City of Boston Funding update

 

The Funding Update

Subscribe to The Funding Update FEDERAL GRANTS National Endowment for the Humanities Digital Projects for the Public, 6/8/2022 Digital Humanities Advancement Grants, 6/24/2022 Fellowships Open Book Program, 7/15/2022 Treasury Department, 6/16/2022 The Low Income Taxpayer Clinic program focus is on representation, education, and advocacy. Average award $100,000. National Institutes of Health, through 3/21/2025 The goal of the Behavioral and Integrative Treatment Development Program is to advance science, including treatments and interventions that are intended to be more efficient, better tailored to individuals, or more readily transported to the community. R34 Planning grants will support Stage I behavioral and integrative intervention research on substance abuse. Max award: $450,000 over 3 years.  R01 Research grants will support Stages II and III. Application budgets are not limited but need to reflect the actual needs of the proposed project, over a maximum of 5 years. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Briefing, 5/17/2022 at 2PM Eastern Senior Administration officials will discuss the first six months of implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Learn more about recent program and funding announcements, and the actions the Administration is taking to spread the word about these opportunities. RSVP here    News for Applicants In April 2022, the federal government will transition from the use of the DUNS Number to a new SAM.gov Unique Entity ID, which is required to apply for and receive federal awards. If you are registered in SAM.gov, you’ve already been assigned a new UEI.  FAQ    Federal funding opportunities are continuously updated on grants.gov STATE GRANTS Massachusetts Housing Partnership + Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency The Massachusetts Homeowner Assistance Fund is available for homeowners who are behind on their mortgage payments because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of HAF is to prevent foreclosures and displacements of eligible homeowners.    MA Office of Travel and Tourism, 5/20/2022 Seeking proposals from experienced Massachusetts marketing agencies in public relations, marketing strategy, social media, graphic design, and advertising support services for a marketing campaign to promote Massachusetts to tourists and travelers. Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, 5/24/2022 The Community Reinvestment Grant ($10,000) will support nonprofit programming designed to prevent youth violence or substance use disorder or substance use treatment in Boston, Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop.   New This Week Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General, 5/31/2022 A Request for Information is issued to elicit the advice and best analysis of knowledgeable persons and entities in the vendor community to enable the State Treasury, the State Lottery Commission and the state School Building Authority to inform the development of a possible RFR or RFQ for a Disparity Study. MassDevelopment, 6/3/2022 Grants support innovation centers, incubators, makerspaces, artists’ spaces, collaborative kitchens, and co-working spaces to accelerate the pace of new business formation, job formation, and entrepreneurial activity in communities. Awards range from $15,000 to $100,000. Please note that municipal support letters are not required for this grant application. Supplier Diversity Office, Open through 9/9/2022 SDO is seeking information on organizations providing resources such as  educational, technical assistance, and financing assistance to small and diverse businesses for inclusion on its resource webpage. Cannabis Control Commission, Open through 2/24/2023 Seeks to contract with Vendor/s that would provide support services such as event planning and implementation; multimedia and other content development; support to and organization of virtual and in-person conferences, job fairs, clinics, organizing, and hosting focus groups; specialized outreach to non-English-speaking communities and various affinity groups; financial administration of local advertisement payments; and other outreach activities. Department of Mental Health, Open through 6/30/2025 DMH seeks to include, on a Master Agreement, the services of various accredited (ordained) individuals of different faiths to provide religious services on an as-needed basis. Services will include worship ceremonies, memorial services, funerals, burials and conferring with clients to fulfill their religious and spiritual needs. Fee-for-service contracts. Department of Public Health, Open through 6/30/2027 DPH seeks organizations and individuals to provide specialized training services for health, healthcare or safety training for departmental staff, service provider staff, or others. Service engagements are limited to $50,000 per project. (RFR232727, top of list of Attachments.) Scroll down to "Important Links" on CommBUYS to see Newly Posted Bids. CITY GRANTS Office of Civic Organizing, 6/10/2022 Love Your Block mini-grants fund projects that bring community groups together to improve their neighborhoods. The max award of $3,500 comes with additional city services.  