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September, 2011
Youth Profile:
Brian Nunez
Brian Nunez
Brian Nunez is 16, a junior at Urban Science Academy within West Roxbury High complex, is starting his third year with HSTF and is a Youth Literacy Theatre troupe member.

Why is he involved
in HSTF?
"Because it has helped me grow mentally and physically - I'm active now. Helping younger youth with homework and interacting with them is something I really love doing."

How will what he's learned impact the community
and himself?
"I've been learning work ethic and working hard for what I want and I'll use that to my advantage in school - before I wouldn't have done that. I have volunteered for so many things because of HSTF - outside of my regular hours - I'm already impacting the community."  

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Hyde Square Task Force 617-524-8303

375 Centre Street (office)

P.O. Box 301871 (mailing)

Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

www.hydesquare.org  
We are hiring! 
Full-time Grant Writer
Full-time Health Careers Ambassadors Program Coordinator
Full-time Facilities Coordinator
Part-time Assistant Bookkeeper

Click on individual jobs for full descriptions and how to apply.
Help a Young Person Get Into College! 
Are you interested in helping a young person with their college applications? Work directly with one of our seniors in our College Bound Mentoring Program! HSTF seniors are paired one-on-one with adult volunteers to assist them through the end of their high school careers and into their next steps. Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of 2 hours per week during the school year (October - May).

For information, call Joel at 617-524-8303 x313 or email him 

I am Hyde Square Task Force
Yo Soy El Comité de Hyde Square

Billboards in Hyde Square Sept. 26!
Cathy Billboard
We are pleased to announce that two billboards highlighting HSTF youth will be near the Hyde Square rotary from September 26 to October 23!
Look for them!        Dary billboard
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Jamaica Plain Open Studios Kick-Off Breakfast 

9:30 - 11 a.m. | Saturday, September 24

 
Pastries from Canto 6 and Ula Cafe, fruit,

Equal Exchange coffee.

Youth live art performance at 10:30. 

HSTF Cheverus Building, behind Blessed

Sacrament Church, 365 Centre Street

 

Suggested Donation: $10 ($5 for kids under 10) 

Open to everyone! (Rain or shine)

 

Major Sponsor: A Generous Anonymous Donor

Other Sponsors: Ula Cafe, Canto 6, JPOS, Berklee College of Music, Music & Youth, Massachusetts Cultural Council.  

 

Tapas and Tales: A Night at Tres Gatos

6 - 8 p.m. | Monday, October 3

470 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain    

Enjoy a taste of Tres Gatos along with a reading by Ken Tangvik of his newly released book Don't Mess With Tanya: Stories Emerging from Boston's Barrios. Get to know Hyde Square Task Force and your neighbors at the same time!  Twenty percent of proceeds will be donated directly to HSTF.  

 tres gatos

A limited number of tickets are available! 

$45 pre-purchase | $50 at the door (if available) 

(includes selected menu and one wine/beer)     

 

You may purchase as many tickets as you like! Either send a check payable to "Hyde Square Task Force" to Karen Boss, Tres Gatos Night, HSTF, PO Box 301871, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 (be sure to include your email on the check) or click here and make a donation for the ticket price and put "Tres Gatos Night" in the "Designation" field. Purchases will be confirmed via email as soon as they are received and tickets will be held at the door.