Building Bridges Through Music is a nonprofit, multicultural, educational, integrative arts organization.
FriendshipWorks’ mission is to reduce social isolation, enhance quality of life, and preserve the dignity of older adults in Greater Boston. We have more than thirty years of experience recruiting, training, and placing volunteers to provide support and assistance to elders. FriendshipWorks (originally MATCH-UP Interfaith Volunteers) was founded as a model program in 1984 with a three-year initial grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. This original grant funded a network of religious congregations and social service agencies with a mission to decrease the isolation of elders and disabled adults and prevent unnecessary institutionalization and enhance their quality of life.
The Political Asylum Immigration Representation (PAIR) Project, established in 1989 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, offers free legal services to asylum seekers while advocating for the rights of detained immigrants. The organization focuses on providing essential legal assistance to individuals navigating the complexities of the immigration system, ensuring that vulnerable populations receive the support they need to secure their rights and pursue asylum. Through its dedicated efforts, the PAIR Project plays a crucial role in promoting justice and protecting the rights of immigrants in the United States.
The Center for Women & Enterprise is a nationally known nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people start and grow their businesses. CWE has worked with more than 28,000 Massachusetts and Rhode Island entrepreneurs since 1995.
Stop Handgun Violence is a non-profit organization committed to the prevention of gun violence through education, public awareness, effective law enforcement and common sense gun laws
Located on the waterfront in East Boston, Massachusetts, the Piers Park Sailing Center (PPSC) is a 501(c) (3) community sailing center dedicated to providing affordable year round recreational, educational and personal growth opportunities for people of all ages and abilities through sailing and other activities in Boston Harbor. Their outreach program affects the lives of hundreds of at-risk youth, provides empowerment through our fully accessible sailing facilities for people living with disabilities and acts as a center for waterfront activities for the entire community. Their vision is to be the premier organization utilizing the marine environment to deliver accessible, high impact programs to a diverse spectrum of people of all ages and abilities in an inclusive, enriching, and empowering environment.
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) is to end sexual violence through healing and social change.
The Massachusetts Center for Native American Awareness (MCNAA), was founded in 1989 by Burne Stanley-Peters with the support of her late husband John Slow Turtle Peters. At the time, Slow Turtle was the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Commission on Indian Affairs (a state agency) and they saw many of the needs of Native American communities and families in Massachusetts going unmet . Additionally, they saw there was a lack of knowledge and understanding about Native Americans among the general public that needed to be addressed. Their mission is to assist Native American residents with basic needs and educational expenses; to provide opportunities for cultural and spiritual enrichment; and to increase public understanding and awareness about authentic Native American history and culture.
The mission of the Center to Support Immigrant Organizing (CSIO) is to support and help develop the work of individuals, groups, organizations and communities dedicated to organizing immigrants around the issues that affect their lives.
ZUMIX is an East Boston-based nonprofit organization dedicated to building our community through music and creative technology. A core belief is that music is the most powerful means of developing adolescent self-identity. Our award-winning music and creative technology programming is designed to equip youth with the tools necessary to reach their full potential, while creating a safe space for youth to explore who they are and who they want to be. Through community events, ZUMIX provides access to top-quality arts experiences for a low-income, under-served neighborhood.
Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition is a grassroots movement in the Mattapan neighborhood of Boston designed for making healthy and affordable food, safe and inviting recreational spaces and streets and sidewalks readily accessible to all. Their organization grew out of an effort to draw on the wonderful ethnic and cultural diversity of the Mattapan community to promote a healthy living environment, with a focus on access to healthy foods and the promotion of physical fitness for all ages rochester online pharmacy.
Boston Public Library Foundation is to raise public and private funds for the revitalization of the Boston Public Library.
The Black Ministerial Alliance of Greater Boston (BMA) was founded during the 1960’s civil rights movement with a mission to provide spiritual nurture to clergy, advocacy and program services for the larger Black community. Starting as an interdenominational group of 20 clergy, the BMA has grown to become an inclusive alliance of churches, faith and community-based organizations reaching around 20,000 ethnically-diverse parishioners and clients in Greater Boston.