Arts and Culture, 5/27/2022 Boston-based artists are invited to apply to the PaintBox Program, to paint utility boxes located in neighborhoods across the city. This opportunity is open to all artists at least 18 years of age, with a strong preference for artists who currently live, work, or organize in Boston. High interest in artists who are new to PaintBox. Budget: $200 advance, $300 upon completion; $500 total.  New This Week Boston Housing Authority, 5/20/2022 Requesting Proposals for Independent Registered Municipal Advisor Services on an as-needed basis to advise and assist the BHA with respect to various financing transactions including bonds, capital leases, and loans. Office of Workforce Development, 5/31/2022 Looking to make money this summer? Want to get a jumpstart on your college education, or just give it a try? The Summer Learn & Earn Program is a unique opportunity for rising high school juniors and seniors in Boston to earn money while taking college-level courses. Benefits: - Take a FREE college course - Earn $200/week (for 6 or 8 weeks) - Earn 3-6 college credits - Learn remotely (for most classes) - Meet with an academic coach - Get college readiness support Apply here  Treasury Department, 5/31/2022 Small Grants are provided for 1) Charitable and humane purposes; 2) Summer field trips for children to nature areas; 3) Special or new recreation for Bostonians; 4) Recreational areas for children; 5) To adorn and embellish Boston's streets and public spaces. Grants range from $500 to $2,000. Applicants must be nonprofits or community organizations partnering with 501c3 fiscal agents or the City of Boston. Bids are updated continuously on the City of Boston Supplier Portal. FOUNDATION GRANTS Roddenberry Foundation, 5/27/2022 Up to 20 applicants working in one of five issue areas will be selected as 2023 Roddenberry Fellows: 1) Civil Rights; 2) Environmental Protection; 3) Immigrant & Refugee Rights; 4) LGBTQIA & Women’s Rights; 5) Health & Wellness. Fellows will be awarded $50,000 and access to a community of like-minded peers who are collectively working to reimagine a fairer, more inclusive country. Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples, 6/7/2022 The following types of grants are currently being offered: Community Vitality; Thriving Women; Flicker Fund; and Land, Water, and Climate. Grants will range from $500 to $50,000. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, 7/14/2022 The New England Forests and Rivers Fund is dedicated to restoring and sustaining healthy forests and rivers that provide habitat for diverse native fish and wildlife populations in the six New England states. Awards range from $50,000 to $500,000.  Kendal Charitable Funds, 6/10/2022 The Promising Innovations Gran will support organizations that address the issue of national workforce shortages that are straining the U.S. healthcare system.Max award: $50,000 over 2 years. Vilcek Foundation, 6/10/2022 Prizes for Creative Promise ($50,000) are awarded in Biomedical Science and Music. Saucony Run For Good Foundation, 6/15/2022 Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to community nonprofit organizations that initiate and support running programs to combat childhood obesity. Black Ambition Prize, 6/20/2022 Eligible applicants consist of Black and Latinx innovators building early-stage ventures across five distinct categories: 1) Consumer Products and Services; 2) Healthcare; 3) Media and Entertainment; 4) Technology; 5) Web 3.0. Eligible ventures will compete for awards between $25,000 and $1M. Multiple semi-finalists will be selected, with one grand prize winner receiving $1M.  Gold Futures Challenge, 6/30/2022 The Challenge will award ten prizes ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 to Asian American and Pacific Islander organizations for projects that ensure that AAPI communities are seen, heard, empowered, and united. Classics for Kids Foundation, 6/30/2022 Matching grants are available to K-12 schools and nonprofits that serve at-risk and rural youth throughout the United States to help purchase stringed instruments. Sharon Gewirtz Kids to Concerts Fund, 6/30/2022 Small grants (up to $500) support nonprofit music programs that provide the opportunity for children and youth to attend live performances of classical music and related programming. Check the Funding Update Archives for back issues with open deadlines. THE RESOURCE TABLE What Is Donor Stewardship? Courtesy of funraise A few common examples: - Targeted donation follow-up emails - Handwritten gift acknowledgment letters - Personal thank-you phone calls - Exclusive donor appreciation events - Donor anniversary messages - Holiday greetings - Behind-the-scenes facility tours - Newsletters depicting recent success stories Fundraising Templates, and More Courtesy of Network for Good Their team of nonprofit experts curated a series of fundraising templates to help you succeed in your campaigns: detailed checklists, planning guides, and more for events, Giving Tuesday, and all communication needs. Daily Updates from the City of Boston News, Resources, Applications, Permits, Events and more

