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Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation Announces $1 Million in Grants to Local Nonprofits Working to Enrich Early Childhood Development

Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation Announces $1 Million in Grants to Local Nonprofits Working to Enrich Early Childhood Development

Investment includes a $500,000 grant to The Boston Basics and $500,000 in grants to programs strengthening options for children and families across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island

BOSTON, September 10, 2019 - Eastern Bank, America’s oldest and largest mutual bank, today announced it is granting $1 million to local nonprofits focused on enriching early childhood development. Since its founding 25 years ago, the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation has dedicated a portion of its charitable giving to community-based organizations working for progress on issues of importance across Eastern’s New England footprint. Persistent gaps in the quality of and access to early childhood development programs, as well as in parent engagement, are known to cause disparities in opportunities to succeed throughout life. Without engaging, safe, and stable environments during the first three years of life, children are likely to enter school already behind. Students who cannot read at grade level by third grade are four times more likely to drop out of school before high school graduation. And lacking a high school diploma significantly impacts future employment and earnings opportunities.

Eastern is awarding grants to organizations focused on strengthening socioemotional and cognitive skills development among children in the communities it serves. Grants are intended to ensure children and their families have more equitable access to the resources needed early in life for healthy development, while funding a sector that receives a staggeringly small proportion of all philanthropy.

“Providing every child with an equal opportunity for a bright future is a basic right,” said Bob Rivers, Chair and CEO of Eastern Bank. “By supporting organizations that assist parents and caregivers and prepare children to be ready to learn and succeed, we are helping to create the foundation children need to thrive. On behalf of everyone at Eastern, we congratulate the grant recipients and thank them for their dedication to the children in our communities.”

As part of its $1 million commitment, Eastern is providing a $500,000 grant to The Boston Basics, which aims to give children from every background a better start in life. The Basics, which began in Boston and is now in more than 30 cities, created a framework of five evidence-based parenting and caregiving principles that help all children grow by maximizing love and managing stress; talking, singing, and pointing; counting and comparing; exploring through movement and play; and reading and discussing stories. Basics staff enlist and equip organizations that parents already know and trust, to build the principles into the work those organizations do with parents. Eastern’s grant will provide The Basics with financial support to expand its reach in communities across Greater Boston.

“Every dollar invested in early childhood can yield up to a $12 return, so Eastern’s commitment will make a significant impact through each of the organizations receiving a grant,” said Nancy Huntington Stager, President & CEO of the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation. “This donation also gives us an opportunity to recognize the great work of Wendell Knox, former Lead Director at Eastern Bank, who has made significant contributions at Eastern, at The Basics, and throughout our community for many years.” 

Additionally, the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation is awarding $10,000 Grants for Good to 50 organizations leading early childhood development programs across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. These grants are focused on providing support in four critical areas: achieving early learning quality standards, strengthening parent engagement, supporting professional development for educators, and upgrading early learning facilities and supplies.

波士頓市華埠聯絡員換人 Lisa Hy 接替徐丹晨

(Boston Orange 編譯) 波士頓市長馬丁華殊( Martin J. Walsh)今日(9月11日)宣佈，指派Lisa Hy出任華埠，城中區，皮革區的社區聯絡員，為市長辦公室和市民搭橋樑，並與市府各部門合作，為市民服務。

波士頓市辦公室在宣佈這一任命的新聞稿中表示，波士頓市長馬丁華殊認為Lisa Hy有非牟利機構與社區組織工作經驗，是此一職位的最佳人選。

根據該新聞稿，Lisa Hy去年從薩福克(Suffolk)大學畢業，曾任波士頓市議員林乃肯(Bill Linehan)助理，負責參加社區會議，為選民及企業商家服務。出任這新職前，在塔芙茨醫療中心社區健康改善部門工作。

Lisa Hy在南波士頓出生，成長，能說流利的廣東話，中級程度的普通話，住在東波士頓，常在藍丘(Blue Hill)徒步，喜歡出外旅行。

            波士頓市長的鄰里服務辦公室(ONS)鼓勵市民藉由要求服務，參與鄰里會議，寄信，對緊急事故的回應等來參與市政，提供意見。向市府匯報非緊急事故，可撥打311電話或下載蘋果或安卓系統的BOS:311程式，來和BOS:311聯繫。

