90分鐘內 波士頓警察在多徹斯特、麥特潘起獲10把槍

波士頓警察局展示出來的查獲槍枝。 (BPD 網站)

             (Boston Orange 編譯) 5月30日下午4點半多，波士頓警察在90分鐘內，分別從多徹斯特和麥特潘的2起事件中，起獲10把槍，其中1起事件還發生了襲警情況。

              波士頓警察表示，這2起事件源於波士頓警察打擊青年暴力工作小組的調查。

              第一起事件發生於下午4點半，波士頓警察在多徹斯特亞當街540號調查後，逮捕了2名嫌犯，28歲住在波士頓的Donta Lewis，以及21歲住在Walpole的Lamont Jacobs-Barrows。

              這2人一見到警察，拔腿就跑，稍後被捕。警察說，在他們逃跑時，Lewis丟掉1把槍，Jacob-Barrows丟掉了另外2把，警察總共找到3把槍。

              他們將在多徹斯特市級法院，面對槍枝與彈葯相關的控罪。

              在時間過去不到90分鐘時，大約是6點15分，警察在麥特潘的Elizabeth 街17號一帶，警察又逮捕了7名嫌犯，發現7把槍。

              警察還未確認這7人的身分。警方表示，事件發生時，他們正向一名他們在調查中的一名成年男子走過去。那人徒步逃跑，把1把槍丟棄在一輛停著的汽車中。

              警察後來逮捕了那人，但正準備用車把這嫌犯送走時，一大群人圍向逮捕人的警察。從其他地方趕來支援的警察抵達後，在附近發現6把槍，還又逮捕了3個人，控以槍枝相關罪名。

              接著警方又以攻擊警察罪名，再逮捕3人。警方在這事件中共逮捕7人，預定在多徹斯特法庭傳訊。

麻州州長查理貝克在退伍軍人紀念日致詞 "自由不是沒有代價的"

 Governor Baker: “Freedom isn’t Free”

BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito participated in the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund Memorial Day Ceremony with Secretary of Veterans’ Services Cheryl Lussier Poppe to honor and remember our fallen military heroes in recognition of Memorial Day.

 

GOVERNOR BAKER: “I think the fact that you call it a garden gives it a special sense of perpetuity and grace and puts forth that notion that this is ground to be tended and treated with the respect and the sense of love and devotion that it deserves.

 

“And I know I speak for myself and the Lieutenant Governor and everybody on our team, when I say how much those of us who get a chance to participate in this game called democracy – that we all know we sit on the shoulders of every one of these flags behind me, and the families and the stories and the histories that they represent.

 

“And every flag like that everywhere, all over the world – that represents a fallen serviceman or servicewoman who's died in the defense of freedom here in this country.

 

“The common line in this is freedom isn't free. The part we don't always say: It is profoundly expensive, in human terms and financial terms.

 

“And part of what makes this event so special for me and for the Lieutenant Governor, and our team, is the walk that many of the folks who are sitting in these chairs and standing here wearing those yellow flowers will take as they come up here and remind us of the size of the human cost, and the human loss and the human sacrifice that comes with all of this.

 

“And to those of you who are going to take this walk today, I just want you to know that for me and for the Lieutenant Governor, it is in many ways the most powerful and impactful moment of Memorial Day weekend and has been every time we've been here to watch you walk up here and speak the name, again, of your lost loved one.

 

“In some respects, it's a constant reminder to all of us that it's more than just it's not free – this thing we call freedom. People pay an enormous price so that the rest of us can benefit from it.

 

“God bless you all. Thank you.”

 

In honor of Memorial Day, Governor Baker has ordered that the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings from sunrise until noon and full staff from noon until sunset on Monday, May 30, 2022. The order applies to the main or administration building of each public institution of the Commonwealth, other state-owned or state-controlled buildings and all state military installations.