大波士頓商會訂5/17舉行年會 麻州長查理貝克獲選為傑出波士頓人

Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Announces 2022 Annual Meeting &

Inductees into the Academy of Distinguished Bostonians

BOSTON, MA –

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Chamber’s Annual Meeting, the region’s preeminent business event, will convene at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center with the theme, “Essential Business Leadership, Now.”  

 

“The leadership and bold action of the business community is essential to the vibrant future of Greater Boston and the Commonwealth. Despite the challenges presented during recent years, business leaders and the workforce continue to drive innovation and success. Every business – large and small - continues to lead us forward and keep Massachusetts competitive,” said James E. Rooney, President & CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. “And, the Distinguished Bostonians that we recognize at this year’s Annual Meeting reflect and embody essential business leadership – their vision and commitment to our collective, equitable future is incredible.”

 

The Annual Meeting will also include the induction of illustrious members of the business community into the Academy of Distinguished Bostonians. Our 2022 Distinguished Bostonians are Governor Charlie Baker, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Dr. Paula A. Johnson, President, Wellesley College, Dr. Thomas P. Glynn, Adjunct Lecturer, Harvard Kennedy School and Former CEO, Massachusetts Port Authority, and Dr. Vanessa Calderón-Rosado, CEO, Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA). These Distinguished Bostonians are dedicated to the future of our region – the businesses, the communities, and the workforce. These honorees join an exemplary group of Academy members, including business leaders, philanthropists, elected officials, dignitaries, and sports greats - all with local and international acclaim.

 

During the Annual Meeting, the Chamber will celebrate and applaud the extensive leadership of Micho F. Spring, the Chair of the Board of Directors and Chief Reputation Officer, Weber Shandwick, who served her term from 2020 and will conclude July 1, 2022. The new, incoming Chair of the Board of Directors, Ronald O’Hanley, Chairman and CEO of State Street, will begin his term on July 1, 2022. The Chamber Vice Chairs of the Board include Corey Thomas, Chairman and CEO, Rapid7, Dr. Anne Klibanski, President and CEO, Mass General Brigham, David Foss, Managing Partner, Northeast PwC, Jerry Sargent, President, Citizens Bank, and Pallavi Verma, Senior Managing Director, Accenture.

 

The Greater Boston Chamber’s 2022 Annual Meeting Host Committee is co-chaired by Yvonne Garcia, Chief of Staff to Chairman & CEO, Global Head, State Street, and Gary Coombe, CEO – Grooming, of P&G Gillette. The Annual Meeting is the Chamber’s signature convening for the region, and one of the largest gatherings of the Greater Boston business community, attracting more than 2,000 business, government, and civic leaders whether virtual or in person. Information to purchase tickets and a list of past honorees are available online. 

