Join us for the Boston Mayoral Forum – By the Community, For the Community! MPDC is proud to co-sponsor this powerful evening of civic dialogue with community leaders and residents across Boston. We’re coming together to talk housing, democracy, equity, and the future of our city. Wednesday, May 28 | 6–8 PM William E. Reed […]
Youth Civic Discussion – A Conversation for Ages 15–25 Wednesday, June 5, 20254:00 PM – 5:00 PM122 Dewitt Drive, Roxbury, MA MPDC invites young people (ages 15–25) to a Youth Civic Discussion to reflect on recent community forums and local civic events. Come share your thoughts, reactions, and takeaways with others in your community. What […]
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 […]
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]
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 […]
The 27th Annual Roxbury International Film FestivalJune 19–27, 2025Various locations across Roxbury and Greater BostonNow in its 27th year, the Roxbury International Film Festival (RoxFilm) celebrates people of color from around the world through provocative, entertaining, and fiercely independent cinema. Join us for nine days of film screenings, daily script reads, workshops, panels, filmmaker hangouts, […]
Apply Now: MPDC’s 2025 Scholarship ProgramDeadline: Friday, June 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM Madison Park Development Corporation is awarding $50,000 in scholarships to help local students and participants continue their education! Scholarships are available to high school seniors or MPDC participants graduating in Spring/Summer 2025 who have been accepted into a college or are pursuing […]
Hoop Dreams Summer League – 5 on 5Date: June 24 – September 4, 2025 (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays)Time: First Game: 5:00 PM | Second Game: 6:00 PMLocation: 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
MPDC's Health Fair 2025Saturday, June 28, 202511:00 AM – 2:00 PMHibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 Join MPDC’s Health, Equity, and Wellness Team for Health Fair 2025! This annual event welcomes all ages to enjoy a day of free health-focused activities, wellness resources, and community connection. The day kicks off with a community […]
SummerROX Sessions 2025 Dates: July 7 – August 14, 2025Days: Monday through ThursdayTime: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PMLocation: Ruggles Street and Dewitt Corner ParkFREE supervised outdoor activities for youth, including kickball, dodgeball, basketball, arts & crafts, and wellness sessions. In partnership with DREAM and Whittier Street Health Center. Contact: Wil Smart, Community Support Program Manager📧 […]