DREAM Mentoring Program The DREAM Program uses a village mentoring model, where mentees have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with their paired mentors while also participating in engaging group mentoring activities. Village mentoring functions like a community garden, where DREAM’s youngest mentees can grow and support others' growth just as much as the adult volunteers. […]
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 […]
Now Accepting Applications – Early Education Pathways Program Looking to gain valuable skills while making an impact in early education? MPDC's Early Education Pathways Program is now accepting applications for young adults ages 18-30 who want to develop hands-on experience in center-based programs. Program Details:Dates: April 15 – June 3When: Tuesdays, 1 – 3 PMWhere: […]
OEP is excited to host a ServSafe 2-Day Training Workshop, during which participants can earn a free ServSafe Food Handling Certification. Dates: Saturday, April 19 and Saturday, April 26Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMLocation: Madison Park Development Corporation 184 Dudley Street Roxbury, MA This workshop is open to ages 18 and older. Lunch and snacks […]
MPDC Budget ClassDate: Thursday, April 24, 2025Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Location: Online – Register at www.NextDoorBudget.eventbrite.com Learn from Denisha McDonald of Financial Education Associates to take control of your budget and homeownership journey. Contact: LaQuisa Burke at [email protected]
MPDC's Summer Youth Employment Program – Apply Now! Summer is just around the corner. Ready to learn and earn this summer? MPDC is hiring youth and young adults ages 14-24 for paid summer positions that offer hands-on experience and valuable skills. Program Dates: July 7 – August 22, 2025(Note: If you plan to take more […]
MPDC's Annual Garden Tea Party Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 Location: Hope Community Garden (next to the post office), 55A Malcolm X. Boulevard, Roxbury, MA 02119 Enjoy tea and refreshments, best hat and smoothie contests, a purse and wallet scavenger hunt, and more! Please bring your own chair.RSVP: Leslie Stafford at [email protected]
MPDC is excited to welcome new and returning gardeners to the Hope Community Garden, opening in April 2025. Whether you’re an experienced grower or just starting out, there are opportunities for all ages to get involved. Available Programs: Kids’ Garden Club (ages 2-18) Hope Garden Plots for kids and older adults Garden education, training, social […]
Hoop Dreams Summer League – 5 on 5Date: June 24 – September 4, 2025 (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays)Time: First Game: 5:00 PM | Second Game: 6:00 PMLocation: 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