 

GBH慶祝亞裔傳統月 探討華埠未來命運

GBH電視部總經理程必璧 (左起)，僑領陳秀英，GBH董事李保華。 (周菊子攝)

             (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導) GBH公共電視台今年以「近似鄰里 (affinity neighborhoods) 」為主題，於5月12日在現場及網路上同步慶祝亞美傳統月。一整個5月份，公視也安排放映十餘部關於亞裔的影片。

              在奧斯頓 (Allston) 的GBH總部舉行的這場慶祝亞美傳統月活動，由李超榮等10人籌畫，GBH電視部總經理程必璧主持。

程必璧 (左起)主持座談，「三華埠傳奇」顧問梁聯星和導演 Penny Lee，製片Lisa Mao。
(周菊子攝)

              活動分三個環節，放映「三華埠傳奇 (A Tale of Three Chinatowns) 」片段，邀該片導演及製片Lisa Mao和Penny Lee，以及麻州大學波士頓分校哲學系副教授梁聯星 (Andrew Leong)在程必璧的主持中座談；由波士頓亞裔社區基金主任Danielle Kim 主持，柬埔寨互助協會主任Sothea Chiemruom，波士頓小西貢董事會董事長Annie Le，亞美社區發展協會 (ACDC)主任劉安琪座談。

梁聯星談芝加哥和波士頓華埠。(周菊子攝)

              Lisa Mao和Penny Lee感慨談論波士頓、芝加哥、華府這3個地區的華埠消長，以及全美各地華埠同樣面對著都市化與貴族化 (gentrification)的威脅。

              來自芝加哥的梁聯星透露，他父親當年是安良工商會成員，所以他對華埠內社團組織的扶持互助與糾葛，都有所了解，也親眼目睹了波士頓和芝加哥華埠在貴族化壓力下的變遷，以及華人社會與華埠在身分認同與歸屬感上的牽連。

李超榮頒獎表揚GBH執行長Jon Abbott 。 (周菊子攝)

              Danielle Kim主持的座談，從波霸奶茶店，融合式 (Fusion)餐廳在華埠街頭浮現為引，討論未來華埠會是什麼模樣，人們如何能夠在維繫文化、歷史傳統之際，又接納新興趨勢。劉安琪認為人們要注意的有2方面，一是如何維持店面租金的可負擔程度，以期小商家可以長期經營；一是社區如何支援小企業的生存。

              談及因應”反亞裔仇恨”時，他們指出族裔社區的身分認同與歸屬感很重要，提供資源協助遭遇狀況者，是因應做法之一。

              GBH公視台將與芝加哥公視同時於5月23日晚上9點放映「三華埠傳奇」，這部探討芝加哥華埠人口增多，範圍變廣，華府華埠卻縮減成人口只剩300的一個小區域，以及波士頓華埠大約持平這不同狀況的影片。

Danielle Kim主持座談，柬埔寨互助協會主任Sothea Chiemruom，波士頓小西貢
董事會董事長Annie Le，亞美社區發展協會 (ACDC)主任劉安琪與談。 (周菊子攝)

GBH從5月17日起，還將陸續放映的影片，分別為:

5月17日晚10點，在GBH地2號頻道上放映的「美國大師」系列，描繪好萊塢動畫片大師，1942年就擔任「小鹿斑比」領銜動畫師的黃齊耀 (Tyrus Wong)。

5月19日晚8點，在GBH世界台放映「重構美國: 華埠崛起 (America ReFramed: Chinatown Rising)」。

5月23日晚9點，在GBH

GBH亞裔傳統月慶祝活動由10人委員會籌辦。 (周菊子攝)

世界台「地方，美國」系列放映的「三華埠傳奇」。

5月24日晚9點，在GBH第2號頻道的「美國經驗」系列，放映「金門瘟疫 (Plague at the Golden Gate)」。

5月26日晚8點，在GBH世界台的「重構美國」系列，放映「親屬關係地理 (Geographies of Kinship)」。

5月31日晚9點，在GBH第2號頻道的「站起來反對仇恨亞裔:遊行中的一天 (Rising Against Asian Hate: One Day in March)」。

