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星期三, 7月 16, 2025
Massachusetts Receives Highest Rating for Special Education for Seventh Consecutive Year
民調指麻州州長Healey擠身全美最受歡迎行列
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| 麻州州長Maura Healey今日協助宣傳高桅帆船2026將到訪波士頓。 （周菊子攝） |
59%的麻州選民對奚莉州長的工作表現，給予高度評價，不滿意的選民只有39%。這讓她穩居全美最受歡迎州長之一。
麻州民主黨黨主席Steve Kerrigan表示，「這些對奚莉州長來說，是壓倒性的積極支持率」。 “麻州人民知道，奚莉州長正在盡職推動對民眾生活至關重要事務——降低成本，通過投資學校、住房和交通來推動經濟發展，並對抗川普（Donald Trump）造成的損害。” （訂正錯字版）
Maura Healey Among Nation’s Most Popular Governors in New Poll
BOSTON - Governor Maura Healey is one of the most popular Governors in the nation, according to new polling from Morning Consult.
An impressive 59% of Massachusetts voters gave Governor Healey high marks when asked whether they approved of her job performance, compared to only 30% who disapproved. These results place Governor Healey firmly among the top echelon of the nation’s most popular Governors.
"These are overwhelmingly positive job approval numbers for Governor Healey," said Massachusetts Democratic Party Chair Steve Kerrigan. "The people of Massachusetts know Governor Healey is delivering on the things that matter in their lives - lowering costs, moving our economy forward by investing in our schools, housing and transportation and standing up to the damage Donald Trump is doing.”
波士頓歡迎回家計畫跨入第3期。2025秋將動工蓋144單位
MAYOR MICHELLE WU ANNOUNCES WELCOME HOME BOSTON, PHASE 3, PROVIDES PROGRESS REPORT ON HOMEOWNERHIP PROGRAMS AND THE CREATION OF NEW AFFORDABLE HOMES |
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Homes Built by BIPOC Developers Support Racial Equity BOSTON - Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - Yesterday, Mayor Michelle Wu joined new homeowners, BIPOC-owned development teams, community members, and local leaders in Dorchester to celebrate first-time homebuyers and the launch of phase three of Welcome Home, Boston. The homes visited were built on City-owned land by development teams led by people of color and supported by City programs, including the Boston Home Center. The event took place at new homeowner Genesis’ home on Elmont Street in Dorchester, developed by Norfolk Design & Construction. “Homeownership is one of the most powerful tools we have to build generational wealth and keep neighborhoods strong,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “I’m proud to celebrate these new homeowners alongside the local developers who have partnered with the City and the Boston Home Center to help more families afford to make Boston home.” Welcome Home, Boston Phases 1, 2 & 3 The Mayor announced the Welcome Home, Boston program at her State of the City address in January of 2023. To date, phases 1 and 2 of the program have resulted in 28 parcels being developed into 144 future homes, many of which are now under construction or currently in closing and will begin construction in the summer and fall of 2025. Welcome Home, Boston is part of Mayor Wu’s strategy to close the racial wealth gap by increasing the number of homeowners in Boston and supporting local developers of color. Phase 1 and 2 development teams include Dorchester Design Collaborative, Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation, Boston Neighborhood Community Land Trust, African Community Economic Development of New England, and many others. By providing developers with City-owned land, capital, and technical help, the City is creating more affordable homes and building community wealth. Yesterday, the Mayor announced the next phase of the Welcome Home, Boston (WHB) program: WHB III will make 12 City-owned parcels available to create more than 30 new homes for first-time middle-income homebuyers in Hyde Park, Roslindale, Dorchester, and Roxbury. The BPDA Board will vote on the release of an RFP to redevelop these parcels this Thursday. Developers are encouraged to utilize efficient and cost-effective construction methods that could reduce costs, shorten construction timelines, minimize the impact on surrounding neighborhoods, and meet Boston’s carbon neutrality and sustainability goals. Staff will give preference to proposals that demonstrate how innovation can help build a more inclusive, efficient, and resilient housing delivery ecosystem. “We are excited to be able to offer this public land to address the need for more middle-income housing in our city,” said Chief of Planning Kairos Shen. “We are leveraging every tool available to us to help alleviate the housing shortage, and this initiative is another way we can work towards those goals.” “The Wu administration has made increasing homeownership rates in Boston a reality. Through the development of affordable homes, increased downpayment programs, and lower interest rate mortgage products, we are helping our residents own a piece of the City that they love,” said Sheila Dillon, Chief of Housing. “By ensuring that our programs are serving both BIPOC families and development teams, we are also investing in a more equitable Boston.” “As co-founders of a veteran-and minority-owned firm, Duane and I take great pride in delivering quality homes and driving