The 2019 BCYF Girls Summit theme is "Working on Me."  This FREE event includes workshops, resources, food, fun, music, and the opportunity to meet women leaders. Workshops topics are: My Body, My Temple; Coping with Trauma; Spa Experience; Building Me Up; Not Your Average Yoga; Healthy Relationships; Express Yourself.

A special thank you to our partners and supporters who make this summit possible:

• Boston Police Athletic League
• Lingzi Lu Foundation
• Shannon Grant
• Foundation for BCYF
• Simmons College Community Engagement
• Mayor’s Office of Women's Advancement
• Mayor’s Office of Health and Human Services
• Women in Blue

BCYF and our partners bring neighborhood fun to your block with music, games, hands-on activities, valuable programming information, and a cookout.

BCYF and our partners bring neighborhood fun to your block with music, games, hands-on activities, valuable programming information, and a cookout.

BCYF and our partners bring neighborhood fun to your block with music, games, hands-on activities, valuable programming information, and a cookout.

BCYF and our partners bring neighborhood fun to your block with music, games, hands-on activities, valuable programming information, and a cookout.

On April 25, 2019, the first-ever citywide Needle Take Back Day will take place in the City of Boston. On Needle Take Back Day, neighborhood health centers throughout the City will offer temporary collection hours for safe needle disposal from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

One of the worst side effects of the opioid epidemic is the growing number of improperly discarded needles in our parks and public spaces. The purpose of this day is to also raise awareness and education about proper handling of used sharps for everyone. This includes people who use them legally as part of their regular medical treatment to those who suffer from substance abuse disorder.

With only 10 drop-off sites in the City of Boston, there is an insufficient amount of sites to respond to the need for safe and proper disposal of used needles. By doubling the number of safe drop-off sites, Needle Take Back Day is a step in the right direction that will both raise awareness and improve access to free and safe disposal of sharps for everyone in the city.  

Please join City Councilor Annissa Essaibi-George, the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, the Boston Public Health Commission, the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Services, the Activist Lab at the BU School of Public Health, RIZE Massachusetts, and Procter and Gamble to reduce the number of improperly discarded needles in parks, household waste, and public spaces in Boston.

Join us for this citywide hearing on March 20, 2019. The hearing will focus on getting citizen input on the housing and economic development needs and priorities to draft DND's annual Plan to HUD.

1.  Call to Order

   Explanation of purpose of hearing

2.  Public Testimony

   Tonight’s Hearing will focus on obtaining citizen input on the housing and economic development needs and priorities for the Plans.

In recognition of National Equal Pay Day, the event will feature a panel discussion on the updated Massachusetts Equal Pay Act and its impact across industries. You’ll hear from fellow 100% Talent Compact signers as they share how legislation has impacted their business strategies and workplace culture.

RSVP for the event

Sponsored by BCYF Girls Initiative, Boston P.A.L., Lingzi Foundation, and the Condon Community Center Council.