MIRA is the largest coalition in New England promoting the rights and integration of immigrants and refugees. With offices in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, we advance this mission through education and training, leadership development, institutional organizing, strategic communications, policy analysis and advocacy. MIRA is a dynamic and multi‐ethnic coalition with more than 130 organizational members, including grassroots community organizations; refugee resettlement agencies; providers of social, legal and health services, faith-based organizations and civil and human rights advocates. They organize and empower their members and allies, and together They mobilize immigrant communities to advocate for themselves, and amplify and support their voices. MIRA is a respected leader on immigrant issues at the state and national levels, and an authoritative source of information and policy analysis for policymakers, advocates, immigrant communities and the media.
MAB Community Services has been creating opportunities for people with disabilities since 1903. Founded as the Massachusetts Association for the Blind, MAB is the oldest social service agency in the country providing services to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Helen Keller served on their first advisory board, along with notable Bostonians Julia Ward Howe (author of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic") and Edward Everett Hale. In the 1970s the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Foundation helped MAB create some of Massachusetts’ first community-based residential and vocational programs for adults with developmental disabilities. In 1993 The Ivy Street School was founded to fill a need for therapeutic and educational services for adolescents with brain injuries. They specialize in individualized rehabilitation and family-focused strategies that help individuals with disabilities live full lives in the community.
Team IMPACT is a national nonprofit that connects children facing serious and chronic illnesses with college athletic teams.
The Lionheart Foundation, established in 1992, is a 501[c][3] nonprofit organization dedicated to providing social emotional learning programs to incarcerated adults, youth at risk and teen parents in order to significantly alter their life course. Lionheart also conducts public education on the need for transforming their nation’s prisons and juvenile institutions into places where nurturing emotional (re)habilitation, inspiring positive values, and imparting behavior patterns necessary for healthy functioning in their communities are primary goals.
DEAF, Inc. was founded in 1977 by Deaf leaders from the National Association of the Deaf and the Massachusetts State Association of the Deaf. It is one of the first multi-service community-based agencies run by and for people who are Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, or Late-Deafened. They provide Deaf and Hard of Hearing Independent Living, health literacy and support, community access for DeafBlind adults, and related services. All their staff are community members proficient in various communication methods, so they can communicate directly with people to assess their needs and to work with them to set up services to meet their needs.
Feminine Empowerment Movement Slam mission is to empower, create space for, and celebrate feminine people and voices through poetry.
Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC) empowers Asians and new immigrants to build healthy families, achieve greater economic success, and contribute to thriving communities through innovative programs and services for children, youth, and adults.
CommonWealth Kitchen is a collaborative community, providing shared kitchens combined with business assistance to help aspiring entrepreneurs build great food companies, create jobs, improve healthy food access, and strengthen our regional food economy.
Boston Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit, academic medical center that provides its patients with trauma and emergency services. It is dedicated to providing accessible health care services to everyone. It also offers many outreach programs and services such as health screenings, smoking cessation, prevention food pantry, bWell center, and interpreter services. Boston Medical Center is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
To enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.CAIR is committed to protecting the civil rights of all Americans, regardless of faith. CAIR supports domestic policies that promote civil rights, diversity and freedom of religion. CAIR opposes domestic policies that limit civil rights, permit racial, ethnic or religious profiling, infringe on due process, or that prevent Muslims and others from participating fully in American civic life.
Founded in the peak of the Civil Rights Movement, METCO places Boston residents in suburban schools—breaking down barriers to educational opportunities and creating rich, racially diverse learning environments for students of all backgrounds. The Massachusetts General Law Chapter 76, Section 12A gave city and town school committees and districts the right to "help alleviate racial isolation" and "racial imbalance" by placing children who reside elsewhere in their schools. "Racial isolation" is defined as occurring when a school population is more than 70% white. METCO has been the vehicle for this placement since 1966, administered by the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth (BAGLY) was formed in 1980 and is a youth-led, adult-supported organization committed to social justice, and creating, sustaining and advocating for programs, policies and services for the LGBTQ+ youth community. BAGLY believes in a world that is more equitable and safe for LGBTQ+ youth and prioritizes the needs of LGBTQ+ youth of color, trans and gender non-conforming youth, and homeless LGBTQ+ youth.
