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Friends of Peabody Square

Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Greater Ashmont Main Street's office is at 1914 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester MA 02124

Phone: 

(617) 825-3846

Email: 

FoPSAshmont@gmail.com

Website: 

https://www.facebook.com/FriendsofPeabodySquare

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

(Please check the facebook page.)

Mission: 

The Friends of Peabody Square seeks to:

-Serve as local liaison between community businesses, residents and city and state authorities to ensure the present (2011) traffic infrastructure construction project is completed according to community's wishes 
-Develop a maintenance-savvy volunteer group to help manage ongoing basic cleanup and maintenance efforts
-Develop various creative programming to activate the three public spaces, and
-Help raise money to support the group's work.

Location

Peabody Square
Dorchester Avenue Ashmont Street
Dorchester 02124
United States
Key Partners: 

Greater Ashmont Main Street

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Check the facebook page.

Community Meeting Space Available: 

at Greater Ashmont Main Street office 1900 Dorchester Ave.

Created: 
12/02/2011

Neighborhood Response Team (NRT)

Phone: 

617-635-4500

Email: 

Flavio.Daveiga@cityofboston.gov (Bowdoin-Geneva); Walter.Applewhite@cityofboston.gov (Mattapan)

Mission: 

The Neighborhood Response Team (NRT), a cross-departmental group representing Public Works, Transportation, Inspectional Services, and the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, seeks to address the local and specific issues affecting Boston's neighborhoods. Meeting with residents, community organizations, and numerous municipal bodies, the Team will focus on basic city services and improvements such as street lighting and sidewalk repairs, prioritizing trash and debris removal, and cracking down on problem properties and health and safety violations.

As of Nov. 2011, there are three regular NRT meetings, to address Mattapan, Codman Square, and Four Corners; Dudley Square and Blue Hill Ave.; and the Bowdoin-Geneva areas. The meetings are co-chaired, with one chair representing an official body (such as the Office of Health and Human Services) and other representing area residents. 

The Mattapan/Codman Square/Four Corners meeting covers city services, with (as of Nov. 2011) a noted emphasis on foreclosure/absenteeism.

Likewise, the Dudley/Blue Hill Ave. meeting covers city services. Prostitution is seen to be particularly bad problem in the area and many interdepartmental actions have worked to address this issue (as of Nov. 2011).

The Bowdoin-Geneva meeting incorporates human services in addition to city services, with an emphasis on youth development and violence prevention -- specifically, the Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative. See a release on the formation of the Bowdoin-Geneva NRT here.

Key Partners: 

City Agencies:

Boston Public Health Commission, Boston Transportation Department, Boston Center for Youth and Families, Code Enforcement, Department of Neighborhood Development, Inspectional Services, Jobs and Community Services, Office of Human Services, Office of Neighborhood Services, Mayor's Office, Public Works Department, others?

 

Community Organizations and Collaborations:

Bowdoin Geneva Violence Intervention and Prevention, Upham's Corner Violence Intervention and Prevention,
United Neighbors Association (UNA), 4-Street Crime Watch, 

Bird Street Community Center, College Bound Dorchester, Family Nurturing Center, Roxbury Resource Center,

 

Faith-based: First Parish Church in Dorchester, St. Peter's Parish, 

 

Main Streets:

Bowdoin-Geneva Main Street
Four Corners Main Street
 

Healthcare:

Bowdoin Street Health Center
 

Partial list!

Key Programs Offered: 

Biweekly meetings; neighborhood walkthroughts; forum for cross-departmental, cross-sector collaboration and neighborhood improvement.

Created: 
11/21/2011

Grove Hall Computer Learning Center

Phone: 

1 617-427-5002

Key Partners: 

Key Programs Offered: 
Adult Basic Education
After school programs
Computer Training
Open to Non-Residents

No Fee to Use Services

 

Youth (Ages 5-17)
Young Adults (Ages18-22)
Adults (Ages 23-64)
 
Accessible by public transportation/ Handicapped Access
Accessible doors (e.g., 32-inch clear opening, push button)
Elevators
Handicapped Accessible Restrooms
Handicapped Parking
Assistive Technology is NOT Avalailable

Fieldstone Apartments Computer Learning Center

Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Fieldstone Apartments

907 Blue Hill Avenue

Dorchester, MA 02124

Phone: 

1 617-265-0229

Fax: 

1 617-265-1340

Email: 

fieldstone@peabodyproperties.com

Website: 

http://www.massimpact.org/map/?q=node/14

Mission: 

Location

Fieldstone Apartments Computer Learning Center
907 Blue Hill Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02124
United States
Key Partners: 

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Key Programs Offered: 
Services that the center offers: 
Adult Basic Education
After school programs
Computer Training
Open to Non-Residents
No Fee to Use Services
Target Populations: 
Youth (Ages 5-17)
Young Adults (Ages18-22)
Adults (Ages 23-64)
Number of Workstations for Public Use: 
6-10

