Family Self-Sufficiency Program Expands(continued from cover) NON-PROFIT ownership, higher education and Become an FSS success story! U.S. POSTAGE other economic mobility goals in PAID Joining this life-changing program is a snap! very concrete terms,” said Gail 125 Lincoln Street, 5th Floor WOBURN, MA Latimore, executive director of To be eligible for FSS, you must be an MBHP Section 8 Boston, MA 02111-2503 PERMIT NO. 88 mbhp@home Codman Square NDC. “Codman voucher holder and in good standing with the program. (617) 859-0400 • www.mbhp.org Information and resources for program participants and their families Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership SUMMER 2011 Square was pleased to be the first to Complete an FSS application—available on MBHP’s Web T sign on with MBHP on this impor- site, www.mbhp.org—sign it, and send it to MBHP. Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Expands tant place-based assets- and wealth- Or, contact FSS Outreach Coordinator Justine Cabrera he $500,000, five-year Boston almost the same for a house pay- equity, real estate planning and building and family economic at (617) 425-6603 or at [email protected]. Foundation grant received by ment, plus build equity in her own economic development. mobility initiative.” T Once your application has been reviewed, you will meet with MBHP in 2010 is helping even more home. She plans to advance her Key to the success of the The FSS program, which is an advisor who will help you develop your own unique plan. MBHP tenant families improve career—and her earning potential— initiative are the partnerships MBHP available to all MBHP Section 8 The advisor also will assist you with the necessary paperwork. their educations, job opportunities by earning a college degree while in is forging with neighborhood-based rental assistance recipients, helps and assets. the FSS program. agencies. Working with community families with low incomes increase While you are in the program, you will be in close contact Seventy-four new families— The newly enrolled Fairmount development corporations (CDCs) their assets and decrease their need with your advisor and will actively work toward your plans’ goals. 39 of them in the Fairmount Corridor Corridor families represent a and other agencies allows MBHP to for public assistance. FSS participants Questions? neighborhoods of Dorchester, Hyde 50 percent increase in Fairmount leverage services and resources right work one on one with advisors, who Contact Justine Cabrera Park, Mattapan and Roxbury— participants since before the initiative in the neighborhoods. at (617) 425-6603 or [email protected]. continued on page 6 joined the MBHP Family Self- was launched. The Boston Founda- Formal partnerships have been Sufficiency program during the tion grant helps concentrate the established with Quincy-Geneva/ first nine months of the grant. efforts in the Fairmount corridor New Vision CDC, Southwest Boston Free and Almost Free Family Fun (continued from page 4) Hyde Park resident Anitra because census tract data shows CDC, Lena Park CDC, Dorchester Bay Children must be accompanied by Stony Brook Spray Deck Chelsea Anderson recently joined the pro- these neighborhoods are in need Economic Development Corporation, an adult. For more information, visit Corner of Lamartine and Boylston Vietnam Veterans Memorial gram—for the second time. of greater economic support and Urban Edge, and Codman Square www.mass.gov/dcr/metroboston.htm Southwest Corridor Park Swimming Pool & Wading Pool “The first time was so I could get stabilization services. Neighborhood Development Corpo- out of debt,” she explained. “Now Additionally, the initiative ration. Others are in the works. Brighton No lifeguard service. Closes 9/5. 184 Carter Street Lifeguard service 6/25 – 9/5. that I have my credit fixed I want to dovetails with other Boston Founda- “The MBHP Fairmount Initiative Artesani Playground Wading Pool Mattapan get ready to buy a house.” tion investments in the corridor, Family Self-Sufficiency Expansion 1255 Soldiers Field Road Ryan Wading Pool, 350 River Street Everett Family Self-Sufficiency Program Expands(continued from page 5) Anderson has done the math. including support for the Fairmount/ presents a key opportunity for Lifeguard service 6/18 – 9/5. Lifeguard service 5/28 – 9/5. Allied Veterans Memorial Swimming Because she pays most of her rent Indigo Line CDC Collaboration, families to achieve their home Brighton-Allston Swimming and and Wading Pool, 65 Elm Street help them develop a five-year plan • Increase the FSS program’s overall • Reduce neighborhood dependence Roxbury herself, she said she could pay which focuses on issues of transit continued on page 5 Wading Pool, North Beacon Street Cass Memorial Swimming Pool Lifeguard service 6/25 – 8/21. detailing the steps they need to build capacity to 500 families. on housing and public assistance Lifeguard service 6/25– 8/21. Washington Street Malden assets, enhance educational and • Increase enrollment in GED and programs. Reilly Memorial Swimming Pool Lifeguard service 6/25 – 9/5. Holland Memorial Swimming and career opportunities, become and post-secondary education and • Improve connections to community Family Self-Sufficiency Path To Success Scholarships Awarded stay employed, increase earnings, training opportunities. resources and local CDCs. 355 Chestnut Hill Avenue Mission Hill Spray Deck Wading Pool, 108 Mountain Avenue BHP is proud to congratulate UMass Boston) for the school term rental assistance through MBHP and Cleveland Circle Behind Boston Police Headquarters Lifeguard service 6/25– 8/21. become independent of public assistance programs, and move Sonia Medeiros and LaWanda starting in September 2011. The must be a participant in MBHP’s Lifeguard service 6/25 – 8/28. No lifeguard service. Closes 9/5. Melrose M toward economic independence. Myrick, the first two recipients of the award supplements any financial aid FSS program. Additionally, the tenant Dorchester Lloyd Memorial Swimming Pool West End Included in the FSS program is Learn More about FSS at One of our Events MBHP FSS Program–based Path to and student loans. must be accepted to UMass Boston. Neponset Landing II Spray Deck 49 Tremont Street Lee Memorial Wading Pool a built-in savings component. As Do you want to learn more about FSS? Join us for a free dinner and the Success scholarships. Medeiros plans to study business MBHP provides housing and No lifeguard service. Closes 9/5. Lifeguard service 6/25– 8/21. 280 Charles Street participants’ incomes increase, they opportunity to win valuable prizes at two upcoming outreach events. MBHP teamed up with MBHP management and accounting, and other stabilization services to the Hyde Park Lifeguard service 6/8 – 9/5. Somerville Board Member Matt Martinez of Myrick plans to study accounting start- scholar as he or she works toward pay a larger portion of their earn- Monday, June 20 at 6 p.m. Moynihan Wading Pool Latta Brothers Memorial Swimming Beacon Hill Property Group, UMass ing this September at UMass Boston. increased financial stability. Scholar- Belmont ings toward rent. The increase is John Marshall Elementary School Family Nurturing Center 920 Truman Parkway and Wading Pool, McGrath Highway Boston, and other collaborators to Their scholarships are for one full ship dollars not used after tuition, Beaver Brook Spray Deck put into individual escrow accounts 35 Westville Street, Dorchester No lifeguard service. Closes 9/5. 