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THE STATE OF MADISON PARK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

MPDC’S 2024-2026 STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE

Join MPDC for a community forum as we share key updates on our 2024-2026 Strategic Plan, highlighting our progress, celebrating recent milestones, and outlining our vision for the remainder of the plan.

Be part of the conversation, enjoy refreshments, and learn how MPDC is shaping the future of our community!

MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2025

6 PM - 8 PM

at Hibernian Hall

184 DUDLEY STREET

ROXBURY, MA

RSVP HERE

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Doughnuts with Your Delegates 2025 – At Night!

Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)

Location: The Dewitt Center, 122 Dewitt Drive, Roxbury, MA

Join us after work for an evening of coffee, tea, and pastries with your local and state elected officials. This intimate small-group setting offers a chance to network with local organizations and coalitions, as well as connect with your neighbors and community.

In partnership with MACDC.

Registration:
Scan the QR code on the flyer or contact Allison Anderson
[email protected]
 (617) 386-2025

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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 3
When: Tuesdays, 1 – 3 PM
Where: 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA

Program Benefits:

  • Stipend opportunity

  • Refreshments provided

  • ServSafe certification (2-day workshop)

  • CPR certification

  • EpiPen application training

  • Cardiac Emergency Response (CERT)

Spots are limited, so apply today.

For more information, contact Brianna Wright at [email protected] or (857) 203-1138.

#MPDC #MPDCNorthStar

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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 26
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Madison Park Development Corporation

184 Dudley Street

Roxbury, MA

This workshop is open to ages 18 and older. Lunch and snacks will be provided.

Registration is required.

For questions or to register, contact Brianna Wright at [email protected] or (857) 203-1138.

Please share this opportunity with your networks.

#MPDCRox #MPDCNorthStar

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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 than three days off, please consider another program.)

APPLY HERE

Spots fill fast, so don’t wait—apply today!

#MPDCRox #YouthEmployment #SummerJobs #BostonTeens #MPDCNorthStar

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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 events, and more

Join us in growing fresh food, building community, and learning sustainable gardening practices right here in Roxbury.

Application Deadline: Saturday, June 7, 2025

To sign up, contact:

Leslie Stafford | Health Equity & Wellness Manager

(617) 946-6460 | [email protected]

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Jean Appolon Expressions hosts an exhilarating fusion of rhythm, movement, and cultural celebration with African Dance Workout Sessions at The Dewitt Center!

African Dance Workout with Bisi

Day/Time:  Mondays from 6 pm - 7 pm

Winter 2025 Dates: January 13th to April 7th

NO CLASS on January 20th, March 31st, and February 17th

Location: DeWitt Center (122 Dewitt Dr, Boston, MA 02120)

Description: In this hour-long class, you will get a great cardio warm-up through African dance movements and be guided through a series of stretches and strength-building exercises. Dancers will travel across the floor, moving in progressions and the class will finish with a combination for all to learn and dance together to live drumming.

Dancers of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome!

Class Rates

General Admission: $20

Full Winter Session (10 classes): $180

Half Winter Session (5 classes): $90

Community Supported Rate*:  $12

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

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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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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. Every DREAMer can benefit from the shared programming and collective opportunities to grow together. 

When: Every Friday  

Age Range: 5-14 Years Old 

Category: Education and Mentoring 

122 Dewitt Drive, Roxbury MA 

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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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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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