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SUMMARY:Teen Night Fridays @ the Dewitt Center (Ongoing)
DESCRIPTION:Teen Night Friday at the Dewitt Center\nEvery Friday (ongoing)\n5:00 – 7:00 PM\nLocation: The Dewitt Center\, 122 Dewitt Drive\, Boston\, MA 02120\nAges: Teens \nCost: Free — registration required; spaces limited \nContact / Register: Brother Marcus Lewis\, Community Support Manager — 617-579-6424\nPresented by: Madison Park Development Corporation\, in partnership with Boston Community Healing Response Network\, Village in Progress\, Boston Police\, and NeighborWorks HomeOwnership Center \nTeen Night Friday at the Dewitt Center is a weekly\, safe\, and inviting space crafted just for teens. Each Friday features a rotating mix of game nights\, open mic sessions\, workshops on job opportunities\, personal skills development\, exciting field trips\, and community birthday celebrations. Above all\, it’s a space for teens to express themselves and enjoy their freedom in a structured\, supportive environment.
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/teen-night-fridays-the-dewitt-center-ongoing/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Dewitt Center\, 122 Dewitt Drive\, Roxbury\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dewitt Community Center,Youth Development
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T190000
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SUMMARY:BRL Workshops & Open Mic @ The Dewitt Center
DESCRIPTION:BRL Workshops & Open Mic @ The Dewitt Center\nUpcoming dates (held during Teen Night Fridays):\nOpen Mic — Friday\, July 10\, 2026\nWorkshop — Friday\, July 31\, 2026\nOpen Mic — Friday\, August 21\, 2026\nTime: During Teen Night (5:00 – 7:00 PM)\nLocation: The Dewitt Center\, 122 Dewitt Drive\, Boston\, MA 02120\nAges: Teens\nCost: Free – pre-registration required via QR code on flyer\nContact: Brother Marcus Lewis\, Community Support Manager\n617-579-6424\nFollow: @brlboston on Instagram\nPresented by: Children’s Services of Roxbury\, in partnership with MPDC\, Village in Progress\, and Boston Community Healing Response Network\nChildren’s Services of Roxbury\, in partnership with MPDC\, brings BRL Workshops & Open Mic to The Dewitt Center during Teen Night Fridays — giving teens a space to sharpen new skills and share their art. The series alternates between skill-building workshops and open mic nights throughout the summer.
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/brl-workshops-open-mic-the-dewitt-center/
LOCATION:Dewitt Center\, 122 Dewitt Drive\, Roxbury\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dewitt Community Center,Youth Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T190000
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CREATED:20260629T182553Z
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SUMMARY:Roxbury Sunflower Project — Work & Play Days
DESCRIPTION:Roxbury Sunflower Project — Work & Play Day\nWork & Play Day at the Grove Hall Roxbury Sunflower Garden\nFriday\, July 17\, 2026 · 4:00 – 7:00 PM\nFriday\, August 21\, 2026 · 4:00 – 7:00 PM\nLocation: Grove Hall Roxbury Sunflower Garden\n639 Warren Street (at Crawford Street)\, Roxbury\, MA\nCost: Free — all ages welcome; sign up via QR on the flyer\nPresented by: The Roxbury Sunflower Project and Madison Park Development Corporation\, with MassArt’s sparc! the ArtMobile\nFounder / Lead Artist: Ekua Holmes\nThe Roxbury Sunflower Project and MPDC invite volunteers of all ages to a Work & Play Day at the Grove Hall Roxbury Sunflower Garden — a hands-on afternoon of planting\, weeding\, raking\, painting\, and watering to beautify the neighborhood. Activities include free sunflower seeds\, Kid’s Kits\, art fun with sparc! the ArtMobile\, healthy snacks\, and the chance to meet your neighbors. Bring the family and help us grow community\, one sunflower at a time.
