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Why I Joined the Family Self-Sufficiency Program NON-PROFIT BHP’s Family Self Sufficiency more about the program, I decided I on paying off my debt so I can also U.S. POSTAGE Mprogram (FSS) provides tools, would like to seek employment so improve my credit. After I improve my PAID resources and support services to that I can have more money for my credit, then I can work on saving 125 Lincoln Street, 5th Floor WOBURN, MA Section 8 voucher holders wanting to family. It also helped me decide to money so that I can buy a home for Boston, MA 02111-2503 PERMIT NO. 88 mbhp@home reach economic independence. You finish the medical assistant program I me and my daughter. Hopefully, by (617) 859-0400 • www.mbhp.org Information and resources for program participants and their families Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership SPRING 2012 begin by drawing up a five-year plan had started so that I can earn more the time I’m done with the program, T to achieve career and educational money. As you can see, I keep saying I can accomplish these goals. MBHP in Your Neighborhood! goals. As your earnings increase, part “more money” because I need to work n an effort to be more visible in the our ability to effectively serve those in of your rental payment is put into a Icommunities we serve and to be need of housing assistance. savings account which you receive more responsive to our clients and “The staff here at MBHP is upon graduation. Felicia House [last Here’s what the FSS Program can do for Felicia their housing needs, MBHP has really excited about bringing our name changed for privacy] is a new • Provide her with information to get connected to local career centers. begun offering services in various services to the neighborhoods and participant in the program. We asked locations throughout our region. This towns of Greater Boston,” says her about her decision to join FSS. • Research local schools/job training programs that offer Medical Assistant co-location strategy allows MBHP Assistant Director of Client Services programs. Provide her with information on the TERI college planning center for staff to forge and strengthen partner- Kate Fulton. “Because of these Why do you want to join FSS and career assessment and financial aid assistance. ships with community development co-locations, we’re able to offer what do you hope to accomplish by • Research local credit and budgeting workshop programs in the area. agencies throughout our region, as workshops and housing services joining this program? organizations like Dorchester Bay close to home, while at the same Codman Square NDC’s Marilyn Forman • Research resources for local first-time homebuyer programs in the area. I was interested in joining the Family EDC, The Neighborhood Developers time strengthening our community- and Executive Director Gail Latimore with Self-Sufficiency Program because I • Research and provide information for her on after-school programs and (in Chelsea), Bunker Hill Community based partnerships—it’s a win-win members of MBHP’s FSS outreach team. supportive services for her daughter. College, The Family Nurturing Center, for all involved.” had heard that they can help me 2) Information, referral and counsel- Urban Edge and others are providing MBHP offers three different obtain financial stability. After learning ing services for housing concerns. space in their offices for MBHP to kinds of support at our co-locations: 3) Re-examinations for rental voucher reach out to its clients. Partnering 1) Outreach for participation in participants. with these agencies and using their MBHP’s Family Self-Sufficiency expertise in the community increases program. continued on page 2 FUN SUMMER TRIVIA!

