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The Boston Police Departments mission is to serve using the philosophy of community policing. As a part of this philosophy, Youth Leading the Way was founded and created with a specific goal of servicing youth ages 14-24. Youth Leading the Way is committed to empowering young people by providing them with essential skills for comprehensive development. Our programs focus on enhancing their personal, social, and educational growth, allowing them to amplify their voices and emerge as leaders of positive change in their communities and society. Youth Leading the Way is committed to empowering young people by providing them with essential skills for comprehensive development. Our programs focus on enhancing their personal, social, and educational growth, allowing them to amplify their voices...
At We Belong, students develop leadership skills by participating in interactive workshops, team-building activities, and real-world projects. They engage in critical thinking exercises, role-playing scenarios to enhance social awareness and relationships, and activities that foster a growth mindset. Through guided discussions and presentations, they improve communication skills and build self-efficacy. Creative problem-solving tasks and collaborative projects emphasize teamwork and self-regulation, ensuring a well-rounded developmental experience.At We Belong, students actively engage with their communities, learning to be proactive leaders who can effectively communicate, collaborate, and solve problems. They also develop a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to inspire...
BCYF Vine St Community Center (BCYF Vine St CC) is located in the Roxbury neighborhood, a community rich in diversity, culture, and institutions that set it apart from more traditional neighborhoods. Residents live alongside the largest hospital complex in the region.Founded over 21 years ago, Vine St offers a wide range of activities and programs, including an EEC-licensed afterschool and summer camp for 90 to 100 children ages 6-12, a Computer Center with 14 workstations and computer classes for all ages, a city-wide Youth Connection Program for youth ages 13-19, and a Drop-In Program for youth ages 6-17. The center also has a busy Athletic Department that provides numerous athletic leagues, tournaments, and recreational activities.In addition, BCYF Vine St CC supports many...
The mission of the BCYF Tobin Community Center is to be the social, educational, recreational, and cultural hub of Mission Hill and surrounding neighborhoods, by providing quality programming for children, youth, and families. We value investment in our people, well-maintained facilities, and collaborative efforts in building a sense of community.
To provide year-round activities for families in the Boston area and beyond. We offer winter ice skating, a spray pool in the summer, a seasonal carousel from April to October, and free summer yoga. Our goal is to mentor youth through training, customer service, and park operations. For many of the youth, this is their first job, making it a valuable and rewarding experience.
Erin Murphy has made it her mission to bring transparency, accountability, and accessibility to City Hall. From day one, she has been deeply committed to being present in every neighborhood, listening to the concerns of residents, and working tirelessly to improve city services. She is a fierce advocate for public health, education, affordable housing, supporting our youth, and expanding mental health services. With a deep understanding of the challenges that many families face, Erin is dedicated to making City Hall a place where every voice is heard and every neighborhood is represented, ensuring Boston works for everyone.Team members have the opportunity to work and develop skills in policy conceptualization, research, writing, constituent and community organizing, outreach, and...
The Boston Student Advisory Council (BSAC) is a body of selected high school student representatives from across Boston Public Schools (BPS). BSAC leaders use their voices as the primary vehicle for student perspectives, engaging in decision-making with BPS leadership. Students amplify their concerns by organizing student-led spaces, meeting with district leaders, and connecting with youth-serving organizations. BSAC strives to develop student leaders who are empowered to advocate for their schools and communities.BSAC students work to support other youth-serving organizations in Boston through cross-collaboration, working together and supporting each other’s events. We believe that students' thoughts, opinions, and ideas should contribute to decision-making in Boston Public Schools....
The Document Imaging Service Center (DISC) is a worksite developed by the Boston Public Schools STRIVE Program. DISC offers relevant and meaningful internships to Boston Public High School students with significant disabilities and at-risk youth, and has been doing so for over a decade. All DISC interns engage in real-world work, with opportunities available year-round.The continued success of the DISC internships is largely due to the strong partnership between STRIVE/DISC and the City of Boston's Division of Youth Engagement & Employment.DISC is a stand-alone component of the Boston Public Schools STRIVE Program and is supervised by Donna Hannon, who has been involved with City of Boston youth program funding since 1994. This longstanding partnership has led to successful...
Our mission is to build and foster relationships with Boston youth aged 14 to 17 who are eligible for summer employment. Police officers and civilian staff provide mentorship, resources, and support to improve the quality of life. We focus on the following workshops: health and wellness, life readiness skills such as personal development, decision-making, problem-solving, coping with stress, emotions, and trauma response. In addition to life skills, we offer presentations on financial literacy, substance abuse, youth-police dialogues, and visits to various local colleges. Over six weeks, the employees will receive valuable information that will aid in their growth and development.
The Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity (YEO) employs, develops, and engages Boston's youth by providing workforce exposure and creating opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our goal is to build a future where youth are educated, equipped, and empowered to successfully transition into adulthood by connecting them to work experiences that serve as the foundation for their futures. In the summer of 2024, YEO served 10,427 youth.