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/roxbury-sunflower-project-work-play-days/
LOCATION:639 Warren Street\, 639 Warren Street\, Roxbury\, MA
CATEGORIES:Real Estate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T180000
DTSTAMP:20260807T204545Z
CREATED:20260807T204545Z
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SUMMARY:MPDC Youth Workforce Summer close out Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited!\nBBQ!\nFun\, games\, activities\, music!\nRaffle prizes! \nCome support our youth and celebrate summer with us. \nFor more information\, write to pnguyen@madison-park.org or lstafford@madison-park.org.
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/mpdc-youth-workforce-summer-close-out-celebration/
LOCATION:Dewitt Center\, 122 Dewitt Drive\, Roxbury\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement,Community Action,Dewitt Community Center,Health & Wellness,Madison Park Development Corporation,Summer Youth Employment Program,Youth Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260810T195316Z
CREATED:20260810T195316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T195316Z
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SUMMARY:Grove Hall Wellness Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/grove-hall-wellness-event/
LOCATION:Stop & Shop\, 460 Blue Hill Ave\, Dorchester\, MA\, 02121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260806T195610Z
CREATED:20260806T195319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T195610Z
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SUMMARY:Democratic Candidates Forum: Suffolk County District Attorney Race
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URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/democratic-candidates-forum-suffolk-county-district-attorney-race/
LOCATION:Hibernian Hall
CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement,Hibernian Hall,Madison Park Development Corporation,MPDC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260806T195504Z
CREATED:20260629T182023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T195504Z
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SUMMARY:Summer ROX 2026 Program
DESCRIPTION:Summer ROX 2026 Program (Ages 6–13)\nMonday – Thursday\, July 6 – August 20\, 2026\nLocation: Dewitt Center / Madison Park Village Field\, 122 Dewitt Drive\, Boston\, MA 02120\nAges: 6–13\nCost: Free — registration required; spaces limited\nContact / Register: Brother Marcus Lewis\, Community Support Manager\, Madison Park Development Corporation — 617-541-4900 x6239\nPresented by: Madison Park Development Corporation\, Village in Progress\, Boston Community Healing Response Network\, and Boston Police\nMPDC’s Summer ROX 2026 Program offers six weeks of growth\, creativity\, and community for kids ages 6–13 at the Dewitt Center and Madison Park Village Field. The program provides a safe\, structured environment that integrates physical activity\, creative expression\, and educational experiences\, while fostering community connections and promoting youth wellness and social-emotional development.\nEach week has a theme:\nWeek 1 — Welcome / Team Building\nWeek 2 — Health & Fitness\nWeek 3 — Creativity & Expression\nWeek 4 — STEM & Innovation\nWeek 5 — Community & Leadership\nWeek 6 — Celebration & Showcase
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/summer-rox-2026-program/
LOCATION:Dewitt Park\, 122 Dewitt Drive\, Roxbury\, 02119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Action,Youth Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260622T175621Z
CREATED:20260622T174053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T175621Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Extreme Heat Preparedness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:As climate change continues to increase global temperatures\, extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and severe. Heat waves can pose serious health risks\, particularly for vulnerable populations such as children\, older adults\, and individuals with preexisting health conditions. \nThe Fairmount Corridor — Dorchester\, Roxbury\, Mattapan and Hyde Park — has some of the hottest summertime temperatures in Boston. It is essential for communities to be prepared with the knowledge and resources needed to stay safe during extreme heat events — and we’re here to help! \nJoin our 2026 Extreme Heat Preparedness Workshop on Saturday\, June 27 from 1-4pm for an informative and engaging session focused on equipping attendees with tips\, tools\, and strategies to manage and mitigate the risks associated with extreme heat. Participants will learn practical ways to stay cool\, how heat impacts us\, how to recognize signs of heat-related illnesses\, how climate change effects extreme heat\, and how to access local resources to protect themselves and their families. \nWe will also be giving away 75 free Heat Safety Kits\, which will include essential items such as electrolyte packets\, water bottles\, UV-protective accessories\, and other supplies to help you stay cool. Kits will be given away on