M is for Mother My Old Man In Memoriam Food from Around the World CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Make a Career out of “Going Green” • In the vast majority of the world’s • Roses are the official flower • Memorial Day was first celebrated on MBHP is proud to have a diverse staff, they’re still hot, squi sh each piece omplete one of the training 80% of participants find employment Where: 1234 Columbus Ave., Boston languages, the word for “mother” for Father’s Day. May 30, 1868. The south refused to employing a wide range of people flat (if they get cold you will not be courses listed below and you after graduation, Avg. starting wage: Call 617-541-5306 or visit www.rcc. begins with the letter “M”. A red rose is honor the dead on Memorial Day until C from various ethnic backgrounds. able to squish them). can be on your way to a new career $10 –15/hour mass.edu/DCE/greenEnergy.asp • White carnations are the official flower worn in the after World War I when the meaning of Each year, MBHP celebrates this in the growing field of energy When: Mon.–Fri., 2:30 – 6:30 p.m.; for Mother’s Day. lapel if your Memorial Day changed from honoring Lastly, make a little cold salt water in Weatherization Installer diversity with an Around the World conservation and efficiency! To get next cycle starts in September • When Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia father is living, civil war dead to honoring Americans a bowl, dip each flattened piece Training Program at Green pot luck lunch where staff shares help connecting to these resources, wanted to honor her deceased mother, a white rose who died fighting in any war. separately into the salt water and Where: 87 Tyler Street, 5th Floor, Jobs Academy* dishes from their cultural heritage. contact MBHP’s Outreach Specialist she began a letter-writing campaign to if he is deceased. • Red Poppies are the official flowers deep fry them again. Then, voila! Boston (near Tufts Medical Center What: Prepares participants for entry- Here is a recipe from a staff person Matthew Gibson at (617) 425-6773. create a Mother’s Day observance. In • The tie is the most of Memorial Day They’re ready to be eaten. stop on the Orange Line) level jobs in the weatherization field of Haitian background. BEEMS (Building Energy 1914, the US Congress passed legisla- popular gift on Father’s Day. • Flags are flown at Efficient Maintenance Skills) Call 617-426-9492 x251 or visit as installers. Includes on-the-job tion designating the second Sunday in • Sonora Dodd of Spokane, Washington half-staff until noon http://aaca-boston.org/programs/ training with a contractor (paid at the Fried Plantain Recipe MBHP Recipe Challenge Program at Asain American May as Mother’s Day. first thought of honoring her father in on Memorial Day, workforce/building-energy-efficient- prevailing wage) and a stipend upon Plantains are in the banana family. Do you love to cook? Do you have Civic Association 1910. The idea was embraced by the then raised to the First, peel the plantain skin off with a maintenance-skills completion of the program. Must have They are green instead of yellow and any family recipes that you’d like to What: A 22-week program that town. President Lyndon Johnson top of the staff. knife, than cut the plantains into 4–6 trains participants for a career as a driver’s license and transportation. made the first presidential proclama- can be smaller or larger depending pieces, (depending on the size of the share? Send them our way to get Energy Conservation maintenance worker by teaching the 80% of participants find employment, tion designating the third Sunday in on the variety. plantain); Second, put enough oil published in the @Home newsletter! Training Programs at If we publish your recipe, you will fundamentals of carpentry, plumbing, Roxbury Community College Avg. starting wage: $13 –18/hour June as Father’s Day in 1966. To make fried plantains you will into a frying pan to cover the pieces. get a $50 gift certificate to Stop & painting, electricity, appliance repair, What: A variety of classes that teach When: Info sessions are offered need 2 plantains, salt, oil, water, and Make sure the oil is hot enough Shop. Send recipes to info@mbhp. and cleaning, plus English, math, and students the basics of weatherization bi-monthly. something to flatten the plantains before putting the plantains in the org, or mail them to MBHP Recipe basic computers. This course includes and provide them with the hands-on (you can use the back of a mug or a pan. Let them cook for about 6–10 Where: South Middlesex Opportunity Challenge, 125 Lincoln Avenue, a new “green” curriculum on energy skills they need to work as home bowl to squish them, you don’t need minutes, depending on the size of Council, 300 Howard St., Framingham, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02111-2503. efficiency and weatherization, as energy conservation professionals. anything fancy). the pieces. Take them out, and while Call 508-620-2439. well as a five-week internship. When: Course schedules vary.

