Mailing Address (if different than physical location):
Elderly Affairs
1 City Hall Square, Room 271
Boston, MA 02201
Mission:
The mission of the Commission on Affairs of the Elderly is to enhance the quality of life for Boston's senior citizens through planning, coordinating, and monitoring the delivery of services to the elderly in an efficient and effective manner.
Key Programs Offered:
Senior Shuttle
Nutrition Services
Caregiver Support Services
Location
1350 Blue Hill Avenue
Mattapan,
MA,
02126United States
42° 16' 38.6652" N, 71° 5' 36.096" W
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Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
Monday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m
Tuesday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m
Thursday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m
Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m
Mission:
The Boston Public Library's mission is to preserve and provide access to historical record of our society, and to serve the cultural, educational, and informational needs of the City and the Commonwealth.
The vision of the Boston Public Library is to touch the lives of every Bostonian in
libraries, online and in the community.
Priorities for 2009‐10
Advancement of Learning
* Early Literacy: babies to pre‐kindergarten
* Academic support: School age children and teens
* Lifelong learning: For all ages
Easy Access to BPL Resources Most in Demand
* Serving the greatest number of people with existing or reduced resources
* Includes open hours, electronic access, and collection
Libraries as Community Gathering Places
* Existing facilities are clean, organized, and welcoming public environments
Programs and Services that Help People during these Economic Times
* Includes services such as job and career information, resume writing, foreclosure
prevention programs, etc.
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
Maurice Gordon, Branch Librarian
Key Partners:
Part of the Boston Public Library system. Click here to learn more about Dorchester area libraries.
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
Click here to register for a free library card online!
Key Programs Offered:
- Homework Assistance Program
Free one-on-one homework help for students in grades K-8 from high-achieving high school mentors. Available at every BPL branch Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:30PM.
- Boston Teachers' Union Tutors
Tutoring for students in all grades from BPS teachers. Days and times vary by location. Mattapan: Tuesday 4-6PM.
DISTINCTIVE ASPECTS OF THE COLLECTION
Strong collections in urban fiction, popular music, teen fiction, anime, manga and a wide array of DVDs, from movies to popular TV series. There is also a modest collection of local history materials.
RECURRING PROGRAMMING OFFERED
Weekly toddler films, Fun with Books, teen movie matinee, teen advisory board, and homework assistance.
Adult Book Discussion Group - 3rd Tuesday of each Month
SPECIAL PROGRAMMING OFFERED
A monthly calendar of events offers a range of programs from films, author talks and readings, workshops, and educational activities for all ages. Summer reading programs are offered for children and young adults. The Friends of the Mattapan Branch also has activities throughout the year. Please consult our calendar of events for more details.
The Mattapan Branch is teamed with the Mildred Avenue Middle School and the Mildred Avenue Community Center as part of Mayor Menino’s Community Learning Initiative, a multi-department collaboration aimed at helping Boston’s youth reach their full potential by coordinating learning and recreation throughout the day.
HISTORY
As early as December 18, 1849 the people of Mattapan were concerned about library facilities. It was on that date that Increase S. Smith founded the Mattapan Library Association. On May 2, 1854, the Boston Public Library opened, and in 1870 the suburb of Dorchester, which included Mattapan, was annexed to Boston. The Mattapan Branch evolved over many years beginning with a reading room attached to the delivery station in the Oakland Hall Building in Mattapan. In 1898, the book collection consisted of ninety-eight volumes.
Around 1924, the population of Mattapan began a rapid increase. As newer groups began to establish themselves in the more central Boston neighborhoods, Jewish immigrants moved in large numbers to Mattapan.
The small reading room was granted Branch status in 1923, but could not meet the demand of the growing population. Annual circulation climbed from 20,000 volumes in 1924 to 75,010 in 1926. Mattapan residents requested a new library. Citizens' letters and petitions took effect, and on June 22, 1931 the Mattapan Library Branch at 10 Hazelton Street opened its doors.
The Hazelton Street branch served the neighborhood well for more than 75 years, but with the formation of a Mattapan Library Task Force, the procurement of necessary funding in 1997, and the perseverance of Mayor Thomas Menino and Councilor Charles Yancey a new chapter began. On February 28, 2009 the Mattapan community celebrated the opening of an architecturally-stunning, technologically enhanced, and service-rich new Mattapan Branch at 1350 Blue Hill Avenue.
