Community

Community Day: Health & Wellness Fair | June 16

 

Anointed Fire Outreach Ministry will be hosting the Community Day Health & Wellness Fair this Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 10 am. There will be health screenings, giveaways, gift card drawings, food, and more! So do not miss this free community event. 

Date: Saturday, June 16 at 10AM

Location: Anointed Fire Deliverance 777 Washington Street, Boston 02124

 

Rebuilding Together Boston (RTB) to Repair Homes and Community Center During National Rebuilding Month

Rebuilding Together Boston (RTB) will host more than 200 volunteers to repair nine (9) properties in Dorchester and Mattapan at no cost to the homeowners as part of Rebuilding Together’s National Rebuilding Month. Partnering with the Codman Square NDC, Red Cross and other agencies, RTB’s 2018 NRD recipients of critical repairs and updates include eight (8) homeowners in the Dorchester and Mattapan neighborhoods of Boston as well as a multi-service center in Mattapan. >> Read More

Community Art Circles: Exploring Culture

This group is geared toward ANY Youth 12-16 who would be interested in and benefit from exploring their own cultural identity and learning more about what culture is.  The group is rooted in the expressive arts and there will be lots of dance, movement and fine arts incorporated.
 

Where:

780 American Legion Highway Roslindale, MA 02131

 

Cost:

Free

 

Contact:

617-469-8501

Coffee Hour | February 7, 2017

Operation PEACE (Partnerships in Education and Community Enrichment) invites you to attend the weekly Coffee Hour. Come in and enjoy a hot cup of coffee, utilize their free computer lab, and inquire about free programming services. Open to all Dorchester residents!

 

Where:

Operation P.E.A.C.E-Codman Square
15 Norfolk Street
Dorchester, MA 02124

 

Cost:

Free

 

Contact:

Sarah@operationpeaceboston.org.

Vital Village Leadership Summit | Dec 13-14

Vital Village Leadership Summit:Are you interested in making a difference in your community?

 

The Leadership Summit

Day 1- Restorative Justice

Restorative justice is a practice growing in popularity as our community seeks conflict resolution techniques that focus on healing instead of punishment. A 1/2 day workshop featuring a design-thinking session and 90-day challenge planning session (participation limited to 30 individuals)

 

Day 2- Connected by H.O.P.E.  

Shifting the conversation by highlighting the assets of our communities that are often overlooked and celebrating our many successes as we work collaboratively to improve the places where we live, work, and play. 

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Cracking The Codes I November 2, 2016

Learn to recognise systomatic inequality and the ways you may be unknowingly keep it going. Both chalenging and uplifting this program will help to create a better community.

 

When:

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

5:30pm -7:00pm

 

Where:

Adams St. Lybrary

690,. Adams St. Dorchester

 

Contact:

Dorchester People for Peace

617-282-3783

BCYF-Perkins Community Center: Fitness Boot Camp 2016

This fitness and health program will keep you warm durring the cold fall days and prepare you for the holoday season! This fantastic fitness program is for all ages and is hoasted right hear in Dorchester!

 

September 19th - October 31st

6:00pm - 7:00pm

7 weeks for $45

BCYF Perkins Community Center

617-635-5146

Community Baby Shower | June 15

United Way of Massachusetts Bay is inviting all pregnant and new mom's to their annual Community Baby Shower! Shop, hear from health professionals, meet other moms, get a professional family photo and so much more. Each mom will also bring home a goody bag for her baby! 

When: Wednesday, June 15 from 5-8pm 

Where: Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center , 1350 Tremont St, Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120

Register for the event Here! 

The Future of MyDorchester | June 2

We’re planning an evening to hear feedback from the community about the relevance, role and future of MyDorchester. We’re hoping to find out how we can continue to shape the website/program to best serve the neighborhood - whether that’s changing how the site is managed, what is on the site, whether to have a website at all, who we should be listening to and working with.

 

Where: The Great Hall, 6 Norfolk St, Dorchester, MA

When: June 2nd, from 6:30pm-8:00pm 

Food Wil be provided.

For More Information: Email Daphney Mirand at daphney.mirand@codman.org or call at 617-822-8733

Age Friendly Dorchester | September 10th

On September 10th Mayor Marty Walsh will be hosting a "listening session" for those 50+ to discuss what could better the community or how could the neighborhood be a better place as they become older. 

Location: Great Hall , 6 Norfolk Street

When: September 10th @ 5:30 PM

RSVP : andrea.burns@boston.gov

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