mbhp@home • Page 5 mbhp@home • Page 6 www.mbhp.org • everyone deserves a place to call home MBHP in Your Neighborhood! continued from front cover Summer Fun in Boston! Tips for Tenants—Going Green Scooper Bowl Boston Chowder Fest Mayor Menino’s Concert Series See the calendar below for agencies located at The Neighbor- EDC and Codman Square NDC in Making a concerted effort to “go green” can benefit the environment and also your June 5 –7, noon – 8 p.m. July 1, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesdays, July 18 to Aug. 8, 7 p.m. times, dates and the services offered hood Developers which bundles the Fairmount Corridor is yet wallet. Here are some ways you can help the environment and save money. at each location. various services together (housing, another instance of great partner- City Hall Plaza City Hall Plaza City Hall Plaza • Install compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL’s) in place of standard bulbs. This provides a great opportu- employment, education, etc.). ships at work. The nation’s largest all-you-can-eat Taste for yourself Free weekly entertainment from nity for MBHP and its clients to Another partner is Bunker Hill An added benefit of the co- • Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible (heating water uses a lot of energy). ice cream festival. Proceeds benefit who makes the major recording stars. get involved in some of the most Community College and its Single locations is that it makes it easier • Unplug appliances when not in use (this cuts down on “phantom” energy use). the Jimmy Fund. best “chowdah” www.celebrateboston.com/events/ exciting new initiatives going Stop program, which links students and quicker for many families and • Install a low-flow showerhead to save water. Adults (age10 and up): $10 in Massachusetts! city-hall-concerts.htm on around Greater Boston. We are up with benefits, tax credits and individuals to receive the assistance Children (age 3 –9): $5 Adults: $12 • Make sure your faucets have an aerator. Aerators conserve heat and water and also Free Concerts and Movies proud to be part of CONNECT, services. MBHP’s joint efforts with they need. Under 3: Free Under 12: $8 keep water pressure high. at the Hatch Shell a new Chelsea-based coalition of organizations like Dorchester Bay www.jimmyfund.org/eve/event/ www.boston • Skip bottled water. This will reduce plastic waste and save you money. Friday evenings throughout summer scooper-bowl/default.html harborfest.com/ chowderfest.html www.celebrateboston.com/ Come and learn about MBHP programs and services in and around Greater Boston hatch-shell/concerts.htm This calendar is good for any month of the year. Stay Cool! MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY MEET MBHP: Priscilla Williams Here is a list of pools and beaches throughout Greater Boston. All are accessible by MBTA unless noted with an asterisk. Use the Trip Planner tool on www.mbta.com to get directions. New Vision CDC Greenwood Church Codman Square Urban Edge (2 – 4 p.m.) his month we feature Priscilla life. Many people say that the sky’s FIRST (1– 3 p.m.) Food Pantry (9 – 11 a.m.) NDC (12 – 4 p.m.) Williams, one of MBHP’s Home- the limit, but I know life to be T Swimming Pools/Spray Decks Saltwater Beaches WEEK BASE Front Door Case Managers. limitless. If you can conceive it then The Neighborhood Brighton In Greater Boston Developers (12 – 4 p.m.) Priscilla started at MBHP as an intern you can achieve it. Artesani Playground Wading Pool Malibu Beach through the YMCA of Greater Bunker Hill Community Dudley Village JP/Roxbury Family Favorite holiday celebration: My 1255 Soldiers Field Road Morrisey Boulevard, Dorchester SECOND Boston’s internship program, and College (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) Apartments Nurturing favorite holiday is Thanksgiving—it’s WEEK became a full-time employee last Brighton-Allston Swimming Pool Savin Hill Beach (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.) Center (1– 3 p.m.) focused on family gathering and is July. We talked to Priscilla about her North Beacon Street Morrisey Boulevard, Dorchester a time to give thanks for all of the THIRD The Neighborhood Codman Square Dorchester Bay EDC Urban Edge (2 – 4 p.m.) background, her motivations, and Reilly Memorial Swimming Pool Tenean Beach blessings we’ve received. By gather- WEEK Developers (12 – 4 p.m.) NDC (12 – 4 p.m.) (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.) her interests. We hope you will be as 355 Chestnut Hill Avenue Tenean Street off Morrisey ing without an expectation of gifts, inspired by Priscilla as we are. Boulevard, Dorchester Bunker Hill Community Dorchester Family JP/Roxbury Family we can measure our growth and Cambridge Roxbury FOURTH College (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) Nurturing Center Nurturing Center McCrehan Memorial Swimming and Cass Memorial Swimming Pool Constitution Beach WEEK On her work: I came to work in the progression throughout the