680 Trapelo Road Lifeguard service 6/25 – 9/5. which, upon graduation, partici- sponsor a scholarship for at least one school year and are renewable for books and fees are paid can be used Olsen Spray Deck and Swimming No lifeguard service. Closes 9/5. Stoneham pants can use for college degrees, Thursday, June 30, at 5:30 p.m. of MBHP’s rental assistance tenants. up to four consecutive years as long for other expenses such as childcare Dudley Village Community Room, 590 Dudley Street, Roxbury Pool, 95 Turtle Pond Parkway Cambridge Hall Memorial Swimming and or to pay debts. Many buy their However, due of the generosity of as the scholars meet the program’s and transportation. Lifeguard service (deck) 5/28 – 9/5. McCrehan Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool, North Border Road own homes, using their escrowed Both events will include a light dinner, an overview of the FSS program, and the scholarship funders and in-kind continuing eligibility requirements. MBHP thanks the following the opportunity to meet the staff and ask questions. Attendees will have Lifeguard service (pool) 6/25– 8/28. Wading Pool, 359 Rindge Avenue Lifeguard service 6/25– 8/28. money as down-payment. The donors, two scholarships recently Vocational assistance to help them organizations that have contributed a chance to win raffle prizes valued at more than $75. MBHP Section 8 participants were awarded. secure gainful and relevant employ- money, goods or services toward the Jamaica Plain Lifeguard service 6/25 – 9/5. Watertown escrow accounts of last year’s FSS who attend one of the meetings, are accepted into the FSS program, and Medeiros and Myrick each will ment between academic years and scholarships: John Connors and Johnson Playground Spray Deck Veterans Memorial Swimming and Dealtry Memorial Swimming and graduates averaged $14,503. complete their enrollment requirements will be entered to win a laptop computer! receive a scholarship in the amount upon graduation will be provided. Boathouse Inc., Boloco, Boston Celtics, Corner of Lamartine and Green Wading Pool (Magazine Beach) Wading Pool, Pleasant Street Over the course of the five- RSVP now! Contact FSS Outreach Coordinator Justine Cabrera of $4,000 ($2,000 from private funds To qualify for the Path to Success D&D Insurance, Mt. Washington streets, Southwest Corridor Park 719 Memorial Drive Lifeguard service 6/25– 8/28. year Boston Foundation grant, at (617) 425-6603 or at [email protected]. and $2,000 in matching funds from Scholarship, an applicant must receive Bank, and Rosie’s Place. No lifeguard service. Closes 9/5. Lifeguard service 6/25 – 8/28. MBHP plans to:

mbhp@home • Page 5 mbhp@home • Page 6 www.mbhp.org • everyone deserves a place to call home News Briefs News Briefs Free and Almost Free Family Fun MBHP Workshops New Form Format Boston GreenFest 2011 MBHP Thanks Our Property All MBHP workshops are free, but During the next few months, MBHP Thurs.–Sat., Aug. 18–20 Owners at Annual Event reservations are recommended will be converting many of the forms Thursday, 5 –9:30 p.m. as space may be limited. To RSVP, found at www.mbhp.org to “fillable/ On March 3, MBHP thanked its Friday, noon –9:30 p.m please call (617) 425-6641 or printable” forms. These new forms more than 4,300 property owners Saturday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. e-mail [email protected]. will be noted with an asterisk (*). and managers for providing City Hall Plaza, Boston Anyone who has access to the affor­dable housing for our more Live performances, more than 200 Please note that requests for internet will be able to download the than 7,600 tenants. Massachusetts exhibitors, an EcoFashion Tent, the reasonable accommodations Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz delivered GreenFilmFest, an environmental must be made no later than two forms, type in the required informa- Boston Pops Warm-Up Concert the keynote speech, and three scavenger hunt, a Green fireworks weeks before a workshop date. tion, print and sign the completed Sunday, July 3, 8:30 p.m. form, and mail it to the appropriate Team MBHP: Hector Cruz, Seve Laferriere, property owners/managers were display and laser show, and more! Ben Applegate and Jessie Edsell-Vetter The Hatch Shell, Boston address. The new format will be recognized for going above and Home Buying 101 (4-part series) more convenient to use and will Healthy Homes Update alter the environments in their beyond for MBHP and its tenants: As part of the annual Independence Saint Anthony’s Feast in the Tuesdays, July 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 6 p.m. help avoid errors in interpreting Last summer, MBHP teamed up with apartments to help eliminate asthma Thank You Team MBHP! Chelsea Neighborhood Developers Day celebration, the Boston Pops North End Presented by the City of Boston. handwriting. the Boston Public Health Commis- triggers such as smoking, dust and Kudos to Marathon Team MBHP for and WinnManagement, Zulema Orchestra performs a free warm-up Thurs.–Mon., Aug. 26–29 Home-buying workshops for sion (BHPC), Northeastern University rodents. Some small property owners raising more than $23,000 for MBHP Romero-Mendivil, and Braintree concert at the Hatch Shell. The oval Thacher & Endicott Streets, Boston first-time home buyers. Includes MBHP Executive Director Chris Norris and Village and Peabody Properties. opens up at 4:00 p.m. for access to Sign up for Our E-newsletter and the Boston Housing Authority have received window guards. programs and services that help A traditional street festival with an information about the mortgage award-winner Zulema Romero-Mendivil the lawn area. Within the next month or so, MBHP for a grant-funded Healthy Homes Soon MBHP inspectors will start those most at risk of homelessness! of Jamaica Plain. ancient statue of St. Anthony pub- process, managing debt, shopping will launch a new and improved initiative. referring tenants for Healthy Homes The 115th running of Boston’s licly displayed at Thacher & Endicott for a home, and legal concerns. Boston Pops and Fireworks e-newsletter for tenants. This innova- The initiative is aimed at improv- services for sanitation-related issues. famous marathon was April 18, 2011. Streets. See www.stanthonysfeast. Monday, July 4 tive, user-friendly way to share ing the home environments of John Hancock Financial Services com/schedule for event schedule. Apartment Search Workshop information, news and updates will families with low incomes by Kids Can’t Fly! generously awarded MBHP three Executive Property Manager Hector Thank you, Team MBHP, for The Hatch Shell, Boston Wednesday, July 20 at 10 a.m. pair up with the existing MBHP@ eliminating toxins and hazards and, Summer is here and windows are nonqualified runner entries for this Cruz, and Watertown Community your time and dedication to prepar- Concert starts at 8:30 p.m. A first- Boston Arts Festival at Provides tenants with recommen- home newsletter to get the most as a result, improving the health of open—make sure yours are safe! year’s race. MBHP selected three Housing Senior Housing Project ing for the Marathon and for helping come first-served wrist band booth is Christopher Columbus Park dations and information about up-to-date news to our tenants. the families. Falls are a leading cause of injury to runners, each of whose experience Manager Steve Laferriere—with the MBHP help those most at risk of setup at 9 a.m. near the Hatch Shell; Sat.