http://www.tbpm.org/news/ en-us paul@tbpm.org 2010-08-31T05:56:58-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.tbpm.org/news/archives/2010/08/collecting_items_for_fall_yard_sale.html On 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. 788@http://www.tbpm.org/news/ Donate 2010-08-31T05:56:58-05:00 http://www.tbpm.org/news/archives/2010/07/collecting_school_supplies_for_children.html Binders, 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. 779@http://www.tbpm.org/news/ Donate 2010-07-22T18:37:58-05:00 http://www.tbpm.org/news/archives/2010/07/30_new_general_fund_donors_in_2010.html The 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. 762@http://www.tbpm.org/news/ Donate 2010-07-21T05:01:42-05:00 http://www.tbpm.org/news/archives/2010/07/volunteer_at_our_homework_center.html College 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. 780@http://www.tbpm.org/news/ Volunteer & Jobs 2010-07-20T18:45:24-05:00 http://www.tbpm.org/news/archives/2010/07/the_spot_teen_cafe.html Designed 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. 778@http://www.tbpm.org/news/ Outreach 2010-07-20T18:33:28-05:00 http://www.tbpm.org/news/archives/2010/07/family_fun_nights_elmhurst_park.html Neighbors 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. 777@http://www.tbpm.org/news/ Outreach 2010-07-20T18:30:05-05:00 http://www.tbpm.org/news/archives/2010/06/internships_available_designed_for_you.html If 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. 641@http://www.tbpm.org/news/ Volunteer & Jobs 2010-06-14T05:12:27-05:00 http://www.tbpm.org/news/archives/2010/05/fall_2010_service_days.html Spend 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. 253@http://www.tbpm.org/news/ Serve & Learn 2010-05-19T16:36:49-05:00 http://www.tbpm.org/news/archives/2010/05/build_a_new_community_garden_with_us.html We 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). 710@http://www.tbpm.org/news/ Outreach 2010-05-19T12:36:00-05:00 http://www.tbpm.org/news/archives/2010/05/2010_summer_mission_program.html Now 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! 729@http://www.tbpm.org/news/ Serve & Learn 2010-05-19T10:36:28-05:00 http://www.tbpm.org/news/archives/2010/05/americorps_position_available_october_2010.html We 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 Paul if you are interested. 656@http://www.tbpm.org/news/ Volunteer & Jobs 2010-05-19T06:53:21-05:00 http://www.tbpm.org/news/archives/2010/05/memorial_day_at_codman_burying_ground.html We invite you to join us on Memorial Day Monday, May 31, 2010 from 12 noon to 2 pm at the historic Codman Burying Ground. Led by Second Church and the Boy Scouts, we will have a flag retirement ceremony, an appreciation for our veterans, and tours of the historic graves including the 14+ Civil War soldiers buried here. Please contact Paul with any questions. 765@http://www.tbpm.org/news/ Outreach 2010-05-19T05:51:12-05:00 http://www.tbpm.org/news/archives/2010/05/park_patrol_summer_youth_jobs.html Young people are changing our community by becoming champions for greenspace. Our six week summer program involves youth in either leading children's programming at the Elmhurst Park or by transforming a vacant lot into a new community garden. We will hire 4-5 youth to work with children's programming, and 15-18 youth to help build the community garden and plant trees. Youth ages 14-19 are employed through ABCD or Boston Youth Fund. Youth ages 12-14 can apply for our leadership internship. Applications available at 15 Elmhurst Street or by contacting David at 617-929-0925 or by email. 764@http://www.tbpm.org/news/ Outreach 2010-05-19T05:36:54-05:00 http://www.tbpm.org/news/archives/2010/05/calling_all_cooks.html Want a unique way to contribute to ministry in Boston? Love to cook (or even order take-out)? Then we invite you to bless our hard-working summer staff with a delicious meal this summer. We are in need of Wednesday Dinners and Friday Lunches (plus a couple other random days). If you're interested, check out the details and contact Sarah Riddle at 617-825-3290 or by email. 763@http://www.tbpm.org/news/ Donate 2010-05-19T05:28:23-05:00 http://www.tbpm.org/news/archives/2010/05/summer_program_needs.html The Boston Project operates summer programs that involve hundreds of youth and adults in ministry and we need your help. Items include:Jump Ropes and Sports BallsChildren's BikesBack Packs and School SuppliesArts Supplies and Poster BoardLeaf RakesBoxes of Cereal 761@http://www.tbpm.org/news/ Donate 2010-05-19T05:22:29-05:00