year. (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) (1– 3 p.m.) housing field because I am a survivor nized leader in the housing field and Participation is the only prerequisite Wading Pool, 359 Rindge Avenue Washington Street Orient Heights, East Boston of our current homelessness epidemic. sets the precedent for success. It’s an for Thanksgiving. Chelsea Mission Hill Spray Deck King’s Beach, Lynn’s Beach MBHP Voucher Re-examinations offered at Codman Square NDC and The Neighborhood Developers (Chelsea) Thousands of Massachusetts’ families honor to be part of the family. Lynn Shore Drive, Lynn Motto: My motto is “Obstacles do Vietnam Veterans Memorial Swimming Behind Boston Police Headquarters MBHP Family Self-Sufficiency program staff at all locations (call Jamie DeLude at 617-425-6701 for more information) are homeless right now, and for three Wollaston Beach not deter me. Instead, I am more & Wading Pool, 184 Carter Street Waltham MBHP Housing Counseling Staff at all locations (call Kate Fulton at 617-425-6650 for more information) years, my daughter and I were one What motivates her: I’m motivated Quincy Shore Drive, Quincy determined as a result of these Dorchester Connors Swimming Pool of them. During this time I learned by life. Every day brings the potential obstacles.” Neponset Landing II Spray Deck 330 River Street Revere Beach to navigate the often overwhelming for something new, and I’m inspired Corner of Hill Top & Granite Streets Revere Beach Boulevard, Revere housing and shelter system and to and reinvigorated by everything Favorite TV Show: My favorite Watertown Short Beach Upcoming Tenant Workshops advocate for my family. Too many around me. show is “The Good Wife.” My Hyde Park Dealtry Memorial Swimming and Winthrop Parkway, Revere All MBHP workshops are free, but reservations are recommended. To attend, call Katie Rodriguez (617) 425-6605 or e-mail families get lost in this system and childhood dream was to become a Martin L. Moynihan Wading Pool Wading Pool, Pleasant Street Traits she values: I most value [email protected]. For accommodation requests including sign language interpreters, the use of the building wheelchair are not able to articulate what they lawyer, and it’s something I’ve 920 Truman Pkway Carson Beach, Castle Island, people who are honest and flexible. Go to www.mass.gov/dcr/recreate/ platform lift, or the need for an interpreter, contact Katie at least three weeks prior to the date of the workshop. need. I became a Case Manager to always wanted—as much as I want City Point, M Street Beach, I think in life it is advantageous to Olsen Swimming Pool pools.htm for an expanded list. give these families a voice and help to breathe air. I’m currently a Pleasure Bay Affordable Housing 101 Financial Fitness be “chameleon-like”—to master the 95 Turtle Pond Parkway them find a place to call home. second-semester junior at Suffolk Day Boulevard, South Boston July 10, 10 – 11:30 a.m. June 12, 10 – 11:30 a.m. (in English) ability to adjust and adapt in order Jamaica Plain Freshwater Beaches University, and I admire Julianna Winthrop Beach This one-and-a-half-hour workshop is for tenants seeking June 15, 10 – 11:30 a.m. (in Spanish) Her greatest accomplishment: My to survive. Johnson Playground Spray Deck In Greater Boston Margulies’ character’s demeanor and Winthrop Shore Drive, Winthrop* information about criteria, wait lists, and how to apply for Learn about budgeting, savings, credit, prioritizing debt, greatest accomplishment is becoming Corner of Lamartine & Green Streets Houghton’s Pond, Milton* affordable housing. bank accounts, loans, and financial scams. On life growing up: I grew up in the way she conducts herself with part of MBHP’s family. I embody our Southwest Corridor Park Go to www.mass.gov/dcr/recreate/ Sharon and had a wonderful, such composure. Her quest for the John A.W. Pearce Lake Apartment Search Workshop Utilities Workshop mission of ensuring that all families inlandSwim.htm for an expanded list. carefree childhood. I loved books truth, her commitment, and her Stony Brook Spray Deck Breakheart Reservation, Saugus * June 20, July 18, 10 – 11:30 a.m. June 20, July 18, 11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. have a safe, affordable home, and * not easily accessible via public and always felt encouraged by ability to effectively articulate her Corner of Lamartine & Boylston Shannon Beach This one-hour workshop provides tenants with recom- The one-hour workshop provides information on energy I work hard to contribute to the transportation others. I was optimistic and hopeful thoughts are some of the qualities Streets, Southwest Corridor Park Mystic River Reservation, Winchester mendations and information about finding a market-rate discounts, fuel assistance, payment plans and conserva- agency’s vision. MBHP is a recog- apartment. tion practices. and felt like I could do anything in that I embody as well. Mattapan Go to www.mass.gov/dcr/recreate/ Ryan Wading Pool, 350 River Street oceanSwim.htm for an expanded list.