根據GBH網站，該機構有30名董事，其中Brian H. Chu，以及李保華 (Paul Lee) 為僅有的2名華裔。該機構的顧問委員會有成員51人，從姓名看有6名華裔，包括陳潔瀅，Cecilia Chao，陳禹祥 (Francis Chin)， Ingrid Chung， 龔南葳 (Nan-Wei Gong)，以及Geoffrey Why。

CAPAC Members Condemn White Supremacist Mass Shooting in Buffalo, NY

 CAPAC Members Condemn White Supremacist Mass Shooting in Buffalo, NY

Washington, D.C. — In the wake of the tragedy in Buffalo, NY this past Saturday, members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements:

 

CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27):

 

“I was devastated and heartbroken when I heard of the racist mass shooting carried out in the heart of the Black community in Buffalo, New York this past Saturday. My heart goes out to the loved ones of Roberta A. Drury, Margus D. Morrison, Andre Mackneil, Aaron Salter, Geraldine Talley, Celestine Chaney, Deacon Heyward Patterson, Katherine Massey, Pearl Young, Ruth Whitfield, as well as the entire Buffalo community. I firmly condemn this egregious act of white supremacy backed by a hate-filled agenda. Over the years, we have seen an uptick in acts of violence across our nation and the time is now for Congress to quit stalling and address it — there must be action to ensure survivors and the families of loved ones lost receive justice. My colleagues and I stand in solidarity with the Black community — and communities of color nationwide — during this difficult time.”

 

Congresswoman Grace Meng (NY-06), CAPAC First Vice-Chair:

 

“I am shocked, devastated and outraged over the horrific mass shooting that took place in my home state. This racist attack is disgusting, despicable and cowardly, and the perpetrator must swiftly face justice. Bigotry, hate and violence have no place anywhere in our society. Doing everything possible to root out this evil wherever and whenever it rears its ugly head must continue to be a top priority for our country. In addition, we must continue efforts to end the scourge of gun violence, enacting tougher gun laws and making sure that firearms are not in the hands of those who should not possess them. The Senate must pass common-sense gun safety legislation that the House has already approved. Gun violence is an epidemic, and it cannot be ignored. Innocent lives have been lost, families have been destroyed, and communities have been devastated. As my fellow New Yorkers in Buffalo reel from this massacre, I continue praying for the victims and their families, and all of the communities impacted. The Asian American community stands with them, and all our brothers and sisters in the Black community at this difficult time.”

Congressman Mark Takano (CA-41), CAPAC Second Vice-Chair:

“The vile, racially motivated act of domestic terrorism in Buffalo, New York, is the result of radicalized right-wing extremists fueled by the ‘great replacement theory’ and enabled by Republican lawmakers who refuse to address the threat this has on our communities and our country. I was disgusted to learn the horrific details of this mass shooting and I hope the attacker is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. But, it’s not enough to continue responding to these attacks – we must prevent them from occurring in the first place. I’m grieving with the loved ones of those whose lives were taken and thinking of those who were seriously injured.”

Congressman Ted Lieu (CA-33), CAPAC Whip:

“My heart goes out to the victims of the horrific mass shooting in Buffalo and their families. This was a purely evil, racist hate crime that took the lives of ten beautiful souls and injured three others. Eleven of the people shot were Black, and evidence shows the suspect was allegedly motivated by a vile and false conspiracy theory known as ‘replacement theory.’ I strongly urge my GOP colleagues to immediately condemn this racist theory relied upon by the Buffalo murderer. It should not be difficult for elected officials to condemn white nationalism. We must remember, America is great because of its diversity. At the end of the day, we are all Americans. As we mourn the victims of this tragic shooting, we as CAPAC strongly denounce this act of hate and continue the fight for a nation free from hate violence.”

Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03):

“This weekend we saw yet another tragedy as a result of hate and violent extremism in America. We cannot grow numb to this sickness. We cannot let hate be normalized. We cannot simply accept mass murder and gun violence as routine. We need common sense gun violence prevention laws so no more mothers, fathers, sisters, or brothers are lost due to hatred at the end of the barrel of a gun. From Charleston to Orlando and Atlanta to Buffalo, our country mourns for those lives lost.  As an Asian American, I am proud to stand side-by-side with leaders of all different faiths, ethnicities, races and beliefs to unequivocally reject hate and commit ourselves to building a community of support through healing, empathy, tolerance and understanding.”

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06):

“This weekend’s horrific shooting in Buffalo is another unconscionable act of violence – a racist hate crime fueled by the fires of extremism and bigotry. Our Sacramento community stands with the people of Buffalo, praying for the victims and their families during this time of immense sadness. In the wake of this senseless violence, we must be unwavering in our denouncement of any racist actions, hate crimes, or spreading of such vile ideology in our nation. We must root out hate and discrimination from the deepest places in our society. The scourge of gun violence must be swept from our communities – too many lives have been cut short, families torn apart. We can and must pass common sense gun safety and community violence prevention legislation that will save American lives.”

包氏文藝中心慶五週年 綠路「虎年」裝置藝術揭幕

波士頓華埠社區中心主任Ben Hire (右起)，司儀黃楚瑜，邦克丘社區學院校長余慕潔，
麻州眾議員麥家威 (Aaron Michlewitz)。(周菊子攝)

             (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導) 波士頓華埠社區中心 (BCNC)麾下的包氏文藝中心 (Pao Arts Center) 5月14日在華埠公園慶祝成立5週年，5月17日將在不同地點，舉辦實體「燈籠嘉年華」。

波士頓市議會議長Ed Flynn (左三)與包氏文藝中心主任胡善怡 (左二)等工作人員。
(周菊子攝)

              5年前的2017年，波士頓華埠社區中心和邦克丘社區學院 (Bunker Hill Community College) 合作，經由包傳芳、姚光芸夫婦的主力捐助，在尼倫街和阿爾巴尼街交界處的綠茵苑，創設包氏文藝中心，成為波士頓華埠第一個兼顧藝術、文化與教育的機構，鼓勵創意、連結，學習與支持。

              5月14日這天下午，包氏文藝中心和綠路保護會合作，在司徒麗英公園 (Mary Soo Hoo Park) 為綠路保護會「視野/聲音: 虎年表演系列」的「瑞虎之年」裝置藝術舉行揭幕式，同時慶祝包氏文藝中心成立5週年。

麻州眾議員Aaron Michlewit左)特地向藝術家黃穎梓致意。 (周菊子攝) 

              麻州眾議員麥家威 (Aaron Michlewitz)，波士頓市議會議長愛德華費林 (Ed Flynn)都應邀出席致詞，恭喜包氏文藝中心的5年有成。

              麥家威指出，在城市裏面，開放空間十分珍貴，包氏文藝中心能夠充分融合文化與藝術，把開放空間變得多采多姿，生動活潑，實在讓人印象深刻。

              愛德華費林指出，在反亞裔種族歧視陡增的今日社會，包氏文藝中心這樣的推廣亞裔文化機構益形重要。

為包氏文藝中心表演舞獅的華林功夫太極學校。 (周菊子攝)

              邦克丘社區學院校長余慕潔也特地以廣東話夾英文的介紹該校每年有19000名學生，接著說明該校最初與亞美社區發展協會開始合作，因為他們明白，如果亞裔自己不攜手合作，沒有人會為亞裔打造社區，亞裔必須有個自己的地方。

Jennifer Lin等人表演韓國鼓舞。 (周菊子攝)

              波士頓華埠社區中心主任Ben Hire和包氏文藝中心主任胡善怡 (Cynthia Woo)也都分別在致詞。Ben Hire指出該中心在華埠已有50年歷史，旨在協助亞裔打造健康家庭，提升經濟能力，並回饋給自己所生存的社區。包氏文藝中心實踐了BCNC致力於文化、藝術與教育，提升亞裔能見度的承諾。

華林功夫太極學校演出。 (周菊子攝)