–Sun., Sept. 10–11, noon to 6 p.m. finding a market-rate apartment Additionally, we will be sending out All MBHP inspectors have been children age 5 and under. It only in both running and fund-raising support of team manager and trainer, homelessness. the wrist bands allow access to the 100 Atlantic Avenue, Boston with or without a rental subsidy. trained in Healthy Homes practices, takes seconds for a fall to occur. made him most likely to succeed in MBHP Case Management Specialist lawn or oval area in front of the a survey to get feedback on what Enjoy displays of the works by local with the next step being certification. Window falls can cause serious the training and fund-raising portions Jesse Edsell-Vetter—dedicated Inspection Reminder Hatch Shell. Utilities Workshop types of workshops would be of the artists at Christopher Columbus Park Additionally, MBHP has referred injuries and/or death, but they can of the program. uncounted hours of training and Periodic inspections are an important Wednesday, July 20 at 11:30 a.m. most interest and help to our tenants. and performances by local artists. eight Boston households with be prevented. MBHP Program Representative fund-raising to running the marathon part of the rental assistance process Boston Landmarks Orchestra Provides information on energy We are updating our database in Free. Visit www.bostonahtsfestival. children with asthma to BHPC for In response to the ongoing Ben Applegate, WinnManagement for MBHP. to ensure tenants have safe places to Wednesdays, July 13 –Aug. 31, 7 p.m. discounts, fuel assistance, payment preparation, and we need your help. com for additional information. Please take a minute to e-mail your Healthy Homes services. Ten prop- tragedy of children falling out of live. They make sure that apartments The Hatch Shell, Boston plans and conservation practices. name, address, phone number and erty owners have been identified for windows, the Kids Can’t Fly cam- are safe and that they comply with This series of free outdoor concerts Affordable Housing 101 e-mail address to priscilla.williams@ services and training to help them paign educates communities about Boston Private housing quality standards. will highlight the works of Mozart Tuesday, July 26 at 10 a.m. mbhp.org. how to prevent window falls and Bank Welcomes Tenants are reminded that it is and Tchaikovsky. Open only to tenants seeking promotes the use of child safety Families Home their responsibility to be available for inspections. Should a tenant be information about their affordable window guards. Thirty-five families who Revere Beach Sand Sculpting unavailable, he/she can have some- housing options. Learn about On Location in Chelsea are transitioning from Thurs.–Sun., July 14 –17 one 18 or older or the property criteria, wait lists and how to apply. On May 31 and June 1, MBHP Kids Can’t Fly safety tips for tenants: homelessness to housing 300 Ocean Avenue, Revere Beach owner present with a written, signed visited Chelsea Neighborhood • Lock all unopened exterior doors will get some start-up New England’s largest sand-sculpting authori­zation to enter the unit. Apartment Search Workshop Developers and met with Chelsea and windows. household items, thanks event with nationally-known Also, please contact your program Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 10 a.m. rental assistance tenants to • Keep beds, furniture and anything to Boston Private Bank sculptors. For more information, visit representative if your phone number Provides tenants with recommen- process their recertifications. The a child can climb on away from & Trust Co. Boston http://reverebeach.com. has changed so you can receive the dations and information about partnership, which helps tenants windows. Private Bank donated automated phone reminder about an finding a market-rate apartment to better access neighborhood- • Open windows from the top, not Esther Schlorholtz and Aida Franquiz from Boston the money to purchase Boston Landmarks Orchestra from the bottom. upcoming inspection. Reminder calls with or without a rental subsidy. based resources, is a model that Private Bank and MBHP Boston College PULSE intern such items as dishes, Sunday, July 31, 6 p.m. Swimming Pools, Wading Pools • Be sure children are always are made a couple of days in MBHP is expanding to other Carolyn Wong filling the bags assembly line style. glasses, towels, tooth- Pinebank Promontory Utilities Workshop advance of the inspection date. and Spray Decks neighborhoods. supervised. paste and more. Then at Jamaica Pond, Jamaica Plain These two simple reminders can Admission is free at these Massachu- Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 11:30 a.m. Tenant Nubia Rodriquez working with • Talk to your property owner about on April 27, Boston Private Bank staff visited MBHP to help fill tote bags reduce the incidents of “no shows” The Boston Landmarks Orchestra setts Department of Conservation Provides information on energy MBHP Program Representative Julissa Vera. installing window guards. with the items. The tote bags will be given to families who are moving and save you, the property owner will perform classical favorites at this and Recreation–managed pools, discounts, fuel assistance, payment from shelter into apartments. and the inspector time and hassle. free outdoor concert. Pack a picnic although parking fees may apply. plans and conservation practices. and bring the family! continued on page 5 mbhp@home • Page 2 mbhp@home • Page 3 mbhp@home • Page 4 News Briefs News Briefs Free and Almost Free Family Fun MBHP Workshops New Form Format Boston GreenFest 2011 MBHP Thanks Our Property All MBHP workshops are free, but During the next few months, MBHP Thurs.–Sat., Aug. 18–20 Owners at Annual Event reservations are recommended will be converting many of the forms Thursday, 5 –9:30 p.m. as space may be limited. To RSVP, found at www.mbhp.org to “fillable/ On March 3, MBHP thanked its Friday, noon –9:30 p.m please call (617) 425-6641 or printable” forms. These new forms more than 4,300 property owners Saturday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. e-mail [email protected]. will be noted with an asterisk (*). and managers for providing City Hall Plaza, Boston Anyone who has access to the affor­dable housing for our more Live performances, more than 200 Please note that requests for internet will be able to download the than 7,600 tenants. Massachusetts exhibitors, an EcoFashion Tent, the reasonable accommodations Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz delivered GreenFilmFest, an environmental must be made no later than two forms, type in the required informa- Boston Pops Warm-Up Concert the keynote speech, and three scavenger hunt, a Green fireworks weeks before a workshop date. tion, print and sign the completed Sunday, July 3, 8:30 p.m. form, and mail it to the appropriate Team MBHP: Hector Cruz, Seve Laferriere, property owners/managers were display and laser show, and more! Ben Applegate and Jessie Edsell-Vetter. The Hatch Shell, Boston address. The new format will be recognized for going above and Home Buying 101 (4-part series) more convenient to use and will Healthy Homes Update alter the environments in their beyond for MBHP and its tenants: As part of the annual Independence Saint Anthony’s Feast in the Tuesdays, July 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 6 p.m. help avoid errors in interpreting Last summer, MBHP teamed up with apartments to help eliminate asthma Thank You Team MBHP! Chelsea Neighborhood Developers Day celebration, the Boston Pops North End Presented by the City of Boston. handwriting. the Boston Public Health Commis- triggers such as smoking, dust and Kudos to Marathon Team MBHP for and WinnManagement, Zulema Orchestra performs a free warm-up Thurs.