economic opportunity across Boston,” said Adler Bernadin, President of Norfolk Design & Construction. “Developments represent more than just buildings—they’re an investment in families, a commitment to this community, and a critical step toward a more equitable future.” “This work supports the Office of Black Male Advancement’s mission to advance equity and increase wealth-building opportunities for Black residents living in Boston,” said Frank Farrow, Executive Director of the Office of Black Male Advancement. “Homeownership is a vital tool that helps us close the racial wealth gap and break cycles of systemic inequality. By empowering emerging developers of color and supporting first-time homeowners, we’re helping build a stronger, more connected Boston.” "Today is about more than just new keys and new doors — it’s about new beginnings,” said Tito Jackson, Chair of the Black Men and Boys Commission. “The Black Men and Boys Commission is proud to support efforts like Welcome Home, Boston that provide opportunities for emerging developers of color to build on City-owned land while also ensuring that Black families have equitable access to affordable homeownership opportunities. This is how we close the racial wealth gap — one home, one family, one neighborhood at a time.” “Welcome Home, Boston exemplifies the modern approach we need for the future of housing in our city,” said City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune. “Combining community-driven development with intentional investment in our Black and Brown neighborhoods." "The short-term benefits of more housing from Welcome Home, Boston are desperately needed, but it's the intentionality of this program that is going to deliver for generations of Bostonians," said City Councilor Brian Worrell. "We're giving BIPOC-led development teams a chance to grow their business, and we're helping dozens of Bostonians buy their first-home, creating long-term stability for them in their neighborhood." Part of a Larger Homeownership Strategy The Welcome Home, Boston program is one of the many ways that the City is supporting homeownership. The Boston Home Center, working closely with a network of non-profit partners, is providing homebuyer classes, financial support for downpayments and closing costs and One+ Boston mortgages. The goal is to help families build stability and wealth while strengthening neighborhoods across the city. In the first 3-plus years of the Wu Administration, more income-restricted homeownership opportunities were created than during any comparable time period in the last 25 years: 836 new homes were completed or moved into construction during this time. But it’s not just about new units; it’s also the people who will call them home. Under Mayor Wu’s leadership, 1,000 Bostonians have become first-time homeowners through financial assistance in the form of downpayment and closing cost assistance, access to lower cost mortgage products including the One+ Boston program, and/or purchase of income-restricted homes. More than 65% of homebuyers assisted through City of Boston initiatives are BIPOC. “Homeownership builds stronger communities and helps create long-term generational wealth,” said MassHousing CEO Chrystal Kornegay. “MassHousing is proud to support investments in new homeownership opportunities as part of our work to make Massachusetts a more affordable place to live and raise a family.” “As a first-time homebuyer, my experience working with the City of Boston has been both transformative and deeply meaningful. From the initial stages of education and guidance through the affordable housing lottery to the final steps of securing a home, the process was thorough, transparent, and supportive,” said new homeowner Genesis. “I felt supported and informed at every turn, and I am truly grateful for the City’s dedication to making homeownership accessible to families like mine. This opportunity has allowed me to establish long-term stability for my children and build a future rooted in the city we love. I am honored to share my story and extend my sincere appreciation to all those who made this possible.” To learn more about affordable homeownership opportunities and support for first-time homebuyers in Boston, visit the Boston Home Center website. |
東方銀行基金職業英語項目將由Eva A. Millona帶領
Eastern Bank Foundation Welcomes Eva A. Millona as New Foundation Fellow to Lead Career-Focused English Proficiency Initiative
Civic and nonprofit leader and lawyer brings decades of experience promoting and enhancing opportunity for new Americans
BOSTON, MA, July 15, 2025 – Eastern Bank Foundation is pleased to announce Eva A. Millona has joined its team as a Foundation Fellow focused on the design, implementation, and promotion of a new Career-Focused English Proficiency Initiative (CFEPI) that will further the Foundation's work to support economic inclusion and mobility across the region. Eastern Bank Foundation Fellows bring deep expertise to the Foundation’s efforts to increase economic mobility and prosperity, especially for those who have not historically benefited from a robust regional economy.