mbhp@home • Page 2 mbhp@home • Page 3 mbhp@home • Page 4 MBHP in Your Neighborhood! continued from front cover Summer Fun in Boston! Tips for Tenants—Going Green Scooper Bowl Boston Chowder Fest Mayor Menino’s Concert Series See the calendar below for agencies located at The Neighbor- EDC and Codman Square NDC in Making a concerted effort to “go green” can benefit the environment and also your June 5 –7, noon – 8 p.m. July 1, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesdays, July 18 to Aug. 8, 7 p.m. times, dates and the services offered hood Developers which bundles the Fairmount Corridor is yet wallet. Here are some ways you can help the environment and save money. at each location. various services together (housing, another instance of great partner- City Hall Plaza City Hall Plaza City Hall Plaza • Install compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL’s) in place of standard bulbs. This provides a great opportu- employment, education, etc.). ships at work. The nation’s largest all-you-can-eat Taste for yourself Free weekly entertainment from nity for MBHP and its clients to Another partner is Bunker Hill An added benefit of the co- • Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible (heating water uses a lot of energy). ice cream festival. Proceeds benefit who makes the major recording stars. get involved in some of the most Community College and its Single locations is that it makes it easier • Unplug appliances when not in use (this cuts down on “phantom” energy use). the Jimmy Fund. best “chowdah” www.celebrateboston.com/events/ exciting new initiatives going Stop program, which links students and quicker for many families and • Install a low-flow showerhead to save water. Adults (age10 and up): $10 in Massachusetts! city-hall-concerts.htm on around Greater Boston. We are up with benefits, tax credits and individuals to receive the assistance Children (age 3 –9): $5 Adults: $12 • Make sure your faucets have an aerator. Aerators conserve heat and water and also Free Concerts and Movies proud to be part of CONNECT, services. MBHP’s joint efforts with they need. Under 3: Free Under 12: $8 keep water pressure high. at the Hatch Shell a new Chelsea-based coalition of organizations like Dorchester Bay www.jimmyfund.org/eve/event/ www.boston • Skip bottled water. This will reduce plastic waste and save you money. Friday evenings throughout summer scooper-bowl/default.html harborfest.com/ chowderfest.html www.celebrateboston.com/ Come and learn about MBHP programs and services in and around Greater Boston hatch-shell/concerts.htm This calendar is good for any month of the year. Stay Cool! MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY MEET MBHP: Priscilla Williams Here is a list of pools and beaches throughout Greater Boston. All are accessible by MBTA unless noted with an asterisk. Use the Trip Planner tool on www.mbta.com to get directions. New Vision CDC Greenwood Church Codman Square Urban Edge (2 – 4 p.m.) his month we feature Priscilla life. Many people say that the sky’s FIRST (1– 3 p.m.) Food Pantry (9 – 11 a.m.) NDC (12 – 4 p.m.) Williams, one of MBHP’s Home- the limit, but I know life to be T Swimming Pools/Spray Decks Saltwater Beaches WEEK BASE Front Door Case Managers. limitless. If you can conceive it then The Neighborhood Brighton In Greater Boston Developers (12 – 4 p.m.) Priscilla started at MBHP as an intern you can achieve it. Artesani Playground Wading Pool Malibu Beach through the YMCA of Greater Bunker Hill Community Dudley Village JP/Roxbury Family Favorite holiday celebration: My 1255 Soldiers Field Road Morrisey Boulevard, Dorchester SECOND Boston’s internship program, and College (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) Apartments Nurturing favorite holiday is Thanksgiving—it’s WEEK became a full-time employee last Brighton-Allston Swimming Pool Savin Hill Beach (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.) Center (1– 3 p.m.) focused on family gathering and is July. We talked to Priscilla about her North Beacon Street Morrisey Boulevard, Dorchester a time to give thanks for all of the THIRD The Neighborhood Codman Square Dorchester Bay EDC Urban Edge (2 – 4 p.m.) background, her motivations, and Reilly Memorial Swimming Pool Tenean Beach blessings we’ve received. By gather- WEEK Developers (12 – 4 p.m.) NDC (12 – 4 p.m.) (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.) her interests. We hope you will be as 355 Chestnut Hill Avenue Tenean Street off Morrisey ing without an expectation of gifts, inspired by Priscilla as we are. Boulevard, Dorchester