–Mon., Aug. 26–29 Home-buying workshops for sion (BHPC), Northeastern University rodents. Some small property owners raising more than $23,000 for MBHP Romero-Mendivil, and Braintree concert at the Hatch Shell. The oval Thacher & Endicott Streets, Boston first-time home buyers. Includes MBHP Executive Director Chris Norris and Village and Peabody Properties. opens up at 4:00 p.m. for access to Sign up for Our E-newsletter and the Boston Housing Authority have received window guards. programs and services that help A traditional street festival with an information about the mortgage award-winner Zulema Romero-Mendivil the lawn area. Within the next month or so, MBHP for a grant-funded Healthy Homes Soon MBHP inspectors will start those most at risk of homelessness! of Jamaica Plain. ancient statue of St. Anthony pub- process, managing debt, shopping will launch a new and improved initiative. referring tenants for Healthy Homes The 115th running of Boston’s licly displayed at Thacher & Endicott for a home, and legal concerns. Boston Pops and Fireworks e-newsletter for tenants. This innova- The initiative is aimed at improv- services for sanitation-related issues. famous marathon was April 18, 2011. Streets. See www.stanthonysfeast. Monday, July 4 tive, user-friendly way to share ing the home environments of John Hancock Financial Services com/schedule for event schedule. Apartment Search Workshop information, news and updates will families with low incomes by Kids Can’t Fly! generously awarded MBHP three Executive Property Manager Hector Thank you, Team MBHP, for The Hatch Shell, Boston Wednesday, July 20 at 10 a.m. pair up with the existing MBHP@ eliminating toxins and hazards and, Summer is here and windows are nonqualified runner entries for this Cruz, and Watertown Community your time and dedication to prepar- Concert starts at 8:30 p.m. A first- Boston Arts Festival at Provides tenants with recommen- home newsletter to get the most as a result, improving the health of open—make sure yours are safe! year’s race. MBHP selected three Housing Senior Housing Project ing for the Marathon and for helping come first-served wrist band booth is Christopher Columbus Park dations and information about up-to-date news to our tenants. the families. Falls are a leading cause of injury to runners, each of whose experience Manager Steve Laferriere—with the MBHP help those most at risk of setup at 9 a.m. near the Hatch Shell; Sat.–Sun., Sept. 10–11, noon to 6 p.m. finding a market-rate apartment Additionally, we will be sending out All MBHP inspectors have been children age 5 and under. It only in both running and fund-raising support of team manager and trainer, homelessness. the wrist bands allow access to the 100 Atlantic Avenue, Boston with or without a rental subsidy. trained in Healthy Homes practices, takes seconds for a fall to occur. made him most likely to succeed in MBHP Case Management Specialist lawn or oval area in front of the a survey to get feedback on what Enjoy displays of the works by local with the next step being certification. Window falls can cause serious the training and fund-raising portions Jesse Edsell-Vetter—dedicated Inspection Reminder Hatch Shell. Utilities Workshop types of workshops would be of the artists at Christopher Columbus Park Additionally, MBHP has referred injuries and/or death, but they can of the program. uncounted hours of training and Periodic inspections are an important Wednesday, July 20 at 11:30 a.m. most interest and help to our tenants. and performances by local artists. eight Boston households with be prevented. MBHP Program Representative fund-raising to running the marathon part of the rental assistance process Boston Landmarks Orchestra Provides information on energy We are updating our database in Visit www.bostonahtsfestival.com for children with asthma to BHPC for In response to the ongoing Ben Applegate, WinnManagement for MBHP. to ensure tenants have safe places to Wednesdays, July 13 –Aug. 31, 7 p.m. discounts, fuel assistance, payment preparation, and we need your help. additional information. Please take a minute to e-mail your Healthy Homes services. Ten prop- tragedy of children falling out of live. They make sure that apartments The Hatch Shell, Boston plans and conservation practices. name, address, phone number and erty owners have been identified for windows, the Kids Can’t Fly cam- are safe and that they comply with This series of free outdoor concerts Affordable Housing 101 e-mail address to priscilla.williams@ services and training to help them paign educates communities about Boston Private housing quality standards. will highlight the works of Mozart Tuesday, July 26 at 10 a.m. mbhp.org. how to prevent window falls and Bank Welcomes Tenants are reminded that it is and Tchaikovsky. Open only to tenants seeking promotes the use of child safety Families Home their responsibility to be available for inspections. Should a tenant be information about their affordable window guards. Thirty-five families who Revere Beach Sand Sculpting unavailable, he/she can have some- housing options. Learn about On Location in Chelsea are transitioning from Thurs.–Sun., July 14 –17 one 18 or older or the property criteria, wait lists and how to apply. On May 31 and June 1, MBHP Kids Can’t Fly safety tips for tenants: homelessness to housing 300 Ocean Avenue, Revere Beach owner present with a written, signed visited Chelsea Neighborhood • Lock all unopened exterior doors will get some start-up New England’s largest sand-sculpting authori­zation to enter the unit. Apartment Search Workshop Developers and met with Chelsea and windows. household items, thanks event with nationally-known Also, please contact your program Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 10 a.m. rental assistance tenants to • Keep beds, furniture and anything to Boston Private Bank sculptors. For more information, visit representative if your phone number Provides tenants with recommen- process their recertifications. The a child can climb on away from & Trust Co. Boston http://reverebeach.com. has changed so you can receive the dations and information about partnership, which helps tenants windows. Private Bank donated automated phone reminder about an finding a market-rate apartment to better access neighborhood- • Open windows from the top, not Esther Schlorholtz and Aida Franquiz from Boston the money to purchase Boston Landmarks Orchestra from the bottom. upcoming inspection. Reminder calls with or without a rental subsidy. based resources, is a model that Private Bank and MBHP Boston College PULSE intern such items as dishes, Sunday, July 31, 6 p.m. Swimming Pools, Wading Pools • Be sure children are always are made a couple of days in MBHP is expanding to other Carolyn Wong filling the bags assembly line style. glasses, towels, tooth- Pinebank Promontory Utilities Workshop advance of the inspection date. and Spray Decks neighborhoods. supervised. paste and more. Then at Jamaica Pond, Jamaica Plain These two simple reminders can Admission is free at these Massachu- Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 11:30 a.m. Tenant Nubia Rodriquez working with • Talk to your property owner about on April 27, Boston Private Bank staff visited MBHP to help fill tote bags reduce the incidents of “no shows” The Boston Landmarks Orchestra setts Department of Conservation Provides information on energy MBHP Program Representative Julissa Vera. installing window guards. with the items. The tote bags will be given to families who are moving and save you, the property owner will perform classical favorites at this and Recreation–managed pools, discounts, fuel assistance, payment from shelter into apartments. and the inspector time and hassle. free outdoor concert. Pack a picnic although parking fees may apply. plans and conservation practices. and bring the family! continued on page 5