a first-come first-served basis. Everyone is welcome\, but we will limit folks to two (2) Heat Safety Kits per family to maximize our impact across the community. \nAdditionally\, we will be raffling off 5 window-unit Air Conditioners for free (every adult attendee gets one free raffle ticket)! \nThis year\, we will also host a Resource Fair with local organizations and city and state program providers\, offering attendees direct access to services that support lowering your energy costs\, staying cool affordably\, and preparing for extreme heat and other climate-related emergencies. \nLanguage Access: Spanish interpretation will be available during the workshop. While the presentation materials will not be translated\, simultaneous interpretation will be provided during the presentation and as needed throughout the rest of the event to ensure attendees can access key information\, ask questions\, and engage with resources throughout the event. Some Resource Fair tablers will also have staff present who are multi-lingual\, and/or they will have Spanish materials to give out. \nChildcare: Childcare will be provided during the event\, at capacity allows. If you are interested in childcare services\, please indicate this in the RSVP form so we can plan accordingly and follow up with additional details. \nLight snacks and refreshments will be provided. \nContact Andrealis at amartinez@fairmountcollab.org with any questions. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/2026-extreme-heat-preparedness-workshop/
LOCATION:Hibernian Hall
CATEGORIES:Hibernian Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T180000
DTSTAMP:20260527T174910Z
CREATED:20260527T174910Z
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SUMMARY:Diaspora Food Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Diaspora Food Festival 2026\nSaturday\, June 20\, 2026\n12:00 PM – 6:00 PM\nHibernian Hall\, 184 Dudley Street\, Roxbury\, MA 02119\nPresented by: 1 Hour Party\, Inc.\nAdmission: General Admission $25 · VIP $50 (includes swag bag\, special demo & early entry). Early Bird: 15% off.\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\nTaste the world without leaving Roxbury. The Diaspora Food Festival 2026 is a vibrant celebration of African\, Caribbean\, Haitian\, and Latino food cultures — a full afternoon of music\, culture\, and community at historic Hibernian Hall. Sample dishes from across the diaspora\, enjoy live entertainment\, and connect with neighbors over the flavors that bring us together. General admission and VIP tickets available\, with VIP including a swag bag\, a special cooking demo\, and early entry.
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/diaspora-food-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Hibernian Hall
CATEGORIES:Hibernian Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260519T213508Z
CREATED:20260509T023901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T213508Z
UID:10001198-1781685000-1781694000@www.madison-park.org
SUMMARY:Mel King Institute's 17th Annual Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Mel King Institute’s 17th Annual Breakfast\nWednesday\, June 17\, 2026\n8:30 AM – 11:00 AM\nHibernian Hall\, 184 Dudley Street #200\, Boston\, MA 02119\nPresented by: The Mel King Institute for Community Building (a program of MACDC)\nCelebrate 17 years of learning\, innovating\, and networking in the community development sector in Massachusetts. The Mel King Institute’s Annual Breakfast brings together community leaders\, residents\, and partners for a morning of inspiration and connection. This year’s program features keynote remarks by Senator Liz Miranda\, poetry by Boston Poet Laureate Emmanuel Oppong-Yeboah\, and live music by the Boston Music Project.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/mel-king-institutes-17th-annual-breakfast/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Hibernian Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T023701Z
CREATED:20260509T023701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T023701Z
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SUMMARY:MPDC Health Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION:MPDC Health Fair 2026\nSaturday\, June 13\, 2026\n11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Community walk from The Dewitt Center to Hibernian Hall: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)\nHibernian Hall\, 184 Dudley Street\, Roxbury\, MA 02119\nFree — all ages welcome\nContact: Leslie Stafford | lstafford@madison-park.org\nMPDC’s Health\, Equity and Wellness Team presents its annual Health Fair — a free\, all-ages community event packed with resources\, screenings\, and good food. Highlights include free massage therapy\, breakfast and lunch\, 15+ health education vendors\, a Youth Kids Zone\, a Men’s Health Breakout Room with special guests and motivational speakers\, and on-site health screenings. Featuring a special Cardio Drums Wellness Session with Tariq Phinisten\, Mind-Body Fitness Trainer. Kick the day off with a community walk from The Dewitt Center to Hibernian Hall starting at 9:00 AM.