According to a 2022 Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation report, Massachusetts communities are losing a significant percentage of the workforce due to an aging population. The workforce population (aged 20 – 64) peaked in 2018 at 4.18 million, and is projected to fall 180,000 by 2030. “Replacing these workers will require a large infusion of qualified people to fill the jobs, and we are committed to helping our communities avoid the painful, economic consequences of labor shortages,” said Turahn Dorsey, President and CEO of the Eastern Bank Foundation. “Our Career-Focused English Proficiency Initiative is primed with a $10 million commitment over three years from the Eastern Bank Foundation, in partnership with strategic stakeholders in the space, that will create a career-focused, English learning system. Eva Millona is deeply experienced in bringing bold visions to scale and we are thrilled to welcome her as an Eastern Bank Foundation Fellow to lead this initiative. Eva joins Jerry Rubin, Foundation Fellow and former CEO of Jewish Vocational Service, the largest provider of contextual ESOL in the Commonwealth, who will remain a key partner in this effort.”
Recognized locally, nationally and internationally as an expert on immigration and integration policy, Ms. Millona is a highly accomplished leader in public policy, advocacy and national security in the non-profit and public sectors. She most recently served as a presidential appointee for four years in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as Chief of the inaugural Office of Citizenship, Partnership and Engagement, as well as Assistant Secretary of the Office of Partnership and Engagement. She advised on the impact of the Department’s policies, regulations, processes and actions on state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments, SLTT elected officials, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, and the academic community, ensuring a unified approach to external engagement.
Prior to her role at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Millona was President & CEO for 13 years of Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA), the largest organization in New England promoting and enhancing integration for new Americans. During her more than 20-year tenure, she led the organization through multiple policy and legislative achievements. Under Ms. Millona’s leadership, MIRA became a high-profile player at local, state and national levels. She co-founded and co-chaired the Massachusetts Business Immigration Coalition in 2018. From 2010-2021, she served as a founding co-chair for the National Partnership for New Americans, an organization focused on immigrant integration at the local, state and federal levels. She also chaired the 2020 U.S. Census Statewide Complete Count Committee in Massachusetts.
A native of Albania, Ms. Millona practiced civil and criminal law before becoming the youngest district judge ever appointed to Tirana’s District Court, where she served from 1989 to 1992. After emigrating to the U.S., she directed the refugee resettlement program in Central Massachusetts. She served on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, the Massachusetts Governor’s Advisory Council for Refugees and Immigrants under four governors, the Attorney General’s Council for New Americans, and the Advisory Board for the Boston Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement. She has received numerous awards for her leadership and impact.
“Acquiring a high level of English proficiency is crucial for seeking career growth and achieving greater economic success but the path to obtain it is not always easy,” said Eva A. Millona. “I am thrilled to join the Eastern Bank Foundation, picking up on the tremendous leadership and groundwork put in place by Nancy Huntington Stager to launch this career- and workplace-focused English Proficiency Initiative, and to now help advance it working with Rahn Dorsey and the Eastern Bank Foundation team as well as the many partners in the communities we serve.”
The Foundation’s philanthropic investments, volunteerism and advocacy in promoting workforce development are dedicated to addressing barriers to employment and advancement in employment for adults. Efforts include enhancing programming in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), preparing adult workers for the jobs and careers of the future, expanding hiring criteria beyond traditional credentials to build deep talent pools, and strengthening the Massachusetts workforce.
Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches Live Theater Tax Credit Pilot Program
Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches Live Theater Tax Credit Pilot Program
Program will Provide Productions with Tax Credits to Support the Development and Expansion of the Live Theater Ecosystem
BOSTON – Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the launch of the Live Theater Tax Credit Pilot Program to support the development and expansion of live theatrical productions in Massachusetts. Created through the Mass Leads Act, the program is run through the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) and Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD) within the Executive Office of Economic Development.
