Adults

Worker Education Program

Location

1803 Dorchester Avenue Suite 101
Dorchester, MA, 02124
United States
42° 17' 20.7348" N, 71° 3' 48.4632" W
See map: Google Maps
Phone: 

(617) 822-0130

Website: 

www.workereducationprogram.org

Mission: 

Worker Education Program (WEP), is a non-profit workplace education program. The mission of WEP is to provide worker-centered educational and training opportunities to entry-level unionized workers. WEP partners with employers and unions to offer classes that help workers communicate better in English, increase their literacy skills, improve their math, acquire high school diplomas, explore career advancement, or prepare for college. Since 1991, WEP has served over 4,000 Massachusetts workers.

WEP currently offers 12 classes at five sites. WEP classes are funded by grants from the Massachusetts Department of Secondary and Elementary Education, English for New Bostonians, and First Literacy. WEP is a provider for the 1199SEIU Training and Upgrading Fund Massachusetts Division.

Neighborhood Response Team (NRT)

Phone: 

Call Office of Neighborhood Services Liaisons for appopriate area

Email: 

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

Website: 

Contact Your Neighborhood Liaison

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.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Contact your Neighborhood Liaison. As of Nov. 2011, Darryl Smith, ISD co-chairs Mattapan mtg; Adalberto Teixeira of Health and Human Services co-chairs Bowdoin Geneva mtg.

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.

Last Updated: 
11/21/2011

Blarney Stone

Location

1509 Dorchester Ave (between Faulkner St. and Lincoln St.)
Dorchester, MA, 02122
United States
42° 17' 56.9256" N, 71° 3' 37.8216" W
See map: Google Maps
Phone: 

617-436-8223

Website: 

www.blarneystoneboston.com

Mission: 

From the Blarney Stone Website:

"An institution set in the heart of Boston's largest neighborhood, The Blarney Stone has served the people of Dorchester for over 35 years. Originally, the first bar in America to sell draught Guinness, The Blarney Stone has evolved into a comfortable modern bar and family restaurant serving seasonal American cuisine with comfortable booth seating, exposed brick walls and a beautiful mahogany bar.

A true gem on Dorchester Avenue, the Blarney Stone's loyal guests dine on great cuisine while enjoying modern cocktails and craft beers. Our face may have changed, but our welcoming spirit remains."

Key Partners: 

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

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dBar

Location

1236 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester, MA, 02125
United States
42° 18' 30.3228" N, 71° 3' 29.6028" W
See map: Google Maps
Phone: 

617.265.4490

Website: 

www.dbarboston.com

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Monday through Thursday 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Friday through Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Mission: 

From dbar's website:

"dbar is Dorchester's premiere destination for fine dining, delicious cocktails and exciting nightlife.

Open 7 days a week, dbar is a full service restaurant that seamlessly transforms into a nightclub and lounge as the night goes on.

Formerly an old school Irish pub filled with mahogany charm, dbar has been renovated into a hip chic hot spot. With warm glowing candles & long leather banquettes, dbar offers a casual and comfortable atmosphere that attracts clientele from Dorchester and surrounding areas.

The unique and classy menu inspired by Executive Chef Christopher Coombs changes with the seasons and features the finest and freshest available ingredients throughout the New England area. Most of the menu takes a French twist, but also contains an assortment of comfort foods (such as our famous Veal & Pancetta Bolognaise) and old favorites (like our simple yet delicious Giannone Chicken Under a Brick.)

Looking for the perfect cocktail? From espresso martinis to a fine glass of Bordeaux, dbar caters to all tastes. The eclectic martini list will excite and gratify while our selection of over 200 bottles of wine will far exceed your expectations."

Key Partners: 

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Project Place

Location

1145 Washington Street
Boston, MA, 02118
United States
42° 20' 37.5936" N, 71° 3' 58.0896" W
See map: Google Maps
Phone: 

617.542.3740

Email: 

Project Place

Website: 

http://www.projectplace.org

Mission: 

Project Place is a supportive community that promotes hope and opportunity for homeless and low-income individuals by providing the skills, education and resources to obtain stable employment and housing.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Suzanne Kenney, Executive Director

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Hire a Project Place graduate! Email hjassal@projectplace.org. 

Subscribe to the Project Place newsletter! Email newsletter@projectplace.org. 

Apply for employment or an internship: http://www.projectplace.org/jobs.html.

Volunteer: http://www.projectplace.org/volunteer.html.
 