Location
320 Blue Hill Avenue
Dorchester,
MA,
02121United States
42° 18' 48.6" N, 71° 4' 45.12" W
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Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
Monday - Friday
9:00a.m-5:00p.m.
Mission:
Quincy Geneva Housing Corporation is a non-profit organization serving residents with the greatest need in the Grove Hall Area through the development of social, economic and housing opportunities. Specifically, our mission entails:
-Providing affordable rental homes through renovation and new construction
-Preserving the supply and quality of affordable rental housing
-Encouraging and assisting local commercial development
-Developing economic and employment opportunities
-Supporting residents with social and family service programs
-Improving residents quality of life and ensuring public safety
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
Also (or Previously) Known As...:
New Vision Community Development Corporation
Location
110 Claybourne Street
Dorchester,
MA,
02121United States
42° 17' 45.6" N, 71° 4' 15.24" W
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Phone:
Claybourne Street: (617) 288-2700; Talbot Ave: (617) 282-2572
Website:
http://bostonabcd.org/centers/dorchester/
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
9 AM - 6PM Tue - Fri; 10 AM - 5 PM, Mon.
Mission:
Since its inception in 1962, ABCD has remained devoted to its mission of promoting self-help for low-income people and neighborhoods. ABCD empowers disadvantaged people by providing them with the tools to overcome poverty, live with dignity, and achieve their full potential. It emphasizes education, skilled job-training and asset development.
While ABCD's overall focus remains long-term self-sufficiency, we understand that sometimes, things happen. ABCD offers a number of programs that help families through these times of crisis, including fuel assistance in winter, food pantries, and rental assistance.
Once stability has been established, ABCD helps people move forward with a focus on education and skill development. The agency works closely with area businesses and academic institutions to develop programs that educate workers who are consistently applauded for their abilities and commitment to excellence.
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
Call or visit the center.
Charge for services:
Most programs and services are free. Childcare services charge fees on a sliding scale, and interested participants complete an intake to determine fees.
Key Programs Offered:
- Fuel Assistance and Weatherization
November through April. For more information contact (617) 288-2700x200.
- Tax Preparation
January through April. For more information contact (617) 288-2700x200.
- School Vacation, After-School, and Summer Childcare Programs
Summer Enrichment Program dates for 2010 are July 6th-August 27th. Program hours: Monday-Thursday 8AM-6PM, Friday 7AM-5PM. Open to children in first grade through age 12. Limited discounts for tuition and EEC slots available. Vouchers accepted. To receive vouchers, call Child Care Choices of Boston at (617) 348-6677. To register or receive more information call (617) 288-2700x206 or x203.
- Summer Works, Winter Works, and Adult Employment Services
Employment programs for youth and adults. Summer Works begins July 6 and ends August 13th. Interested participants apply in early spring for Summe Works and in September for Winter Works. For more information call (617) 288-2700 x214 or x216.
- Food Stamps, Mass Health, Seasonal Programs, and Case Management
The DNSC can help you apply for Food Stamps and Mass Health, and also offers case management services. Seasonal programs include November and December Holiday Food and Toy Assistance programs. Thanksgiving referrals begin October 25th through November 12th on a first-come, first-served basis. Toy Assistance referrals begin November 29th. For more information on these programs, contact (617) 288-2700x202.
- Other Services
The DNSC also offers GED and ESOL referrals, limited translation services, information and referrals on housing and higher education, and referrals to Dorchester Head Start preschool programs. 110 Claybourne Street is also a BPS Summer Feeding Site.
Two locations:
110 Claybourne Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
551A Talbot Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02124
Location
1520 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester,
MA,
02122United States
42° 17' 55.266" N, 71° 3' 38.2176" W
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Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
Monday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Mission:
The Boston Public Library's mission is to preserve and provide access to historical record of our society, and to serve the cultural, educational, and informational needs of the City and the Commonwealth.
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
Kimberly McCleary, Branch Librarian
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
Key Programs Offered:
- Homework Assistance Program
Free one-on-one homework help for students in grades K-8 from high-achieving high school mentors. Available at every BPL branch Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:30PM.