“Massachusetts has long been a powerhouse for live performance. From Citizens Opera House to the Cape Playhouse, live theater brings incredible opportunities for talented students and professionals, supports tourism, creates jobs and stimulates our economy,” said Governor Maura Healey. “We are proud to launch the Live Theater Tax Credit Pilot Program to attract new productions, invest in live entertainment across the state, and expand job opportunities in the arts and theater sector.”
“Live theater goes beyond what happens on stage – it involves the production teams, hotels, restaurants, and many small businesses that support its vibrant ecosystem,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “This initiative will pave the way for productions and theaters to flourish, fueling our local economies and the surrounding industries that support them.”
The Live Theater Tax Credit will award up to $7 million a year in tax credits for live theater productions, supporting the arts and creative economy that contributes an average of $27 billion to the state’s economy and supports 133,000 jobs each year. MOTT and MOBD will award tax credits based on eligible in-state production spending on payroll, transportation, and other production costs. The program aims to boost Massachusetts’ arts and culture ecosystem by attracting high-value theatrical productions that attract new audiences and support local industries.
“When local theater thrives, our whole economy benefits,” said Interim Economic Development Secretary Ashley Stolba. “Through the Live Theater Tax Credit, we’re ensuring our theaters continue to deliver strong economic returns – creating jobs, filling hotels and restaurants, and strengthening communities across the state.”
“By attracting and captivating audiences, theater both fuels tourism and strengthens our creative economy. It enhances Massachusetts reputation as a vibrant arts destination, opening doors for more people to engage with live performance,” said Executive Director at the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism Kate Fox. “Our stages offer a space where new stories, songs, and characters come to life, inspiring communities across the state and beyond. Massachusetts also serves as a dynamic test audience for the players and performances of tomorrow, helping shape the future of American theater.”
“Bolstering economic opportunity and creating new jobs are two of the most fundamental responsibilities that we have as elected officials, which is why the Live Theater Tax Credit Pilot Program was one of several tax credits that were included in last session’s economic development bill,” said House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano (D-Quincy). “I’m confident that this pilot program will help to expand an industry that already employs residents from across the Commonwealth, and I look forward to its implementation. I’m grateful to Governor Healey, my colleagues in the House, and our partners in the Senate for their collective support, and for their focus on innovative methods of cultivating economic growth here in Massachusetts.”
"Live theater brings joy to participants, sparks the imaginations of audience members, and adds vibrancy to host communities," said Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). "At a moment when the arts are under attack, it is important that we protect, support and grow the artists and organizations that bring joy and vibrancy to our communities and speak truth to power here in Massachusetts. I couldn't be prouder that the Legislature sent this provision, which also boosts local economies and supports small businesses, to Governor Healey's desk, and I applaud the Governor for her swift implementation of it."
Eligible companies may apply to receive a tax credit if the production meets the following criteria:
The production has an estimated budget that demonstrates at least $100,000 of costs and expenses will be incurred in Massachusetts.
The production is a live-stage musical theater, dance or theatrical production that uses a written script and is performed multiple times a week for at least one week.
It meets one of the following categories:
Pre-Broadway Production
Pre-Off-Broadway Production
National Tour Launch
Regional Professional Theater Production
The production is presented at a Qualified Production Facility:
Located in Massachusetts
Contains at least one stage
Seating capacity of not less than 175 for the eligible production
Includes dressing rooms, storage areas, and other ancillary amenities necessary for the production
Open to the public
Applications are due by August 26 at 5:00 p.m. Visit mass.gov/livetheater for more information.
“Today’s announcement reflects a growing understanding within state government that public policy can play a powerful role in strengthening the cultural sector,” said Michael J. Bobbitt, Executive Director of Mass Cultural Council. “When the Commonwealth invests in the creative economy — and develops initiatives like this new program — it supports jobs, fosters innovation, and helps communities across Massachusetts thrive.”
