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December 09, 2011
OUR MISSION:
Transform Boston so that every resident can access and afford healthy, locally-grown food and enjoy public spaces and opportunities for active living. |
Greetings!
Stay connected with BCFF: May sure you check out our web page for latest events, information, and our new Farmers' Market Manager section!
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Can Share: Last Day Dec. 31
"2011 CAN Share Drive" You CAN help!
The City of Boston's "2011 CAN Share Drive", has begun and will run through December31.
This is the CAN Share campaign's 25th year. It's also the 25th year anniversary of the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) which was originated in Massachusetts in 1986 and launched by Thomas M. Menino before he was Mayor. FMNP was adopted nationally by in Congress in 1992.
Can goods, dry boxed foods are increasing in demand by the growing numbers of our city's population who go to sleep hungry every night. Your donations CAN help make a difference - one CAN at a time!!!! Proceeds also support Boston Bounty Bucks program at our Boston Farmers Markets!
Visit bostoncanshare.com for more info and drop off locations. |
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Since the death from asthma of a REEP 8th grader 15 years ago, REEP youth have been working to stop dirty diesel pollution that's concentrated in Boston's low-income communities, especially greater Roxbury. Diesel pollution has a negative impact on asthma attacks, bronchitis, stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, diabetes, and climate change. They are currently moving forward with the next major step to clean up dirty diesel in our neighborhoods. They have drafted a city ordinance that would reduce emissions from all city-owned and city-contracted diesel vehicles, including construction equipment on major development projects. On Tuesday 12/20 from 4-6:30pm, REEP youth will be leading a Boston City Council Hearing on the issue.
They are inviting all youth, families, and professionals connected to the issues of the asthma epidemic, public health disparities, and environmental justice to attend the hearing on the 20th and to testify in support of the City of Boston continuing to move forward as a leader on this issue.
They are also collecting supporter postcards in support of a Diesel Emission Reduction Ordinance in the lead up to the hearing, and would greatly appreciate it if their allies were able to help collect signed postcards.
For more info contact Whitney or Dacia at 617.442.3343 x234 or reep@ace-ej.org |
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Community Highlight
On December 5, leaders in arena of childhood obesity prevention, civic engagement and children's issues, led by Mayor Thomas M. Menino, gathered to celebrate the launch of the Fitzgerald Youth Sports Institute (FYSI), one of City's leading organizations in healthy community development. Formerly known as Fitz Urban Youth Sports, this nonprofit organization has impacted the lives of more than 30,000 children in Boston over the past fourteen years. The organization has been renamed to honor the legacy of former Massachusetts State Legislator, the late Kevin Fitzgerald, who is remembered as a compassionate and dynamic champion of the City's youth.
With the launch, FYSI is focused to growing its already successful service model and expanding its impact on the community through its newest initiative, SportsCorp. Designed to mobilize a new generation of leaders, SportsCorps will work to strengthen underserved communities through the power of sport. The initiative will see community organizers placed into health centers, schools and other community organizations to make real impact through direct interactions. The program captures the energy of successful service models such as AmeriCorps and PeaceCorps, and supports a growing national and international movement focused on utilizing the power of sport as a catalyst for creating healthy communities.
The full announcement is at the link below.
http://fitzgeraldyouthsportsinstitute.org/ |
For more information contact 617.373.7615 |
Volunteer
Donate, Give Time, Give Thanks
Serve Meals Women's Lunch Place Date: Saturday, December 10 Time: 11:00am-2:30pm FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website Serve Lunch Boston Living Center Date: Tuesday, December 13 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website Assemble Holiday Bags Friday Night Supper Program Date: Thursday, December 15 Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website Serve the Annual Holiday Meal Friday Night Supper Program Date: Friday, December 16 Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website Friday Night Supper Program Date: Friday, December 23 Time: 5:00pm-7:30pm FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website Assemble Food Bags for Distribution Red Cross Food Pantry Date: Wednesday, December 28 Time: 8:30am-12:00pm FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website New Year's Eve Fundraiser Friday Night Supper Date: Saturday, December 31 Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website Serve Meals Saturday's/Sunday's Bread Date: Sunday, January 8 Time: 12:30pm-3:30pm FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website |
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Events and Happenings
Greater Boston
Calling all you sports coaches: Free training opportunity
Date: Saturday, December 10
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: BCYF's Madison Park Recreation Facility, 55 Malcolm X Blvd. Building #4, Roxbury
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Brianna.Forde@tbf.org or 617.939.5558
Open Gym
Date: Saturday, December 10
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: BCYF's Madison Park Recreation Facility, 55 Malcolm X Blvd. Building #4, Roxbury
FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.neu.edu/healthykids
Swim to Live, Live to Swim
Date: Saturday, December 10
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: BCYF's Madison Park Recreation Facility, 55 Malcolm X Blvd. Building #4, Roxbury
FOR MORE INFORMATION: 617.373.7615
Boston Public School Forum: reducing Health Disparities to Close the Achievement Gap
Date: Tuesday, December 13
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: Rabb Auditorium, Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St., Copley Square
FOR MORE INFORMATION: bpshealth.eventbrite.com or Flyer
Massachusetts Complete Streets Workshops
Date: December 12, 13, 14, 16
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Website
Healthy Family Fun Friday
Date: Friday, December 16
Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Location: Mattahunt Community Center, 100 Hebron St., Mattapan
FOR MORE INFORMATION: cornerstores@mattapanfoodandfitness.org |
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Sincerely,
Karen A. Spiller
Project Director |
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Boston Collaborative for Food and Fitness
1010 Massachusettes Avenue Second Floor
Boston, MA 02128
617.534.2647
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