Last Updated September 1, 2010What's Happening? |
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Donate Collecting Items for Fall Yard SaleOn Friday-Saturday, September 24-25, we will host our Annual Fall Yard Sale to raise funds for our Neighborhood Outreach Ministries. If you have been cleaning out this summer, send your treasures to The Boston Project. Household items, furniture, toys, glassware, and more is appreciated. Limited pick up is available - contact us. Collecting School Supplies for ChildrenBinders, notebooks, pens, markers, crayons, and more are needed to help provide school supplies to 100+ children and teenagers this fall. Watch for good sales! All donations can be sent to The Boston Project at 15 Elmhurst St., Dorchester, MA 02124. We're still collecting items through mid-September. 30 New General Fund Donors in 2010The General Operating Fund is a crucial, yet often unnoticed part of our ministry's budget. That is, until it runs out... The General Fund makes possible our Neighborhood Youth Ministry and Community Development outreach initiatives. Our 2010 need is $72,000. Consider joining us today as one of our 30 new monthly donors to help stabilize and advance the ministry. You can Donate Online today. |
Outreach The Spot - Teen CafeDesigned and led by teenagers, The Spot in Codman Square is a safe place to hang out Thursday evenings with other teens. Weekly raffles, video games, dominoes, free food, music, dancing, and chat happening at 12 Southern Ave (next to the Walgreens). Special 25 minute program each night. Open every Thursday from 7:00 - 9:30 PM from now until September 9. Family Fun Nights @ Elmhurst ParkNeighbors of all ages are invited to join us on Monday nights at the Elmhurst Park for Family Fun Night. Events like a ice cream sundaes, bingo, Hawaiian luau, movies, and a talent show are planned for this summer. Monday beginning at 7:00 PM. Build a New Community Garden With UsWe now have our new community garden design for 106 Norfolk Street in the Talbot-Norfolk Triangle. Join us this summer as we build this garden together as neighbors and volunteers. Contact Paul to volunteer or sign up for a garden plot (20 plots available - 50% for children/youth and 50% for adults). |
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Serve & Learn Fall 2010 Service DaysSpend a service day with The Boston Project and experience an introduction to our ministry, a scripture-based devotion, and 2-6 hours of service addressing needs in Boston. Open to youth, college, and adult groups. A $10-$20 per person donation is appreciated. Contact Keith for available dates. Currently scheduling Fall 2010. 2010 Summer Mission ProgramNow entering its 15th year, our summer short-term missions trips for junior high and high school youth groups is open for registration. We host teams from 5-30, offering a Bible-based experiential education with service rooted in year-round community development work. Check out our web section and available dates. Update 5/19: we have one more opening during August 8-13, 2010. Sign up today! Let's Start a New Church PartnershipWe love being in partnership with churches from the greater Boston area and beyond. It's a meaningful way to affirm your commitment to sowing into and receiving from God's good work in urban areas. Partnerships involve opportunities to serve, connection to a ministry house and community, prayer, and financial gifts. Contact Paul about discussing a new church partnership today. |
Volunteer & Jobs Volunteer at our Homework CenterCollege students and adults are invited to help youth ages 4-16 at our drop-in Homework Center. Flexible volunteer hours available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday afternoons (late September-May). Contact us to learn more or to receive a volunteer application. This is a good match for school internships and work study students. Internships Available - Designed for YouIf you are a college or graduate student in the Boston area looking for a semester-based internship, consider The Boston Project. This year, we have opportunities in the area of children and youth work, volunteer management, and communications projects (website, video, etc.). Contact Paul for more information. Americorps Position Available - October 2010We are looking for a candidate to apply to work with our Neighborhood Youth Ministries through a local AmeriCorps partnership. This is a one-year commitment from October 2010-2011 and will involve a person in direct work with youth along with volunteer mobilization efforts. Contact if you are interested. |
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