Codman Square

The Perkins Piranhas Swimming Program

Submitted by CodmanHealthCtr on Thu, 10/15/2009 - 11:07am

If your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader attends the Joseph Lee Elementary School and you are looking for a great after-school program, the Perkins Piranhas Swimming Program is for you!

The Perkins Piranhas Swimming Program runs Monday through Friday until 6PM and combines swimming lessons with writing and homework assistance. Snacks and team swimsuits will be provided!

Applications are available now at the Perkins Community Center, located at 155 Talbot Avenue. For more information, please contact Program Supervisor Niurka Pitts at (617) 635-5146 or Niurka.Pitts@cityofboston.gov. Registration is open now and is first-come, first-served.

After-School Homework Assistance

Submitted by CodmanHealthCtr on Mon, 10/05/2009 - 4:04pm

The homework assistance program is up and running again this school year at the Codman Square Library. Everyday from 3:30 to 5:30 pm in the children's room two tutors will be available to help kids with their homework. So far, this has been the best year for this program and it is the best group of mentors ever working at the library. If you've never taken advantage of this program, now is the time to do so. The mentors are high school aged and tutor children in elementary and middle school.

Greater Four Corners Action Coalition

Location

367 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA
United States
42° 17' 55.5684" N, 71° 4' 23.61" W
Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

    

Phone: 

(617) 436-0289

Email: 

gfcac@hotmail.com

Website: 

www.gfcac.org, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Greater-Four-Corners-Action-Coalition/136205019213

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

9:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Mission: 

Greater Four Corners Action Coalition works to promote neighborhood stabilization in the Four Corners Community of Dorchester, Massachusetts. This is accomplished by adressing the issues of crime and safety, through organizing residents, providing positive opportunities for youth, promoting economic development and collaborating with others. Our priority roles are: Organizer, Service Provider, and Collaborator/Supporter of other efforts.GFCAC is in the forefront of the change in local community organizing. Organizations are collaborating to effect regional planning and create standing policies so as not to have to put out the same fires over and over again. Our current work reflects this new direction. We also aim to address issues of transportation, environmental and economic justice. GFCAC spearheaded efforts to bring improved transportation services to the Four Corners community, advocating for new stops on the Fairmount line.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Marvin Martin, Executive Director; Pamela Bush, Lead Organizer, Mayra Duran, Community Organizer, Ralph Ortiz, Director of Organizing,

Key Partners: 

ACE, Codman Square NDC, Bowdoin/Geneva Health Center, On The Move: Greater Boston Transportation Justice Coalition

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Call 617-436-0289 to join for a nominal fee. One can join anytime and get involved or one can attend the annual meeting. Board elections will be held and membership is open to all. This meeting is held annually on the second Thursday in October.

Key Programs Offered: 

   

Transportation provided: 

no

Number of people served each year: 

over 4,000

Community Meeting Space Available: 

Yes

Last Updated: 
01/10/2012

DotWell: Civic Health Institute

Location

Codman Square Tech Center
450 Washington St
Dorchester, MA, 02124
United States
42° 17' 45.1824" N, 71° 4' 19.686" W
Phone: 

(617) 825-9660

Website: 

www.dotwell.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Monday-Thursday
8:30AM-10:00PM
Friday
8:30AM-9:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM-3:00PM

Mission: 

Civic Health, a critical component to the mission of the Health Center, is a community research and action learning program that jump-starts ideas and ventures for improving community prosperity. The program operates with the knowledge that the overall health of individuals is directly related to the health of their physical environments, their social networks and connections to their community, their economic and educational opportunities, and their personal sense of empowerment. The Civic Health team is continuously working to improve communication networks within the Health Center and among community organizations.

