| Participants in the Boston Neighborhoods Healthy Families program at Crittenton Women’s Union share a smile. The program — open to first-time parents under the age of 20 at the time of their referral that are pregnant or parenting a child 3 years old or younger — focuses on health, well-being and parenting relationships. Parents participate while Healthy Families staff members and volunteers provide childcare. (Photo courtesy of Crittenton Women’s Union) |
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| Volunteer Barbara Till (left) helped student Charshara Harris with her reading at the Blue Hill Boys & Girls Club through Generations Inc., which places adult mentors in schools and after-school programs. Generations was recently selected as the local designated nonprofit to be featured during “Life@50+,” the AARP’s national event and expo. (Photo courtesy of AARP) |
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| The Wilbur Theatre, one of Boston’s most treasured cultural institutions, is up for sale. Built in 1914, the theater is being marketed by Grubb & Ellis. It is located in the heart of the Theater District. (Photo courtesy of Regan Communications) |
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| The Community Opportunities Advancement program at Children’s Hospital Boston (COACH) had its end-of-summer celebration on Aug. 24. The program employed 50 Boston-area teens. (From left): Elexcy Morrison, Health Careers Academy; Samuel Tewolde; Octavia Bryant; Nathaniel Francis; Toni Taylor. (Photo courtesy of Children’s Hospital Boston) |
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| Mattapan Community Health Center (MCHC) recently celebrated National Community Health Center Week and a grant award from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation (BCBSMAF). Pictured are: (front, from left) MCHC’s Elga Espinoza; Koinonia Howard; Annie and Gareth Kinkead; (back, from left) City Councilor Michael Flaherty; Celeste Reid Lee and Jarrett Barrios of BCBSMAF; Susanne Council and Tarma Johnson of MCHC. (Andrew P. Kenneally photo) |
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Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley (second from right) was joined by New England Revolution players (from left) Wells Thompson, Gary Flood and Khano Smith at the Suffolk D.A.’s fifth annual Soccer for Peace tournament. The Aug. 24 games, held at Pope John Paul II Field in Dorchester, brought young people from across Boston together for a day full of teamwork and healthy fun. (Photo courtesy of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office)
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| Masae of the Dorchester House participated in the 2nd Annual HYPE ‘D Hoop basketball tournament in Trotter Park on Saturday, Aug. 25. The event was sponsored by the City Mission Society and the HT3 Peace Network. (Cagen Luse photo) |
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