Key Programs Offered: 

 

GateHouse

The top two floors of Project Place's six-story building are dedicated to GateHouse, 14 studio apartments for homeless individuals who are making transitions in their lives. Residences are permanent, affordable housing in a sober, supportive community. During their stay tenants have the option to utilize Project Place services and programs including our wraparound support services to address barriers in finding and obtaining employment and housing. Tenants have either graduated from a program or are currently enrolled in one, are committed to sobriety and pay one-third of their income for rent.

Betty's Place

Housed in the YWCA's Berkeley Street residence, Betty's Place is a transitional housing program that can accommodate up to 15 women at one time. Residents are provided with Project Place programming and supports while making the transition from the emergency shelter system to independent living. Betty's provides each resident with a room of her own in a safe, clean environment and two meals a day. Residents also receive our wraparound support services to address barriers in finding and obtaining employment and housing. The average length of stay is six months.

HomePlate

HomePlate is a food preparation and services training program. Participants in this program help to operate our pushcart in downtown Boston, fulfill catering requests for corporate and private clients and prepare breakfast and lunch for Project Place clients and staff daily. All food is prepared in our in-house commercial kitchen. Clients in this program are primed to transfer directly into the food service industry and also graduate with comprehensive customer service and money handling skills. They also receive our wraparound support services to address barriers in finding and obtaining employment and housing. 

Wraparound Support Services

All Project Place clients receive the wraparound support services to address the various barriers they may encounter in finding and obtaining employment and housing. A comprehensive, yet personalized approach is utilized with each client to ensure that services meet the individual's needs. These include: Case Management, Career Services, Computer Training, Educational Services, Alumni Services. Read more here. For more information, contact: Kim Nuttall at 617.542.3740 or knuttall@projectplace.org.

Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP)

This new employment, placement and training program provides tailored services specific to veterans. In addition to traditional case management and support services, clients are assessed for veteran’s benefit eligibility, provided referrals for specific needs and given assistance in obtaining discharge papers (DD214).

Client Assistance Programs

- Danielle Fund: Named to honor the life and memory of Danielle Ontra, this fund was created to support clients and alumni who are making strides to live independently and are committed to their recovery. Clients may apply for funds to alleviate financial burdens up to $500, paid directly to the source (landlord, school, etc.). Included in the application process is identification of the need, developing a budget to manage future expenses and explanation of how compliance of goals aligns with agency mission.

- MicroLoan Fund: A new program of Project Place, our MicroLoan Fund offers small financial loans to assist graduates in overcoming temporary obstacles to successful housing, education and/or employment. In addition, it helps them to develop a positive credit history. A committee comprised of graduates, staff, board and bank representatives, review applications and work with applicants to finalize their request and develop a repayment plan.

- Paul White Empowerment Fund: Established by his family in memory of Paul White, a long time friend and supporter of Project Place. The fund will assist persons served by Project Place to advance their education and/or employment goals. Grants will be given to clients for:

Tuition for GED, certificate or post secondary education
Books or supplies for educational purposes
Clothing for employment interviews
Other education or employment purposes which meet the goal of the fund 

 

Social Enterprises

Project Place prides itself on the entrepreneurial approach we take to solving social challenges. To help facilitate change in our clients' lives we run three businesses that provide paid employment to those overcoming homelessness. Our businesses also create a revenue stream for the agency that contributes to 20% of our operating budget while providing our clients with the skills and work experience needed to gain employment.

  • Project Pepsi: a vending machine service business.
  • Clean Corners... Bright Hopes: a facilities and outdoor maintenance service.
  • HomePlate: a food services program, operating a pushcart in downtown Boston and offering catering to corporate and private clients. 
Scholarships available: 

Yes

Last Updated: 
05/18/2011

 

Project Place
1145 Washington Street 
Boston, MA 02118
617.542.3740 (p) 
617.542.3860 (f) 
info@projectplace.org

Contact Betty's Place:

Betty's Place 
40 Berkeley Street 
Boston, MA 02116 (p)
617.482.1126 (p)
617.482.7524 (f) 
info@projectplace.org 

Violence Intervention & Prevention (VIP) Initiative

Location

1010 Massachusetts Avenue 2nd Floor
Boston, MA, 02118
United States
42° 19' 39.234" N, 71° 4' 2.9496" W
See map: Google Maps
Phone: 

BPHC VIP: (617) 534-2304

Fax: 