波士頓廣場插37,000面國旗紀念軍人 麻州長查理貝克譴責戰爭耗財傷命

麻州州長查理貝克 (Charlie Baker)指著身後的旗幟表示，美國人民得以想手民主自由，
都要感謝這些人的犧牲。 (周菊子攝)

              (Boston Orange 周菊子麻州綜合報導) 300多名義工在波士頓廣場以3萬7千面美國國旗插出的壯觀旗海，讓人們在又一年的紀念退伍軍人之際，為距離美國9166公里之遠的烏克蘭，竟然還在和俄國打仗，糾纏已3個月，感傷不已。 

紀念儀式現場國旗、週旗飄揚。(周菊子攝)

              這個週末是美國退伍軍人節 (Veteran’s Day)，麻州軍人英雄基金 (Massachusetts Military Heroes fund)和金星 (Gold Star)家庭在300多名義工協助下，舉行第13屆紀念儀式，又一年的在波士頓廣場插出美國國旗，以每一面國旗紀念每一名在戰爭中喪生的麻州軍人。 

              許多這些喪生軍人的家屬，這天各自胸前別著一朵黃花，依序列隊，在莊嚴樂音飄揚的紀念儀式中，為這片旗海，插上最後的幾面旗。

              麻州州長查理貝克 (Charlie Baker)等幾名州府政要，也參加了儀式。

辭世軍人家屬上台唸名字，說感言。(周菊子攝)

              查理貝克說，在這紀念退伍軍人的日子，他忍不住要提俄國和烏克蘭的戰爭，那些來自新聞報導，視頻，社交媒體訊息所帶給人的絕望感，是那麼真實的在現在這時刻，在大家眼前展示，戰爭真正的代表了什麼。

              這人們通常不去說的部份，”它”極端昂貴，無論是人，或者是錢。

在波士頓廣場的旗海，由麻州軍人英雄基金邀義工們插出來。 (周菊子攝)

              Gary Keefe將軍也說，喪生軍人家屬所面對與親人永別的傷痛之深之廣，更是難以形容。他說那些不是死在戰場上，但死於暴露在危險的化學物品之下，或因無法忍受戰爭所帶來創傷，以致身心失調而自殺的那些軍人們，也值得人們尊敬。

              他說，這些軍人都為信守軍人承諾而犧牲了生命。

              在紀念儀式中，包括麻州副州長白莉朵 (Karen Polito)、麻州財政長高柏珂 (Deb Goldberg)都加入了唸出亡故軍人姓名行列。

              這週末，麻州各地都有紀念退伍軍人的活動，昆士市在5月30日一早，還舉行了紀念退伍軍人遊行。麻州州長查理貝克和波士頓市長吳弭 (Michelle Wu)將於這天中午到南端，出席波多黎各退伍軍人紀念儀式。

波士頓警察局加買高性能無人機 關注隱私人士感憂慮

               (Boston Orange 編譯) 波士頓環球報稱，波士頓警察局沒通知波士頓市議會及民眾，就悄悄擴大了無人機偵查計畫，擁護隱私權人士對警察局使用科技不透明，感到憂慮。

              波士頓環球報稱，該報拿到文件，知道3月初時，波士頓警察局又採購了一架高性能的無人機，還計畫設立無人機小組來操作。這架2萬5千元的無人機是波士頓警察局使用的第8架無人機。警察局發言人John Boyle警探說，所有的警察局無人機仍只限於用在經過批准的行動中，例如犯罪現場重建，或是在包括波士頓馬拉松賽等特別活動中做安全監督。

              不過波士頓警察局的這擴張行動，再度引發人們對警察可能用無人機來執行例行監督，觸犯了人民反對未授權搜查的第四修正案權力。

              波士頓市議會去年秋天通過條例，要求波士頓警察局從7月20日起向該會揭露之前以及未來採購的所有監察科技，另外也要求波士頓警察局在採購新科技之前獲得市議會批准，以容許市議會檢視警察局已經採買的科技，並決定警察局是否可以繼續使用。