Bunker Hill Community Dorchester Family JP/Roxbury Family we can measure our growth and Cambridge Roxbury FOURTH College (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) Nurturing Center Nurturing Center McCrehan Memorial Swimming and Cass Memorial Swimming Pool Constitution Beach WEEK On her work: I came to work in the progression throughout the year. (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) (1– 3 p.m.) housing field because I am a survivor nized leader in the housing field and Participation is the only prerequisite Wading Pool, 359 Rindge Avenue Washington Street Orient Heights, East Boston of our current homelessness epidemic. sets the precedent for success. It’s an for Thanksgiving. Chelsea Mission Hill Spray Deck King’s Beach, Lynn’s Beach MBHP Voucher Re-examinations offered at Codman Square NDC and The Neighborhood Developers (Chelsea) Thousands of Massachusetts’ families honor to be part of the family. Lynn Shore Drive, Lynn Motto: My motto is “Obstacles do Vietnam Veterans Memorial Swimming Behind Boston Police Headquarters MBHP Family Self-Sufficiency program staff at all locations (call Jamie DeLude at 617-425-6701 for more information) are homeless right now, and for three Wollaston Beach not deter me. Instead, I am more & Wading Pool, 184 Carter Street Waltham MBHP Housing Counseling Staff at all locations (call Kate Fulton at 617-425-6650 for more information) years, my daughter and I were one What motivates her: I’m motivated Quincy Shore Drive, Quincy determined as a result of these Dorchester Connors Swimming Pool of them. During this time I learned by life. Every day brings the potential obstacles.” Neponset Landing II Spray Deck 330 River Street Revere Beach to navigate the often overwhelming for something new, and I’m inspired Corner of Hill Top & Granite Streets Revere Beach Boulevard, Revere housing and shelter system and to and reinvigorated by everything Favorite TV Show: My favorite Watertown Short Beach Upcoming Tenant Workshops advocate for my family. Too many around me. show is “The Good Wife.” My Hyde Park Dealtry Memorial Swimming and Winthrop Parkway, Revere All MBHP workshops are free, but reservations are recommended. To attend, call Katie Rodriguez (617) 425-6605 or e-mail families get lost in this system and childhood dream was to become a Martin L. Moynihan Wading Pool Wading Pool, Pleasant Street Traits she values: I most value [email protected]. For accommodation requests including sign language interpreters, the use of the building wheelchair are not able to articulate what they lawyer, and it’s something I’ve 920 Truman Pkway Carson Beach, Castle Island, people who are honest and flexible. Go to www.mass.gov/dcr/recreate/ platform lift, or the need for an interpreter, contact Katie at least three weeks prior to the date of the workshop. need. I became a Case Manager to always wanted—as much as I want City Point, M Street Beach, I think in life it is advantageous to Olsen Swimming Pool pools.htm for an expanded list. give these families a voice and help to breathe air. I’m currently a Pleasure Bay Affordable Housing 101 Financial Fitness be “chameleon-like”—to master the 95 Turtle Pond Parkway them find a place to call home. second-semester junior at Suffolk Day Boulevard, South Boston July 10, 10 – 11:30 a.m. June 12, 10 – 11:30 a.m. (in English) ability to adjust and adapt in order Jamaica Plain Freshwater Beaches University, and I admire Julianna Winthrop Beach This one-and-a-half-hour workshop is for tenants seeking June 15, 10 – 11:30 a.m. (in Spanish) Her greatest accomplishment: My to survive. Johnson Playground Spray Deck In Greater Boston Margulies’ character’s demeanor and Winthrop Shore Drive, Winthrop* information about criteria, wait lists, and how to apply for Learn about budgeting, savings, credit, prioritizing debt, greatest accomplishment is becoming Corner of Lamartine & Green Streets Houghton’s Pond, Milton* affordable housing. bank accounts, loans, and financial scams. On life growing up: I grew up in the way she conducts herself with part of MBHP’s family. I embody our Southwest Corridor Park Go to www.mass.gov/dcr/recreate/ Sharon and had a wonderful, such composure. Her quest for the John A.W. Pearce Lake Apartment Search Workshop Utilities Workshop mission of ensuring that all families inlandSwim.htm for an expanded list. carefree childhood. I loved books truth, her commitment, and her Stony Brook Spray Deck Breakheart Reservation, Saugus * June 20, July 18, 10 – 11:30 a.m. June 20, July 18, 11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. have a safe, affordable home, and * not easily accessible via public and always felt encouraged by ability to effectively articulate her Corner of Lamartine & Boylston Shannon Beach This one-hour workshop provides tenants with recom- The one-hour workshop provides information on energy I work hard to contribute to the transportation others. I was optimistic and hopeful thoughts are some of the qualities Streets, Southwest Corridor Park Mystic River Reservation, Winchester mendations and information about finding a market-rate discounts, fuel assistance, payment plans and conserva- agency’s vision. MBHP is a recog- apartment. tion practices. and felt like I could do anything in that I embody as well. Mattapan Go to www.mass.gov/dcr/recreate/ Ryan Wading Pool, 350 River Street oceanSwim.htm for an expanded list.

mbhp@home • Page 2 mbhp@home • Page 3 mbhp@home • Page 4 Why I Joined the Family Self-Sufficiency Program NON-PROFIT BHP’s Family Self Sufficiency more about the program, I decided I on paying off my debt so I can also U.S. POSTAGE Mprogram (FSS) provides tools, would like to seek employment so improve my credit. After I improve my PAID resources and support services to that I can have more money for my credit, then I can work on saving 125 Lincoln Street, 5th Floor WOBURN, MA Section 8 voucher holders wanting to family. It also helped me decide to money so that I can buy a home for Boston, MA 02111-2503 PERMIT NO. 88 mbhp@home reach economic independence. You finish the medical assistant program I me and my daughter. Hopefully, by (617) 859-0400 • www.mbhp.org Information and resources for program participants and their families Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership SPRING 2012 begin by drawing up a five-year plan had started so that I can earn more the time I’m done with the program, T to achieve career and educational money. As you can see, I keep saying I can accomplish these goals. MBHP in Your Neighborhood! goals. As your earnings increase, part “more money” because I need to work n an effort to be more visible in the our ability to effectively serve those in of your rental payment is put into a Icommunities we serve and to be need of housing assistance. savings account which you receive more responsive to our clients and “The staff here at MBHP is upon graduation. Felicia House [last Here’s what the FSS Program can do for Felicia their housing needs, MBHP has really excited about bringing our name changed for privacy] is a new • Provide her with information to get connected to local career centers. begun offering services in various services to the neighborhoods and participant in the program. We asked locations throughout our region. This towns of Greater Boston,” says her about her decision to join FSS. • Research local schools/job training programs that offer Medical Assistant co-location strategy allows MBHP Assistant Director of Client Services programs. Provide her with information on the TERI college planning center for staff to forge and strengthen partner- Kate Fulton. “Because of these Why do you want to join FSS and career assessment and financial aid assistance. ships with community development co-locations, we’re able to offer what do you hope to accomplish by • Research local credit and budgeting workshop programs in the area. agencies throughout our region, as workshops and housing services joining this program? organizations like Dorchester Bay close to home, while at the same Codman Square NDC’s Marilyn Forman • Research resources for local first-time homebuyer programs in the area. I was interested in joining the Family EDC, The Neighborhood Developers time strengthening our community- and Executive Director Gail Latimore with Self-Sufficiency Program because I • Research and provide information for her on after-school programs and (in Chelsea), Bunker Hill Community based partnerships—it’s a win-win members of MBHP’s FSS outreach team. supportive services for her daughter. College, The Family Nurturing Center, for all involved.” had heard that they can help me 2) Information, referral and counsel- Urban Edge and others are providing MBHP offers three different obtain financial stability. After learning ing services for housing concerns. space in their offices for MBHP to kinds of support at our co-locations: 3) Re-examinations for rental voucher reach out to its clients. Partnering 1) Outreach for participation in participants. with these agencies and using their MBHP’s Family Self-Sufficiency expertise in the community increases program. continued on page 2 FUN SUMMER TRIVIA!