mbhp@home • Page 2 mbhp@home • Page 3 mbhp@home • Page 4 News Briefs News Briefs Free and Almost Free Family Fun MBHP Workshops New Form Format Boston GreenFest 2011 MBHP Thanks Our Property All MBHP workshops are free, but During the next few months, MBHP Thurs.–Sat., Aug. 18–20 Owners at Annual Event reservations are recommended will be converting many of the forms Thursday, 5 –9:30 p.m. as space may be limited. To RSVP, found at www.mbhp.org to “fillable/ On March 3, MBHP thanked its Friday, noon –9:30 p.m please call (617) 425-6641 or printable” forms. These new forms more than 4,300 property owners Saturday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. e-mail [email protected]. will be noted with an asterisk (*). and managers for providing City Hall Plaza, Boston Anyone who has access to the affor­dable housing for our more Live performances, more than 200 Please note that requests for internet will be able to download the than 7,600 tenants. Massachusetts exhibitors, an EcoFashion Tent, the reasonable accommodations Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz delivered GreenFilmFest, an environmental must be made no later than two forms, type in the required informa- Boston Pops Warm-Up Concert the keynote speech, and three scavenger hunt, a Green fireworks weeks before a workshop date. tion, print and sign the completed Sunday, July 3, 8:30 p.m. form, and mail it to the appropriate Team MBHP: Hector Cruz, Seve Laferriere, property owners/managers were display and laser show, and more! Ben Applegate and Jessie Edsell-Vetter The Hatch Shell, Boston address. The new format will be recognized for going above and Home Buying 101 (4-part series) more convenient to use and will Healthy Homes Update alter the environments in their beyond for MBHP and its tenants: As part of the annual Independence Saint Anthony’s Feast in the Tuesdays, July 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 6 p.m. help avoid errors in interpreting Last summer, MBHP teamed up with apartments to help eliminate asthma Thank You Team MBHP! Chelsea Neighborhood Developers Day celebration, the Boston Pops North End Presented by the City of Boston. handwriting. the Boston Public Health Commis- triggers such as smoking, dust and Kudos to Marathon Team MBHP for and WinnManagement, Zulema Orchestra performs a free warm-up Thurs.–Mon., Aug. 26–29 Home-buying workshops for sion (BHPC), Northeastern University rodents. Some small property owners raising more than $23,000 for MBHP Romero-Mendivil, and Braintree concert at the Hatch Shell. The oval Thacher & Endicott Streets, Boston first-time home buyers. Includes MBHP Executive Director Chris Norris and Village and Peabody Properties. opens up at 4:00 p.m. for access to Sign up for Our E-newsletter and the Boston Housing Authority have received window guards. programs and services that help A traditional street festival with an information about the mortgage award-winner Zulema Romero-Mendivil the lawn area. Within the next month or so, MBHP for a grant-funded Healthy Homes Soon MBHP inspectors will start those most at risk of homelessness! of Jamaica Plain. ancient statue of St. Anthony pub- process, managing debt, shopping will launch a new and improved initiative. referring tenants for Healthy Homes The 115th running of Boston’s licly displayed at Thacher & Endicott for a home, and legal concerns. Boston Pops and Fireworks e-newsletter for tenants. This innova- The initiative is aimed at improv- services for sanitation-related issues. famous marathon was April 18, 2011. Streets. See www.stanthonysfeast. Monday, July 4 tive, user-friendly way to share ing the home environments of John Hancock Financial Services com/schedule for event schedule. Apartment Search Workshop information, news and updates will families with low incomes by Kids Can’t Fly! generously awarded MBHP three Executive Property Manager Hector Thank you, Team MBHP, for The Hatch Shell, Boston Wednesday, July 20 at 10 a.m. pair up with the existing MBHP@ eliminating toxins and hazards and, Summer is here and windows are nonqualified runner entries for this Cruz, and Watertown Community your time and dedication to prepar- Concert starts at 8:30 p.m. A first- Boston Arts Festival at Provides tenants with recommen- home newsletter to get the most as a result, improving the health of open—make sure yours are safe! year’s race. MBHP selected three Housing Senior Housing Project ing for the Marathon and for helping come first-served wrist band booth is Christopher Columbus Park dations and information about up-to-date news to our tenants. the families. Falls are a leading cause of injury to runners, each of whose experience Manager Steve Laferriere—with the MBHP help those most at risk of setup at 9 a.m. near the Hatch Shell; Sat.–Sun., Sept. 10–11, noon to 6 p.m. finding a market-rate apartment Additionally, we will be sending out All MBHP inspectors have been children age 5 and under. It only in both running and fund-raising support of team manager and trainer, homelessness. the wrist bands allow access to the 100 Atlantic Avenue, Boston with or without a rental subsidy. trained in Healthy Homes practices, takes seconds for a fall to occur. made him most likely to succeed in MBHP Case Management Specialist lawn or oval area in front of the a survey to get feedback on what Enjoy displays of the works by local with the next step being certification. Window falls can cause serious the training and fund-raising portions Jesse Edsell-Vetter—dedicated Inspection Reminder Hatch Shell. Utilities Workshop types of workshops would be of the artists at Christopher Columbus Park Additionally, MBHP has referred injuries and/or death, but they can of the program. uncounted hours of training and Periodic inspections are an important Wednesday, July 20 at 11:30 a.m. most interest and help to our tenants. and performances by local artists. eight Boston households with be prevented. MBHP Program Representative fund-raising to running the marathon part of the rental assistance process Boston Landmarks Orchestra Provides information on energy We are updating our database in Visit www.bostonahtsfestival.com for children with asthma to BHPC for In response to the ongoing Ben Applegate, WinnManagement for MBHP. to ensure tenants have safe places to Wednesdays, July 13 –Aug. 31, 7 p.m. discounts, fuel assistance, payment preparation, and we need your help. additional information. Please take a minute to e-mail your Healthy Homes services. Ten prop- tragedy of children falling out of live. They make sure that apartments The Hatch Shell, Boston plans and conservation practices. name, address, phone number and erty owners have been identified for windows, the Kids Can’t Fly cam- are safe and that they comply with This series of free outdoor concerts Affordable Housing 101 e-mail address to priscilla.williams@ services and training to help them paign educates communities about Boston Private housing quality standards. will highlight the works of Mozart Tuesday, July 26 at 10 a.m. mbhp.org. how to prevent window falls and Bank Welcomes Tenants are reminded that it is and Tchaikovsky. Open only to tenants seeking promotes the use of child safety Families Home their responsibility to be available for inspections. Should a tenant be information about their affordable window guards. Thirty-five families who Revere Beach Sand Sculpting unavailable, he/she can have some- housing options. Learn about On Location in Chelsea are transitioning from Thurs.