                           過去這20多年來，波士頓市的華埠聯絡員，從雷夫連市長時期的李健遠，萬寧路及馬丁華殊時期的翁耀漢(Denny Ching)，在翁耀漢轉任費雪學院(馬丁華殊( Martin J. Walsh)今日(9月11日)宣佈，指派Lisa Hy出任華埠，城中區，皮革區的社區聯絡員，為市長辦公室和市民搭橋樑，並與市府各部門合作，為市民服務。

                            波士頓市辦公室在宣佈這一任命的新聞稿中表示，波士頓市長馬丁華殊認為Lisa Hy有非牟利機構與社區組織工作經驗，是此一職位的最佳人選。

                             根據該新聞稿，Lisa Hy去年從薩福克(Suffolk)大學畢業，曾任波士頓市議員林乃肯(Bill Linehan)助理，負責參加社區會議，為選民及企業商家服務。出任這新職前，在塔芙茨醫療中心社區健康改善部門工作。

                             Lisa Hy在南波士頓出生，成長，能說流利的廣東話，中級程度的普通話，住在東波士頓，常在藍丘(Blue Hill)徒步，喜歡出外旅行。

                          波士頓市長的鄰里服務辦公室(ONS)鼓勵市民藉由要求服務，參與鄰里會議，寄信，對緊急事故的回應等來參與市政，提供意見。向市府匯報非緊急事故，可撥打311電話或下載蘋果或安卓系統的BOS:311程式，來和BOS:311聯繫。

                           過去這20多年來，波士頓市的華埠聯絡員，從雷夫連市長時期的李健遠，萬寧路及馬丁華殊時期的翁耀漢(Denny Ching)，在翁耀漢轉任費雪學院(Fisher College)校長特別助理後，2018年5月14日，由在中國大陸長大，高中畢業後來美唸大學的徐丹晨接任。現在2019年9月11日，波士頓市長馬丁華殊宣佈華埠聯絡員換人。 波士頓市府並未說明原任該職的聯絡員徐丹晨去向。

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES LISA HY AS NEIGHBORHOOD LIAISON FOR CHINATOWN, DOWNTOWN AND THE LEATHER DISTRICT

BOSTON - Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the appointment of Lisa Hy as the neighborhood liaison for Chinatown, Downtown and the Leather District. In this role, Lisa will serve as the primary contact for constituents and businesses looking to connect with the Mayor's Office, and will facilitate the delivery of services in collaboration with City departments.

“Lisa is a proud product of the City of Boston and her experience working with nonprofits and community organizations makes her the perfect person for this position,” said Mayor Walsh. “Her love of community will fit well with the activism of the Downtown, Chinatown, and Leather District neighborhoods, and I’m excited to welcome her into this role.” 

The Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS) encourages, facilitates and maximizes citizen input and participation through service requests, neighborhood meetings, mailings, and emergency responses. To report non-emergency issues to the City, residents are encouraged to connect with BOS:311 by dialing 3-1-1 or by downloading the free BOS:311 app on iOS or Android platforms. 

“I am very excited and honored to be appointed to this position,” said Lisa Hy. “Since Mayor Walsh took office in 2014, I’ve seen firsthand the Administration’s commitment to work with the Downtown, Chinatown, and Leather District neighborhoods on a variety of important issues, especially constituent issues.” (updated version)

Lisa, who is fluent in Cantonese and intermediate in Mandarin, was born and raised in South Boston. She received a bachelor's degree from Suffolk University last year. Prior to this appointment, Lisa worked at Tufts Medical Center in the Community Health Improvement Department. Lisa previously worked for former Councilor Bill Linehan where she was tasked with attending community meetings and providing assistance to constituents and business owners. 

A current resident of East Boston, Lisa can be found hiking in the Blue Hills or planning her next foreign trip. 

The Greenway Conservancy Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary with Greenway Week

The Greenway Conservancy Celebrates 

10-Year Anniversary with Greenway Week

Join us this October 4-10 for a week of celebration and reflection! 

September 5, 2019 - Boston, MA - The Greenway Conservancy today announced a spotlight of our year-long celebration of the 10-Year Anniversary of The Greenway. Greenway Week, a week of highlighted events and activities, will take place from Friday, October 4 to Thursday, October 10 on The Greenway! 

