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Disparity Study Community discussion

The City of Boston has commissioned a disparity study to assess whether any barriers exist for minority- and woman-owned businesses in City contracting.

September 25, 2019
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 1350 Blue Hill Avenue
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Sheryce Hearns
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3449
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-09-25T17:00:00 - 2019-09-25T20:00:00

The City of Boston has commissioned BBC Research and Consulting to conduct a disparity study to assess whether any barriers exist for minority- and woman-owned businesses that make it more difficult for them to participate in City contracting.

What is a Disparity Study?
  • Examines participation of of minority- and woman-owned businesses in City contracting
  • Measures the availability of minority- and woman-owned businesses for City contracts and procurements
  • Assesses marketplace conditions for minority- and woman-owned businesses
Agenda:
  • 5 p.m. : Refreshments and networking
  • 6 p.m. : Presentation and discussion 
All events include:
  • Food
  • Networking opportunities
  • Interpretive services (upon request)
  • A child-friendly environment
September 25, 2019
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 1350 Blue Hill Avenue
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Sheryce Hearns
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3449
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-09-25T17:00:00 - 2019-09-25T20:00:00

POSTPONED: BCYF Curley Community Center Renovations meeting

The next BCYF Curely renovation meeting has been postponed.

March 18, 2020
  • 6:00pm
  • BCYF Curley Community Center, M Street entrance
    1663 Columbia Road
    South Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    BCYF Curley
  • 617-635-5104
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-03-18T18:00:00

POSTPONED: Please join Boston Centers for Youth & Families and the City of Boston’s Public Facilities Department for the third community meeting about upcoming renovations to the BCYF Curley Community Center in South Boston on Wednesday, March 18, at 6 p.m.

The Walsh Administration's investment in the center will include a $15 million dollar major renovation of the existing building that supports re-programming the interior space and provides resilient protection from future sea-level rise.

The meeting will be held at BCYF Curley Community Center, M Street entrance, 1663 Columbia Road, South Boston.

March 18, 2020
  • 6:00pm
  • BCYF Curley Community Center, M Street entrance
    1663 Columbia Road
    South Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    BCYF Curley
  • 617-635-5104
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-03-18T18:00:00

Family Health and Equity Fair

Join us for a full day of health and nutrition education, family activities, and more!

September 7, 2019
Event Date2019-09-07T10:00:00 - 2019-09-07T15:00:00

Know your rights! At this free event, you'll also learn about fair housing, immigrant rights, and food access.

September 7, 2019
Event Date2019-09-07T10:00:00 - 2019-09-07T15:00:00

Tenant Rights Workshop

A housing professional will provide an overview of tenant rights and responsibilities. 

October 17, 2019
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
  • 1287 Commonwealth Avenue
    Allston, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    Office of Housing Stability
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4200
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-10-17T17:30:00 - 2019-10-17T18:30:00

You will learn about your rights and responsibilities before, during, and after a tenancy. The overview includes information on deposits and fees, housing conditions, and the eviction process.

We recommend you register prior to the event so we can provide a sufficient amount of materials to participants. Please note: we can only offer legal information. If you need legal advice, you must speak to an attorney.

October 17, 2019
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
  • 1287 Commonwealth Avenue
    Allston, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    Office of Housing Stability
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4200
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-10-17T17:30:00 - 2019-10-17T18:30:00

CAN'T ATTEND THIS WORKSHOP?

Visit our Housing Education Workshops to view more dates for the Tenant Rights Workshop and the Housing Search Workshop.

Free salary negotiation workshop

Fresh out of college and wanting to make a great first move in the workforce? Want to showcase your leaderships skills in a new role? 

September 6, 2019
  • 2:00pm - 5:00pm
  • 1010 Harrison Avenue
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Joana Ortiz
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-09-06T14:00:00 - 2019-09-06T17:00:00

Get the skills you need to advocate for yourself in the hiring and promotion process at this salary negotiation workshop and recruitment fair! 

As part of City Awake's Fierce Urgency of Now (F.U.N.) series, the Mayor's Office of Women’s Advancement, AAUW Work Smart in Boston, and the Boston Women's Workforce Council (BWWC) have teamed up to bring millennial women of color a city-wide salary negotiation workshop event. In addition to the free workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with top Boston employers and learn about career opportunities.