–Sun., July 14 –17 one 18 or older or the property criteria, wait lists and how to apply. On May 31 and June 1, MBHP Kids Can’t Fly safety tips for tenants: homelessness to housing 300 Ocean Avenue, Revere Beach owner present with a written, signed visited Chelsea Neighborhood • Lock all unopened exterior doors will get some start-up New England’s largest sand-sculpting authori­zation to enter the unit. Apartment Search Workshop Developers and met with Chelsea and windows. household items, thanks event with nationally-known Also, please contact your program Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 10 a.m. rental assistance tenants to • Keep beds, furniture and anything to Boston Private Bank sculptors. For more information, visit representative if your phone number Provides tenants with recommen- process their recertifications. The a child can climb on away from & Trust Co. Boston http://reverebeach.com. has changed so you can receive the dations and information about partnership, which helps tenants windows. Private Bank donated automated phone reminder about an finding a market-rate apartment to better access neighborhood- • Open windows from the top, not Esther Schlorholtz and Aida Franquiz from Boston the money to purchase Boston Landmarks Orchestra from the bottom. upcoming inspection. Reminder calls with or without a rental subsidy. based resources, is a model that Private Bank and MBHP Boston College PULSE intern such items as dishes, Sunday, July 31, 6 p.m. Swimming Pools, Wading Pools • Be sure children are always are made a couple of days in MBHP is expanding to other Carolyn Wong filling the bags assembly line style. glasses, towels, tooth- Pinebank Promontory Utilities Workshop advance of the inspection date. and Spray Decks neighborhoods. supervised. paste and more. Then at Jamaica Pond, Jamaica Plain These two simple reminders can Admission is free at these Massachu- Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 11:30 a.m. Tenant Nubia Rodriquez working with • Talk to your property owner about on April 27, Boston Private Bank staff visited MBHP to help fill tote bags reduce the incidents of “no shows” The Boston Landmarks Orchestra setts Department of Conservation Provides information on energy MBHP Program Representative Julissa Vera. installing window guards. with the items. The tote bags will be given to families who are moving and save you, the property owner will perform classical favorites at this and Recreation–managed pools, discounts, fuel assistance, payment from shelter into apartments. and the inspector time and hassle. free outdoor concert. Pack a picnic although parking fees may apply. plans and conservation practices. and bring the family! continued on page 5

mbhp@home • Page 2 mbhp@home • Page 3 mbhp@home • Page 4 Family Self-Sufficiency Program Expands(continued from cover) NON-PROFIT ownership, higher education and Become an FSS success story! U.S. POSTAGE other economic mobility goals in PAID Joining this life-changing program is a snap! very concrete terms,” said Gail 125 Lincoln Street, 5th Floor WOBURN, MA Latimore, executive director of To be eligible for FSS, you must be an MBHP Section 8 Boston, MA 02111-2503 PERMIT NO. 88 mbhp@home Codman Square NDC. “Codman voucher holder and in good standing with the program. (617) 859-0400 • www.mbhp.org Information and resources for program participants and their families Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership SUMMER 2011 Square was pleased to be the first to Complete an FSS application—available on MBHP’s Web T sign on with MBHP on this impor- site, www.mbhp.org—sign it, and send it to MBHP. Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Expands tant place-based assets- and wealth- Or, contact FSS Outreach Coordinator Justine Cabrera he $500,000, five-year Boston almost the same for a house pay- equity, real estate planning and building and family economic at (617) 425-6603 or at [email protected]. Foundation grant received by ment, plus build equity in her own economic development. mobility initiative.” T Once your application has been reviewed, you will meet with MBHP in 2010 is helping even more home. She plans to advance her Key to the success of the The FSS program, which is an advisor who will help you develop your own unique plan. MBHP tenant families improve career—and her earning potential— initiative are the partnerships MBHP available to all MBHP Section 8 The advisor also will assist you with the necessary paperwork. their educations, job opportunities by earning a college degree while in is forging with neighborhood-based rental assistance recipients, helps and assets. the FSS program. agencies. Working with community families with low incomes increase While you are in the program, you will be in close contact Seventy-four new families— The newly enrolled Fairmount development corporations (CDCs) their assets and decrease their need with your advisor and will actively work toward your plans’ goals. 39 of them in the Fairmount Corridor Corridor families represent a and other agencies allows MBHP to for public assistance. FSS participants Questions? neighborhoods of Dorchester, Hyde 50 percent increase in Fairmount leverage services and resources right work one on one with advisors, who Contact Justine Cabrera Park, Mattapan and Roxbury— participants since before the initiative in the neighborhoods. at (617) 425-6603 or [email protected]. continued on page 6 joined the MBHP Family Self- was launched. The Boston Founda- Formal partnerships have been Sufficiency program during the tion grant helps concentrate the established with Quincy-Geneva/ first nine months of the grant. efforts in the Fairmount corridor New Vision CDC, Southwest Boston Free and Almost Free Family Fun (continued from page 4) Hyde Park resident Anitra because census tract data shows CDC, Lena Park CDC, Dorchester Bay Children must be accompanied by Stony Brook Spray Deck Chelsea Anderson recently joined the pro- these neighborhoods are in need Economic Development Corporation, an adult. For more information, visit Corner of Lamartine and Boylston Vietnam Veterans Memorial gram—for the second time. of greater economic support and Urban Edge, and Codman Square www.mass.gov/dcr/metroboston.htm Southwest Corridor Park Swimming Pool & Wading Pool “The first time was so I could get stabilization services. Neighborhood Development Corpo- out of debt,” she explained. “Now Additionally, the initiative ration. Others are in the works. Brighton No lifeguard service. Closes 9/5. 184 Carter Street Lifeguard service 6/25 – 9/5. that I have my credit fixed I want to dovetails with other Boston Founda- “The MBHP Fairmount Initiative Artesani Playground Wading Pool Mattapan get ready to buy a house.” tion investments in the corridor, Family Self-Sufficiency Expansion 1255 Soldiers Field Road Ryan Wading Pool, 350 River Street Everett Family Self-Sufficiency Program Expands(continued from page 5) Anderson has done the math. including support for the Fairmount/ presents a key opportunity for Lifeguard service 6/18 – 9/5. Lifeguard service 5/28 – 9/5. Allied Veterans Memorial Swimming Because she pays most of her rent Indigo Line CDC Collaboration, families to achieve their home Brighton-Allston Swimming and and Wading Pool, 65 Elm Street help them develop a five-year plan • Increase the FSS program’s overall • Reduce neighborhood dependence Roxbury herself, she said she could pay which focuses on issues of transit continued on page 5 Wading Pool, North Beacon Street Cass Memorial Swimming Pool Lifeguard service 6/25 – 8/21. detailing the steps they need to build capacity to 500 families. on housing and public assistance Lifeguard service 6/25– 8/21. Washington Street Malden assets, enhance educational and • Increase enrollment in GED and programs. Reilly Memorial Swimming