SMS Computer Learning Center

Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Phone: 

1 617-445-0050

Email: 

troyrob999@yahoo.com

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Location

Sonoma Maple Schuyler Computer Learning Center
1 Maple Court
Dorchester, MA 02121
United States
Key Partners: 

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Key Programs Offered: 
Adult Basic Education
 
After school programs
 
Computer Training
 
Open to Non-Residents
 
No Fee to Use Services
 
Target Populations: 
Youth (Ages 5-17)
Young Adults (Ages18-22)
Adults (Ages 23-64)
Number of Workstations for Public Use: 6-10

Ledge Kitchen & Drinks

Phone: 

(617) 698-2261

Website: 

Location

Ledge Kitchen and Drinks
2261 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester, MA 02125
United States
Key Partners: 

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Key Programs Offered: 

Charles Street Church Food Pantry

Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of every month.

Mission: 

Location

Charles Street AME Church
551 Warren Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
United States
Key Partners: 

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Bring a photo ID and something that shows your address when you arrive at the food pantry.

Key Programs Offered: 

St. Mary's Food Pantry

Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Phone: 

617.282.3181

Email: 

pantry@stmarysdorchester.org

Website: 

www.stmarysdorchester.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Mission: 

The Food Pantry is one of the most established ministries at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. Concerned by issues of hunger and poverty in the Uphams Corner neighborhood of Dorchester, St. Mary’s Food Pantry was established in 1991 to help address the needs of those struggling to put food on their tables. Today the food pantry is staffed solely by volunteers and feeds approximately 300 low-income families (875 individuals) from Dorchester, Roxbury, and Jamaica Plain each month.

 

St. Mary’s food pantry is a member agency of the Greater Boston Food Bank and receives most of its food from this source. In addition, the pantry relies on Partner churches, community groups and individuals to help keep its shelves stocked.

Location

St. Mary's Church
14 Cushing Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02125
United States
Key Partners: 

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

 

FOR CLIENTS

  1. BulletThe St. Mary’s food pantry located at 14 Cushing Ave. in Dorchester is open on Tuesdays from 9:30 -11:30 AM.

  2. BulletThose in need of assistance may come to the pantry once a month to receive a variety of dry, canned and perishable food.

  3. BulletID is required at each visit.

  4. BulletRecipients must be “income eligible” to receive food assistance. See guidelines at point of registration.

  5. BulletFor information about Food Stamps and other free and low-cost food resources, call Project Bread’s Food Source Hotline: 1-800-645-8333.

FOR VOLUNTEERS

There are a variety of volunteer opportunities at St. Mary’s food pantry:

  1. BulletHands-on assistance during pantry hours: Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 (Volunteers arrive at 8:30). Tasks include client sign-in and registration, translating for non-English speaking clients, food storage and pantry maintenance.

  2. BulletPlanning and implementing a food drive on behalf of the pantry

  3. BulletTranslation of written materials such as pantry policies and procedures, etc. – most notably Spanish, Creole and Portuguese

  4. BulletClerical assistance: telephone, written correspondence, etc.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities or to request a Volunteer Application, please contact our Food Pantry Coordinator.

FOR DONORS

Donations of non-perishable dry and canned foods (no glass containers, please) are always welcome. For a “wish list” of most needed foods, to plan a food drive or to arrange a food delivery, please contact our Food Pantry Coordinator.

Key Programs Offered: 

Codman Square Health Center Food Pantry

Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Phone: 

(617) 825-9660

Website: 

http://www.codman.org/

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesdays

Mission: 

We do not want our neighbors to be hungry. Both Codman Square Health Center and Dorchester House Multi-Service Center have an on-site food pantry for members of the community. In addition to gathering food to take home, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about nutrition and other public health issues.

Location

Codman Square Health Center Food Pantry
637 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA 02124
United States
Key Partners: 

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Key Programs Offered: 

Community Meeting Space Available: 

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Shanti, Taste of India

Phone: 

(617) 929-3900

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
Lunch
Sun-Sat 11:30am - 3:00pm
Dinner
Sun-Wed 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Thu-Sat 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Mission: 

From Shanti's website:

Taste of India - Shanti was created to bring quality ethnic food to Dorchester, South Boston and the surrounding areas. Shanti began with just Indian cuisine, but quickly expanded due to the diverse tastes of our community. Today, Shanti proudly serves a blend of Indian, Pakastani and Bangladeshi foods.

More than 10 years after its inception, Shanti continues to proudly serve fresh, authentic South Asian cuisine. The menu has numerous traditional items, such as Mulligatawny soup, Indian salad, Samosas dishes, tikka dishes, naan, Roti, poori, Tandoori specials, kebobs, vindaloo, curry, raita and so much more.

You are welcome to dine at our restaurant and become immersed in the sights, sounds and aromas of South Asia. Enjoy the Taste of India and you'll become a regular, too!

Location

Shanti
1111 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02125
United States
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

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