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Family Resource Center, East Zone

Location

1216 Dorchester Avenue (Behind the Burger King)
Dorchester, MA, 02125
United States
42° 18' 30.96" N, 71° 3' 24.12" W
See map: Google Maps
Phone: 

(617) 635-8015

Website: 

http://www.bostonpublicschools.org/node/815

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

M-F: 8:30am to 5:00pm

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Families with a child new to the Boston Public Schools can register at one of several Family Resource Centers (FRC). Feel free to visit whichever center is most convenient; you are not limited to the center in your zone of residence.

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Pantry

Location

1082 Blue Hill Ave
Dorchester, MA, 02124
United States
42° 17' 14.3088" N, 71° 5' 25.0944" W
See map: Google Maps
Phone: 

(617) 288-6559

Key Programs Offered: 

Food Pantry

LearningWorks (ABCD)

Location

19 Temple Place Downtown Crossing
Boston, MA, 02111
United States
42° 21' 19.1772" N, 71° 3' 44.2944" W
See map: Google Maps
Phone: 

617-357-6000 Ext. 7541

Website: 

www.bostonabcd.org/programs/career-development/learning-works

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

9:30am-5pm M-F

Mission: 

LearningWorks is ABCD's workforce development center. Located in downtown Boston, it offers a variety of education, training and support services for low-income adults. The center is also a resource for employers seeking qualified staff or training opportunities. LearningWorks facilities include a computer lab and a self-directed resource room with automated job banks and resume writing programs.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Clare Shepherd, Director

Key Partners: 

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

walk in

Key Programs Offered: 

-JobNet provides career assessment and counseling, job readiness activities and job search and placement services. A multilingual staff works with automated job banks to create career opportunities for job seekers on all rungs of the career ladder. -Downtown Adult Literacy Program tutors adults from 18yrs and older one-on-one on basic reading skills and GED preparation. Students also learn basic computer skills, enjoy field trips and guest lectures, and take part in Boston's annual Adult Education and Literacy Week. -Young Parents Program serves 16-to-21-year-old parents and expectant parents. The program provides individual counseling and support, GED preparation, parenting skills classes, job and career development counseling and support groups.

Scholarships available: 

no

Vouchers accepted: 

no

Last Updated: 
03/02/2010

all programs are free of charge.

Aswalos House

Location

246 Seaver Street
Dorchester, MA, 02121
United States
42° 18' 24.84" N, 71° 5' 13.2" W
See map: Google Maps
Phone: 

(617) 375-2571

Mission: 

To provide shelter and a positive force in young mothers lives and to empower pregnant and parenting women and eliminate racism.

Bay Cove Human Services

Location

105 Victory Road
Dorchester, 02122
United States
42° 17' 50.6796" N, 71° 3' 4.0968" W
See map: Google Maps
Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Phone: 

(617) 371-3010

Website: 

www.baycove.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

8:30am to 4:30PM M-F

Mission: 

Our mission is to improve the quality of the lives of individuals and their families who face the life-long challenges of developmental disabilities, aging, mental illness and drug and alcohol addiction. We will accomplish this mission by providing effective and compassionate services and through advocacy and leadership.

Key Partners: 

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

walk-ins or call

Charge for services: 

Yes

Key Programs Offered: 

Early Intervention Program ages (16 months to 36 months), Small Wonders Nursery School (16 months to 36 months of age) different phone number (617) 619-6990. Cost for services go by sliding scale.

Scholarships available: 

no

Vouchers accepted: 

no

Number of people served each year: 

400+ children

Last Updated: 
03/02/2010

Located in the historic Dorchester Potteryworks Kiln Building.

Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD)

Location

110 Claybourne Street
Dorchester, MA, 02121
United States
42° 17' 45.6" N, 71° 4' 15.24" W
See map: Google Maps
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: 

Alison Carter-Marlow

Key Partners: 

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.

Scholarships available: 

No

Vouchers accepted: 

Yes

Transportation provided: 

No

Last Updated: 
04/16/2010



Two locations:

110 Claybourne Street
Dorchester, MA 02121

551A Talbot Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02124

All Dorchester Sports League

Location

1565 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, 02122
United States
42° 17' 51.2772" N, 71° 3' 39.4776" W
See map: Google Maps
Phone: 

(617) 287-1601

Email: 

alldotsports@verizon.net

Website: 

http://www.alldorchestersportsleague.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Our sports programs typically run from April through August with registration beginning in March. For specific times and dates, visit http://www.alldorchestersportsleague.org.

Dorchester Youth Soccer: The fall season begins on the weekend after Labor Day and ends on the weekend before Thanksgiving. The spring season begins on the second weekend of April and ends the weekend after Memorial Day.

Mission: 

ADSL’s mission is to prepare young people in Dorchester and surrounding neighborhoods for success in education, employment, and community life by breaking down racial barriers, building skills and self-esteem, promoting non-violence, providing personal support through sports and education programs.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Jared Blandino

Key Partners: 

Dorchester Youth Soccer
Dorchester Youth Lacrosse

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

More information about our programs can be found on our website or by calling the office.