Pool Lifeguard service 6/25 – 9/5. Holland Memorial Swimming and career opportunities, become and post-secondary education and • Improve connections to community Family Self-Sufficiency Path To Success Scholarships Awarded stay employed, increase earnings, training opportunities. resources and local CDCs. 355 Chestnut Hill Avenue Mission Hill Spray Deck Wading Pool, 108 Mountain Avenue BHP is proud to congratulate UMass Boston) for the school term rental assistance through MBHP and Cleveland Circle Behind Boston Police Headquarters Lifeguard service 6/25– 8/21. become independent of public assistance programs, and move Sonia Medeiros and LaWanda starting in September 2011. The must be a participant in MBHP’s Lifeguard service 6/25 – 8/28. No lifeguard service. Closes 9/5. Melrose M toward economic independence. Myrick, the first two recipients of the award supplements any financial aid FSS program. Additionally, the tenant Dorchester Lloyd Memorial Swimming Pool West End Included in the FSS program is Learn More about FSS at One of our Events MBHP FSS Program–based Path to and student loans. must be accepted to UMass Boston. Neponset Landing II Spray Deck 49 Tremont Street Lee Memorial Wading Pool a built-in savings component. As Do you want to learn more about FSS? Join us for a free dinner and the Success scholarships. Medeiros plans to study business MBHP provides housing and No lifeguard service. Closes 9/5. Lifeguard service 6/25– 8/21. 280 Charles Street participants’ incomes increase, they opportunity to win valuable prizes at two upcoming outreach events. MBHP teamed up with MBHP management and accounting, and other stabilization services to the Hyde Park Lifeguard service 6/8 – 9/5. Somerville Board Member Matt Martinez of Myrick plans to study accounting start- scholar as he or she works toward pay a larger portion of their earn- Monday, June 20 at 6 p.m. Moynihan Wading Pool Latta Brothers Memorial Swimming Beacon Hill Property Group, UMass ing this September at UMass Boston. increased financial stability. Scholar- Belmont ings toward rent. The increase is John Marshall Elementary School Family Nurturing Center 920 Truman Parkway and Wading Pool, McGrath Highway Boston, and other collaborators to Their scholarships are for one full ship dollars not used after tuition, Beaver Brook Spray Deck put into individual escrow accounts 35 Westville Street, Dorchester No lifeguard service. Closes 9/5. 680 Trapelo Road Lifeguard service 6/25 – 9/5. which, upon graduation, partici- sponsor a scholarship for at least one school year and are renewable for books and fees are paid can be used Olsen Spray Deck and Swimming No lifeguard service. Closes 9/5. Stoneham pants can use for college degrees, Thursday, June 30, at 5:30 p.m. of MBHP’s rental assistance tenants. up to four consecutive years as long for other expenses such as childcare Dudley Village Community Room, 590 Dudley Street, Roxbury Pool, 95 Turtle Pond Parkway Cambridge Hall Memorial Swimming and or to pay debts. Many buy their However, due of the generosity of as the scholars meet the program’s and transportation. Lifeguard service (deck) 5/28 – 9/5. McCrehan Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool, North Border Road own homes, using their escrowed Both events will include a light dinner, an overview of the FSS program, and the scholarship funders and in-kind continuing eligibility requirements. MBHP thanks the following the opportunity to meet the staff and ask questions. Attendees will have Lifeguard service (pool) 6/25– 8/28. Wading Pool, 359 Rindge Avenue Lifeguard service 6/25– 8/28. money as down-payment. The donors, two scholarships recently Vocational assistance to help them organizations that have contributed a chance to win raffle prizes valued at more than $75. MBHP Section 8 participants were awarded. secure gainful and relevant employ- money, goods or services toward the Jamaica Plain Lifeguard service 6/25 – 9/5. Watertown escrow accounts of last year’s FSS who attend one of the meetings, are accepted into the FSS program, and Medeiros and Myrick each will ment between academic years and scholarships: John Connors and Johnson Playground Spray Deck Veterans Memorial Swimming and Dealtry Memorial Swimming and graduates averaged $14,503. complete their enrollment requirements will be entered to win a laptop computer! receive a scholarship in the amount upon graduation will be provided. Boathouse Inc., Boloco, Boston Celtics, Corner of Lamartine and Green Wading Pool (Magazine Beach) Wading Pool, Pleasant Street Over the course of the five- RSVP now! Contact FSS Outreach Coordinator Justine Cabrera of $4,000 ($2,000 from private funds To qualify for the Path to Success D&D Insurance, Mt. Washington streets, Southwest Corridor Park 719 Memorial Drive Lifeguard service 6/25– 8/28. year Boston Foundation grant, at (617) 425-6603 or at [email protected]. and $2,000 in matching funds from Scholarship, an applicant must receive Bank, and Rosie’s Place. No lifeguard service. Closes 9/5. Lifeguard service 6/25 – 8/28. MBHP plans to:

mbhp@home • Page 5 mbhp@home • Page 6 www.mbhp.org • everyone deserves a place to call home Family Self-Sufficiency Program Expands(continued from cover) NON-PROFIT ownership, higher education and Become an FSS success story! U.S. POSTAGE other economic mobility goals in PAID Joining this life-changing program is a snap! very concrete terms,” said Gail 125 Lincoln Street, 5th Floor WOBURN, MA Latimore, executive director of To be eligible for FSS, you must be an MBHP Section 8 Boston, MA 02111-2503 PERMIT NO. 88 mbhp@home Codman Square NDC. “Codman voucher holder and in good standing with the program. (617) 859-0400 • www.mbhp.org Information and resources for program participants and their families Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership SUMMER 2011 Square was pleased to be the first to Complete an FSS application—available on MBHP’s Web T sign on with MBHP on this impor- site, www.mbhp.org—sign it, and send it to MBHP. Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Expands tant place-based assets- and wealth- Or, contact FSS Outreach Coordinator Justine Cabrera he $500,000, five-year Boston almost the same for a house pay- equity, real estate planning and building and family economic at (617) 425-6603 or at [email protected]. Foundation grant received by ment, plus build equity in her own economic development. mobility initiative.” T Once your application has been reviewed, you will meet with MBHP in 2010 is helping even more home. She plans to advance her Key to the success of the The FSS program, which is an advisor who will help you develop your own unique plan. MBHP tenant families improve career—and her earning potential— initiative are the partnerships MBHP available to all MBHP Section 8 The advisor also will assist you with the necessary paperwork. their educations, job opportunities by earning a college degree while in is forging with neighborhood-based rental assistance recipients, helps and assets. the FSS program. agencies. Working with community families with low incomes increase While you are in the program, you will be in close contact Seventy-four new families— The newly enrolled Fairmount development corporations (CDCs) their assets and decrease their need with your advisor and will actively work toward your plans’ goals. 