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

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

WHEN: The 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 1:30 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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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 us at The Dewitt Center to celebrate National Homebuying Month!

About MPDC Next Door: Madison Park Development has provided numerous homebuying workshops and financial resources to support residents wanting to purchase their homes. The training program aims to educate MPDC residents about the home-buying process, provide residents with an economical pathway to building wealth, and create an affordable rental opportunity for another deserving family. Come to the Dewitt for more details on Madison Park Next Door, along with light refreshments!

When: June 1st, 2023; from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Where: The Dewitt Center (located at 122 Dewitt Dr., Roxbury, MA 02119)

For more information about Madison Park Next Door and our First Time Homebuyers Resources, please email nextdoor@madison-park.org or call 617.849.6334.

#MPDC #MPDCRox #MPND

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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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Ready to start YOUR journey to successful, sustainable homeownership? Join us for our First-Time Homebuyers Class sessions, open to all!

About First-Time Homebuyers Class: Participants will have the opportunity to take an 8-hour Homebuying 101 course (over a duration of 2 days) to prepare first-time homebuyers for homeownership. Topics covered include information on preparing for the mortgage process, first-time homebuyer mortgages, how to find a home, the legal aspects of buying a home, and so much more! Graduates of this HUD-certified course are given a certificate that allows access to financial assistance programs, MassDREAMS, Mass Housing Partnership’s ONE Mortgage, MassHousing mortgages, home ownership lotteries, and lender first-time homebuyer mortgages. The certificate is accepted statewide for first-time homebuyer education. 

When: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 and June 10th, 2023; from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm

Where: Online (via Zoom)

Cost: $30

To register for this event, please click here.

For more information about Madison Park Next Door and our First Time Homebuyers Resources, please email nextdoor@madison-park.org or call 617.849.6334.

#MPDC #MPDCRox #MPND

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MPDC’s Garden Tea Party is Back!

About MPDC's Garden Tea Party: Join MPDC for a fun-filled afternoon of activities, surprises, music, and more! We'll host a 'Create Your Own Smoothie' contest, giving out a prize for 'Best Hat,' and a Scavenger Hunt!

Age Range: Open to all! When: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023; 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Where: Hope Community Garden (located at 55 Malcolm X Boulevard, Roxbury, MA, 02120) Price Range: FREE!

Please bring your own chair!

To RSVP and for further inquiries, please contact Leslie Stafford at lstafford@madison-park.org or call 617.794.1309.

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Hibernian Hall invites you to Arts on the Rox!

About Arts on the Rox: Join us for a night of art, music, and celebration! Wear your favorite cocktail attire and become part of our tropical theme that echoes the vibrant energy of creativity and community in the heart of Roxbury.

When: Friday, June 9th, 2023; from 6:30 pm — 9:00 pm

Where: Hibernian Hall (located at 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119)

Cost: $20 — $50

To register for this event, please click here.

For more information about Arts on the Rox, please email hiberninahhall@madison-park.org.

#MPDC #MPDCRox #ItsHappeningatHibernian

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Join MPDC, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Stepping Strong, and Boston Public Health Commission for Peer Health Leader Training!

About Peer Health Leader Training: MPDC's Peer Health Leader Training is a two-day long, comprehensive workshop that provides Roxbury residents with an opportunity to learn more about important community issues such as suicide prevention, health and wellness, injury prevention, and more. Additionally, MPDC partners with local organizations and groups to enhance this unique learning experience for all that are involved.

When: Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 to Thursday, June 15th, 2023; from 10:00 am — 3:00 pm

Where: Orchard Gardens (located at 25 Ambrose St., Roxbury, MA 02119)

Peer Health Leaders are stipend positions!*

To register for this event, please click here.

For more information about Peer Health Leader Training, please email Tahara Samuel, Community Planning Manager, at tsamuel@madison-park.org or call at 774.360.0712.

#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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MPDC is excited to host Unity Day 2023!

About Unity Day: Come together for this year's Annual MPDC Unity Day celebrating our community's wealth! Join entrepreneurs, local businesses, community partners, and MPDC departments for an afternoon full of resources, activities, music, and food.  

When: Saturday, June 24th, 2023; from 11:00 am — 3:00 pm

Where: The Dewitt Center (located at 122 Dewitt Drive, Roxbury, MA 02119)

This event is FREE!

For more information about Unity Day 2023, please contact Allison Anderson, Civic Engagement Coordinator, at aanderson@madison-park.org.

#MPDC #MPDCRox

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