation Fund
Each year, The Social Innovation Fund identifies early-stage nonprofits (“Social Innovators”) through an intensive six-month due diligence process. The SIF team then provides cash and services valued at more than $135,000 to help them gain visibility, expand their networks, and build capacity.
Deadline: 7/9/15
Consider applying for one of the following Social Issue Tracks:
Anything Goes: Innovative, Effective, and Sustainable Approaches to Our Region's Toughest Social Issues; Track Sponsor: Boston Open Impact
Addressing Food Insecurity by Increasing Access to Healthy and Affordable Food; Track Sponsor: Cabot Family Charitable Trust
Engaging, Educating, and Empowering Citizens in the Political Process; Track Sponsor: Bess Foundation
Mental Health: Increasing Access through Community-Based and Wraparound Services for Vulnerable Populations; Track Sponsor: The Fish Family Foundation
Overcoming Barriers to Education, Employment and Economic Self-Sufficiency for Women and Girls; Track Sponsor: A Women & Girls Funding Collaborative
Revitalizing the City of Lowell through Community Leadership, Economic Opportunities, and Cultural Enrichment; Track Sponsor: Theodore Edson Parker Foundation & Greater Lowell Community Foundation
Utilizing Open Spaces and Natural Resources for Public Benefit; Track Sponsor: Highland Street Foundation
Youth Development: Revitalizing Cities Beyond Boston; Track Sponsor: Amelia Peabody Foundation
Link to the Social Innovator Applicant Guide: http://tinyurl.com/qy4ch8q.
BJ's Charitable Foundation. Priorities: Nutrition, Homelessness, Low-income Families, Health, K-12 Education
July 10, 2015 and October 9, 2015.
To enhance and enrich community programs that primarily benefit children and families. Examples: Food banks, soup kitchens and food pantries; literacy, mentoring, tutoring and career development programs. Eligible: 501c3 nonprofits Awards: Requests from first-time applicants must not exceed $2,500 Link: http://tinyurl.com/4yxo8ar
MA Department of Public Health: Growth & Nutrition Programs
July 16, 2015
GNPs provide nutritional, medical, and behavioral therapy to eligible children to promote proper health, growth and development. GNP services are available to children who reside in Massachusetts, up to 6 years of age, and their families, who demonstrate delayed growth or growth deceleration. Eligible: Must be a medical organization with experience providing multidisciplinary services to families with infants and children with growth delay. Awards: $700,000 is available to fund a network of 9 programs. Regional accessibility to clinics will be ensured. Link: http://tinyurl.com/pfu7e3w
Walmart Foundation – 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
Request for Proposals for Imagine Boston 2030
7/20/2015
The Boston Redevelopment Authority, working in close collaboration with Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the City of Boston, has released an RFP for a citywide planning process. The BRA seeks to identify a lead consultant with proven experience in developing citywide plans, along with a consultant to assist with public engagement and marketing for Imagine Boston; http://tinyurl.com/obmfq7l
Administration for Children and Families: National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching and Learning
July 20, 2015
Will fund a center to provide research, training and technical assistance on the healthy development and school readiness for children from birth to age 5.Eligible: Unrestricted Awards: A single award of $14 million Link: http://tinyurl.com/meqgg2e
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention: Viral Hepatitis: Prevention and Surveillance
July 20, 2015
Grantees will increase testing and access to care and treatment and strengthen surveillance to detect viral hepatitis transmission and disease. Eligible: Governments, higher education, nonprofits and for-profits Awards: $20,000 to $500,000 Link: http://tinyurl.com/m7yh87g
Tufts Foundation: Systems and Best Practices
July 20, 2015
The Tufts Health Plan Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in their work to improve systems and best practices that influence and ultimately result in healthy communities and age-friendly cities. The Foundation will fund activities in Health and Wellness, Workforce Development, Purposeful Engagement, and Field and Capacity Building that will: Improve or build systems to support healthy living with an emphasis on the systems that are serving older adults. Bring organizations together to collaboratively achieve broader impact and change, Scale efforts to address community needs Link: http://tinyurl.com/p6cuhpb
Tufts Foundation Healthy Aging Advocacy Projects Funding.
