ABCD is a nonprofit community action agency that builds pathways out of poverty in partnership with families and communities so that everyone can thrive. Each year we impact more than 100,000 residents in Greater Boston and statewide with the tools and resources needed to transition from poverty to stability and from stability to success. ABCD assists and empowers people by providing access to resources and opportunities that foster equity in all its forms.
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Don’t miss our conversation this morning with James ‘Jimmy’ Hills at 10:00 a.m. about Breast Cancer Awareness from a Clincian’s Perspective with ABCD Medical Director Frinny Polanco Walters, and from ABCD Health Services subrecipient agency Codman Square Health Center, Dr. Jenni VanderWeele and Patient Navigator Michele Whigham-brown. #communityhealth #breastcancerawareness
Don’t miss our conversation this morning with James ‘Jimmy’ Hills at 10:00 a.m. about Breast Cancer Awareness from a Clincian’s Perspective with ABCD Medical Director Frinny Polanco Walters, and from ABCD Health Services subrecipient agency Codman Square Health Center, Dr. Jenni VanderWeele and Patient Navigator Michele Whigham-brown. #communityhealth #breastcancerawareness
ABCD President and CEO enjoyed the impactful workshops and connections at the Mass Black Expo. She’s shown here with Spark FM Online CEO Danielle Johnson and Spark's Community Business Manager Antoinette Johnson, both of whom are ABCD SummerWorks Alumna, Jaye Y. Smith, FSG Consulting and Angela Brown, Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC). Bravo to Nicole Obi and the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Inc. for hosting this powerful event.
Every year, ABCD holds the Community Heroes Celebration to recognize the exemplary efforts of a select group of volunteers, community leaders, administrators, elected officials, and more. On November 1st, we honor 18 heroes from across Boston whose generosity, dedication, and compassion serve as a model for community action and inspire all of us to be our best selves. Read their stories: abcdheroes.org
Thank you to all of our CHC 2024 Silver Sponsors for their support and partnership! ABCD is deeply grateful for the generosity our sponsors have shown us over the years, and we look forward to continuing to work together. Learn more about becoming a CHC sponsor at abcdheroes.org
A huge thank you to our CHC 2024 Gold Sponsor, Community Energy Services, Inc! Community Energy Services is a multiyear CHC sponsor and we are incredibly grateful for their continued support and partnership. Learn more about becoming a CHC sponsor at abcdheroes.org
ABCD is pleased to announce our keynote speaker and musical guest for the 2024 Community Heroes Celebration! Keynote: LZ Granderson is an ABC News contributor and host of ABC Audio’s “Life Out Loud with LZ Granderson” podcast. He is an Emmy Award-winning journalist as well as an op-ed columnist for the Los Angeles Times. Musical Guest: Noel Gourdin is a Billboard chart-topping R&B singer-songwriter from Brockton, MA. Influenced by legends such as Otis Redding and Sam Cooke, Noel’s modern soul performances keep songs like “The River” and “Don’t You Wanna” at the top of the charts. Learn more about LZ Granderson, Noel Gourdin, and CHC 2024 here: abcdheroes.org
A great visit by MA State Senator Will Brownsberger to our Allston/Brighton Head Start this morning! Senator Brownsberger spoke with parents and staff about early education in the Commonwealth and also took time to read to the children. Thank you for stopping by and for all of your support, Senator!
A great piece on the important work being done by ABCD partner Rare to increase access to solar in low-income and marginalized communities. Read more about Rare's SHINE program and the ABCD-Rare partnership: https://lnkd.in/e77_ebst