After 10 years of care and management, the Conservancy has transformed The Greenway into a neighborhood amenity, an economic driver for the city and state, and a world-class destination. During Greenway Week, the Conservancy will highlight the incredible partners and supporters, the many volunteers, and the extensive programming and public art of The Greenway. Throughout the week, the Conservancy will reflect on innovations in public art, contemporary and accessible programming, local food and drink, and the commitment to being a dynamic public space, free and open to all. 

A centerpiece of the week will be three free dance performances at the Rings Fountain. The Conservancy has commissioned celebrated choreographer Peter DiMuro and his company Public Displays of Motion to create a site-specific dance work, free and open to the public. Waterway/Lightway/Greenway will be performed by DiMuro's ensemble with additional guest community dancers in and around the Rings Fountain on Saturday, October 5 at 1p and 3p and Thursday, October 10 at 6:15p. The piece is inspired by the history of The Greenway and will include a procession through the green space and dance in and around the Rings Fountain. "We are thrilled with the opportunity to harken back at what was over and underground on this land we now call The Greenway and honor that history, but also the joy of the present moment and future moments, through play so apparent when the Rings Fountain dances its recurring water and light display." said Peter DiMuro.

Additional highlights of Greenway Week include the lighting of neighboring buildings green, the Conservancy’s largest hosted food truck festival on Saturday, October 5, and a day of free rides at the Greenway Carousel at The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Grove on Thursday, October 10! Further details and events will be released over the next month.

Throughout 2019, the Conservancy has celebrated the 10-Year Anniversary with signature improvements and bold new features. Earlier this year, the Conservancy received the Boston Society of Architects Commonwealth Award, recognized for “outstanding work on the dynamic transformation and activation of a portion of downtown Boston that was once lost to the Central Artery.” This spring, visitors could  unwind among 10,000 new bulbs blooming in the Carolyn Lynch Garden, and to explore the park’s new beehives and wildflower meadow. The summer kicked off with the signature Rings Fountain receiving an incredible upgrade with the addition of colored lights, synchronized to the fountain water shows. The 2019 Public Art exhibit, The Auto Show (including The Greenway’s first augmented reality installation), pinstriping demo, and car themed summer film series carried the transportation theme throughout the season. Along with these exciting additions to The Greenway, the Conservancy was thrilled this season to bring back a full and fun events calendar including fitness classes, major festivals, family play, live music, movies, markets, and more. Park Rangers, volunteers, and new branding welcomed visitors to The Greenway as a place to gather, unwind, play, and explore. 

Stay tuned across Conservancy social media channels and join the weekly newsletter to learn more! 

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2020 BOSTON MARATHON OPENS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

BOSTON – Registration for the 2020 Boston Marathon opens on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The B.A.A. will use the same process to register qualified participants as in recent years, allowing the fastest qualifiers to register first. Registration will be held entirely online at www.baa.org and qualifying performances achieved on or after September 15, 2018 may be submitted for entry. The 124^th annual race will mark the 35^th consecutive year that John Hancock will serve as principal sponsor.

2020 BOSTON MARATHON REGISTRATION DATES

• Monday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. ET: Participants who have met the qualifying standard by 20 minutes or more may apply for entry.
• Wednesday, September 11 at 10:00 a.m. ET: Participants who have met the qualifying standard by 10 minutes or more may apply for entry (if space remains).
• Friday, September 13 at 10:00 a.m. ET: Participants who have met the qualifying standard by 5 minutes or more may apply for entry (if space remains).
• Saturday, September 14 at 5:00 p.m. ET: Registration closes for the first week.
• Monday, September 16 at 10:00 a.m. ET: All participants who have met the qualifying standard may apply for entry (if space remains).
• Wednesday, September 18 at 5:00 p.m. ET: Registration closes for the second week.
   

If space remains after September 18, then on Monday, September 23 at 10:00 a.m. ET, registration will reopen to anyone who meets the qualifying standards on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will remain open until the maximum field size is reached.

Registration for Para Athletics Divisions and Adaptive Programs will open on September 9, 2019 and follow the same procedures as detailed above. Registration for Para Athletics Divisions and Adaptive Programs will occur on a “rolling admission” schedule, and will remain open until the maximum field size is reached or until October 27, 2019.

The Para Athletic Divisions include a competitive wheelchair division for athletes who use racing wheelchairs in track and road racing events and hold a national or World Para Athletics classification. Para Athletics Divisions also include competitive opportunities for ambulatory classified Para athletes with vision impairments and athletes who run with prostheses or have an upper limb impairment.