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/mpdc-health-fair-2026/
LOCATION:Hibernian Hall
CATEGORIES:Dewitt Community Center,Health & Wellness,Hibernian Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T213100Z
CREATED:20260509T022833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T213100Z
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SUMMARY:Black Declaration of Independence — World Premiere Vocal Chamber Works
DESCRIPTION:Black Declaration of Independence – World Premiere Vocal Chamber Works\nSaturday\, June 6\, 2026\n7:00 PM\nHibernian Hall\, 184 Dudley Street\, Roxbury\, MA 02119\nPresented by: Everyone250\, Castle of our Skins\, Chamber Music America\, and Hibernian Hall\nExperience the world premiere of vocal chamber works inspired by the theme of the Black Declaration of Independence. This special evening of new music brings together leading composers and vocal artists for a performance that celebrates Black voices\, history\, and creative expression. \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/black-declaration-of-independence-world-premiere-vocal-chamber-works/
LOCATION:Hibernian Hall
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Hibernian Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T024605Z
CREATED:20260509T022342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T024605Z
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SUMMARY:MPDC's 10th Annual Garden Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:MPDC’s 10th Annual Garden Tea Party\nDate: Saturday\, June 6\, 2026\nTime: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nLocation: Hope Community Garden (next to the post office)\, 55A Malcolm X Boulevard\, Roxbury\, MA 02119\nCost: Free\nRSVP: Leslie Stafford | lstafford@madison-park.org\nMadison Park Development Corporation cordially invites you to its 10th Annual Garden Tea Party\, celebrating MPDC’s 60th Anniversary. Join us in the Hope Community Garden for an afternoon of food\, friends\, and fun featuring a Best Hat Contest\, Best Smoothie Contest\, a Purse + Wallet Scavenger Hunt\, and more. This is a family event; please bring your own chair.
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/mpdcs-10th-annual-garden-tea-party/
LOCATION:Hope Community Garden\, 55 Malcolm X Boulevard\, Roxbury
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T140000
DTSTAMP:20260602T203715Z
CREATED:20260509T023204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T203715Z
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SUMMARY:MPDC's Next Door First-Time Homebuyers Class
DESCRIPTION:MPDC’s Next Door First-Time Homebuyers Class\nSaturday\, June 6 & Sunday\, June 7\, 2026\n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (both days)\nLocation: MPDC\, 184 Dudley Street\, 2nd Floor Conference Room\, Roxbury\, MA\nFree — registration required\nContact: LaQuisa Burke\, Manager of Rental and Homeownership Services | nextdoor@madison-park.org\nTake the first step toward homeownership at MPDC’s Next Door First-Time Homebuyers Class. This two-day workshop is led by Denisha McDonald of Financial Education Associates and covers everything you need to know to prepare for buying your first home. Participants receive an FTHB Certificate upon completion of the class.\nRegister here for free.\nContact LaQuisa Burke to learn more.
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/mpdcs-next-door-first-time-homebuyers-class/
LOCATION:MPDC’s Offices\, 184 Dudley Street\, Roxbury\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Real Estate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T193000
DTSTAMP:20260305T195521Z
CREATED:20260305T195521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T195521Z
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SUMMARY:MPDC Next Door Kick-Off for National Homeownership Month 2026
DESCRIPTION:MPDC’s Next Door Kick-Off for National Homeownership MonthWednesday\, June 3\, 20266:00 PM – 7:30 PMThe Dewitt Center\, 122 Dewitt Drive\, Roxbury\, MA 02119Join MPDC to kick off National Homeownership Month and learn more about the Next Door homebuying program. This informational session will provide guidance on the application process\, eligibility requirements\, and next steps for prospective homebuyers. Light bites will be provided.\nFor more information\, contact LaQuisa Burke at nextdoor@madison-park.org.