The mission of the Human Services Cabinet is to provide equitable access to high-quality services, resources, and opportunities so that every Boston resident — especially those with the greatest needs — has what they need to thrive. In pursuit of this mission, the departments in the Human Services Cabinet meet residents where they are — in their homes, neighborhoods, and communities — to break down barriers to critical resources.To truly thrive, every Boston resident needs access to good jobs, affordable housing, healthy food, safe places to exercise and express themselves, and opportunities to connect with others in their community. Together, the Human Services Cabinet will expand our programming, invest in our community spaces, and drive policies that increase opportunity, ensuring...
Councilor Worrell represents the neighborhoods of Dorchester, Mattapan, Hyde Park, and Roslindale, advocating strongly for better investments in his district. The Councilor takes immense pride in serving his constituents, and for the past two years, summer employees have had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in what it means to serve the residents of District 4.Mission of the District 4 Youth Council:To uplift and empower the voices and work of youth and youth organizations across District 4 by involving them as key stakeholders in decision-making processes.This is accomplished by:Hosting consistent council meetings where youth and youth workers in our district can gather to highlight their priorities, provide feedback to the office, and engage in meaningful...
The City Council serves as a link between the citizens of Boston and their municipal government. Councilors assist constituents by connecting them to resources, services, and City departments, while advocating for all Bostonians. The 13 councilors are responsible for creating, passing, and amending local laws, as well as approving the City's budget each year.
Mission:The Office of Early Childhood (OEC), Streets Cabinet (Streets), Park and Recreation Department (BPRD), and Boston Centers for Youth and Family (BCYF) are partnering to expand the Connect, Learn, Explore: Youth Cycling Program across Boston's neighborhoods. OEC aims to promote policies, systems, and infrastructure to increase the number of young children accessing the resources they need to thrive in the area of health and wellbeing. Biking helps children explore their neighborhood, have fun, and develop gross motor and socio-emotional skills. This program aims to provide the resources and support so every child in Boston has the opportunity to learn to ride a bike from an early age. Our overarching goal is to improve equity and increase access to programs that promote healthy...
JMCC is a community-based nonprofit human service agency incorporated in 1976. Our mission is to provide educational, cultural, social, recreational, and community services to moderate- and low-income residents of Allston/Brighton, ranging in age from 5 years old to older adulthood.JMCC serves thousands of residents from the Allston/Brighton community and the Greater Boston Area each year. Programs provided at JMCC include:- School-age programs- Afterschool programs (ages 5-12)- Summer school-age programs (ages 5-12)- Recreation programs- Adult education (ESOL and GED)- Teen programs- Adult enrichment and community resources- Youth outreach-Teen programming- Recreation/enrichment programmingOur core philosophy is rooted in the belief that solutions and...
BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENTC-11 YOUTH COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERThe Boston Police Department is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the department.Boston Police Department employees — sworn and civilian — are our most valuable asset. The men and women of the Boston Police Department are dedicated public servants who work hard every day to serve the community. We are confident in their ability to identify and address barriers to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Boston Police Department is guided by community policing, community engagement, and procedural justice, with the communities we serve as well as our community of employees at the core.We understand that trust is built by working closely with the...
G.R.O.W. is dedicated to empowering girls from Boston's inner-city neighborhoods by providing mentorship, life skills development, and career readiness support. Founded by Officer Jamila Gales, the program fosters relationships between youth, families, and law enforcement while addressing systemic inequities.Program Model: G.R.O.W. follows a structured, mentorship-based model that equips girls aged 11-24 with the skills and resources they need to succeed. The program is built around five core pillars:- Life Skills Development: Workshops on financial literacy, communication, conflict resolution, and self-defense.- Academics & Career Readiness: Tutoring, college prep, job training, and internship placements.- Physical & Mental Wellness: Trauma-informed workshops, fitness...
The East Coast School of Combined Martial Arts engages and promotes the common good and general welfare of youngsters ages 8 to 18 by providing safe and effective classes in martial arts. By exposing these children to a broad range of experiences — including international travel — and by maintaining the highest standards, the East Coast School of Combined Martial Arts aims to help each child realize his or her academic and personal potential through a simple model: we make no excuses.Founded in September 1995, the East Coast School of Combined Martial Arts is a comprehensive youth enrichment program that combines martial arts instruction, academic tutoring, community service, college preparation, leadership development, and mentoring for students in the greater Boston area. Funded...
SuccessLink will assign youth leaders and participants to the District 7 Office (Councilor Tania Fernandes-Anderson’s Office). Youth leaders will work remotely on Mondays and Thursdays, doing homework via Zoom with the assistance of a Youth Leader who is ready to help. They will also meet virtually and occasionally at City Hall for constituent projects.Youth will participate in District 7 office civic events such as town halls, in-person listening sessions, and other civic engagement activities/events as they arise. Additionally, youth will engage in civic workshops. The goal is to provide quality service to the constituents of District 7 while teaching office etiquette to young people, preparing them for the workforce and encouraging them to pursue opportunities in City Hall using...
Through this apprenticeship, youth will continue to amplify the voices of youth and young adults through the continuation of a youth-led, citywide Advisory Council called Santana's Youth Empowerment Council (SYEC). The mission of SYEC is to create a safe and supportive space where youth can come together to engage in critical thinking. We strive to amplify the voices of young people across Boston, collaborating with Councilor Henry A. Santana to identify solutions that directly address the challenges they face in their communities and educational journeys.