July 20, 2015
The foundation will consider policy/advocacy projects that help communities achieve age-friendly status in the areas of built environment, transportation, housing, social and civic participation and inclusion, employment, communication and information, and community support and health services. Projects should be collaborative and involve participants from all community arenas. Key aspects of the work should include community/civic engagement of diverse stakeholders to mobilize and create change; participation among key stakeholders, including the voice of older adults, to support planning, policy, and advocacy initiatives; and expanded access to programs and services as well as system change/improvement. Eligible: 501c3s that serve communities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Link: http://tinyurl.com/q5qp2dd
Substance Abuse and Mental Health: Opioid Overdose Prevention Challenge
July 29, 2015
The challenge will help prevent opioid overdose and support recovery through innovative, software-based solutions that help people: know the signs of opioid use; understand what to do if a family member or friend overdoses on heroin or opioid pain medications; and support treatment for opioid addiction and recovery. Eligible: Higher education, nonprofits and individuals Awards: $5, 000 to $10,000 Link: http://tinyurl.com/lg73hxe
From Failure to Promise Essay Contest
July 31, 2015
Award Amount: $10,000; the contest is open to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students who hold at least a 2.5 GPA. To be considered, you must submit an essay of at least 1500 words that addresses the following three topics: Which tracks of the book “From Failure to Promise – 360 degrees” presented or reiterated the most important life lessons for you and why, which factor was the most vital to the author’s evolution in going from “flunk-out” to "professor and how does the “Seven Spheres of Influence and Integration Model” affect your worldview as related to civic responsibility. Link: http://tinyurl.com/l63foct
National Institutes of Health: Advancing Health Disparities Interventions through Community-Based Participatory Research
August 3, 2015
The program supports promising community interventions to reduce and eventually eliminate health disparities. The ultimate goal is to improve community health and health outcomes. Eligible: Governments, higher education, nonprofits and for-profits Awards: $10 million for 20 awards Link: http://tinyurl.com/kulwcsv
The Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children: Access to Care Grants
August 3, 2015
The program seeks to support and promote services, education and research with potential to improve the oral health of infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs. Eligible: 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) nonprofits; local health jurisdictions; county health departments; hospitals and clinics; state government agencies; colleges/schools of dentistry; colleges/schools of medicine (pediatric and family medicine departments only); national, state and local dental societies; national, state and local pediatricians' groups; and state and local gynecological/obstetric groups Awards: Up to $20,000 Link: http://www.aapd.org/foundation/kids/
William T. Grant Foundation: Inequality Research Studies
August 4, 2015
Studies may examine approaches that improve outcomes for all youth but can reduce gaps if applied to those who need them most, as well as programs, policies, and practices aimed at elevating the most disadvantaged young people. The foundation also is interested in studies that improve the measurement of inequality in ways that will enhance the work of researchers, practitioners, and policy makers. Eligible: Applicants must be employed at a nonprofit institution, either in the USA or abroad; address issues that have compelling relevance for U.S. youth between the ages of 5 and 25; and reflect high standards of evidence and rigorous methods, commensurate with the project's goals. Awards: Up to $600,000. Link: http://tinyurl.com/n7ms69n
Open Meadows Foundation: Project Grant
August 15, 2015
The foundation supports projects led by and benefitting women and girls, particularly those from vulnerable communities. Projects must: be designed and implemented by women and girls; reflect the diversity of the community served by the project in both its leadership and organization; promote building community power; promote gender, racial, social, economic, and/or environmental justice; and have limited financial access or have encountered obstacles in their search for funding. Small and start-up organizations are strongly encouraged to apply. Eligible: 501c3 nonprofits Awards: Up to $2,000.00 Link: http://tinyurl.com/66szvr8
The American Cancer Society: Role of Health Care and Insurance in Improving Outcomes in Cancer Prevention
October 15, 2015
