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.
TEMPLE OF MARTIAL ARTS CLASS SCHEDULE (All Classes: 450 Washington St.)
DAY
TIME
LEVEL / GROUP
Monday
5:00 - 5:50 PM
Beginner / Advanced
Tuesday
5:00 - 5:50 PM
Beginner / Advanced
Wednesday
5:00 - 5:50 PM
Beginner / Advanced
Thursday
5:00 - 5:50 PM
Advanced kids only
Saturday
9:00 AM
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Beginner
Advanced
Mission:
Temple of Martial Arts (TOMA) is a non-profit organization geared toward the inner-city youth. Martial arts classes are a great way for children to release extra energy in a safe and constructive environment. The highly trained staff at the Temple of Martial Arts channels the students’ energy in a positive way while teaching personal life skills such as self-discipline, respect, and courtesy.
HRiA's mission is to help people to live healthier lives and build healthy communities through policy, research, prevention, and health promotion. For over fifty years, Health Resources in Action has been a leader in developing programs that advance public health and medical research. Through theCommunity Health and Medical Foundation divisions, HRiA works with governments, communities, scientists, and nonprofit organizations that share an imperative for resolving today’s most critical public health issues through policy, research, prevention, and health promotion.
Clients include the Black Ministerial Alliance of Greater Boston, the Boston Collaborative for Food & Fitness,
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of the U.S. Surgeon General/Medical Reserve Corps,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Bank of America, Hilda and Preston Davis Foundation
Paso del Norte Health Foundation, the Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation, Boston Medical Center
Bowdoin Street Health Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Children's Hospital - Boston, the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, the AIDS Action Committee, and many more.
Key Programs Offered:
HRiA is an innovative and unique organization combining consulting services with public health programming. Our staff of public health professionals, physicians, and social scientists possess the depth and breadth of experience to meet public health challenges and tackle complex life sciences consulting projects.
HRiA offers free training to the community and maintains an extensive health research library. Trainings are offered on broad subjects such as evaluation, coalition building, collaborative leadership, engaging diverse populations, etc. as well as topical areas such as asthma, substance abuse, tobacco, violence, teen pregnancy, and leadership.
DotWell is a community-based organization, specifically a formalized collaborative effort of its two founding organizations: the Codman Square Health Center (CSHC) and the Dorchester House Multi-Service Center (DHMSC). DotWell was previously known as the Health Services Partnership of Dorchester (HSP).
DotWell generates trust and respect by providing the highest quality comprehensive clinical and community-based services; a well-maintained physical plant that meets the needs of the community; a team of staff that are both entrepreneurial and practical; state-of-the-art technology available for use by the staff and the community; and unparalleled involvement by a diverse group of stakeholders including staff, clients, board members, elected and appointed officials, and collaborators.
Financial Health
Free tax preparation
Financial Counseling
Financial Coaching
Recreation and Fitness Dorchester House Pool: Asthma Swim, Swim Lessons, Lifeguard Training, more Sports clinics: Basketball (Beantown Slam), Tennis, FANtastic Kids: Weight management program for ages 8-12 Various recreational activities offered through Generation Next Academy/GNA Teen Center
Healthworks at Codman: Located at 450 Washington Street, this women and children's gym uses a variety of practices to ensure community health: sliding-scale memberships, 3-month "prescription" membership for overweight patients of Codman Square Health Center, personal training, nutritionist "interview" at intake, fun classes, special events and activities, friendly and informed staff
Youth Programs Community Health Career Internships: Summer health internships for teens. Daily schedule includes one hour of workshop time focused on key life skills areas including civic engagement, job readiness, financial literacy and wellness. Internships can include administrative, clinical, youth programming and recreation placements. Skills for Life: Highly interactive class for teens combining lessons in personal finance with career exploration by making field trips to Harvard Business School, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and other organizations.
Dorchester FAMILY School Initiative: The Dorchester FAMILY School Initiative (DFSI) is a multi-organizational partnership that connects three public elementary schools in central Dorchester with health and social service organizations, colleges, other enrichment groups, and parents.
(You can find DFSI under "Youth and Family" on MyDorchester.)
Generation Next Academy/GNA Teen Center: formerly the DotWell Teen Center, GNA is a place where youth ages 13-18 can gain the necessary skills to prepare for the future.
(You can find GNA under "Youth and Family" on MyDorchester.)
