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ABCD URGE INDIVIDUAL AND HOUSEHOLDS IN-NEED TO APPLY FOR FUEL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL APRIL 30TH

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2017 Contact Colneth Smiley Desk: 617.348.6224 Cell: 617.872.9435 colneth.smiley@bostonabcd.org ABCD URGE INDIVIDUAL AND HOUSEHOLDS IN-NEED TO APPLY FOR FUEL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL APRIL 30TH  Income-eligible Residents Encouraged to Sign-up Before Deadline APPLY TODAY FOR A RANGE OF BENEFITS The forecast of frigid sub-zero temps, more snow and ice storms indicate that this unpredictable yet…

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ACTION FOR BOSTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INTRODUCES GATE

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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2017 Contact Colneth Smiley Desk: 617.348.6224 Cell: 617.872.9435 colneth.smiley@bostonabcd.org Action for Boston Community Development Introduces GATE 7th Annual Hoop Dreams at TD Garden Generations Advancing Together through Education Offering Low Income Parents Job Training and Childcare   ABCD announces a new initiative that links career development with childcare. Many low-income parents are discouraged from…

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GRAND OPENING FOR ABCD HEAD START & EARLY LEARNING CENTER

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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2017 Contact Colneth Smiley Desk: 617.348.6224 Cell: 617.872.9435 colneth.smiley@bostonabcd.org GRAND OPENING FOR ABCD HEAD START & EARLY LEARNING CENTER SERVING 194 LOW-INCOME CHILDREN, FAMILIES IN SOUTH END/CHINATOWN Join Cardinal O’Malley, Sen. Ed Markey & Mayor Marty Walsh Celebrating ABCD’s Head Start Program Opening on Harrison Avenue   ABCD will celebrate the opening of its…

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FUEL ASSISTANCE EXTENDED THROUGH MAY 12TH!

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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 5, 2017 Contact Colneth Smiley Desk: 617.348.6224 Cell: 617.872.9435 colneth.smiley@bostonabcd.org Fuel Assistance Extended through May 12th! Give our youth a way! There’s Still Time for Income-eligible Residents to Sign-up APPLY TODAY FOR A RANGE OF BENEFITS   Spring is here, but don’t let the financial burden from winter weigh you down. Many low-income homes have…

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MARIO BATALI FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES TRIPLE INITIATIVE FOR BOSTON’S CHILDREN WITH PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON LITERACY AND NUTRITION

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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2017 Contact Jayne Wallace Cell: (917)374-9746 or Colneth Smiley Jr. Cell: (617)872-9435     MARIO BATALI FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES TRIPLE INITIATIVE FOR BOSTON’S CHILDREN WITH PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON LITERACY AND NUTRITION     WHAT: Action for Boston Community Development’s Dorchester Head Start is proud to open its new children’s library, thanks to a grant from the Mario Batali Foundation!   WHEN:…

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MARIO BATALI FOUNDATION

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2017 Contact Pamela Lewy Communications Director Mario Batali Foundation Plewy@mariobatali.com MARIO BATALI FOUNDATION CELEBRATES ITS TRIPLE INITIATIVE TO INVEST IN BOSTON’ S CHILDREN WITH PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON LITERACY AND NUTRITION Mario Batali Foundation Joins Forces with Books for Kids, First Book and FoodCorps to Build Libraries, Provide Free Books to Educators, and Make Nutritious Food Attractive and…

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Washington proposals put survival of Head Start at stake

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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2017 Contact Susan Kooperstein   Cell: 617.875.3619 Colneth Smiley Desk: 617.348.6224 Cell: 617.872.9435 colneth.smiley@bostonabcd.org Washington proposals put survival of Head Start at stake ABCD fighting for future of poor children, families   Proposals in Washington, DC to eliminate America’s Head Start program threaten our nation’s neediest children and families. Advocates fear dismantling of the longtime,…

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HEAD START EARLY LEARNING CENTER

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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 07, 2017 Contact Susan Kooperstein Cell: 617-875-3619 Colneth Smiley Desk: 617.348.6224 Cell: 617.872.9435 colneth.smiley@bostonabcd.org ABCD Holds Grand Opening for Head Start Early Learning Center Serving 194 Low-income Children, Families in South End, Chinatown Cardinal O’Malley to attend celebration, welcome new neighbors ABCD launches “Save Head Start!” campaign as threats to dismantle program surface   ABCD will…

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TIS THE SEASON TO GIVE

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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2017 Contact Colneth Smiley Jr. Cell: (617)872-9435   ‘Tis The Season To Give RBC Wealth Management delivers contributions to ABCD’s “Winter Emergency Campaign” Truckloads of Warm Clothing, Coats & Boots Will Help Families in Need Face the Cold Winter Ahead   BOSTON – For a 6th consecutive year RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) Wealth Management…

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ABCD LAUNCHES “WINTER EMERGENCY CAMPAIGN”

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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 14, 2016   ‘Tis The Season To Give ABCD Launches “Winter Emergency Campaign” New Winter Clothing & Toys, Comforters/Blankets, Non Perishable Foods, Heating Assistance and Monetary Contributions – Accepted For Families in Need Families, Organizations, Corporations, & Individuals Encouraged to Give   Winter can be a crisis for many low-income families. The escalating cost of…

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