              波士頓市長吳弭 (Michelle Wu)的辦公室表示，市長會確保一旦「監察監管條例」生效後，「這採購」會完全符合規定。

              根據麻州美國公民自由聯盟 (ACLU) 的資料，麻州只有十幾個警察局常常使用無人機。在所有向州政府機構登記在案的無人機中，執法機構擁有的無人機佔了40%。

              在WBUR電台及ProPublica的調查於去年底發現，警察局避過公眾眼光，使用據稱來自犯罪事件中的錢，購買了間諜軟件後，警察局的悄悄購買歷史就引發人們的顧慮。

              麻州美國公民自由聯盟主任Kade Crockford表示，像這樣的採買及使用科技，應該在購買及使用之前經過審查，因為我們看到泰經常得，這些秘密採購的工具不成比例的備用在黑及棕色鄰里之中。

              2017年時，在牙買加平原Mildred C. Hailey大樓的幾名居民就拍到2名未穿制服警察，在他們的公寓那兒試驗一架無人機。

              波士頓警察局最近向Ascent Aerosystems這家本地公司買了蔗架無人機，以及支援設備。波士頓市政府的採購單顯示，波士頓警察局選購了這家公司的全天候，高性能Spirit無人機，價格1萬4千元，物體追蹤熱像儀，1萬元，還有其他幾件設備。

              管理波士頓警察局無人機的警探 Carl Blando在寫給市府，說明採購理由的信中解釋，警察局在找多功能的無人機，以用於各種任務，包括群眾管理，犯罪現場繪圖，執行拍照，拍視頻，以及其他特別環境，或由局長、總監，經理或指定人士指派的特別活動。

在採買監察設備之外，警察還想聘用並訓練15名警察，在”隨叫隨到”的基礎上，使用這些無人機。根據波士頓環球報得到的文件顯示，警察局上週五就開始接受使用申請了。操作無人機的警察需要持有聯邦航空局的有效執照，以及特別為小無人機發放的遙控駕駛證書。

              波士頓警察2019年就開始用無人機了，那時只限於犯罪現場小組 (Crime Scene Response Unit)使用。2021年9月，大約在更新無人機政策2週後，波士頓警察局就把該局唯一的無人機系統經理Blando調到國土安全局，目前只有Blando和Timothy Connolly隊長的2人小組。

              波士頓市議員Kendra Lara等幾名市議員表示，她不知道波士頓警察局最近又買了無人機，並強調在法令生效後，檢視警察採購的所有監察科技的重要性。

第43屆波士頓龍舟節訂6月12日舉行 48隊參賽

 （波士頓香港龍舟賽訊)壹年壹度的波士頓香港龍舟賽將於六月十二日（星期日）舉行, 時間中午十二時至下午五時。2022年 是波士頓龍舟節和龍舟賽的第四十三週年。因為新冠疫情，龍舟節2020年取消活動，2021年通過影視與觀眾線上見面，2022年年初龍舟節組委會決定恢復實時比賽和文化活動。今年大波士頓地區、麻州、新英格蘭各州以及加拿大前來參賽的共有四十八個龍舟隊。屆時，龍舟健兒們將在鑼鼓喧天聲中，劃著顏色鮮艷、船身輕盈的香港式龍舟， 在Weeks 步行橋和Western Ave大橋之間的查理斯河中激烈角逐。龍舟賽激烈的競爭將在以下十個分組之間展開：集團組、金融組、醫保組、大學組、大學校友組、社區組、俱樂部組、女子組，以及癌癥幸存者專賽。本年度龍舟賽及節慶由波士頓龍舟節組委會主辦，由以下公司和單位贊助：香港駐紐約經濟貿易辦事處、道富銀行、華人醫務中心、神笔、Harvard Pilgrim, CVS Health, Eastern Bank, Trapology Boston, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Flyhomes, Foxwoods, Salesforce, Gentle Giants等。

香港駐紐約經濟貿易辦事處三十年來如一日，給予波士頓龍舟節最有力的支持，是波士頓龍舟節的冠名讚助者，並贈送給龍舟節最早的六條龍舟，現在仍將繼續贈送龍舟，替補經過二十年已經老舊的龍舟。今年正值香港回歸中國25年紀念，香港駐紐約經貿辦事處將會給遊人們帶來特別的活動、紀念品和圖片展示。