Though its flagship campus is in Amherst, University of Massachusetts at Boston features many of the extensive resources offered by UMass Amherst. As Boston's only public university, the school offers a variety of academics and research opportunities. In addition to the College of Advancing and Professional Studies (CAPS), UMass Boston consists of the following schools: * College of Liberal Arts * College of Sicence and Mathematics * College of Management * College of Nursing and Health Sciences * College of Public and Community Service * College of Education and Human Development * John W. McCormack Graduate School of Policy Studies UMass Boston awards more than $100 million each year in financial aid to eligible students, and there are several ways to help fund your education. Federal grants and loans are the primary source, but the university also offers institutional scholarships, which are based on academic achievement. College life at University of Massachusetts Boston reflects its vast and diverse student body. The campus features more than 115 clubs and organizations, and the Office of Student Leadership and Community Engagement offers leadership training and outreach activities. Of course, the city of Boston is also prominent feature of student life at UMass, featuring limitless possibilities for recreation and personal enrichment. Admissions applications can be completed online. Once accepted, students may be required to put down a $200 deposit to hold their spot.
Friends of the Boston Schoolyards (FOTBS) is a non-profit corporation that advocates for and promotes the importance of using and maintaining Boston Public Schools' outdoor spaces for teaching and learning.
Venture Café connects the innovation community through its spaces, programs and conversations.
The BEJI was created in October 2012 because community advocates and activists saw the need for a voice regarding the unemployment and the under employment of Boston residents, people of color and females as it relates to construction and permanent jobs in the City of Boston. We took a stand against major construction companies and fought for compliance around the Boston Resident Job Policy (BRJP) ordinance. The BRJP ordinance states that there should be 50% Boston Residents, 25% people of color and 10% females. After protesting for over 200 days, our group of determined individuals partnered with the Boston Jobs Coalition to bring about a change to construction and permanent jobs.
The National Organization on Disability (NOD) is a private, non-profit organization that promotes the full participation and contributions of America’s 57 million people with disabilities in all aspects of life. NOD focuses on increasing employment opportunities for the 80-percent of working-age Americans with disabilities who are not employed.
The Welcome Project builds the collective power of immigrants to participate in and shape community decisions. They do this through programs that strengthen the capacity of immigrant youth, adults and families to advocate for themselves and influence schools, government, and other institutions. They are based at the Mystic Public Housing Development, and they work with immigrants throughout the city. Their efforts combine services, leadership development and opportunities for civic engagement -- from their interpreter training program for bilingual youth (Liaison Interpreter Program of Somerville or LIPS) to English Classes that help adult learners to navigate a new culture and community and their Summer Youth "Culture Camp.
Urban Farming Institute of Boston's mission is to develop and promote urban farming as a commercial sector
Hearth is a non-profit organization dedicated to the elimination of homelessness among the elderly. This mission is accomplished through a unique blend of prevention, placement, and housing programs all designed to help elders find and succeed in homes of their own. To this end, all housing operated by Hearth provides a creative array of supportive services that assist residents to age with dignity, regardless of their special medical, mental health, or social needs. Hearth believes these goals are best accomplished through respect for elders and staff, with the desire to see both achieve their highest degree of potential.
CHNA 17’s mission is to promote healthier people and communities by fostering community engagement, elevating innovative and best practices, advancing racial equity, and supporting reciprocal learning opportunities to address the needs of the most marginalized members of our communities. The CHNA has existed as a regional health coalition since 1992, serving Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Somerville, Watertown and Waltham. The coalition’s work is funded primarily through a Determination of Need (DON) allocation from Mount Auburn Hospital, and McLean’s Hospital. The Cambridge Public Health Department/Cambridge Health Alliance also contributes to the CHNA’s community grants.
Lawyers for Civil Rights is a non-profit organization dedicated to combating racial and national origin discrimination in Massachusetts. With a focus on serving communities of color and immigrants, the organization utilizes its legal expertise to provide free legal support, addressing civil rights issues and fostering equity. For over four decades, it has engaged in impact litigation and individual legal actions, while also promoting community economic development and education. Through policy advocacy and courageous legal advocacy, Lawyers for Civil Rights aims to safeguard the civil, social, and economic rights of its constituencies, empowering individuals, families, and small businesses.