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/mpdc-next-door-kick-off-for-national-homeownership-month-2026/
LOCATION:Dewitt Center\, 122 Dewitt Drive\, Roxbury\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Real Estate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T204840Z
CREATED:20260430T171037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T204840Z
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet with MPDC's new CEO\, Monica Dean
DESCRIPTION:Meet & Greet with MPDC’s new CEO\, Monica Dean\nat Hibernian Hall\, Roxbury\, MA\nTuesday\, June 2  •  5:30 PM – 8 PM\n\n\nJoin us in person to chat and welcome Monica Dean\, MPDC’s new CEO!\n\nGather with us at Hibernian Hall for a casual and friendly Meet & Greet session with Monica Dean\, the new CEO of MPDC! This is your chance to chat\, ask questions\, and get to know the person leading the way. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to connect with Monica and the MPDC community.\nLight refreshments will be served. \nPlease\, RSVP HERE
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/meet-greet-with-mpdcs-new-ceo-monica-dean/
LOCATION:Hibernian Hall
CATEGORIES:Hibernian Hall,Madison Park Development Corporation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T214523Z
CREATED:20260513T150908Z
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SUMMARY:Roxbury Roots: You Don't Know My Story
DESCRIPTION:Roxbury Roots: You Don’t Know My Story – Panel on Life After Wrongful Conviction\nSaturday\, May 30\, 2026\nDoors 6:00 PM | Panel 6:30 – 8:00 PM\nHibernian Hall\, 184 Dudley Street\, Roxbury\, MA 02119\nTickets: bit.ly/ROOTSPANEL\nJoin Hibernian Hall for a powerful and thought-provoking follow-up Roxbury Roots panel discussion featuring 4 of the previously featured speakers whose stories of wrongful conviction deeply resonated with the community during our last event.\n\n\n\nBack by popular demand\, this conversation will move beyond the experience of incarceration and focus on life after release rebuilding identity\, reconnecting with family and community\, navigating reentry\, finding purpose\, and moving forward after years lost to a system that got it wrong. \nThrough honest storytelling and meaningful dialogue\, this event will explore resilience\, survival\, transformation\, and the human spirit. Audience members will also gain a deeper understanding of the realities of wrongful conviction\, the challenges individuals face after release\, and the importance of advocacy\, education\, and community support. \nThis will be an impactful evening of conversation\, reflection\, and learning centered on truth\, perseverance\, and what it truly means to rebuild a life. \nAbout Our Speakers: \nAllah Fu-Quan is a community leader and justice advocate who transformed 28 years of wrongful incarceration into a mission of purpose. Fully exonerated after the State dismissed his indictment\, he became a source of strength and mentorship while imprisoned\, uplifting others in a system designed to break them. Now home\, he continues advocating for justice reform and community empowerment. \nJameel Williams is an instrumental foot on the ground when it comes to being a mentor to youths and is a huge advocate for reform citizenship. He embarked on his journey into the book world five years ago by starting a publishing company by the name of Casual Business Moves and authoring six books with two on the way. Nearly thirteen years removed from a life sentence\, he looks to change his legacy by helping others to succeed. \nDonald Maurice Osgood\, Sr.\, a South End native\, is Director of the Community Healing Response Network at the Boston Public Health Commission’s Office of Violence Prevention\, leading citywide efforts to support healing after violence. He serves on the Executive Board of the Human Rights Forum for the American Public Health Association and is an ordained Pastor committed to service\, equity\, and community impact. \nStephen Pina is a community leader focused on justice\, reentry\, and storytelling. He is the founder of Never Not Working\, serves with the Exoneree Network\, and facilitates the LiFT program at Haley House to support individuals returning from incarceration. After a wrongful conviction\, he was granted a new trial on February 3\, 2025\, in partnership with the New England Innocence Project. His work centers on resilience\, truth\, and community healing.