They strive to improve the economic literacy in the community with the goal of increasing the economic self-sufficiency and the economic health of Codman Square. Concurrently, the team is creating and improving Codman Square public green-spaces and public meeting spaces, and building social capital by helping to foster Codman Square as a Home for the Arts.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Doreen Treacy, Director of Civic Health

Charge for services: 

No

Scholarships available: 

Yes

Vouchers accepted: 

Yes

Transportation provided: 

No

Number of people served each year: 

1-50

Community Meeting Space Available: 

Yes

Type of facility in which this program/organization located: 

Community/Cultural Center

Last Updated: 
12/03/2009

Christ the King Dorchester

Location

Christ the King Dorchester
48 Pleasant St
Dorchester, MA, 02125
United States
42° 18' 55.44" N, 71° 3' 34.2" W
Mailing Address (if different than physical location): 

PO Box 220754, Dorchester, MA 02125

Phone: 

(617) 299-9066

Website: 

http://www.ctkdorchester.org/

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Weekly Worship Service: Sunday 10:00am
Prayer Meeting: Wednesday 6:30am
Community Groups: Wednesday 7:00pm, Thursday 7:00pm

Mission: 

Christ the King is focused on being a church in the city for those who are in need of the grace of God. We want CTK Dorchester to help meet the spiritual needs of those in the neighborhood. We would hope as we get settled to exist in a cooperative atmosphere among the many Christian endeavors in Dorchester, adding to that mix our own emphases on God honoring worship, expositional preaching, hopeful evangelism and community service.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Pastor Dan Rogers

Charge for services: 

No

Scholarships available: 

No

Vouchers accepted: 

No

Transportation provided: 

Yes

Number of people served each year: 

1-50

Community Meeting Space Available: 

No

Type of facility in which this program/organization located: 

School

Last Updated: 
04/23/2010

Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corp.

Location

Codman Square NDC
587 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA, 02124
United States
42° 17' 26.9016" N, 71° 4' 18.0732" W
Phone: 

(617) 825-4224

Email: 

michelle@csndc.com

Website: 

http://csndc.com

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

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

Mission: 

Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corp (CSNDC) is a nonprofit community development corporation (CDC), charged with developing both the physical and social infrastructure of the community. Founded in 1981 by community activists (many of whom still live in the neighborhood), concerned about the blight and disinvestment that was rampant at the time, CSNDC continues its focus on:
-developing affordable rental and homeownership housing
-assisting residents and small businesses in growing their assets and wealth
-supporting resident leadership in addressing and taking control of community quality of life issues

The Real Estate Development Initiative includes the rehabilitation and construction of housing, open space and commercial real estate development, and the provision of supportive resident services for renters and homeowners.

The Economic Development Initiative includes economic development activities that lead to a stable and economically viable commercial district, employment and business development opportunities for community residents, a well-prepared workforce, and the creation of assets and wealth among community residents.

The Community Building Initiative includes activities that allow the Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation to help strengthen the community by engaging in community planning and working together with residents, other non-profits, and local businesses to gather diverse community input, encourage civic participation and increase community influence in decision making and resource allocation, and participate in collaborative efforts to develop comprehensive plans for the service area.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Gail Latimore

Charge for services: 

No

Scholarships available: 

No

Vouchers accepted: 

Yes

Transportation provided: 

No

Number of people served each year: 

over 1000

Community Meeting Space Available: 

Yes

Type of facility in which this program/organization located: 

Community/Neighborhood Development Corporation (CDC)

Last Updated: 
11/30/2010

YMCA, Dorchester

Location

YMCA
776 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA, 02121
United States
42° 17' 4.56" N, 71° 4' 11.64" W
Phone: 

(617) 436-7750

Website: 

http://www.ymcaboston.org/dorchester/

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Monday - Friday: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Mission: 

The YMCA of Greater Boston is dedicated to improving the health of mind, body and spirit of individuals and families in our communities. We welcome men and women, boys and girls of all incomes, faiths and cultures.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Kathy Townsend, Executive Director

Key Partners: 

Y/PBS - A partnership between the YMCA of Greater Boston, Boston Public Schools and Mayor Thomas M. Menino. United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley The Kelley Packowski MS Foundation Energy Bucks - Offering those who are income-eligible three different ways to save on their energy costs. The Fenway Alliance American Cancer Society YMCA of the USA Partners for Youth with Disabilities Boston Community Change GoodSearch and Good Shop

