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Mather Elementary School

Location

1 Parish Street
Dorchester, MA, 02122
United States
42° 18' 28.782" N, 71° 3' 45.3024" W
See map: Google Maps
Phone: 

617-635-8757

Mission: 

We welcome all students to the Mather school, where effective teaching and learning prepares all students to reach high levels of achievement. As we strive to reach proficiency for all, students will go home each and every day knowing more than they did the day before.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Emily Cox, Principal

The Mather School is the oldest free public elementary school in North America.

Friends of Ronan Park

Location

Ronan Park
Dorchester, MA, 02122
United States
42° 18' 14.6736" N, 71° 3' 45.9972" W
See map: Google Maps
Mission: 

In 2001, the Friends of Ronan Park (FoRP) was established under the premise that a park has the distinct ability to transform and rejuvenate a community, and should thus be nurtured and protected by everyone. Urban parks are particularly vital as they are the heart of so much daily activity for children and families. Conversely, if they are neglected, parks become a cancer that attacks the heart and spirit of a neighborhood.

One of the goals of FoRP is to encourage usage of the park in constructive, creative and fun ways as well as build towards leaving a more permanent legacy that speaks directly to all who visit and use the park. Since the inception of FoRP, Ronan Park has witnessed success through events such as Shakespeare in the Park, park clean-ups, National Night Out, the annual Multicultural Festival, and more. A recent influx of new homeowners in the community surrounding Ronan Park has sparked an increased interest in revitalizing the park

Food Project, The

Location

555 Dudley Street
Dorchester, MA, 02125
United States
42° 19' 16.3848" N, 71° 4' 20.7228" W
See map: Google Maps
Phone: 

(617) 442-1322

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

M-F: 9am-5pm

Mission: 

To grow a thoughtful and productive community of youth and adults from diverse backgrounds who work together to build a sustainable food system. This community produces healthy food for residents of the city and suburbs, provides youth leadership opportunities. Most importantly, we strive to inspire and support others to create a change in their own communities.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Margaret Williams

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Donate, volunteer, buy our food, work on our farm, sign up for our mailing list, shop weekly at any of the Dorchester farmers' markets July through October.

Charge for services: 

Yes

Scholarships available: 

Yes

Vouchers accepted: 

Yes

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: 

Private Building

Last Updated: 
11/02/2009

RoDogRun

Location

Meeting House Hill
Dorchester, MA
United States
42° 18' 15.9696" N, 71° 3' 47.3328" W
See map: Google Maps
Website: 

http://friendsofronanpark.org

Mission: 

Dog Recreation Area in Ronan Park

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Paige Davis

Key Partners: 

Friends of Ronan Park, City of Boston Animal Control, Boston Parks and Recreation Department

Generations Inc

Location

25 Kingston Street 4th Floor
Boston, MA, 02111
United States
42° 21' 13.4748" N, 71° 3' 32.2704" W
See map: Google Maps
Phone: 

(617) 778-0553

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

M-Thurs: 9:30am-5:30pm

Mission: 

Uniting older adults and youth in service to strengthen individuals and communities. Generations Incorporated unites older adults (55+) and youth in service to strengthen individuals and communities. We are the Boston host to Experience Corps, a national program that engages older adults in community service.

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 

Mary Gunn

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Older adult volunteers are always needed to read with and mentor elementary students throughout Dorchester and in neighboring Boston communities. We are also always looking for help with community outreach. Please call 617-778-0553 to get involved.

Charge for services: 

No

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: 

School

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