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In this Abt webinar, panelists discuss the impacts of involving youth in the justice and child welfare systems, which can increase the lifelong risk for poor health and wellbeing.
On Friday, December 3, the Massachusetts Legislature advanced a $4 billion bill to the governor’s desk that directs federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) surplus funding to assist the Commonwealth’s ongoing economic recovery from the…Read more →
Also, two foundations gave $20 million to expand internet access for households in the Cleveland area, and the Knight Foundation awarded $1.5 million to back Black and women entrepreneurs in Macon, Ga.
To create safer neighborhoods in communities beset by high levels of violence, multiple approaches are needed. Roca, Inc, offers one such approach. Roca seeks out young people who are at risk of engaging in violent acts, engages them in meaningful relationships that build trust, offers them opportunities to learn a set of skills and competencies that might lead to behavioral change, and support them in living into their own dreams. It’s an approach that works, and Chris Judd and Carl Miranda will join us to explain how. Christine (Chris) Judd is the Director of Roca Springfiel...
By Daniel Sheehan, Reporter Staff December 17, 2020 Daniel Sheehan, Reporter Staff This year’s holiday season offers us a chance to support local businesses and entrepreneurs who have seen their incomes and lifestyles disrupted by the pandemic. If you’re inclined to channel your spirit of giving toward your Dorchester neighbors, here are some suggestions for when you’re looking for last minute stocking stuffers this week and next. Support Local Art at DAP – Now with a shiny new storefront in Fields Corner and a well-stocked online store to match, Dorchester Art Project offers a one-st...