Charge for services: 

Small fees for our baseball leagues range from $30 - $50; most of our programs are free.

Key Programs Offered: 

ADSL offers sports, recreation, fitness, and education services for youth between the ages of 5 - 18. Sports offered include:

  • T-Ball
  • Little League Baseball
  • Babe Ruth baseball
  • Softball
  • Girls' Basketball
  • Sports & fitness clinics during August
  • Weight Lifting and training during the Fall and Winter at our Fitness Center at Town Field
  • Partnership with Dorchester Youth Soccer, a component of ADSL (ages 4-14)

    Dorchester Youth Soccer has been in existence for twenty years, and the program provides youth soccer opportunities to boys and girls from the ages of 4to 14 from Dorchester, Mattapan, Roxbury and surrounding areas.
    Dorchester Youth Soccer has both fall and spring seasons. All of the children who have played during the fall or spring seasons (or both) are given trophies for participating in the league. Over the years DYS has provided soccer opportunities to thousands of children.

  • Partnership with Dorchester Youth Lacrosse. Information linked on our website.
  • Education Resource Center (ERC)

    Aside from sports, ADSL offers 1-on-1 after school tutoring for high school students as well as test prep and assistance with the college application process. This all takes place at our computer lab at our Education Resource Center. The ERC is open to current and new participants free of charge, Monday - Thursday between 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Anyone interested should contact the office at: (617) 287-1601 or email Education Coordinator, Brian Doherty at bridoherty@gmail.com.

Number of people served each year: 

Over 1,000

Last Updated: 
03/02/2010

Boston Arts Project

Location

81 North Main Street
Randolph, MA, 02368
United States
42° 9' 51.2784" N, 71° 2' 32.7156" W
See map: Google Maps
Phone: 

(781) 492-3552

Email: 

bostonartsproject@gmail.com

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Lynn Currier

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

If interested in talking with us, please contact Lynn Currier.

Key Programs Offered: 

One Voice
One Voice is a professional arts program offering exciting classes for youth from 4 to 19, taught by some of Boston's top teachers.

"Our focus is on nurturing children as individuals, and on developing their confidence, intellect, self-discipline, creativity and sense of community."

This summer we are opening a new center and offering: Dance, Hip Hop Songwriting, Theater, Filmmaking, Spoken Word, Improvisation, Visual Arts, Composition, Outdoor Sports, Performances, Field Trips to Concerts, Radio Stations and TV Stations

Call or email for more info and to register

Sites in Dorchester and Randolph!

Boston Arts Project and Haitkaah Social Justice Center (our sister company) are opening a youth center in Fields Corner, and are interested in finding another youth organization that might want to be a partner and rent an office in our space.

Alternatives for Community & Environment (ACE)

Location

2181 Washington Street
Roxbury, MA, 02119
United States
42° 19' 52.3164" N, 71° 4' 57.342" W
See map: Google Maps
Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Phone: 

(617) 442-3343, ext. 235

Email: 

info@ace-ej.org

Website: 

http://www.ace-ej.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Weekdays, 9-5PM

Mission: 

ACE builds the power of communities of color and lower income communities in New England to eradicate environmental racism and classism and achieve environmental justice. We believe that everyone has the right to a healthy environment and to be decision-makers in issues affecting our communities. In partnership with strategic coalitions, we are bringing energy efficiency resources to our communities, craftimg enviormental justice standards for the state and repairing a failing public transit system.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Kalila Barnett

Key Partners: 

Don't waste massachusetts, Healthy air coalition, Massachussetts diesel pollution solution, Massachussetts enviromental justice alliance, Mystic river collaborative, Community works, Green justice coalition, Co-op power metro east, Action for regional equity, Coalition to restore civil rights, Radical organizing conference, Right to the city alliance, Whose Boston, Boston youth enviromental network, Southend lower Roxbury youth workers alliance, United youth and youth workers of Boston.

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

call or walk in

Charge for services: 

No

Key Programs Offered: 

Student pass victory, The New York exckange, campaigning for cleaner air, youth justice in our ' hood, organizing for green jobs. Serving all ages of youth and adults.

Scholarships available: 

No

Vouchers accepted: 

No

Transportation provided: 

No

Number of people served each year: 

501-1000

Community Meeting Space Available: 

Yes

Type of facility in which this program/organization located: 

Private Building

Last Updated: 
03/23/2010

Ashmont Market and Liquor Store

Location

630 Adams Street
Dorchester, MA, 02122
United States
42° 17' 17.304" N, 71° 3' 18.8568" W
See map: Google Maps
Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

Phone: 

(617) 825-1990

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

7AM-11PM Monday- Saturday. Sundays from 8 AM-7PM

Mission: 

Convenience Store with liquor and deli.

Key Partners: 

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Charge for services: 

Yes

Key Programs Offered: 

Scholarships available: 

No

Vouchers accepted: 

No

Transportation provided: 

No

Number of people served each year: 

over 1000

Community Meeting Space Available: 

No

Type of facility in which this program/organization located: 

Other

Last Updated: 
03/02/2010

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