The mission of the Greater Boston Nazarene Compassionate Center (GBNCC ) is to provide relief to the most vulnerable, distressed and underprivileged people of the Boston area, with particular emphasis on the Haitian community and the youth in Dorchester, Mattapan, Roslindale and the surrounding communities.
As faith leaders, we explore the root causes of factors that are jeopardizing the health and welfare of our congregations, and take a vested interest in building the capacity of our community through outreach and education. The Dorchester Nazarene Church was among the first Haitian congregations in Boston to openly address the issue of HIV/AIDS prevention and education. We strongly embrace the idea of reaching out and addressing the needs of the whole individual in a culturally complete and sensitive way. Our aim is to promote the health and welfare of our community and also to serve as a supportive link to the wider U.S. social and economic system.
For the past 7 years, the GBNCC has been home to many successful programs and activities that have significantly impacted the lives of many thousands of individuals. GBNCC ’s main program areas are Adult Basic Education (ESL/Computer Literacy), Youth Services (including the Higher Education Resource Center), Health Education, and Food and Nutrition Services.
We have attracted funding from local foundations and corporations, including the Boston Foundation, CCHER, Boston Capacity Tank, United Way of Massachusetts Bay, Clippership Foundation, English for New Bostonians, BMA, Komen Foundation, the Boston Foundation and many others. We combine grants, donations, volunteer efforts, church support, and professional services to cover our expenses, and are continually developing relationships with new funders.
The annual Area B-3 boat ride and breakfast for seniors will be held on Tuesday, September 13. The event begins with an 8:00 a.m. continental breakfast at the Dorchester Boys and Girls Club (1135 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02125), followed by a bus to the boat tour of Boston Harbor. Tickets are on sale through the B-3 station by calling 617-343-4717 or Myrtle Huggins at 617-429-8531.
The City of Boston conducts an Elder Volunteer Property Tax Work-Off Program each tax year. The goal of the program is to match qualifying applicants with suitable volunteer positions within various public departments throughout the City of Boston in order to provide limited tax relief to senior homeowners. You must be age 60 or over by July 1 of the tax year for which you are filing and meet certain other eligibility requirements.
Carney Hospital invites the community to attend a Senior Supper on Wednesday, June 29, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Dinner and a health lecture are offered for $4 per person. The lecture for this event, delivered by Dr. Young Kim, covers "Female Urinary Incontinence." The supper is held in the cafeteria (lower level) of Carney (2100 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124). Call DoctorFinder at (800)488-5959 to register. 
Free lunch for the elderly! The Dot Day "Parade of Seniors" will take place on Thursday, May 19 from 12 to 3 p.m. at Florian Hall (55 Hallet Street, Dorchester). Enjoy food, entertainment, plenty of prizes and the company of your peers! Open to all Dorchester Elders. Contact Committee Chairs Joe and Carol Chaisson at (617) 282-1933 for more information.
Seniors - come for a cheap supper at Carney Hospital on April 5 and hear a great lecture on "Brain Healthy Nutrition." Nancy B. Emerson Lombardi, Ph.D., will present the facts of how to keep head-healthy as guests munch on tasty treats. Call 1-800-488-5959 to register (RSVP required) by April 1. Admission is four dollars.