“We applaud the Legislature and Governor for recognizing the impact of the live theater industry as an economic engine, and for once again making Massachusetts a part of the national conversation regarding where large-scale commercial productions are developed,” said Joey Riddle, General Manager of Emerson Colonial Theater. “The Live Theater Tax Credit casts Massachusetts as the most competitive place in the nation for pre-Broadway productions, pre-Off-Broadway productions, and National Tour launches to originate. We are incredibly excited to raise the curtain on this next act in the long and significant history of live theater in Massachusetts.”
“A pre-Broadway/tour start up production tax incentive has a successful, proven track record of being an economic multiplier, bringing good jobs, and increased revenues in the restaurant, hospitality, and tourism industries as well as many other economic benefits in neighboring states like Rhode Island, New York and most recently Connecticut,” said Colleen Glynn, Business Manager of IATSE Local 11. “IATSE Local 11 represents over 1,400 backstage theatrical workers in Greater Boston and has been dedicated to evening the playing field by bringing a tax incentive to Massachusetts for over a decade. We are thrilled and grateful to the Healey-Driscoll Administration and the Legislature for their hard work getting the tax incentive over the finish line, giving the state's theater managers the tools they need to secure pre-Broadway and tour start up productions, bringing this work back to Massachusetts. Congratulations and a huge thank you.”
“The Live Theater Tax Credit is the latest example of how we can get creative about using public policy to support arts and culture in Massachusetts,” said Emily Ruddock, Executive Director of MASSCreative. “At a time when the federal government is proposing to eliminate federal arts and culture agencies, we need every tool at our disposal to incentivize creativity and tourism. We’re grateful to have advocates and leaders in Massachusetts who understand this and are interested in finding different ways to support the sector.”
Governor Healey has prioritized investing in the Massachusetts arts and cultural economy. She recently created the state’s first-ever Poet Laureate and has brought new works of art produced by artists from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences into the Governor’s Office. The Mass Leads Act authorized $50 million for the Cultural Facilities Fund to support capital improvements at museums, theaters and performance venues. Governor Healey also created the Cultural Economy Advisory Council to identify and coordinate activities to revitalize cultural sector policymaking, funding, infrastructure, and partnerships. In April, the Council released its recommendations, which includes proposals to promote workforce development for creative workers and identify permanent sustainable revenue stream for arts, humanities, and culture.
Governor Healey Nominates Judge Emily Karstetter and Thomas Townsend to the Superior Court
Governor Healey Nominates Judge Emily Karstetter and Thomas Townsend to the Superior Court
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey today nominated Judge Emily Karstetter and Thomas Townsend to serve as Associate Justices of the Superior Court. The nominees will now be considered by the Governor’s Council for confirmation.
“Both of these nominees have dedicated their legal careers to serving the people of Massachusetts,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Judge Karstetter and Attorney Townsend both represent the best of public service, and I trust that they will be guided by integrity and the rule of law as Associate Justices of the Superior Court.”
“I am excited to work with the Governor’s Council to advance these nominees, who have decades of valuable experience in our courtrooms,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll.
The Superior Court is a trial court of general jurisdiction for Massachusetts and is committed to delivering high quality justice in a timely and fair manner in accordance with the rule of law. The Court's 82 justices sit in 20 courthouses in all 14 counties. The Superior Court has original jurisdiction in civil actions over $50,000 and in matters where equitable relief is sought. It also has original jurisdiction in actions including labor disputes where injunctive relief is sought, exclusive authority to convene medical malpractice tribunals, appellate jurisdiction over certain administrative proceedings, and may hold sittings for naturalization in any city or town. The Superior Court also has exclusive original jurisdiction of first-degree murder cases and original jurisdiction of all other crimes.
For more information about the Superior Court, visit its homepage. Governor Healey has previously nominated sixteen judges to the Superior Court: Tracy Duncan, John Fraser, Ira Gant, Keren Goldenberg, Julie Green, Charles W. Groce, Sarah Hamilton, Adam Hornstine, Sarah G. Kim, Amy Karangekis, Matthew Nestor, Michael Pineault, Adam Sisitsky, Deepika Shukla and Jeffrey Trapani and Asha White.