Program:
  • 2 - 3 p.m.: Recruitment Fair 
  • 3 - 3:10 p.m.: Welcome
  • 3:10 - 4:20 p.m.: Salary Negotiation Workshop 
  • 4:30 - 5 p.m.: Networking
September 6, 2019
  • 2:00pm - 5:00pm
  • 1010 Harrison Avenue
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Joana Ortiz
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-09-06T14:00:00 - 2019-09-06T17:00:00

Tenant Rights Workshop

A housing professional will provide an overview of tenant rights and responsibilities.

September 25, 2019
  • 2:00pm - 3:30pm
  • 100 West Dedham Street
    Community Room
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Office of Housing Stability
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4200
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-09-25T14:00:00 - 2019-09-25T15:30:00

Our tenant rights workshop, offered in both English and Spanish, will cover tenants’ and landlords’ rights and responsibilities.

Este taller será ofrecido en inglés y en español. Hablaremos sobre los derechos y responsabilidades del inquilino y los del dueño de propiedad.

September 25, 2019
  • 2:00pm - 3:30pm
  • 100 West Dedham Street
    Community Room
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Office of Housing Stability
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4200
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-09-25T14:00:00 - 2019-09-25T15:30:00

Tenant Rights Workshop / Taller de Derechos del Inquilino

A housing professional will provide an overview of tenant rights and responsibilities. 

October 15, 2019
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 150 American Legion Highway
    Community Room
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Office of Housing Stability
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4200
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-10-15T18:00:00 - 2019-10-15T19:00:00

Our tenant rights workshop, offered in both English and Spanish, will cover tenants’ and landlords’ rights and responsibilities.

Este taller será ofrecido en inglés y en español. Hablaremos sobre los derechos y responsabilidades del inquilino y los del dueño de propiedad.

October 15, 2019
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 150 American Legion Highway
    Community Room
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Office of Housing Stability
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4200
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-10-15T18:00:00 - 2019-10-15T19:00:00

Tenant Rights Workshop

A housing professional will provide an overview of tenant rights and responsibilities. 

August 22, 2019
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 26 Court Street
    1st Floor
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Office of Housing Stability
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4200
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-08-22T17:00:00 - 2019-08-22T18:00:00

You will learn about your rights and responsibilities before, during, and after a tenancy. The overview includes information on deposits and fees, housing conditions, and the eviction process.

We recommend you register prior to the event so we can provide a sufficient amount of materials to participants. Please note: we can only offer legal information. If you need legal advice, you must speak to an attorney.

August 22, 2019
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 26 Court Street
    1st Floor
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Office of Housing Stability
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4200
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-08-22T17:00:00 - 2019-08-22T18:00:00

CAN'T ATTEND THIS WORKSHOP?

Visit our Housing Education Workshops to view more dates for the Tenant Rights Workshop and the Housing Search Workshop.

Housing Search Workshop

A housing professional will provide an overview of affordable housing opportunities.

October 10, 2019
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 26 Court Street
    1st Floor
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Office of Housing Stability
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4200
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-10-10T17:00:00 - 2019-10-10T18:00:00

You will leave the workshop with a better understanding of the types of housing applicable to you. You'll also learn about where you can get applications to apply for such housing, and resources to help in your housing search.

We recommend you register before the event so we can provide enough materials to participants.

October 10, 2019
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 26 Court Street
    1st Floor
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Office of Housing Stability
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4200
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-10-10T17:00:00 - 2019-10-10T18:00:00

Can't attend this workshop?

Visit our Housing Education Workshops page. You'll find more dates for our Housing Search and Tenant Rights Workshops.

Housing Search Workshop

A housing professional will provide an overview of affordable housing opportunities.

September 12, 2019
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 26 Court Street
    1st Floor
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Office of Housing Stability
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4200
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-09-12T17:00:00 - 2019-09-12T18:00:00

You will leave the workshop with a better understanding of the types of housing applicable to you. You'll also learn about where you can get applications to apply for such housing, and resources to help in your housing search.

We recommend you register before the event so we can provide enough materials to participants.

September 12, 2019
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • 26 Court Street
    1st Floor
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Office of Housing Stability
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4200
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-09-12T17:00:00 - 2019-09-12T18:00:00

Can't attend this workshop?

Visit our Housing Education Workshops page. You'll find more dates for our Housing Search and Tenant Rights Workshops.

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