- Boston Teachers' Union Tutors
Tutoring for students in all grades from BPS teachers. Days and times vary by location. Fields Corner: Tuesday 4-6PM.
- Ongoing Programs
Wednesdays: 10:30am, Preschool Films & Fun: Films you (mostly) can't find on television, stories, songs, and play.
Fridays: 10am, Tots Storytime: Stories for children ages 3 to 5.
DISTINCTIVE ASPECTS OF THE COLLECTION
This branch has a growing collection of Vietnamese materials - including books, DVDs, CDs, and magazines. There is also a strong children's and young adult fiction collection, featuring a wide variety of summer reading list titles. There is also a large selection of popular dvds in all genres, best-sellers, romances, mysteries, African-American fiction, classics and audiobook/music CDs.
RECURRING PROGRAMMING OFFERED
Preschool Films and Fun, a storytime and film program for children under the age of 6, is offered every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. year-round. Local teens from the Homework Assistance Program (HAP) are available five afternoons a week to help younger students with homework. A Boston Teachers’ Union teacher also provides homework help on Tuesdays from 4-6 p.m.
SPECIAL PROGRAMMING OFFERED
The Fields Corner Branch hosts a free art enrichment program for children every summer, in collaboration with DotArt. Drop-in science and craft programs are offered several times during the year, along with school vacation programming and vibrant summer reading programs.
HISTORY
The Fields Corner Branch opened in 1969. It was the successor to the old Dorchester Branch which was also located in Fields Corner.
Location
1601 Washington St 3rd Floor
Boston,
MA,
02118United States
42° 20' 18.0168" N, 71° 4' 27.9516" W
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Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
Monday - 12 Noon to 8:00 PM
Tuesday - 9 am to 8:00 PM
Wednesday - 8 am to 8:00 PM
Thursday & Friday - 9 am to 8:00 PM
Saturday - 9:00 AM to 5 PM
Weekday, Saturday, and evening appointments are available.
Mission:
Pathways to Wellness, Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to providing equal access to high quality holistic care including acupuncture, shiatsu, and Chinese herbs. Within a compassionate and empowering environment, Pathways provides complementary therapies for our clients as an adjunct to their Western medical care. Working in partnership with community health centers and organizations, Pathways promotes a continuum of care for our clients in body, mind and spirit.
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
Please call for an appointment
Key Programs Offered:
Community-Style Acupuncture at Pathways to Wellness
Treatment is provided in a unique traditional acupuncture setting that utilizes a group treatment healing experience.
• Sliding scale rate: Pay what you wish from $20 - $40 per 1-hour session. Open to all regardless of income level.
• Clients receive treatment while relaxing in comfortable recliner chairs. Groups of up to six people are treated at the same time.
Number of people served each year:
Location
367 Washington Street
Dorchester,
MAUnited States
42° 17' 55.5684" N, 71° 4' 23.61" W
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Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
Mission:
Greater Four Corners Action Coalition works to promote neighborhood stabilization in the Four Corners Community of Dorchester, Massachusetts. This is accomplished by adressing the issues of crime and safety, through organizing residents, providing positive opportunities for youth, promoting economic development and collaborating with others. Our priority roles are: Organizer, Service Provider, and Collaborator/Supporter of other efforts.GFCAC is in the forefront of the change in local community organizing. Organizations are collaborating to effect regional planning and create standing policies so as not to have to put out the same fires over and over again. Our current work reflects this new direction. We also aim to address issues of transportation, environmental and economic justice. GFCAC spearheaded efforts to bring improved transportation services to the Four Corners community, advocating for new stops on the Fairmount line.
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other:
Marvin Martin, Executive Director; Pamela Bush, Community Organizer
Key Partners:
ACE, Codman Square NDC, Bowdoin/Geneva Health Center, Boston Urban Asthma Coalition, On The Move: Greater Boston Transportation Justice Coalition
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
Call: 617-436-0289 to join for a nominal fee. One can join anytime and get involved or one can attend the annual meeting. Board elections will be held and membership is open to all. This meeting is held annually on the second Thursday in October.
Number of people served each year:
