Events

Program Information Fair for youth-serving agencies

Heidi Hall — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:27:19 -0400

An Information Fair for youth-serving agencies is on Tues, August 31 from 10am-12 noon at Madison Park. This is a collaboration of the Boston Youth Service Network, Jobs and Community Services and Youth Options Unlimited. See attached flyer for details (NOTE - the fair will take place at Cafe 75, not the cafeteria).

Citywide summer graduation honors summer graduates

Heidi Hall — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:36:50 -0400

A citywide summer graduation will celebrate students who completed credits this summer to graduate from the Boston Public Schools. This includes students who completed credits through the alternative summer school at University High School. The graduation takes place at 6 pm at White Stadium on Mon, August 30.

Put Students First Coalition launch

Heidi Hall — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:02:37 -0400

Please Join Us - Thurs, August 26, 2010 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm at Freedom House (14 Crawford St, Dorchester).

Parents, Teachers, Students, Ministers, Community Leaders, Business People and Everyone Who Cares About the Education of Boston’s Students

BPS community forum for redesign and reinvest process

Heidi Hall — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:41:52 -0400

The Boston Public Schools is hosting an open meeting with community stakeholders on Monday, August 23 from 5-8:30 pm at Orchard Gardens K-8 School. Additional information about this process is available at http://www.bostonpublicschools.org/redesign, including summaries of focus groups and survey responses thus far.

Artists for Humanity Summer Bash!

Heidi Hall — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:18:25 -0400

You and all your youth are invited to Artists for Humanity's HUGE summer bash! They will be showcasing incredible new work from the teens, selling artwork and celebrating a successful summer. There will be a FREE BBQ, a youth performance and a surprise performance you don't want to miss! The event takes place Thurs, Aug 19 from 4-8 pm at Artists for Humanity. Go to www.afhboston.com for more details.

Gaston Institute Statewide Latino Public Policy Conference 2010

Heidi Hall — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:13:40 -0400

Securing the Dream: Power, Progress, Prosperity is the Gaston Institute's 2010 statewide Latino public policy conference. The conference takes place on Sept 17, 2010 at DCU Convention Center in Worcester. Education is one of four major themes for the conference. More information is at the conference website.

MA Nonprofit Network Annual Conference - Nonprofit Innovation

Heidi Hall — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:04:45 -0400

Massachusetts Nonprofit Network annual conference will take place on Sept 27 at the Sheraton in Framinghan. Further details and registration is at http://massnonprofitnet.org/conference/2010/

Youth Transitions Task Force meeting

Heidi Hall — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:33:34 -0400

Youth Transitions Task Force　will　meet　on Tuesday, August 3,　from 8:30 - 11:00 at the PIC's JP office (555 Amory Street). This will be a strategy discussion.

Trauma/Motivational Interview Training Opportunity

Roger Oser — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:28:24 -0400

ABCD's William J. Ostiguy High School is helping to host the National Association of Recovery Schools Conference from July 21 to July 23 at Northeastern University. Although the focus of the conference is issues related to youth in recovery from substance abuse there are two outstanding trainings available that would be helpful for any BYSN staff who work with populations with the following two risk factors: 1. Dealing with the impact of trauma (July 21) 2. Helping clients to explore and resolve ambivalence (July 22)

BPHC Break Up Summit for youth and youth-serving organizations

Heidi Hall — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:42:00 -0400

The Boston Public Health Commission’s Start Strong Initiative and Northeastern University are proud to announce our inaugural “Break-up Summit”. It will be held on July 14th at Northeastern University. This free, one day summit is for youth and adults ages 15 and up. At the summit, youth and adults will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and experiences around how to engage and support friends in healthy break-ups.