龍舟比賽清晨開始，文化節目則午間開場。所有的活動均為免費。贊助商、主辦方及特邀嘉賓將於十二時為龍舟點睛。按照中國傳統習俗，龍在點睛之後騰飛昇起。為點睛儀式助威的是華林派的舞龍舞獅和大波士頓文協的腰鼓舞。

今年龍舟節的文藝演出，有受歷年端午節龍舟賽觀眾歡迎的大波士頓文協的扯鈴和音樂表演，也有豐富的亞洲各國表演， 包括泰國、印度、韓國和中國傳統舞蹈、韓國武術表演，以及傳統中國舞龍舞獅和日式大鼓表演等。

大波士頓太極學校和巾幗舞獅隊仍將帶來互動演示，請觀衆學習並參與太極和舞獅。除了曆年最受歡迎的大波士頓文協傳統手工製作之外，龍舟節組委會還會給大家帶來各種亞洲遊戲與手工，並分髮免費小冊子，供遊人帶回家學習製作， 今年衆多亞洲美食攤位擺賣將為大家帶來各式亞洲美食，敬請光臨。

每年農歷五月初五（陽歷五月下旬至6月中旬）的端午節是為了紀念中國古代詩人愛國人士屈原（340-278 BCE）。作為楚國的政治領袖，屈原被認為是中國第壹家傑出的詩人。屈原失去了國王的青睞並且被被驅逐出他的家鄉楚國，是因為他反對向強大的秦國妥協。在流亡期間，他寫的詩“離騷”顯示屈原對故國和人民的極大忠誠。公元前278，屈原聽聞楚國已經被入侵。在絕望中他在汨羅江自盡。等楚國人趕到河裏去救他已經來不及了，他們便裏粽子投向江水以紀念屈原愛國的精神，同時也希望吃了粽子的魚兒們能夠讓屈原安息。

如今端午節龍舟賽已經成為世界上的壹項熱門運動和節慶，而北美的第壹箇龍舟節就是在1979年時始創於波士頓，迄今四十三周年，近年來每年有三萬人前來參加。 這個慶祝活動向美國和世界人民介紹端午節龍舟賽，為推廣中國的以及亞洲的文化，發揮了巨大的作用。在大家的參與和支持下，波士頓龍舟節會越辦越好。

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Bunker Hill Community College Holds 48th Commencement Exercises, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Addresses Graduates

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Boston Mayor is Keynote Speaker at First In-Person Graduation Ceremony in Three Years 

BOSTON, MA (May 26, 2022)—Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) held its 48th Commencement Exercises on Thursday, with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu addressing graduates as keynote speaker and recipient of the College’s Presidential Distinguished Service Award.  

The largest community college in Massachusetts, BHCC enrolls nearly 18,000 students each year. One thousand two hundred and ninety-nine students graduated with an associate degree or certificate.  

“Bunker Hill is an incredible college—dedicated to creating opportunities, and opening doors, for all its students,” Mayor Wu said to gathered students, faculty, and staff. “But it is an even more incredible community. I have heard from students who came here afraid that their past performance would determine their future opportunities… And in every case, no matter your situation, I know that, here, you were told: Let us know what you need in order to learn. Let us help you accomplish your goals.” 

The Presidential Distinguished Service Award is given annually to a leader in Greater Boston who exemplifies service to the Bunker Hill Community and to the communities the college serves.  

BHCC President Pam Y. Eddinger presided over the ceremony and addressed graduates in the college’s first in-person commencement in three years.  

“If you use your power to actualize your own potential, if you use your power to affirm your own dignity, then you can reach across to your neighbor and join your power to theirs,” Eddinger told graduates. “We rise, together.” 

In addition to Wu, two other awards were presented at the ceremony: the Trustees’ Distinguished Service Award, presented by College Board of Trustees Vice Chair R. Kelly Cameron to the co-chairs of the College’s ReOpen Task Force, Transition Team, and Mental Health Commission, each of which were deeply involved in planning and policy-making at the college during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Be well-read...be well-spoken...be well-traveled...be well-dressed...be well-balanced,” Cameron told members of the graduating class.  