About the Nominees:
The Honorable Emily Karstetter has served as a District Court judge since her appointment in 2012 and has served as the First Justice of the Malden District Court for the last six. Judge Karstetter is responsible for managing the court's calendar, policies and direction while presiding over criminal and civil cases and has served on numerous District Court committees and as a mentor to several new judges. In 2017, she was appointed as an Associate Justice of the Appellate Division of the District Court. She has served as the Presiding Justice of the Northern District of the Appellate Division of the District Court since 2023. Prior to becoming a judge, Judge Karstetter maintained a solo practice for 14 years focused primarily on criminal defense and employment discrimination. Before opening her own practice, she spent eight years at a small firm, where her practice focused on insurance defense litigation, criminal defense, and business disputes. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Wellesley College and a Juris Doctor from New England School of Law.
Attorney Thomas Townsend of Longmeadow has been the Chief of the Appellate Division of the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office since 2011. An Abington native, he graduated from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, cum laude, in 1994, and from the Indiana University School of Law-Bloomington, magna cum laude, in 1997. He clerked for the Honorable Marc R. Kellams, a Circuit Court judge in Indiana, before joining the Hampden County District Attorney’s office. Over his 28-year career, Attorney Townsend has argued 46 times in the Supreme Judicial Court – including 15 first-degree murder cases – and has handled over 250 cases in the Appeals Court, the vast majority of which originated in the Superior Court. He has tried 22 cases to verdict in the Superior Court, either as lead counsel or co-counsel. Attorney Townsend is a frequent presenter and contributor to continuing legal education, including a chapter in the Superior Court Practice series. He has also served as an adjunct professor of law at the University of Connecticut School of Law.
波士頓斥資120萬元支持耆英參與社區改善健康
MAYOR WU AND AGE STRONG COMMISSION ANNOUNCE OVER $1.2 MILLION IN GRANTS TO EXPAND BOTH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR BOSTON’S OLDER RESIDENTS
44 community nonprofit organizations will receive $570,000 to strengthen social connections and community. 11 community nonprofit organizations will receive $706,000 to strengthen behavioral health support for Boston residents age 60+.
BOSTON – Wednesday, June 16, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu and the Age Strong Commission today announced the recipients of two grant programs totaling $1,276,000 to support Boston residents aged 60 and older. The first, the Expanding Engagement grant program, awarded $570,000 to 44 nonprofit community organizations to create new or expand existing programs that promote greater engagement and social connection among older adults. The second, the Behavioral Health grant program, awarded $706,000 to 11 nonprofits to strengthen behavioral health programs and initiatives for Boston’s older adults.
“These important grants will help deliver on our work to make Boston a home for every generation by supporting older Boston residents,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “These initiatives draw on our incredible partner organizations who have deep roots in the community and work alongside our residents every day. Through these two initiatives, we are reaching over 50 nonprofits who are in turn reaching thousands of older Bostonians looking for social connection or behavioral health support.”
The Expanding Engagement grant program leverages funds to expand social engagement opportunities for older adults in underserved communities, reach individuals not currently served by existing programs, and support recently-launched or new initiatives. The Behavioral Health funding expands access to culturally appropriate clinical support for older adults. These grant initiatives were designed to be responsive to community needs and interests, and this year’s grantees reflect the diversity of partners serving older residents across Boston’s neighborhoods.
“Every year, interest in both the Expanding Engagement and Behavioral Health grant opportunity grows, reflecting the need we see in the community”, said Age Strong Commissioner, Emily K. Shea. “This was a competitive grant process, but we’re excited to support these important programs at community nonprofits across Boston neighborhoods. These grants will go a long way by creating more opportunities for older residents to connect and to increasing clinical access for our diverse older adult population.”
"As I travel to senior coffee hours across my district, I consistently hear that our older adults need programming and engagement, as well as supports to address the epidemic of senior loneliness," said City Councilor Brian Worrell. "It's a priority for a large number of our residents, and that's why I was proud to increase Age Strong's budget for this in FY26, and I'm happy to see these grants awarded."
The following community organizations were selected to receive Expanding Engagement grants:
- 1975: A Vietnamese Diaspora Commemoration Initiative
- Action for Boston Community Development, Inc.
- Bay Cove Human Services, Inc.
