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Back-to-school drive for Boston Public Schools students

Calling all families of Boston Public Schools students! Do you need school supplies for this new school year? Join the Office of Public Service and Community Outreach at one of their back to school kickoff events!

October 17, 2020
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Norfolk Street Park
    Mattapan, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Public Service Office
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Social good
  • Posted:
2020-10-17T13:00:00 - 2020-10-17T15:00:00

At our back-to-school drives, we're handing out backpacks full of supplies. These events are on a first-come, first-served basis. You can also register for our raffle. Please remember to wear a mask and practice physical distancing.

Back-to-school drive dates:
  • Saturday, October 17, 1 - 3 p.m. at Norfolk Street Park in Mattapan
  • Sunday, October, 18, 1 - 3 p.m. at Justice Gourdin Park in Roxbury
October 17, 2020
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Norfolk Street Park
    Mattapan, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Public Service Office
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Social good
  • Posted:
2020-10-17T13:00:00 - 2020-10-17T15:00:00
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We Are Boston reception

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement are hosting an annual reception that celebrates Boston immigrants and their contributions to the City.

November 19, 2020
2020-11-19T17:00:00 - 2020-11-19T18:00:00

"We Are Boston 2020: From Resilience to Equity" takes place on November 19, 2020 from 5 - 6 p.m. The fun-filled evening will include musical performances and an inspiring program. Corporate sponsorships and ticket sales fund mini-grants for immigrant-serving nonprofits. Due to COVID-19, this year's reception will be virtual. 

Buy Tickets

During this year’s reception, Mayor Walsh will recognize the successes of the past year. The Mayor will also name this year’s honorees who are champions of diversity and inclusiveness. The evening will culminate with our new Cabinet Chief of Equity, Dr. Karilyn Crockett. Dr. Crockett will speak on the convergence and divergence of African American and immigrant struggles. She will also discuss how the corporate and philanthropic sectors can support the fight for equity for all.

Learn more about We Are Boston, and how to become a corporate sponsor.

November 19, 2020
2020-11-19T17:00:00 - 2020-11-19T18:00:00
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Boston Police Task Force community listening session

The Boston Police Reform Task Force is hosting a listening session to gather community feedback on their initial draft recommendations.

September 22, 2020
  • 4:00pm
  • Virtual meeting
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Boston Police Reform Task Force
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Social good
  • Posted:
2020-09-22T16:00:00

The Task Force was charged with reviewing the Boston Police Department’s (BPD) current policies and procedures and then presenting to Mayor Walsh and to the public recommendations for reform. The Task Force focused on four main areas of review:

  1. Use of Force policies
  2. Implicit Bias Training
  3. the Body Worn Camera Program, and
  4. Strengthening the Community Ombudsman Oversight Panel (COOP) board.



Feedback from this session will guide the Task Force on their final recommendations on changes to BPD policies and procedures.

Join the virtual meeting

For ASL interpretation (offered simultaneously via Zoom): 
  • Zoom Meeting ID: 989 5950 3312
  • Passcode: 247838  
Want to Provide feedback?

The Task Force encourages you to please submit written comments or feedback on the initial recommendations, in any language, using the multilingual Google forms below. Written comments will be accepted for a two-week period, from September 14 - 25.

September 22, 2020
  • 4:00pm
  • Virtual meeting
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Boston Police Reform Task Force
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Social good
  • Posted:
2020-09-22T16:00:00
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Four Corners cleanup

All are welcome to help in a neighborhood beautification day event.

September 19, 2020
2020-09-19T11:00:00 - 2020-09-19T15:00:00

On Saturday, September 19, Love Your Block and Four Corners Main Streets will host a neighborhood cleanup from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.. We will be meeting at 10 Harvard Avenue in Dorchester. Masks are required for participation and tools will be available.

Four Corners cleanup registration

September 19, 2020
2020-09-19T11:00:00 - 2020-09-19T15:00:00
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Franklin Park ecology small group discussion

We are diving deep into topic areas of the Franklin Park Action Plan with small group discussion sessions.

July 30, 2020
2020-07-30T19:00:00 - 2020-07-30T20:00:00

Join us for a discussion about the Franklin Park Action Plan's Ecology analysis findings.

Register for the event

July 30, 2020
2020-07-30T19:00:00 - 2020-07-30T20:00:00
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Franklin Park connections small group discussion

We are diving deep into topic areas of the Franklin Park Action Plan with small group discussion sessions.

July 28, 2020
2020-07-28T13:00:00 - 2020-07-28T14:00:00

Join us for a discussion about the Franklin Park Action Plan's Connections analysis findings:

Register for the event

July 28, 2020
2020-07-28T13:00:00 - 2020-07-28T14:00:00
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Franklin Park history small group discussion

We are diving deep into topic areas of the Franklin Park Action Plan with small group discussion sessions.

July 21, 2020
2020-07-21T13:00:00 - 2020-07-21T14:00:00

Join us for a discussion about the Franklin Park Action Plan's History analysis findings:

Register for the event

July 21, 2020
2020-07-21T13:00:00 - 2020-07-21T14:00:00
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Mark Juneteenth with 'Poetry as Protest'

The Partnership to Renew the Shaw 54th Regiment Memorial (the Museum of African American History, Friends of the Public Garden, the National Park Service, the Friends of the Public Garden, and the City of Boston) is excited to join the Royall House and Slave Quarters in presenting a special Juneteenth program.

June 19, 2020
2020-06-19T19:00:00 - 2020-06-19T21:00:00

Malcolm Tariq

Juneteenth 2020 coincides with a pandemic within a pandemic: the challenge of COVID-19 and America’s reckoning with its history of racism. Black Lives Matter.

Beyond the renewal of an iconic monument, we partners seek to educate, inform, and convene community conversations and special programs exploring history, race, and social justice. We hope these dialogues will lead to greater understanding — and ultimately social change which is long overdue. 

Register for the event

Visit the website for more information about the Restoration of the Shaw 54th Regiment Memorial on Boston Common.

June 19, 2020
2020-06-19T19:00:00 - 2020-06-19T21:00:00
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Canceled:
BCYF Girls Open House

Reason for cancellation: Contact the organizer
March 28, 2020
2020-03-28T12:00:00 - 2020-03-28T15:00:00

Refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact erika.butler@boston.gov.

March 28, 2020
2020-03-28T12:00:00 - 2020-03-28T15:00:00
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Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Commemoration

Join us for the 81st Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Commemoration at the USS Constitution Museum. 

December 7, 2022
  • 11:00am - 4:00pm
  • Building 22, Charlestown Navy Yard
    Charlestown, MA 02129
  • Contact:
    Veterans Services
  • send an email
  • 617-241-8387
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
    Social good
  • Posted:
2022-12-07T11:00:00 - 2022-12-07T16:00:00

There will be a short ceremony outside on dock beside USS Cassin Young on Wednesday, December 7, followed by the USS Constitution honor guard, gun firing, and wreath laying.

There will be no food at this time but the exhibits and videos in Visitor Center, Building 5, will be open.

The Pearl Harbor attack initiated the United States's entry into World War II. It united all Americans in the effort to defeat the forces of tyranny and preserve our freedoms. This program is dedicated in remembrance to everything lost and gained.

December 7, 2022
  • 11:00am - 4:00pm
  • Building 22, Charlestown Navy Yard
    Charlestown, MA 02129
  • Contact:
    Veterans Services
  • send an email
  • 617-241-8387
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
    Social good
  • Posted:
2022-12-07T11:00:00 - 2022-12-07T16:00:00
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