Professor of Biology and Chemistry Libby Dunphy gave the faculty address to the graduating class. “Today...you should be proud of yourself. You have earned this,” Dunphy said. “I hope you know that you are an inspiration to me. It is a pleasure to teach students who are hard-working, serious, and above-all curious.” 

Eddinger also presented College Student Government Association President Chase Baker with the President’s Leadership Award, given annually to a student who exemplifies leadership at the College. “As we face our next challenges, don’t forget that you and you alone–not family, not social expectations–define what constitutes your success,” Baker said. “And don't be surprised if that changes throughout your career. Whatever the future may hold, now is the time for celebration! You should all be immensely proud of what you have achieved.” 

About the BHCC Class of 2022 

Bunker Hill Community College is the youngest and the largest of the 15 Community Colleges in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The College serves nearly 18,000 students per year, including 600 international students from 94 countries, speaking more than 75 languages.  

• The graduating class of 2022 is 1299 strong:  
• More than 35% of graduates received Associate of Arts degrees 
• Almost 50% of graduates received Associate of Science degrees  
• Nearly 15% of graduates received certificates 

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The Funding Update Subscribe to The Funding Update FEDERAL GRANTS Veterans Administration, 6/10/2022 The new Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program will enable VA to provide resources toward community-based suicide prevention efforts to meet the needs of Veterans and their families through outreach, suicide prevention services, and connection to VA and community resources. Max award: $750,000. Office of Refugee Resettlement, 6/27/2022 Grants from the Refugee Microenterprise Development Program support technical assistance on grants and loans, a revolving loan fund, credit builder loans, coordination with the refugee resettlement community and state refugee coordinator, and administrative costs. Max award:  $250,000. USDA, 6/30/2022 Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive grants support projects intended to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by providing incentives at the point of purchase among income-eligible consumers participating in the SNAP program. Awards range from $1,000 - $15M. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, 7/15/2022 Seeking Community-Driven Approaches to Address Factors Contributing to Structural Racism in Public Health. Average award $300,000.  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.    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. New This Week Department of Public Health, 6/17/2022 Community Health & Healthy Aging Funds can be used to reduce health inequities by addressing the social determinants of health. Awards will range from $10,000 to $100,000 per year, up to 5 years. Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, 8/31/22 Workplace Safety Training and Education grants fund programs that reduce the risk of injury and illness to workers and promote safe and healthy conditions in the workplace through training, education, and other preventative measures. Max award: $25,000.    Scroll down to "Important Links" on CommBUYS to see Newly Posted Bids. CITY GRANTS Office of Workforce Development, 5/31/2022  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.  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. Black Male Advancement, 6/3/2022 Funding priorities: Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship; Youth Development & Mentoring;  Civic Organizing. Awards range from $2,500 to $7,500. Specific conditions apply.  Age Strong Commission, 6/8/2022 Requesting proposals for a holistic and comprehensive solution to assess, intervene, and treat hoarding disorder including on-site assessment, crisis case management, individual and family counseling, decluttering and clean-out services. 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.  New This Week Boston Housing Authority, 6/13/2022 BHA is seeking real estate development consultant services from one or more qualified individuals or firms with significant experience in development feasibility studies, financial modeling, project management including financing and permitting applications, and strategic planning for Public Housing Authorities. The BHA is exploring the feasibility of expanding its subsidized housing portfolio. The value of the work is estimated to $100,000. Bids are updated continuously on the City of Boston Supplier Portal. FOUNDATION GRANTS Community Care Corps, 5/23/2022 to 7/8/2022 Requests proposals for innovative local models in which volunteers assist family caregivers or directly assist older adults or adults with disabilities with non-medical care to maintain their independence. Awards range from $30,000 to $200,000. Bank of America Charitable Foundation, 6/24/2022 Funding priorities: .Affordable Housing, Small Business, and Neighborhood Revitalization. Awards range from $2,500 to $50,000, depending upon market size. New This Week Lululemon, 5/30/2022 Grants support organizations around the globe that create inclusive access to movement, mindfulness and connection, and those that advocate for civil and human rights for people most impacted by systemic inequity. Max award: $50,000 (or up to 40% of the annual operating budget). The application process begins with a letter of intent. Cuttyhunk Island Residency, 6/1/2022 Opportunity for visual artists to focus on their work in a beautiful, remote setting far removed from the distractions of everyday life. An intimate group of twelve artists gather on Cuttyhunk Island for eight days to share ideas and learn from each other while working on their individual projects.  