BPHC VIP: (617) 534-4688

Email: 

violenceprevention@bphc.org

Website: 

http://www.cityofboston.gov/vip/; http://www.bphc.org/programs/cafh/violenceprevention/violenceinterventionandprevention/Pages/Home.aspx; http://www.bidmc.org/CentersandDepartments/Departments/CommunityHealthCenters/BowdoinStreetHealthCenter/BestofBowdoinEnewsletter/BowdoinGenevaViolenceInterventionandPrevention.aspx;

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Grove Hall Peace Council: Meets last Wednesday of every month, except on holidays, August and December. 
Meets 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Family Resource Room at the Lilia G. Fredrick Pilot Middle School. For further info contact Nicole N. Flynt at Project R.I.G.H.T. (617)-541-5454 ext 105

Bowdoin Geneva VIP: Meets 1st Wednesday of every month, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Bowdoin Street Health Center. Call Susan Young, Bowdoin/Geneva VIP coordinator at (617) 754-0023 for more information or email Syoung4@bidmc.harvard.edu.

Mission: 

The Violence Intervention & Prevention (VIP) Initiative aims to prevent violence and promote positive youth development in the City of Boston through a commitment to active and genuine collaboration between youth, residents, community organizations, and city agencies. VIP seeks to implement conflict resolution and peer mediation skills training in schools and community centers, develop a youth-driven social marketing campaign, support community mobilization efforts in five high-need neighborhoods, and ensure access to out-of-school time opportunities for youth.

The neighborhoods are: Bowdoin St. / Geneva Ave.; Grove Hall; Morton St. / Norfolk St.; Orchard Gardens and ----? 

Key Partners: 

City of Boston, Boston Public Health Commission, Bowdoin Street Health Center (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center), Dorchester Safe Neighborhood Initiative (SNI), 

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Contact the Office of Neighborhood Services to learn about Violence Prevention in your community. 

Do you want to get your child into safe after school programs?

Are you concerned about a student who is skipping school or has dropped out?

Are you looking for a job for youth or adults?

Do you need health insurance, want to find a doctor or have a health question?

  • Call The Mayor's Health Line  at 617-534-5050. We speak your language and the call is confidential.

Do you want to make your streets clean and safe?

Do you want help with a tight budget?

  • If you are at risk for homelessness or if you are having trouble providing food for your household, call the Shelter Commission at (617)-635-4507.
  • If you are at risk of having no heat in your home, call the No Heat Line at (617)-635-5322.
  • If you are a homeowner facing foreclosure on your home, contact theDepartment of Neighborhood Development at (617)-635-3880
  • If you are a renter and are having major difficulties with your landlord, contact the Rental Housing Resource Center at (617)-635-4200
  • If you need help with your taxes, call Boston Tax Help at 617-918-5275
Key Programs Offered: 
  • Neighborhood Peace Councils: Residents can join with local business, community leaders and city department staff to identify and address safety concerns
  • BPHC youth development specialists in each neighborhood assist w/ the coordination of social support services for youth and their families
  • Health Centers in targeted communities serve as nexuses for anti-violence programming
  • Liasions at various city departments respond to identified community concerns.
Community Meeting Space Available: 

Yes

Last Updated: 
05/17/2011

Greater Grove Hall Main Streets

Location

320B Blue Hill Avenue
Dorchester, MA, 02121
United States
42° 18' 48.6936" N, 71° 4' 45.9012" W
See map: Google Maps
Phone: 

617-45-GGHMS (44467)

Email: 

info@greatergrovehall.org

Website: 

http://www.greatergrovehall.org/

Mission: 

The Greater Grove Hall Main Streets is committed to supporting the Grove Hall area commercial district through marketing, technical assistance and organizing. GGHMS promotes Grove Hall's diverse business district while maintaining the neighborhood’s historical character. We encourage innovative and creative techniques for fostering economic development that enriches the lives of business owners, employees and residents of our community. 

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Axel Starke, Executive Director

Key Partners: 

Neighborhood Development Corporation of Grove Hall

Project Right Inc.

Quincy Geneva / New Vision

United Housing

Prince Hall Grand Lodge

Last Updated: 
05/16/2011

Boston Community Partnerships for Children

Location

443 Warren Street Suite 4
Dorchester, MA, 02121
United States
42° 18' 59.94" N, 71° 4' 58.3608" W
See map: Google Maps
Phone: 

(617) 635-6538

Fax: 

(617) 635-6519

Email: 

dgantt@boston.k12.ma.us

Website: 

http://www.cpcboston.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

                      Contact Coordinator

Mission: 

The Boston Community Partnerships for Children exists to ensure access to a high quality early educational experience, regardless of setting, for all of Boston's children and their families.