mbhp@home • Page 5 mbhp@home • Page 6 www.mbhp.org • everyone deserves a place to call home Why I Joined the Family Self-Sufficiency Program NON-PROFIT BHP’s Family Self Sufficiency more about the program, I decided I on paying off my debt so I can also U.S. POSTAGE Mprogram (FSS) provides tools, would like to seek employment so improve my credit. After I improve my PAID resources and support services to that I can have more money for my credit, then I can work on saving 125 Lincoln Street, 5th Floor WOBURN, MA Section 8 voucher holders wanting to family. It also helped me decide to money so that I can buy a home for Boston, MA 02111-2503 PERMIT NO. 88 mbhp@home reach economic independence. You finish the medical assistant program I me and my daughter. Hopefully, by (617) 859-0400 • www.mbhp.org Information and resources for program participants and their families Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership SPRING 2012 begin by drawing up a five-year plan had started so that I can earn more the time I’m done with the program, T to achieve career and educational money. As you can see, I keep saying I can accomplish these goals. MBHP in Your Neighborhood! goals. As your earnings increase, part “more money” because I need to work n an effort to be more visible in the our ability to effectively serve those in of your rental payment is put into a Icommunities we serve and to be need of housing assistance. savings account which you receive more responsive to our clients and “The staff here at MBHP is upon graduation. Felicia House [last Here’s what the FSS Program can do for Felicia their housing needs, MBHP has really excited about bringing our name changed for privacy] is a new • Provide her with information to get connected to local career centers. begun offering services in various services to the neighborhoods and participant in the program. We asked locations throughout our region. This towns of Greater Boston,” says her about her decision to join FSS. • Research local schools/job training programs that offer Medical Assistant co-location strategy allows MBHP Assistant Director of Client Services programs. Provide her with information on the TERI college planning center for staff to forge and strengthen partner- Kate Fulton. “Because of these Why do you want to join FSS and career assessment and financial aid assistance. ships with community development co-locations, we’re able to offer what do you hope to accomplish by • Research local credit and budgeting workshop programs in the area. agencies throughout our region, as workshops and housing services joining this program? organizations like Dorchester Bay close to home, while at the same Codman Square NDC’s Marilyn Forman • Research resources for local first-time homebuyer programs in the area. I was interested in joining the Family EDC, The Neighborhood Developers time strengthening our community- and Executive Director Gail Latimore with Self-Sufficiency Program because I • Research and provide information for her on after-school programs and (in Chelsea), Bunker Hill Community based partnerships—it’s a win-win members of MBHP’s FSS outreach team. supportive services for her daughter. College, The Family Nurturing Center, for all involved.” had heard that they can help me 2) Information, referral and counsel- Urban Edge and others are providing MBHP offers three different obtain financial stability. After learning ing services for housing concerns. space in their offices for MBHP to kinds of support at our co-locations: 3) Re-examinations for rental voucher reach out to its clients. Partnering 1) Outreach for participation in participants. with these agencies and using their MBHP’s Family Self-Sufficiency expertise in the community increases program. continued on page 2 FUN SUMMER TRIVIA!

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