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Youth Forum
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley St., Boston, MA 02119
Join Roxbury In Motion as we explore the root causes behind youth-focused policies and challenges. Topics include Youth Mental Health, Youth Homelessness, and Gun Violence.

To register, contact:

[email protected] or (774) 360-0712

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Sample New Programs for Older Adults

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

at The Dewitt Center
122 Dewitt Drive, Roxbury, MA

Join the Age Strong Commission for a special day of discovery at The Dewitt Center! Older adults (55+) are invited to explore a range of new and engaging programs designed to support connection, movement, creativity, and wellness. Whether you're looking to try something new or get involved in your community, there's something here for everyone.

RSVP by April 18
📞 Call: 617-635-4335
📧 Email: [email protected]

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No Trauma, No Drama – A Creative Coping Convening

Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: MPDC Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley St., 3rd Floor, Roxbury, MA 02119

Embrace your worth and nurture your soul through performances, food, prizes, and community resources from local partners.

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The Inaugural #DoItAtTheDewitt Talent Showcase Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: The Dewitt Center, 122 Dewitt Dr., Roxbury, MA 02120

Enjoy performances from local talent, including singing, poetry, skits, dancing, comedy, and more.

Contact:

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

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MPDC Budget Class
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Time: 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]

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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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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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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]

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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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