The Dorchester FAMILY School Initiative (DFSI) provides academic, enrichment, and wellness services to our partner schools: the Emily A. Fifield, Oliver W. Holmes, and Joseph Lee Elementary Schools. Other DFSI partners include DotWell, SCI, and FAMILY, Inc.
Our mission is to remove barriers to learning; to improve children’s physical, social, and emotional wellness; and to connect students and families to their schools and community.
Tom Power, Director of School-based Programs, DotWell
Key Partners:
The Emily A. Fifield Elementary School is a K1-5 school of 325 students near Roberts Park. Visit the Fifield School blog, featuring work by Mrs. Cadogan's technology students, here.
DotWell is the partnership of Codman Square Health Center and Dorchester House Multi-Service Center. DotWell is DFSI’s lead agency.
FAMILY, Inc. is a non-profit organization that works as a community organizing system. By creating partnerships with individuals and institutions, FAMILY, Inc. connects educational, health care, economic, and other systems to collaboratively create healthy, safe, sustainable communities throughout the world.
Social Capital Inc. strengthens communities by connecting diverse individuals and organizations through civic engagement initiatives.
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
For more information, please contact Tom Powers, Director of School Based Programs, at 617-474-1464 or tom.powers@dotwell.org. Families may also contact:
Oliver Wendell Holmes School, Larina Mehta 617-635-8681
Joseph Lee School, Laurie Chroney 617-519-7922
Emily A. Fifield School, Jessica Burque 617-635-8618
SCI Dorchester @ DotWell, Laura Santel 617-474-1453
To collaborate with churches in providing resources for developing preventive structures and reintegration programs that will lead to decline in the recidivism rate especially for black men.
To serve as a religious based information and educational center on prison and detention.
To work with churches in facilitating the smooth re-entry of prisoners into the society from prisons, detentions and correctional facilities.
Lunch: Generally corresponds with breakfast hours ("all day brunch!"), but check link for menu.
Dinner: Thursday - Friday, 6.00 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. TO MAKE A RESERVATION, PLEASE CALL 617-436-2368.
Mission:
The Dot2Dot Café is a locally-owned and operated cafe in the heart of Dorchester, in Boston, Massachusetts. We specialize in brunch, pastries and dinner. We opened in 2008.
Here's 5 reasons to make Dot2Dot a regular stop:
1) Food You Already Love- try our "fabulous, genuinely memorable" brioche French toast with eggs and bacon. Don't forget we do catering, too, and we're very reasonably priced...
2) Food You Can't Wait to Try. For example, check out our "extraordinary" D2D Fish Breakfast: a "gently sautéed cod fillet with a perfect, vibrant romesco, plus excellent creamy grits and two eggs". Try our famous quiches, oatmeal flapjacks and ginger scones
3) Dinners You Won't Find Anywhere Else. Our menu changes every week! How about: hot-and-sour papaya salad; an eggplant stir-fry with chilies and shallots, plus rice and fried plantains; followed by pineapple sorbet served in brandy-snap baskets? We always have vegan options.
4) Great Service & Atmosphere- "I have lived in Dorchester for 48 years and never have I found a restaurant so welcoming and friendly as the Dot2Dot Cafe". The space is "bright, modern and well laid out". We're kid-friendly - we even have children's books and a sofa to read them on!
5) Community Hang Out - we showcase local artists, often have jazz or singer-songwriters at the weekends, and host open mic nights once a month. And we have free WiFi. Dorchester is multicultural, and so are we!
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
Are you a musician looking for a venue? At Dot 2 Dot we can offer you that space to perform live. We will feed you and you are welcome to put out a tip jar. This two way arrangement has worked very well over the past year - you get the exposure and we get great live entertainment. For further details, please call the café or send an e-mail.
Welcome all artists. Since the opening of Dot 2 Dot it has been part of our mission to showcase local artists and we have been very happy to be a part of a mutually beneficial arrangement. If you are looking for a venue to show your artwork, please contact the café for an appointment and bring along a portfolio of your work.
HRiA's mission is to help people to live healthier lives and build healthy communities through policy, research, prevention, and health promotion. For over fifty years, Health Resources in Action has been a leader in developing programs that advance public health and medical research. Through theCommunity Health and Medical Foundation divisions, HRiA works with governments, communities, scientists, and nonprofit organizations that share an imperative for resolving today’s most critical public health issues through policy, research, prevention, and health promotion.
The Dot2Dot Café is a locally-owned and operated cafe in the heart of Dorchester, in Boston, Massachusetts. We specialize in brunch, pastries and dinner. We opened in 2008.