Founded in 2007, Community Boat Building’s (CBB) mission is to bring real world experience and academic skills together to stimulate excitement for learning among low-income students in Boston Public Schools through boat building and coastal experiences. CBB currently introduces 200 4th and 5th graders to the accessibility and wonders of Boston Harbor, its islands, rivers, and history, while developing spatial thinking skills and reinforcing core academic subjects–math, geometry, science, social studies, and literacy. For most of our students, CBB is the first contact with the waterfront and the first time on or in the water, in spite of living in close proximity to Boston Harbor. By taking students out of their classroom and offering them opportunities to engage in hands-on learning on Boston’s waterfront, their world becomes bigger and their learning comes alive.
Dorchester Bay EDC was founded in 1979 by local civic associations to address the problems of economic disinvestment, unemployment, crime, community tensions and the shortage of quality affordable housing undermining Boston’s Dorchester neighborhoods. Today, with both economic growth and income inequality on the rise, many of these problems still remain, even as we are faced with new challenges such as gentrification and displacement.
Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry is a social justice organization .
Boston Police Athletic League (PAL) is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to the positive development of the youth of Boston. Through PAL, police officers and young people participate in athletic, social and education activities to learn more about each other and their communities. PAL’s youth programs help young people develop self-esteem, leadership skills and a sense of belonging, as well as improve school performance, resolve conflicts and occupy their out-of-school-time productively.
Helping young people, especially those who need us most, build strong character and realize their full potential as responsible citizens
Health Resources in Action is a nonprofit organization.
Suffolk University, founded in 1906, is one of Boston's largest postsecondary institutions, offering a comprehensive range of over 130 undergraduate and graduate programs. Its academic structure includes the Suffolk University Law School, Sawyer Business School, Suffolk College of Arts and Sciences, and the New England School of Art and Design. The university emphasizes small class sizes and personalized instruction, fostering an engaging learning environment. Located in downtown Boston, Suffolk provides students with access to the city's vibrant cultural and professional landscape. In addition to its academic offerings, Suffolk is committed to research, hosting more than 20 research institutes that contribute to various fields of study. Financial aid options, including need-based federal and state programs, as well as institutional scholarships, are available to support students in their educational pursuits.
The Boston Higher Education Resource Center (HERC) serves under-represented urban students in grades 9-12 and their families. It does so through out-of-school academic enrichment, career advising, and academic support and retention services to help them graduate from high school and college. HERC awakens vision and purpose in the lives of the participants. HERC equips and empowers them to achieve their vision, to realize their potential and to transform their lives and communities.
La Alianza Hispana’s mission is to improve the lives of the Latino community of Massachusetts. In partnership with the community we serve we provide educational, health, and workforce programs in order to create a society in which all members can realize their fullest potential.
Union Capital Boston is an approach to overcome the poverty trap for individuals, families, and communities. Their plan is to create a mobile-based loyalty program for low-income families that provides social and financial service rewards in exchange for community involvement in schools, businesses, health centers, and civic programs.
LYSOA Inc. is a 501© 3 Community Based Organization. The mission of Lynn Youth Street Outreach Advocacy (LYSOA) is to empower the highest risk youth in our community to reach a positive purpose in life. LYSOA provides advocacy and outreach services to all high-risk youth, young adults, and their families in the community. They organize and conduct outreach activities, by encouraging involvement in community development, assisting in job search, providing case management for our participants and their families, street outreach advocacy and provide assistance to the juvenile court system. LYSOA provides service to youth between the ages of 12-24 years old.
Boston Education, Skills & Training (BEST) was founded in 2006 as a 501 c(3) non-profit workforce development program focused on the well-paid sector of the hospitality industry. BEST Hospitality Training combines pre-employment and incumbent worker training designed to meet the labor needs of our hotel partners and the personal and professional goals of UNITE HERE Local 26 members. Our classes include English for Hospitality, computers, and citizenship prep, as well as certification skills training in On-Call Banquet Server, Basic Culinary Skills, Food Safety, CPR, and more. Career coaches help under and unemployed participants get quality jobs in partner hotels. These pre-employment students enroll in our Introduction to Hospitality Training Program.