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/roxbury-roots-you-dont-know-my-story-2/
LOCATION:Hibernian Hall
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Hibernian Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260305T200202Z
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SUMMARY:The Dewitt Center End of School Year Cookout
DESCRIPTION:The Dewitt Center End of School Year CookoutFriday\, May 15\, 20264:00 PM – 8:00 PM122 Dewitt Drive\, Roxbury\, MAJoin us for an end-of-school-year celebration at The Dewitt Center. This all-ages event will feature food\, music\, games\, an award ceremony\, student performances\, creative stations\, raffles\, and more.\nFor more information\, contact Taquari Milton at tmilton@madison-park.org or (617) 378-7822.
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/the-dewitt-center-end-of-school-year-cookout/
LOCATION:Dewitt Center\, 122 Dewitt Drive\, Roxbury\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dewitt Community Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260402T195659Z
CREATED:20260402T195659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T195659Z
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SUMMARY:🌻 Roxbury Sunflower Project – Opening Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:🌻 Roxbury Sunflower Project – Opening Day 2026\nDate: Saturday\, April 25\, 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMLocation: Grove Hall Public Library\, 48 Geneva Ave\, Dorchester\, MA\nDescription:Join the Roxbury Sunflower Project for the kickoff of its 9th season. This free\, family-friendly event includes sunflower seed and seedling giveaways\, kids’ gardening kits\, and art activities with SPARC! The ArtMobile\, and more. Celebrate community\, creativity\, and growing together.\nHighlights:\nFree sunflower seeds & seedlings\nKids kits for young gardeners\nArt-making activities\nPhoto & poetry exhibit\nRaffles\nWebsite: www.roxburysunflower.comInstagram: @roxburysunflowerproject
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%bb-roxbury-sunflower-project-opening-day-2026/
LOCATION:Grove Hall Public Library\, 41 Geneva Ave.\, Dorchester\, MA\, 02121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Real Estate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260319T141951Z
CREATED:20260319T141951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T141951Z
UID:10001191-1776769200-1776783600@www.madison-park.org
SUMMARY:No Trauma\, No Drama Youth Wellness Event 2026
DESCRIPTION:No Trauma\, No Drama Youth Wellness EventTuesday\, April 21\, 202611:00 AM – 3:00 PMThe Dewitt Center\, 122 Dewitt Drive\, Roxbury\, MA\nNo Trauma\, No Drama is a youth-focused wellness event centered on healing\, community\, creativity\, and personal growth. Participants will engage in interactive workshops\, meaningful conversations\, and hands-on activities designed to support mental health\, resilience\, and overall well-being.\nYouth will be assigned to workshop groups throughout the event. Participants are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing.\nRegistration is required. Space is limited to 125 youth participants.
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/no-trauma-no-drama-youth-wellness-event-2026/
LOCATION:Dewitt Center\, 122 Dewitt Drive\, Roxbury\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dewitt Community Center,Youth Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T190000
DTSTAMP:20260330T182556Z
CREATED:20260212T181713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T182556Z
UID:10001183-1776366000-1779044400@www.madison-park.org
SUMMARY:Actors' Shakespeare Project Presents: August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS ON SALE NOW!\nBefore Schoolboy Barton played the blues\, before King Hedley II found his halo\, before the Charles siblings fought over the piano…\nThere was Aunt Ester.\n\nDirected by Monica White Ndounou\nIn Partnership with Hibernian Hall\nApril 16 – May 17\, 2026\nHibernian Hall\, Roxbury \nActors’ Shakespeare Project is thrilled to continue and deepen our dedication to August Wilson’s canon by returning to the first chronological entry in the American Century Cycle: Gem of the Ocean. This transportive and nourishing production explores community\, oppression\, and healing – as well as featuring the character that Wilson himself described as “the most significant persona of the cycle\,” Aunt Ester.\nCitizen Barlow thinks his journey is at an end when he arrives in Pittsburgh’s Hill District\, but it has only just begun. Having fled from Alabama and desperate for redemption\, he finds himself on the doorstep of Aunt Ester\, a 285-year-old “soul cleanser” whose parlor is filled with history\, music\, and a lively cast of characters with plenty of stories to tell. As tensions flare between Pittsburgh’s Black community and the local steel mill\, Ester sends Citizen on a fantastical journey to the City of Bones – where he must seek spiritual truth\, and the key to liberation that his new city so urgently seeks. \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/actors-shakespeare-project-presents-august-wilsons-gem-of-the-ocean/
