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Photos: 2017 in Review

Photos: 2017 in ReviewSally Swenson2018-08-20T13:43:16-04:00
JPNDC joined in fighting anti-immigrant policies and educated ourselves about new challenges and strategies.
Our Small Business Program offered FIVE free business education classes and continued a special initiative to help contractors of color participate in Boston’s building boom.
JP artist Bob Maloney created the new “Haf” extension to the historic Brewery chimney!

Numerous Haffenreffer family members joined us to celebrate the return of Haf to the Haffenreffer Chimney.
JPNDC joined with allies to support the Jim Brooks Rent Stabilization Act, which passed!
JPNDC’s Family Childcare Program held numerous family events including a cookie-decorating night.

The Family Prosperity Initiative began a new project to connect 18- to 24-year-olds to education and careers.
Our first Friendraiser to thank and recruit volunteers!
Some of those amazing volunteers…

State of Our Neighborhood 2017: What do you love and fear losing?
We welcomed 39 new families to Jackson Square!
Cutting the ribbon at 75 Amory Ave.

JPNDC helped with the start-up of 11 new businesses in 2017!
Young leaders at the Mildred Hailey Apartments advocated for a youth center–and got a commitment from the Boston Housing Authority.
A little chilly for Wake Up the Earth!

Congratulations to these educators who made dramatic improvements in this ESOL course designed especially for their needs.
We had a bash celebrating 40 years at the Bash at The Brewery!
We couldn’t have done it without our fantastic volunteers!

Check out this new mural at The Brewery (designed by JP artist Alex Cook and painted at the Bash)
Grand Opening of JPNDC Small Business Program client Alluring Beauty (15 Lamartine St.)!
JPNDC will redevelop 125 Amory Street, whose residents enjoyed an ice cream social.

Family Prosperity Initiative participants work on their budgets together.
The graduation is just a beginning.
FPI participants get 1:1 financial coaching and at least 53 made measurable improvements this year including new savings, decreased debt and increased credit scores.

JPNDC and other JP organizations raised $7,000 to help “Dreamers” pay for their DACA renewal applications.
JPNDC early educators take part in at least 75 hours of professional development each year.
We gathered 1,100 signatures to help get the $15 minimum wage and paid family and medical leave on the ballot!

Octoberfest ¡Fiesta! Back to the 70s to celebrate 40 years!
Eric German & Orchestra. We love them.
After 50+ hours with small children, our educators are always up for a party!

FPI participant Francisco has become an ambassador for the program to immigrants around Boston.
We organized this vigil with Mildred Hailey tenant leaders after a 16-year-old shot and killed. We’re prioritizing this work for 2018.
Our first Trivia Night!

DeChain Auto Supply and El Embajador are at high risk of displacement after a combined 41 years on Washington Street.
We’ll continue to press for the City to take action to stop City Realty from forcing out people who can’t afford luxury rents.

JPNDC joined in fighting anti-immigrant policies and educated ourselves about new challenges and strategies.
Our Small Business Program offered FIVE free business education classes and continued a special initiative to help contractors of color participate in Boston’s building boom.
JP artist Bob Maloney created the new “Haf” extension to the historic Brewery chimney!
Numerous Haffenreffer family members joined us to celebrate the return of Haf to the Haffenreffer Chimney.
JPNDC joined with allies to support the Jim Brooks Rent Stabilization Act, which passed!

JPNDC’s Family Childcare Program held numerous family events including a cookie-decorating night.
The Family Prosperity Initiative began a new project to connect 18- to 24-year-olds to education and careers.
Our first Friendraiser to thank and recruit volunteers!
Some of those amazing volunteers…
State of Our Neighborhood 2017: What do you love and fear losing?

We welcomed 39 new families to Jackson Square!
Cutting the ribbon at 75 Amory Ave.
JPNDC helped with the start-up of 11 new businesses in 2017!
Young leaders at the Mildred Hailey Apartments advocated for a youth center–and got a commitment from the Boston Housing Authority.
A little chilly for Wake Up the Earth!

Congratulations to these educators who made dramatic improvements in this ESOL course designed especially for their needs.
We had a bash celebrating 40 years at the Bash at The Brewery!
We couldn’t have done it without our fantastic volunteers!
Check out this new mural at The Brewery (designed by JP artist Alex Cook and painted at the Bash)
Grand Opening of JPNDC Small Business Program client Alluring Beauty (15 Lamartine St.)!

JPNDC will redevelop 125 Amory Street, whose residents enjoyed an ice cream social.
Family Prosperity Initiative participants work on their budgets together.
The graduation is just a beginning.
FPI participants get 1:1 financial coaching and at least 53 made measurable improvements this year including new savings, decreased debt and increased credit scores.
JPNDC and other JP organizations raised $7,000 to help “Dreamers” pay for their DACA renewal applications.

JPNDC early educators take part in at least 75 hours of professional development each year.
We gathered 1,100 signatures to help get the $15 minimum wage and paid family and medical leave on the ballot!
Octoberfest ¡Fiesta! Back to the 70s to celebrate 40 years!
Eric German & Orchestra. We love them.
After 50+ hours with small children, our educators are always up for a party!

FPI participant Francisco has become an ambassador for the program to immigrants around Boston.
We organized this vigil with Mildred Hailey tenant leaders after a 16-year-old shot and killed. We’re prioritizing this work for 2018.
Our first Trivia Night!
DeChain Auto Supply and El Embajador are at high risk of displacement after a combined 41 years on Washington Street.
We’ll continue to press for the City to take action to stop City Realty from forcing out people who can’t afford luxury rents.

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Tax ID #04-2652919.

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People of JPNDC

Our Goal is Racial Equity

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Subscribe to learn more about JPNDC!

Contact Us

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31 Germania Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
617-522-2424
info@JPNDC.org

JPNDC is a 501(c)(3) organization:
Tax ID #04-2652919.