To stimulate research that will generate new knowledge of the effects of the United States healthcare system structure and the role of insurance on both access to and outcomes of cancer screening, early detection, and treatment services. Eligible: applicants must be affiliated with nonprofit institutions located in the United States, its territories, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or permanent resident of the United States. Independent investigators at all stages of their career are encouraged to apply. Awards: Maximum $200,000 per year (direct costs) for up to four years. Link: http://tinyurl.com/kdnyazy
Lalor Foundation
November 1, 2015
Reproductive Health Programs The Anna Lalor Burdick Program seeks to empower young women through education about healthy reproduction in order to broaden and enhance their options in life. The program focuses particularly on young women who have inadequate access to information regarding sexual and reproductive health, including comprehensive and unbiased information on contraception and pregnancy termination. Eligible: 501c3 nonprofit that is not a 509a private foundation. Awards: $10,000 to $50,000; average grant in the range of $20,000-$25,000. Link: http://tinyurl.com/q923zbh
The Boston Foundation: The Vision Fund
Quarterly
Provides grants to support activities that advance the Boston Foundation's mission and generally have a total project budget of no more than $15,000.Eligible: Tax-exempt organizations, including fiscal agents, that primarily serve the people of Greater Boston. Awards: Up to $7,500.00 Link: http://tinyurl.com/mv4vp34
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Evidence for Action: Investigator-Initiated Research to Build a Culture of Health
Rolling
To support rigorous, high-impact, creative research projects to build and disseminate information for evidence-based approaches to building a Culture of Health. The program will also support efforts to assess outcomes and set priorities for action by encouraging and supporting creative, rigorous research on the impact of innovative programs, policies and partnerships on health and well-being, and on novel approaches to measuring health determinants and outcomes. Eligible: US nonprofits or public entities Approximately $2.2 million will be awarded annually. RWJF expects to fund between 5 and 12 grants each year for periods of up to 30 months; funding may remain open for at least 3 years. Link: http://tinyurl.com/m9h2r6h
MassMentoring, Capacity-Building Projects
Rolling through December 2015
The Technical Assistance Project (TAP) was developed to provide limited no co-cost technical assistance to qualifying programs to continue this important service. In 2015, MassMentoring is committed to providing more than 150 hours of technical assistance through TAP. The hours will be spread over as many organizations as possible with an intended focus on organizations that are unable to afford the fee- for- service rate.
Visit http://massmentors.org/content/technical-assistance-project-tap
Share Our Strength: No Kid Hungry
Funding Priorities: 1) Increasing access to summer meals programs supported through the Summer Food Service Program or the National School Lunch "Seamless Summer" Program; 2) educating and enrolling more eligible families in SNAP and WIC; 3) increasing the availability of school breakfast through alternative models such as "in-classroom" breakfast and "grab-n-go" breakfasts; 4) increasing access to afterschool snack and meal programs, as well as child care programs, supported through the Child and Adult Care Food Program ; and 4) advocacy around any of the above anti-hunger issues. Eligible: US schools and nonprofits Maximum award: $10,000. Link: http://tinyurl.com/lzuda8c
The Awesome Foundation
The Awesome Foundation funds projects that challenge and expand our understanding of our individual and communal potentials, bringing communities together, casting aside social inhibitions and boundaries for a moment. Eligibility: Open to all. Awards: $1000 maximum. Link: http://tinyurl.com/pksc6ro
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation: Catalyst Fund
Supports the efforts of community-based health care organizations to strengthen their capacity to expand access to health care in the state. Eligible: Massachusetts community health centers, school-based centers, clinics, mobile health units, and community-based organizations that serve the health care needs of uninsured and low-income residents of the state Awards: One-year, non-renewable grants of up to $5,000 for capacity-building expenses. Link: http://tinyurl.com/kdmh5ghm
The Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood
The foundation supports innovative, creative projects and programs designed to significantly enhance the development, health, safety, education, and/or quality of life of children from infancy through five years of age. Grants support early childhood welfare, early childhood education and play, and parenting education. Eligible: 501c3 nonprofits Awards: Not specified Link: http://tinyurl.com/o8moloj
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
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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