- Benevolent Fraternity of Unitarian Churches
- Boston Project Ministries, Inc.
- Boston Public Housing Corporation
- Boston Senior Home Care
- Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation
- Cape Verdean Community UNIDO
- Castle Square Tenants Organization, Inc.
- Central Boston Elder Services, Inc.
- Community Centers of Jamaica Plain
- Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation
- DotHouse Health
- Fenway Civic Association
- Fenway Community Center at Viridian, Inc.
- FriendshipWorks, Inc.
- Four Corners Main Streets
- Friends of the Codman Square Library Branch
- Friends of the Rafael Hernández School, Inc.
- Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center
- Jamaica Plain Community Connections/Tree of Life
- Haley House, Inc.
- Hawthorne Youth and Community Center Inc.
- La Alianza Hispana, Inc.
- LGBTQ Senior Housing, Inc.
- Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly, Boston, Inc.
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design Foundation, Inc.
- Massachusetts Senior Action Council, Inc.
- Maverick Landing Community Services
- Mission Hill Health Movement
- Museum of Fine Arts
- North End Community Health Committee Inc.
- Pine Street Inn, Inc.
- Rogerson Communities
- Shaloh School Oholei Torah
- Sherrill House
- Southwest Boston Senior Services d/b/a Ethos
- The Home for Little Wanderers
- Urban Edge
- Veronica Robles Cultural Center
- Wakullah Street Community Garden, Inc.
- West Broadway Task Force, Inc.
- YardTime, Inc.
The following community organizations were selected to receive Behavioral Health grants:
- 2Life Communities Inc.
- Boston Medical Center Corporation
- Central Boston Elder Services, Inc.
- Community Caring Clinic, Inc.
- Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center
- Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS)
- Pine Street Inn, Inc.
- Samaritans, Inc.
- Southwest Boston Senior Services d/b/a Ethos
- The Community Builders, Inc.
- Trustees of Boston College
“This generous support from Mayor Wu and Age Strong will allow DotHouse Health to strengthen and expand our Senior Program, offering older adults more opportunities for connection, wellness, and community engagement,” said Dirk Bovell, Director of Community Programs at DotHouse Health. “It’s an important investment in ensuring our seniors feel seen, supported, and valued.
“We are grateful to receive funding from Age Strong for our Caring Connections: Mental Health Navigation Program,” said Megan Cheung, Associate Director of the Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center. “Which is specifically aimed at strengthening behavioral health support for our Chinese-speaking older adults. These services make a significant difference in our community and greatly enhance overall quality of life.”
"We're thrilled," said Veronica Robles, Executive Director of the Veronica Robles Cultural Center in East Boston. "To receive this grant which will help fund our new program for older adults called, "Arts, Rhythm, and Roots," offering a multifaceted approach to engaging in Latino culture, through cultural dance classes, field trips, women's self-defense, cooking classes, and intergenerational storytelling circles.”
黃氏宗親會2025年57名子弟獲獎學金
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| 波士頓黃氏宗親會頒發獎學金。（黃氏提供） |
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| 黃氏宗親領取獎學金。 |
獎學金委員會主席黃光野表示，由於得獎子弟人數多，所以獎學金的頒獎典禮分兩次舉行。今年第一次頒發時，人數較齊，還特地安排祭祖儀式，請得獎的宗親子弟們向祖先鞠躬敬禮，以提醒他們肩負文化傳承重責。
7月6日的頒發獎學金，改成了在2小時之內，隨到隨領方式辦理。黃氏宗親會在會所準備了糕點汽水，聊以犒勞。
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| 黃氏宗親會美東副總長黃偉健（右）和財政黃開洪（左） 頒發獎學金給黃嘉賢（中）。‘ |
黃氏宗親會每年以一萬元為約數，分發100到500元給學習成績優異的宗親子弟，以示獎勵。為紀念前主席黃國瀚，還另設有每年撥款1500元的獎學金。今年的黃氏宗親會獎學金，共有57人得獎，分別為小學1到6年級17人，7到8年級5人，9到12年級19人，大學1到4年級16人。
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| 領取獎學金黃氏子弟向祖先鞠躬敬禮。（黃氏提供） |
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