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Please call our main office for a registration packet

Charge for services: 

Yes

Scholarships available: 

Yes

Vouchers accepted: 

Yes

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: 

Community/Cultural Center

Last Updated: 
05/26/2010

Dorchester Academy

Location

9 Peacevale Road
Dorchester, MA, 02124
United States
42° 17' 16.1016" N, 71° 4' 35.8464" W
Phone: 

617-635-9730

Email: 

dorchesteracad@bostonpublicschools.org

Website: 

http://www.dorchesteracademy.us/

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

7:50 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.
Early Dismissal: 11:45

Mission: 

To educate, empower, and inspire students to act and be responsible today for distinctive achievement, contribution, and success tomorrow. To cultivate their resolve to excel by challenging and developing their academic skills, interpersonal tools, and critical thinking perspective. This work is embraced through reflective instruction, collaborative teaching, family and community partnering, and our living example.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Kwesi Moody, Headmaster

Key Partners: 

Since 1974, UMass Boston has worked in partnership with Dorchester High School to provide numerous resources to its students, faculty, and administrators. The only public university in the city, the University of Massachusetts Boston is nationally recognized for its community involvement as a model of excellence for urban universities.The mission of the partnership—to prepare all Dorchester students to successfully pursue post-secondary education--is carried out principally by two units at UMass Boston: the Graduate College of Education and the Pre-Collegiate Programs.

Also (or Previously) Known As...: 

Noonan Business Academy and the Academy of Public Service

Last Updated: 
10/18/2010

Boston Project Ministries, The

Location

The Boston Project Ministries
670 Washington Street
Dorchester, MA, 02124
United States
42° 17' 18.096" N, 71° 4' 15.9816" W
Phone: 

(617) 929-0925

Email: 

info@tbpm.org

Website: 

http://www.tbpm.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Mission: 

We are a community-based organization of committed Christian staff and volunteers whose faith inspires us to engage actively in service to people and organizations in underserved neighborhoods of Boston. We seek to renew urban neighborhoods physically, socially, and spiritually. We build mutually caring relationships with our neighbors. We partner with local churches, community groups, and service organizations to realize a shared vision for the neighborhood. The Boston Project invests in at-risk children and youth by providing programs that address their educational, social, and spiritual needs. The Boston Project assists low income homeowners and non-profit organizations by making urgent repairs and im-provements to their properties. We accomplish our mission by mobilizing, training, and equipping volunteers. We engage people of all ages from urban, suburban and rural communities in compassionate service characterized by giving to and receiving from those served. We multiply our efforts by promoting leadership development. We provide staff training, internships, networking opportunities and technical assistance to individuals, groups and churches engaging in urban service ministries.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Paul Malkemes

Key Partners: 

Global Ministries Christian Church, Second Church of the Nazarene, Codman Square NDC, Talbot-Norfolk Triangle Neighbors United

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Contact our office directly for volunteer opportunities, community meetings, and outreach events.

Charge for services: 

No

Key Programs Offered: 

After-School Homework Center & Tutoring
Gr. K-5, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:00pm
Gr. 6-12, Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:30 - 5:00pm

Real Life Teen Bible Study
Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Ages 14+

Scholarships available: 

No

Vouchers accepted: 

No

Transportation provided: 

No

Number of people served each year: 

251-500

Community Meeting Space Available: 

No

Type of facility in which this program/organization located: 

Private Building

Last Updated: 
10/19/2009

Codman Square Neighborhood Council

Location

The Codman Square Neighborhood Council
14 Euclid Street
Dorchester, MA, 02124
United States
42° 17' 17.3796" N, 71° 4' 19.83" W
Phone: 

(617) 265-4189

Email: 

csncouncil@gmail.com

Website: 

http://codmancouncil.wordpress.com/

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Meets first Wednesdays, 7-8:30 PM, 6 Norfolk Street (The Great Hall)

Mission: 

Improving the quality of life for our community.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Cynthia Loesch, President [Possibly Nebulla Stephen?]

Charge for services: 

No

Scholarships available: 

Yes

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: 

Health Center

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