Monat Gratitude, 6/4/2022 Grants support new and existing K-12 initiatives in arts and culture, youth sports and recreation, and youth entrepreneurship. Awards range from $5,000 to $20,000. Obama Foundation, 6/14/2022 The Obama-Chesky/Voyager Scholarship for Public Service is a two-year program for students in their junior and senior years of college from across the US who are committed to pursuing careers that serve the public and their communities. The scholarship is a maximum of $25,000 per year in financial aid; a $10,000 stipend and free Airbnb housing to pursue a summer work-travel experience between their junior and senior year of college; a $2,000 travel credit every year for 10 years; an annual summit to help define their public service voyage, and a network of leaders will expose them to new areas of service and innovations happening in their fields.  National Sculpture Society, 6/20/2022 The Dexter Jones Award ($5,000) is open to sculptors with outstanding work in bas-relief. JPMorganChase Annual Challenge, 6/27/2022 Focus areas: careers and skills, financial health, small business expansion, and neighborhood development. The Challenge will also fund a subset of projects that advance approaches to improve mental health and wellness as a part of interventions designed to promote economic mobility. Organizations from 20 metropolitan areas are eligible to apply. Three-year grants ranging from $500,000 to $3 million will be awarded to up to ten individual organizations or partnerships. Aaron Copland Fund, 6/30/2022 Performance Program grants (up to $20,000) will be awarded to professional performing ensembles and presenting organizations with a history of substantial commitment to contemporary American music and plans to continue that commitment. QUEER | ART, 6/30/2022 The grant will support visual artists who are self-identified Black trans women and trans femmes. Classics for Kids Foundation, 6/30/2022 Matching grants support K-12 music education for string instruments. Borealis Philanthropy, 6/30/2022 Funding priority: organizations that are disability-led, with emphasis on Black, Indigenous, people of color, queer and gender non-conforming, and women disability-led organizations.Funding focus: work that engages with other social movements and across issues, including racial justice, climate change, immigrant rights, labor rights. Awards range from $30,000 to $100,000. New Earth Foundation, 7/1/2022 Grants support environmental initiatives that are working to eliminate pollution and save the planet’s ecosystems; community efforts that create models of social sustainability; educational innovations that prepare youth to become the socially responsible leaders of the future; and strategies that offer economic improvement and opportunities. The application process begins with a letter of intent. Infinite Hero Foundation, 7/1/2022 Grants support programs or treatments to active-duty service members, veterans, and/or military families for service-related mental and physical injuries. Max award: $100,000. The application process begins with a letter of intent. Latham Foundation, 7/1/2022 - 7/8/2022 Funding focus: programs that focus on animal-assisted activities that demonstrate people and animals working together for the benefit of both. Funding priority: programs that include services to animals and the military, veterans, first responders and their families. Max award: $10,000..  American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, 7/15/2022 The Foundation supports organizations that contribute to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual welfare of children through the dissemination of information about new and innovative programs designed to benefit youth, or through the dissemination of information already possessed by well-established organizations. Grant requests should have the potential to help American children in a broad geographic area. Kauffman Foundation, Open Grants (up to $1M) support organizations or projects that are creating supportive communities for entrepreneurs with focused programs. Transformational Partnerships Fund, Open Partnerships supported by TPF typically involve two or more degree-granting institutions of higher education. Catalytic grants of up to $100,000 can be used to engage third-party technical assistance providers knowledgeable in law, finance, governance, fundraising, human resources, and other related fields.   Check the Funding Update Archives for back issues with open deadlines. THE RESOURCE TABLE APPLY NOW FOR SUMMER JOBS The Department of Youth Engagement & Employments offers lots of opportunities, especially for 14 year olds. Daily Updates from the City of Boston News, Resources, Applications, Permits, Events and more