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MPDC is now accepting applications for gardening at the Hope Community Garden!

To sign up contact Leslie Stafford Health Equity & Wellness Coordinator 617.946.6460 lstafford@madison-park.org

  • FREE

  • Garden opens April 2023

  • All ages welcome Kids' Garden Club (2-18)

  • Hope Garden Plots for kids and older adults

  • We offer garden education and training, social connectivity, special events, home gardening, and other opportunities

First come First Serve.

Deadline for applications is June 1, 2023

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Join MPDC’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) today!

About MPDC’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP): Our program provides underserved in-school youth, ages 14-19, with career internships, job readiness skills, and educational enrichment. Our SYEP is intended to provide early workforce experience for young people who might not otherwise have this opportunity while supporting them with completing academics and college readiness. We also provide organized workshops and learning experiences to develop young people’s leadership skills.

When: Summer 2023 (June — August)

Age Range: Youth ages 14 — 19

Application deadline: June 2nd, 2023; please apply here!

For more information about MPDC’s SYEP, please email Yhinny Matos, Youth Workforce Manager, at ymatos@madison-park.org.

#MPDC #MPDCRox

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MPDC’s Scholarship Program is BACK for 2023; we are offering $50,000 to fund educational pursuits for those graduating in Spring/Summer of this year!

About MPDC’s Scholarship Program: MPDC is excited to announce that our Danette Jones Scholarship Fund, Ralph D. Smith Community Service Scholarship, and Haynes Family Scholarship Fund have opened and are officially accepting applicants from the Madison Park Village and Lower Roxbury communities. These scholarships are intended for full-time high school seniors, progressing normally toward graduation in the Spring/Summer of 2023. 

Application Deadline: June 16th, 2023 at 5:00 pm

For more information about MPDC’s Scholarship Program, please email Youth Workforce Manager, Yhinny Matos, at ymatos@madison-park.org or call at 617.849.6236.

Read MPDC's 2023 Scholarship Program Brochures

HAYNES FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP BROCHURE

SMITH & JONES SCHOLARSHIP BROCHURE

Apply today by clicking here.

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The Dewitt Center is hosting a monthly food pantry on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month!

WHERE: 122 Dewitt Drive, Roxbury, MA, 02119.

WHEN: The 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 11 am to 1 pm!

We will give away rice, beans, canned goods, fruit, pasta, and more!

*Everyone is welcome, but supplies are LIMITED!*

For more information:

please call 617.442.2805 or email mvimso@yahoo.com. 

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Showstoppers Skills and Drills @ The Dewitt Center

Mondays until March 27th

6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

At The Dewitt Center

122 Dewitt Drive

Roxbury, MA

The Boston Showstoppers is a girls' academic and athletic enrichment program whose mission is to develop elite female student-athletes by offering a highly competitive basketball experience, encouraging and supporting academic excellence, and nurturing a culture of sisterhood, service, and well-being.

Since its founding class of 7 girls in 2007, the Boston Showstoppers continued to prove success is possible in a country where urban educational attainment is declining, and the need for positive after-school programming, higher education resources, and social-emotional health connections for young people is increasing. According to Women's Sports Foundation reports, young girls involved in athletics are less likely to use drugs, consume alcohol, become pregnant, or smoke compared to those who do not participate in sports.

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MPDC's Food Service Training Program

Learn the skills needed to thrive in a patient-focused, fast-paced environment and kickstart your career in the Healthcare Food Service industry!

Tuesday -Thursday virtual training on Tuesdays & Wednesdays, March 28-April 24,

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Successful completion of the training program will lead to referrals to food service opportunities at Boston Children's Hospital Thursday classes will be held at MPDC 184 Dudley St Roxbury, MA

THIS IS A PAID TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

Participants must be:

Between the ages of 18-24

Live in the Boston area

Fully vaccinated, and boostered against COVID-19

For more information or to apply contact:

Sandra Sierra (617) 405-0111 or Carlos Taveras (978) 397-5936

Apply today!

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It's BACK by popular demand: Join Hibernian Hall for "Roxbury Roots," a night of gathering and storytelling around the campfire! 

About Roxbury Roots: Allow the night to take you through a great range of human experiences filled with laughter, tears, and truth. Each story is unique and each voice is authentic and we will go through each journey, together. "Roxbury Roots" was created by Haris Lefteri (Artistic Director of Hibernian Hall) and Leslie Stafford (Health, Equity & Wellness Coordinator) who wanted to give a platform to the adventurers and the storytellers. It opened in August 2022 and after popular demand, we are back for more. Stick around for food, refreshments, and lots of prizes!

When: Saturday, April 22nd, 2023; from 6:30 pm — 8:30 pm

Cost: Pay-What-You-Can; all proceeds for this event will go to charity!

Purchase tickets here!

For more information about Roxbury Roots, please email Leslie Stafford, Health, Equity & Wellness Coordinator, at lstafford@madison-park.org.

#MPDC #MPDCRox #ItsHappeningatHibernian

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Join Dress for Success Boston at The Dewitt Center for the Dress for Success Annual Sale! Stock up on affordable professional attire in one place!

About the Dress for Success Annual Sale: Dress for Success Boston is an affiliate of the Worldwide Dress for Success organization, which now has over 150 affiliates in 20 countries. Community members are invited to come to the Dress for Success Annual Sale and select clothing from an exclusive collection of professional workwear, all of which is discounted! 

When: Friday, April 28th, 2023; from 10:00 am — 2:00 pm

Where: The Dewitt Center (located at 122 Dewitt Dr., Roxbury, MA 02120)

All are welcome!

For more information about The Dewitt Center's Dress for Success Sale, please email Erica Davis, Dewitt Center Director, at edavis@madison-park.org.

#MPDC #MPDCRox #DoItAtTheDewitt

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Join Hibernian Hall and Coley Communications for "An Evening in Ghana." Travel to Ghana, right in Roxbury, with Hibernian Hall!

About An Evening in Ghana: "An Evening in Ghana" is a vibrant and immersive event that brings the rich and colorful culture of Ghana to life at Hibernian Hall. The event was inspired by artist Cornell Coley's travels to the country of Ghana and it features a multimedia presentation by Cornell, a sampler of Ghanaian food (included with your ticket), a Ghana-inspired photo exhibit from artist Reginald L. Jackson and live music from the West African drumming group "The Akwaaba Ensemble."

When: Sunday, April 30th, 2023; from 7:00 pm — 9:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm)

Cost: General Admission — $15; Seniors & Students — $10

Purchase tickets here!

For more information about An Evening in Ghana, please email Haris Lefteri, Artistic Director of Hibernian Hall, at hlefteri@madison-park.org.

#MPDC #MPDCRox #ItsHappeningatHibernian

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