The B.A.A. will not predict or provide an anticipated date for when the race will reach its maximum field of qualified applicants. However, the B.A.A.'s website (www.baa.org), Facebook page, and Twitter account will provide updates throughout the registration process and will answer many frequently asked questions during this time period. These pages will be continuously updated throughout registration.

The registration fee for the 2020 Boston Marathon for qualifiers is $205 USD for United States residents and $255 USD for international residents.

2020 BOSTON MARATHON OPEN DIVISION QUALIFYING STANDARDS - OPEN DIVISION

Applicants for the 2020 Boston Marathon must meet the designated time standard that corresponds with their age group and gender in a certified marathon on or after September 15, 2018. Proof of qualification must accompany each athlete's application and participants are required to be 18 years or older on race day (April 20, 2020). All standards below are based on official submitted net time and age groups are determined based on a participant’s age on Boston Marathon race day.

Age Group	Men	Women
18-34	3hrs 00min 00sec	3hrs 30min 00sec
35-39	3hrs 05min 00sec	3hrs 35min 00sec
40-44	3hrs 10min 00sec	3hrs 40min 00sec
45-49	3hrs 20min 00sec	3hrs 50min 00sec
50-54	3hrs 25min 00sec	3hrs 55min 00sec
55-59	3hrs 35min 00sec	4hrs 05min 00sec
60-64	3hrs 50min 00sec	4hrs 20min 00sec
65-69	4hrs 05min 00sec	4hrs 35min 00sec
70-74	4hrs 20min 00sec	4hrs 50min 00sec
75-79	4hrs 35min 00sec	5hrs 05min 00sec
80 and over	4hrs 50min 00sec	5hrs 20min 00sec

PARA ATHLETICS DIVISION QUALIFYING STANDARDS - WHEELCHAIR DIVISION

Class	Age	Men	Women
T53 / T54 / T 34	18 - 39	2hrs 00min 00sec	2hrs 25min 00sec
	40 - 49	2hrs 15min 00sec	2hrs 40min 00sec
	50 and over	2hrs 30min 00sec	2hrs 55min 00sec
T51 / T52 / T33	18- 39	2hrs 45min 00sec	3hrs 10min 00sec
	40 - 49	3hrs 00min 00sec	3hrs 25min 00sec
	50 and over	3hrs 15min 00sec	3hrs 40min 00sec

PARA ATHLETICS DIVISION QUALIFYING STANDARDS - VISION IMPAIRMENT

Class	Age	Men	Women
T13	18 - 39	3hrs 40min 00sec	4hrs 10min 00sec
	40 - 49	3hrs 55min 00sec	4hrs 25min 00sec
	50 and over	4hrs 15min 00sec	4hrs 45min 00sec
T11 / T12	18- 39	3hrs 50min 00sec	4hrs 20min 00sec
	40 - 49	4hrs 05min 00sec	4hrs 35min 00sec
	50 and over	4hrs 25min 00sec	4hrs 55min 00sec

 

PARA ATHLETICS DIVISION QUALIFYING STANDARDS - UPPER OR LOWER LIMB IMPAIRMENT

Class	Qualifying Standard (Both Men and Women, Age 18 and over)
T61 – T64	5hrs 40min 00sec
T45 / T46	4hrs 55min 00sec

Visit Para Athletics Divisions and Adaptive Programs of the 2020 Boston Marathon for eligibility requirements and entry procedures.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Though the B.A.A. will notify registrants upon the completion of their registration form, athletes are not officially entered into the race until their qualifying time has been verified. The amount of time it takes for qualifying times to be verified varies for each individual athlete and may take several days.
• The qualification window for the 2020 Boston Marathon will remain open until the conclusion of registration for the 2020 Boston Marathon.
• The qualification window for the 125^th Boston Marathon on April 19, 2021 will be announced following registration for the 2020 Boston Marathon.
• Registration dates and qualifying standards for the 2021 Boston Marathon have not yet been announced.

ABOUT THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (B.A.A.)

Established in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association is a non-profit organization with a mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running. The B.A.A.’s Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon, and the organization manages other local events and supports comprehensive charity, youth, and year-round running programs. Since 1986, the principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon has been John Hancock. The Boston Marathon is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, along with international marathons in Tokyo, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City. More than 60,000 athletes participate in B.A.A. events each year. The 124^th Boston Marathon will be held on Monday, April 20, 2020. For more information on the B.A.A., please visit www.baa.org.