- 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.