              整個慶祝活動內容十分豐富，有黃楚瑜、曲悅鳴做英文，廣東話，普通話的3語主持。先由華林功夫太極學校舞獅拉開序幕，再請綠路保護會的「虎年」公共裝置藝術創作家黃穎梓 (Chery, Wing Zi Wong)簡潔解說她的創作，Jennifer Lin等人表演韓國鼓舞，邦克丘社區學院學生陳敏華，Patricia Seun，Ba Pham，王宇， Eigen Lee等人，分別表演唱歌，彈琴，以及由詩人暨作家陳琛 (Chen Chen)創作，由舞蹈家Chavi Bansal, IJ Chan, Flora Hyoin Kim Han等人演出的「尋找家園」，以及2019到2020年曾任包氏文藝中心項目經理，來自明尼蘇達州的多元藝術家Anju的表演。

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MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENTS OF ANNA WHITE   AS THE NEIGHBORHOOD LIAISON FOR SOUTH BOSTON & GLADYS OLIVEROS AS THE LIAISON FOR THE LATINX COMMUNITY

Anna White (left) & Gladys Oliveros (right)

BOSTON - Monday, May 16, 2022 - Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the appointments of Anna White as the South Boston liaison and Gladys Oliveros as the liaison to the Latinx community in the Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS). They will serve as the primary contact for residents and businesses in their respective communities who are interested in engaging with the City of Boston and collaborating with City departments to facilitate the delivery of services and resources.  “As we work to create broad, positive change Boston, our neighborhood liaisons are essential in maximizing the impact of City services in our everyday lives,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “Anna and Gladys have already proven their commitment to the residents of Boston and I’m certain they will bring the same passion and expertise to their new roles.” White and Oliveros will work to connect the Mayor’s Office with residents and maximize community input by responding to service requests, attending neighborhood meetings, and helping facilitate community events. The new liaisons will build on the Mayor’s commitment to get City Hall out of City Hall and into individual neighborhoods, while working under the leadership of the Chief of Community Engagement Brianna Millor and the Director of Neighborhood Services Enrique Pepen.  “I am thrilled to have both Anna and Gladys on the team,” said Director of Neighborhood Services Enrique Pepen. “Both of them bring so much energy and enthusiasm to help the residents of Boston and to bring City Hall resources into our communities. Boston's families are lucky to have them.” Anna White moved to Boston from Albany, New York and has been a resident of the City for more than 20 years. She has a deep passion for civic engagement and brings to the role a wealth of public service and community engagement experience. White served as a two-term President of the South Boston MOMS Club and Co-President of the South Boston Association of Non-Profits for six years. She was also a board member for Medicine Wheel Productions (now known as Spoke) and a multi-term elected member to the CityWide Parent Council of the Henderson School. “I am super excited to represent Mayor Wu and in connecting the residents of South Boston to City Hall,” said Anna White. “I look forward to engaging with the community and making sure that their voices are heard.” White currently lives in South Boston with her husband and three children. She volunteers at St. Monica’s Kitchen, and is an active member of the CitySide Neighborhood Organization and the Office of Recovery Services Youth Prevention Advisory Board. She enjoys reading books from the South Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library, eating the food her spouse makes, watching old seasons of Clone Wars and Top Chef with her kids, and exploring all of South Boston. Gladys Oliveros is a native of Barranquilla, Colombia and moved to East Boston more than three decades ago. She previously served as the East Boston Main Street (EBMS) Director where she worked to connect local businesses and community members to resources that contributed to their growth and success. Oliveros also worked as a program supervisor at Boston Center for Youth and Families’ Paris Street and founded Casa de la Cultura, a community center dedicated to the Latinx population of East Boston.  “I am so happy to be the bridge between the Latinx community and the City of Boston,” said Gladys Oliveros. “I look forward to serving my community and providing them with the services and resources they need.”  In her spare time, Oliveros enjoys art, music, and spending time in the community.