The Boston Community Partnerships for Children works to ensure that parents and families of children ages 0-8 have access to quality child care. Community Partnerships brings together all sectors (center based, family child care, head start and public schools) of the early childhood community in Boston to make child care better and more affordable.

Currently, the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) funds the work of the Community Partnerships program through annual grants. Boston uses its annual grant to improve the quality of care offered by participating providers. All providers are welcome to join their neighborhood cluster and participate.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Danielle Gantt, Coordinator; Theresa Donovan, Account Clerk; Jason Sachs, Director of Early Childhood Education

Key Partners: 

Boston’s CPC Governing Council has 28 members who are representatives of parents, public schools, Head Start Programs, private center-based preschool programs, family childcare systems and independent providers, and community based organizations. The Boston Public Schools is the fiscal lead agent for the partnership.

Boston Public Schools, Fiscal Agent; ABCD, Associated Early Care and Education, Boston Alliance for Early Education, Boston Association for the Education of Young Children, Child Care Choices of Boston, College Bound Dorchester, Countdown to Kindergarten, East Boston Social Centers, Head Start (East Boston, South Side), Old South Preschool, Parent-Child Home Program, ReadBoston, more.

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

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Key Programs Offered: 

Neighborhood Cluster Agents: Local planning and coordination are critical components to our work. Since Boston is a large city with various needs in each neighborhood, we have created Neighborhood-based clusters. At the cluster level, one agency serves as neighborhood cluster agent and convenes meetings, coordinates cluster plans and activities, represents the cluster at citywide Community Partnerships Council Meetings, reports back to cluster members on citywide programs and activities, and acts as business agent for the cluster. 

Dorchester
Neighborhood Cluster Agent: Mary Kinsella 
Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester
1135 Dorchester Avenue - Dorchester, MA 02125
Phone: (617) 288-7120 

Mattapan
Neighborhood Cluster Agent: Lillie Searcy
Mattapan Family Service Center 
535 River Street
Mattapan, MA 02126
Phone: (617) 298-1785 x201 
Fax: (617) 298-6902

Type of facility in which this program/organization located: 

Varies

Also (or Previously) Known As...: 

Boston CPC

Last Updated: 
05/04/2011

Heiress Boutique

Location

671 Adams Street
Dorchester, MA
United States
42° 17' 13.0308" N, 71° 3' 17.2584" W
See map: Google Maps
Phone: 

(617)297-5166

Email: 

Website: 

http://www.heiressboston.com

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Thursday & Friday 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Mission: 

Heiress Boutique is a chic, glamour-inspired clothing boutique, inspired by the sexy, sophisticated cosmopolitan women. Heiress showcases a combination of timeless and what’s new, emerging and fashionable. Our carefully edited assortment represents an interesting accessory collection, playful tops, sophisticated pants, sexy cocktail dresses, and stunning coats.

The Heiress Woman is a Frugal Fashionista, that glories in finding beautiful, unique and original designer items at fabulous prices. Impressively put together, it is hard to believe how little she spent. 

HallSpace

Location

900 Dorchester Avenue #400
Dorchester, MA, 02125-1282
United States
42° 19' 12.5688" N, 71° 3' 24.2748" W
See map: Google Maps
Phone: 

(617) 288-2255

Email: 

hallspace1@aol.com

Website: 

http://www.hallspace.org

Mission: 

HallSpace is an art gallery located in Dorchester, MA just minutes from the JFK/UMass T station. 

Directions:

Traveling south on 93
Take exit 15 for Columbia Rd
J.F.K. Library 0.2 mi
Turn right at Columbia Rd 0.1 mi
Left at Dorchester Ave

Traveling north on 93
Take exit 15 for Columbia Rd
Edward Everett Sq. 0.2 mi
Turn right at Columbia Rd 443 ft
Go completely around the rotary
Bear Right at the 4th exit and stay on Columbia Rd 0.1 mi
Take left at Dorchester Ave
Gallery is on the left

Gallery entrance is on the right side of the parking lot behind the transformer. Parking in lot when available,  spaces marked V or C only, or on the street. 

Last Updated: 
04/29/2011
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