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SPARKS! 2025 – MPDC’s Annual Creative Black Tie Gala

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Hibernian Hall Ballroom, 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA

Save the date for SPARKS! 2025 - Madison Park Development Corporation’s annual creative black tie fundraising gala. Join us for an inspiring evening filled with food, dancing, live performances, and community awards, all in celebration of MPDC’s impact and work in Roxbury.

Dress to impress with your most creative black tie look and support MPDC’s mission to build a stronger, more vibrant community.

For more info on the event or sponsorships, contact Meghan Higgins, Resource Development Director
[email protected] | 617.849.6254

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SummerROX Sessions 2025

Dates: July 7 – August 14, 2025
Days: Monday through Thursday
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Ruggles Street and Dewitt Corner Park

FREE supervised outdoor activities for youth, including kickball, dodgeball, basketball, arts & crafts, and wellness sessions. In partnership with DREAM and Whittier Street Health Center.

Contact: Wil Smart, Community Support Program Manager
📧 [email protected] | 📞 617.849.6239

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Active Threat & Shelter in Place Training for the Community
Hosted by Boston Police B-2 Community Service Office in partnership with MPDC

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
122 Dewitt Drive, Roxbury, MA
Description:
Join the Boston Police Department’s B-2 Community Service Office for community training on how to respond during an active threat and properly shelter in place. This one-hour session will provide life-saving information and practical tips to help keep yourself and your neighbors safe.

Contact: Officer Joey Key – 617-343-5380

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The Link Up: A Forum For Teens Run By Teens

Hosted by: Boston Children’s Hospital Social Media Coalition Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
at The Dewitt Center, 122 Dewitt Drive, Roxbury, MA

Join local teen leaders and community partners for The Link Up, a youth-led forum focused on addressing social media challenges, building community, and creating safe spaces for all. Presented by the Boston Children’s Hospital Social Media Coalition in partnership with MPDC, Sociedad Latina, Speak Up Speak Out, Girls' LEAP, and YMWAP.

REGISTER HERE

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Fitness with Dinach

Friday, August 15, 2025
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
The Dewitt Center, 122 Dewitt Drive, Roxbury, MA 02120

Join MPDC and Dinach for an interactive fitness workshop focused on building a personalized fitness plan and breaking down barriers to wellness. Learn new strategies, move your body, and stay energized with water and snacks provided.
Bonus: Attend and enter to win a free week of fitness coaching with Dinach!

Contact/Register:
[email protected] / 617.945.8907

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Hoop Dreams Basketball Tournament
Friday, August 22, 2025
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 1353 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122

Get ready to hit the court! The Hoop Dreams Basketball Tournament is a high-energy 18U tournament that brings together local community centers for an afternoon of unity, teamwork, and friendly competition. Whether you're coming to play or cheer from the sidelines, this event is all about youth empowerment and positive community vibes.

Open to youth 18 and under
Bragging rights for who runs the court

Hosted by: MPDC, The Dewitt Center, VIP, DotHouse Teen Center
For more information, contact:
Taquari Milton, Program Coordinator
[email protected] /  (857) 309-8824

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Boston’s District 7 Roxbury Youth Forum
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street, Suite 200, Boston, MA 02119

Join us for Boston’s District 7 Roxbury Youth Forum, a powerful in-person gathering where young people come together to speak up, share ideas, and drive real change in their community. Hosted by Teen Empowerment, in collaboration with MPDC, Boston Jobs Coalition, and MAHEI, this event is designed to amplify youth voices in District 7.

Expect open discussions, interactive activities, and space to explore what matters most to Roxbury’s next generation of leaders. If you're a young person with something to say—or just want to be part of the movement—this is for you.

Presented by Teen Empowerment in partnership with MPDC, Boston Jobs Coalition, and MAHEI

REGISTER HERE

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Dewitt Jazz Fest

Friday, September 5, 2025

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

The Dewitt Center, 122 Dewitt Drive, Boston, MA 02119

Experience the joy of live music, community, and connection at the Dewitt Jazz Fest. From smooth jazz to dynamic dance performances, this celebration invites you to come together, share a meal, and move to the rhythm. Whether you're dancing, listening, or just vibing with your neighbors, this is the place to be.

Highlights include:
– Live jazz performances
– Dance and artistic showcases
– A shared community meal
– Family-friendly atmosphere

Contact:
Taquari Milton, Program Coordinator
[email protected] / (857) 309-8824

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Hoop Dreams Summer League – 5 on 5
Date: June 24 – September 4, 2025

(Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays)
Time: First Game: 5:00 PM | Second Game: 6:00 PM
Location: The Dewitt Center, 122 Dewitt Dr., Roxbury, MA

Join the league and show off your skills all summer long!

Contact

Taquari Milton at [email protected] or (857) 309-8824

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About EVkids: The mission of EVkids is to empower underserved Boston youth with the skills and confidence needed to realize their potential. EVkids helps low-income, academically vulnerable children and teens (grades 4-12) succeed in school and life by systematically strengthening core academic skills, organizational habits, and other life skills through 1-on-1 academic mentoring, college readiness, and support while in college and summer camp. Students are matched with a volunteer college tutor and meet once a week.

Age Range: Grades 4 – 12

When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Where: The Dewitt Center (122 Dewitt Dr, Boston, MA 02120)

For more information about Dewitt Center programming, please email Dewitt Center Program Manager Phillip Tucker at [email protected].

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Somali ESOL Class

Somali Development Center is hosting weekly ESOL classes for adult student learners this Fall. A partnership has been established with Boston University's Wheelock College of Education and Human Development, which provides graduate-level student teachers. This is a free class for those who participate and is open to those in need. Students will be provided with materials such as Chromebooks to complete their coursework on the journey to learning their second language.

When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

at the Dewitt Center

122 Dewitt Drive, Roxbury

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Age Range: 21+

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Come join Capoeira MDP Roxbury for community classes every Saturday from 1:30-3:00 PM at the Dewitt Center (122 Dewitt Drive, Boston, MA). All experience levels are welcome!

For more information about Dewitt Center programming, please email Dewitt Center Program Manager Phillip Tucker at [email protected].

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