“Why Aren’t You in School? A Community Response to Truancy” Tuesday, October 9, 2007
September 29, 2007
Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2007 Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Panelists include: · Dr. Philip Jackson · Alan Khazei Co-Founder and Former CEO, City Year, Inc. · The Honorable Liz Malia · The Honorable Carmen C. Massimiano, Jr. · Marvin Moore · David Shapiro This forum will examine the cause and effect of truancy and ways to combat this growing problem. Please RSVP to: Matt O’Malley at (617) 961-6656 / momalley@scsdma.org or online registration at: http://www.scsdma.org/forumRegi
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department presents Directions for Corrections, A town-hall forum:
“Why Aren’t You in School? A Community Response to Truancy”
Location: Roxbury Community College
Media Arts Center
1234 Columbus Avenue
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120Moderator: Sheriff Andrea J. Cabral
Director of Alternative Education, Boston Public Schools
State Representative, 11th Suffolk District
Sheriff of Berkshire County
Boston Private Industry Council
CEO, Massachusetts Mentoring Partnership
Friend us on Myspace!
September 28, 2007
Hey Neighbors, we’re getting on the social networking bandwagon, and just made a Myspace page. I (Brett) goofed and gave Joseph the wrong URL to include in the newsletter. Look no further for the Neighbors for Neighbors myspace profile. Add us as a friend, leave a comment, and get your neighbor on!
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$1200 / 1br - Spacious, immaculate, QUIET 1 bed apt - ALL UTILITIES INCLD (Jamaica Plain - Bourne Area)
September 27, 2007
Num Rooms: 4
Num Baths: 1
Num Bedrooms: 1
39 Northbourne Road Unit B(near Hyde Park Avenue)
Rental unit that is located on the garden level of my home - a spacious immaculate 1 bedroom apartment on a quiet and SAFE residential street that sits on the best area of Jamaica Plain – The Bourne Area. The apartment also includes a very spacious private patio and fenced in yard area, wall to wall carpet in living room and bedroom, and plenty of windows providing ample natural light.
· Convenient T access- #32 bus (end of street), Orange line at Forest Hills within walking distance. 20mins T commute to Downtown Crossing.
· Large bedroom with good closet space.
NO FEES of any kind and PARKING AVAILABLE.
Laundry Facilities just a block away.
NO PETS
Excellent, QUIET and highly seek Bourne Area neighborhood.
Available Now!
You might wonder why $1,200? Well all utilities included; HEAT, HOT WATER, ELECTRICITY, HIGH SPEED CABLE INTERNET, private driveway for your car and of course LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION.
FIRST AND LAST MONTH RENT due at lease signing
Email me danielito23@comcast.net or contact me via my mobile (highly suggested) 617-216-1252 (Daniel)
Franklin Park Woodlands Volunteer day, 10/27, 9-12
September 27, 2007
From Christine:
Save trees from strangling vines, clear invasives, and enjoy the fall foliage in this historic, 200-acre park. Youth, church, neighborhood groups and all ages welcome! Donuts and coffee to start the day. Bring clippers and gloves if you have them, there’ll be plenty for those who don’t. Meet at Valley Gates Parking Lot midway along the main park road. For more information and directions: 617-282-2881 / www.franklinparkcoalition.org
Volunteers & interns needed at Military Families Speak Out
September 26, 2007
Text provided by MFSO.
Military Families Speak Out (MFSO), a nationwide grassroots organization of people opposed to the war in Iraq who have relatives or loved ones in the military, is seeking interns for the fall semester to work in our Boston, MA office.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone to gain first-hand professional experience in a dynamic non-profit setting while making an important contribution to social change work.
Responsibilities include assisting in the following areas:
Organizing– Making contact with established and forming MFSO chapters, coordinating MFSO campaigns, and developing campaign materials as directed.
Media/Communications – Identifying and opportunities and fielding requests for MFSO members to communicate in public or with the press, promoting MFSO in blogs.
Office Assistance– day to day administrative tasks such as data entry, order processing, filing, and mailings.
Additionally, we encourage interns to work on a variety of independent projects that best utilize their interests and skills.
Requirements:
Belief in the MFSO mission opposing the Iraq war.
Ability to multitask and pay attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and in a team setting
Sense of humor and enthusiasm
Sensitivity to confidential information.
Previous experience in a nonprofit environment preferred but not necessary
Hours are 10-20 hour per week (hours and start date are flexible). This is an unpaid position. School and course credit available. The office is conveniently located near the Orange T Line.
To learn more about MFSO, please visit our website: www.mfso.org
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter by to:
Todd Dusenbery
Program Coordinator
PO Box 300549
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Or send via email: mfso @ mfso dot org