LOCATION:Hibernian Hall
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Hibernian Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260305T202246Z
CREATED:20260305T202246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T202246Z
UID:10001188-1774546200-1774558800@www.madison-park.org
SUMMARY:Celebration of Roxbury Legends 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebration of Roxbury Legends 2026Thursday\, March 26\, 20265:30 PM Reception | 7:00 PM DinnerHibernian Hall\, 2509 Washington Street\, Boston\, MA 02119Reclaim Roxbury presents the 2026 Celebration of Roxbury Legends at Hibernian Hall. The evening will include a 5:30 PM reception followed by a 7:00 PM dinner honoring community leaders and legacy builders in Roxbury.\nMore information: reclaimroxbury.org/roxburylegends2026\nHost Organization: Reclaim Roxbury
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/celebration-of-roxbury-legends-2026/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Hibernian Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T190000
DTSTAMP:20260305T203933Z
CREATED:20260305T203933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T203933Z
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SUMMARY:Dewitt March Madness Basketball Tournament 2026
DESCRIPTION:Dewitt March Madness Basketball TournamentMarch 23–27\, 2026Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMThe Dewitt Center\, 122 Dewitt Drive\, Roxbury\, MA\nThe Dewitt Center presents Dewitt March Madness\, a 1v1 basketball tournament featuring single-elimination matchups. Participants will compete head-to-head with games played to 15 points (win by 2). Players must clear the ball after possession changes and are encouraged to play with respect and sportsmanship.\nRules:• 1’s and 2’s scoring• Single elimination format• Game to 15 (win by 2)• Clear everything• Respect the game\nFor more information contact Taquari Milton at tmilton@madison-park.org or (617) 378-7822.
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/dewitt-march-madness-basketball-tournament-2026/
LOCATION:Dewitt Center\, 122 Dewitt Drive\, Roxbury\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dewitt Community Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T210000
DTSTAMP:20251105T235741Z
CREATED:20251105T235741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T235741Z
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SUMMARY:Chica Project's Quinceañera – 15th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Chica Project’s Quinceañera – 15th Anniversary Celebration\nSaturday\, March 21\, 2026Hibernian Hall\, Boston\, MA\nJoin Chica Project for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 15 years of empowering young Women of Color. This milestone Quinceañera honors a legacy of growth\, transformation\, and community.\nThis special event will feature moments of reflection\, recognition\, and joy as we come together to uplift and commemorate the impact of Chica Project across the Commonwealth.\nRSVP required.
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/chica-projects-quinceanera-15th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Hibernian Hall
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Hibernian Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260305T204549Z
CREATED:20260305T204549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T204549Z
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SUMMARY:Show Out Boston Youth Arts Showcase 2026
DESCRIPTION:Show Out Boston Youth Arts ShowcaseFriday\, March 13\, 20267:00 PMLocation: Hibernian Hall\, 184 Dudley Street\, Roxbury\, MA\nWhite Snake Projects presents Show Out Boston\, a city-wide youth arts showcase celebrating the creativity and talent of Boston’s young artists. The event features performances and collaborations from organizations including Center for Teen Empowerment\, 826 Boston\, ZUMIX\, Transformative Culture Project\, Origination\, Community Music Center of Boston\, and Jo-Mé Dance.\nTickets available at www.whitesnakeprojects.org.