Clean Water Fund is an organization that develops strong grassroots environmental leadership
A not for profit, tax-exempt, 501C-3, Civic Law Enforcement Association comprised of a diverse group of Sworn, Retired Officers and Civilians who are African American, Caribbean, Hispanic, Asian, and Cape Verdean. Their membership includes officers and civilians from Boston as well as officers from Lowell, Methuen, Lawrence, Brockton, School Police, Sheriffs Dept, Longwood Security and Constables just to name a few.
EMPath transforms people’s lives by helping them move out of poverty and provides other institutions with the tools to systematically do the same. EMPath, an organization that helps families move out of poverty, for the expansion of its Career Family Opportunity Program (CFO) – a multi-year program to prepare women for good careers and financial independence.
Boston Ballet is a prominent professional classical ballet company located in Boston, Massachusetts. It is dedicated to the art of ballet and serves as a cultural institution within the community. In addition to its performances, the organization operates the Boston Ballet School, which offers dance instruction for individuals of all ages, fostering a love for dance and providing training for aspiring dancers. The combination of professional performances and educational programs underscores Boston Ballet's commitment to both artistic excellence and community engagement.
Housing Families works to end family homelessness. They provide safe, temporary shelter and quality affordable housing to homeless and at-risk families. They offer individualized supportive services to enrich children’s lives, nurture the potential of each family member, and help families maintain permanent housing. In 1986, community members concerned about the crisis of homelessness among families in the Greater Boston cities of Everett, Malden, and Medford created what is now Housing Families Inc. (HFI). HFI’s first shelter, the Broadway Shelter, opened in 1987, providing shelter and case management services for four families.
Veterans Legal Services promotes self-sufficiency, stability, and financial security for veterans in Massachusetts through comprehensive and accessible legal services. VLS’s unique model of delivering services on-site at homeless shelters and service centers allows it to reach veterans who would otherwise go without the legal help they need. Their partnerships with shelters, courts, and supportive services providers enable VLS to make legal services accessible and collaborate with other professionals, ensuring the best chance of veteran success.
The YMCA is committed to protecting personal information by following responsible information handling practices in keeping with privacy laws. The YMCA uses modern information and communication technologies to support their YMCA activities. Their Privacy Statement covers the YMCA and their website. When visiting their website, their web server automatically logs domain name and standard information about the operating system and web browser you are using, as provided by your web browser. This information is used for statistical purposes to help us manage our site but does not identify you in any way. They collect personal information about you only if you volunteer it in a survey, through registration and/or when making a donation. They may use this information to contact you for support purposes and to answer questions you submit to the site. All information is kept confidential.
The Innovation Network for Communities (INC) is a national non-profit organization focused on helping cities achieve carbon neutrality and long-term resilience to climate disruptions. INC also works in other topic areas, including social-impact networks and workforce development.
Since its founding in 1994, Science Club for Girls (SCFG) has provided the very best in girls-specific programming by connecting girls in K-12 grades, especially those from underrepresented groups, with female mentor-scientists through free science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs in a fun, nurturing, interactive environment. Their club-based model fosters both scientific thinking and sisterhood for our youngest participants. Their teen leadership programs give girls the opportunity to be role models, teach young children science, learn life skills, conduct science research in applied settings, and explore careers in science and technology.
The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England, popularly known as CCBA, is a tax-exempt organization establish in 1923. Currently with 35 members consisting of family associations and community organizations, CCBA serves as the umbrella organization for the Chinese communities of New England. Originally located at 14 Oxford Street, it relocated to its current address at 90 Tyler Street in the 1980s when the City of Boston sold the building that was the Quincy Elementary School to CCBA for $1.00.
This was the common sentiment among the major partners when in 2001 The Boston Housing Authority was awarded a HOPE VI grant for the redevelopment of the Maverick Gardens public housing development (which was renamed Maverick Landing). A large part of this “blessing” was the HOPE VI grant and the 12 additional sources of financing (including state and city support). In addition, the developers received $50 million in equity funds—much more than the $43 million they expected. These additional funds, combined with the fact that there were no major glitches in the demolition or construction of the community, enabled the developers to make many upgrades throughout the project. New construction of the rental units was completed in December 2006. Maverick Landing Community Services (MLCS) was established in 2007 to serve the residents of the newly completed development and the surrounding East Boston Community.