39 of them in the Fairmount Corridor Corridor families represent a and other agencies allows MBHP to for public assistance. FSS participants Questions? neighborhoods of Dorchester, Hyde 50 percent increase in Fairmount leverage services and resources right work one on one with advisors, who Contact Justine Cabrera Park, Mattapan and Roxbury— participants since before the initiative in the neighborhoods. at (617) 425-6603 or [email protected]. continued on page 6 joined the MBHP Family Self- was launched. The Boston Founda- Formal partnerships have been Sufficiency program during the tion grant helps concentrate the established with Quincy-Geneva/ first nine months of the grant. efforts in the Fairmount corridor New Vision CDC, Southwest Boston Free and Almost Free Family Fun (continued from page 4) Hyde Park resident Anitra because census tract data shows CDC, Lena Park CDC, Dorchester Bay Children must be accompanied by Stony Brook Spray Deck Chelsea Anderson recently joined the pro- these neighborhoods are in need Economic Development Corporation, an adult. For more information, visit Corner of Lamartine and Boylston Vietnam Veterans Memorial gram—for the second time. of greater economic support and Urban Edge, and Codman Square www.mass.gov/dcr/metroboston.htm Southwest Corridor Park Swimming Pool & Wading Pool “The first time was so I could get stabilization services. Neighborhood Development Corpo- out of debt,” she explained. “Now Additionally, the initiative ration. Others are in the works. Brighton No lifeguard service. Closes 9/5. 184 Carter Street Lifeguard service 6/25 – 9/5. that I have my credit fixed I want to dovetails with other Boston Founda- “The MBHP Fairmount Initiative Artesani Playground Wading Pool Mattapan get ready to buy a house.” tion investments in the corridor, Family Self-Sufficiency Expansion 1255 Soldiers Field Road Ryan Wading Pool, 350 River Street Everett Family Self-Sufficiency Program Expands(continued from page 5) Anderson has done the math. including support for the Fairmount/ presents a key opportunity for Lifeguard service 6/18 – 9/5. Lifeguard service 5/28 – 9/5. Allied Veterans Memorial Swimming Because she pays most of her rent Indigo Line CDC Collaboration, families to achieve their home Brighton-Allston Swimming and and Wading Pool, 65 Elm Street help them develop a five-year plan • Increase the FSS program’s overall • Reduce neighborhood dependence Roxbury herself, she said she could pay which focuses on issues of transit continued on page 5 Wading Pool, North Beacon Street Cass Memorial Swimming Pool Lifeguard service 6/25 – 8/21. detailing the steps they need to build capacity to 500 families. on housing and public assistance Lifeguard service 6/25– 8/21. Washington Street Malden assets, enhance educational and • Increase enrollment in GED and programs. Reilly Memorial Swimming Pool Lifeguard service 6/25 – 9/5. Holland Memorial Swimming and career opportunities, become and post-secondary education and • Improve connections to community Family Self-Sufficiency Path To Success Scholarships Awarded stay employed, increase earnings, training opportunities. resources and local CDCs. 355 Chestnut Hill Avenue Mission Hill Spray Deck Wading Pool, 108 Mountain Avenue BHP is proud to congratulate UMass Boston) for the school term rental assistance through MBHP and Cleveland Circle Behind Boston Police Headquarters Lifeguard service 6/25– 8/21. become independent of public assistance programs, and move Sonia Medeiros and LaWanda starting in September 2011. The must be a participant in MBHP’s Lifeguard service 6/25 – 8/28. No lifeguard service. Closes 9/5. Melrose M toward economic independence. Myrick, the first two recipients of the award supplements any financial aid FSS program. Additionally, the tenant Dorchester Lloyd Memorial Swimming Pool West End Included in the FSS program is Learn More about FSS at One of our Events MBHP FSS Program–based Path to and student loans. must be accepted to UMass Boston. Neponset Landing II Spray Deck 49 Tremont Street Lee Memorial Wading Pool a built-in savings component. As Do you want to learn more about FSS? Join us for a free dinner and the Success scholarships. Medeiros plans to study business MBHP provides housing and No lifeguard service. Closes 9/5. Lifeguard service 6/25– 8/21. 280 Charles Street participants’ incomes increase, they opportunity to win valuable prizes at two upcoming outreach events. MBHP teamed up with MBHP management and accounting, and other stabilization services to the Hyde Park Lifeguard service 6/8 – 9/5. Somerville Board Member Matt Martinez of Myrick plans to study accounting start- scholar as he or she works toward pay a larger portion of their earn- Monday, June 20 at 6 p.m. Moynihan Wading Pool Latta Brothers Memorial Swimming Beacon Hill Property Group, UMass ing this September at UMass Boston. increased financial stability. Scholar- Belmont ings toward rent. The increase is John Marshall Elementary School Family Nurturing Center 920 Truman Parkway and Wading Pool, McGrath Highway Boston, and other collaborators to Their scholarships are for one full ship dollars not used after tuition, Beaver Brook Spray Deck put into individual escrow accounts 35 Westville Street, Dorchester No lifeguard service. Closes 9/5. 680 Trapelo Road Lifeguard service 6/25 – 9/5. which, upon graduation, partici- sponsor a scholarship for at least one school year and are renewable for books and fees are paid can be used Olsen Spray Deck and Swimming No lifeguard service. Closes 9/5. Stoneham pants can use for college degrees, Thursday, June 30, at 5:30 p.m. of MBHP’s rental assistance tenants. up to four consecutive years as long for other expenses such as childcare Dudley Village Community Room, 590 Dudley Street, Roxbury Pool, 95 Turtle Pond Parkway Cambridge Hall Memorial Swimming and or to pay debts. Many buy their However, due of the generosity of as the scholars meet the program’s and transportation. Lifeguard service (deck) 5/28 – 9/5. McCrehan Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool, North Border Road own homes, using their escrowed Both events will include a light dinner, an overview of the FSS program, and the scholarship funders and in-kind continuing eligibility requirements. MBHP thanks the following the opportunity to meet the staff and ask questions. Attendees will have Lifeguard service (pool) 6/25– 8/28. Wading Pool, 359 Rindge Avenue Lifeguard service 6/25– 8/28. money as down-payment. The donors, two scholarships recently Vocational assistance to help them organizations that have contributed a chance to win raffle prizes valued at more than $75. MBHP Section 8 participants were awarded. secure gainful and relevant employ- money, goods or services toward the Jamaica Plain Lifeguard service 6/25 – 9/5. Watertown escrow accounts of last year’s FSS who attend one of the meetings, are accepted into the FSS program, and Medeiros and Myrick each will ment between academic years and scholarships: John Connors and Johnson Playground Spray Deck Veterans Memorial Swimming and Dealtry Memorial Swimming and graduates averaged $14,503. complete their enrollment requirements will be entered to win a laptop computer! receive a scholarship in the amount upon graduation will be provided. Boathouse Inc., Boloco, Boston Celtics, Corner of Lamartine and Green Wading Pool (Magazine Beach) Wading Pool, Pleasant Street Over the course of the five- RSVP now! Contact FSS Outreach Coordinator Justine Cabrera of $4,000 ($2,000 from private funds To qualify for the Path to Success D&D Insurance, Mt. Washington streets, Southwest Corridor Park 719 Memorial Drive Lifeguard service 6/25– 8/28. year Boston Foundation grant, at (617) 425-6603 or at [email protected]. and $2,000 in matching funds from Scholarship, an applicant must receive Bank, and Rosie’s Place. No lifeguard service. Closes 9/5. Lifeguard service 6/25 – 8/28. MBHP plans to:

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