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/show-out-boston-youth-arts-showcase-2026/
LOCATION:Hibernian Hall
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Hibernian Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260302T151412Z
CREATED:20260205T151628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T151412Z
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SUMMARY:Roxbury Civic Engagement Series
DESCRIPTION:Roxbury Civic Engagement Series\nEmpowering the Roxbury Community\nDewitt Center\, 122 Dewitt Drive\, Boston\, MA 02120\nPart 1: Turn Our House Into A Home\nSaturday\, February 14\, 2026\n11:00 AM – 12:30 PM\nLearn how to effectively engage with elected officials and identify community concerns to create long-lasting impact.\nPart 2: Town Hall Meeting\nFriday\, March 6\, 2026\n5:30 PM – 8:00 PM\nMeet your Roxbury Representatives and local civic organizations to discuss the future of our neighborhood.\nContact: Allison Anderson | aanderson@madison-park.org | 617-386-2025
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/roxbury-civic-engagement-series/
LOCATION:Dewitt Center\, 122 Dewitt Drive\, Roxbury\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement,Community Action
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260225T193047Z
CREATED:20260205T151025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T193047Z
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SUMMARY:The Black Label: A Toast to the Culture
DESCRIPTION:The Black Label: A Toast to the Culture\nExclusive Wine & Spirits Tasting\nSaturday\, February 28\, 2026\n4:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nHibernian Hall\, 184 Dudley St\, Roxbury\, MA\nCelebrate Black excellence with an exclusive wine and spirits tasting. The event features Black-owned wine\, vodka\, rum\, and tequila\, alongside local Black food vendors and live DJ entertainment.\nSponsor: Martignetti Companies
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/the-black-label-a-toast-to-the-culture/
LOCATION:Hibernian Hall
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Hibernian Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260212T194250Z
CREATED:20260212T194250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T194250Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Book Fair: Stories Written by the Next Generation
DESCRIPTION:Youth Book Fair: Stories Written by the Next Generation\nSaturday\, February 28\, 2026\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Doors open at 9:30 AM)\nHibernian Hall\, 184 Dudley Street\, Roxbury\, MA 02119\nFree and Open to All\nStep into a celebration of imagination and talent at the Youth Book Fair\, presented by Hibernian Hall. This event showcases stories by the next generation\, giving you the chance to meet bold\, published young authors and discover the voices shaping the future of storytelling. Attendees can enjoy interactive activities\, creative challenges\, and chances to win exciting prizes throughout the morning. Whether you are a reader\, writer\, parent\, or educator\, join us to celebrate the joy of dreaming big.\nRegister online at bit.ly/BOOKS26\nFor more information\, contact MPDC at 617-386-2025.
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/youth-book-fair-stories-written-by-the-next-generation/
LOCATION:Hibernian Hall
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Hibernian Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T203000
DTSTAMP:20260211T215756Z
CREATED:20260128T193929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T215756Z
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SUMMARY:Roxbury Roots: Wrongfully Convicted
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Hibernian Hall for Roxbury Roots: You Don’t Know My Story.\nOn February 27\, individuals who were wrongfully convicted share their journeys of resilience\, accountability\, and rebuilding life after injustice. This event centers on truth-telling\, human dignity\, and hope\, inviting listeners to learn and witness what it means to reclaim life and pursue happiness.\n\n\nLearn more here.
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/roxbury-roots-wrongfully-convicted/
LOCATION:Hibernian Hall
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Hibernian Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T180000
DTSTAMP:20260205T150803Z
CREATED:20260205T150803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T150803Z
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SUMMARY:MPDC's Black History Month Celebration
DESCRIPTION:MPDC’s Black History Month Celebration\nCelebrating Black History Month: Stories & Leaders\nWednesday\, February 25\, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM\nSmith House (12th Floor Community Room)\, 757 Shawmut Ave\, Roxbury\, MA 02119\nJoin us for an afternoon of community\, connection\, and inspiration. We are honoring Black history through storytelling and the opportunity to meet iconic leaders. This celebration features music and food as we come together to honor the culture.\nContact: Leslie Stafford | lstafford@madison-park.org |\n617-849-6231
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/mpdcs-black-history-month-celebration/
LOCATION:Smith House\, 757 Shawmut Avenue\, MA\, 02119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Action,Health & Wellness
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