by Kimberly R. Lyle | Jul 26, 2016 | Resident Services & Community Organizing
Recidivism is tough to overcome. A 2011 Pew Center on the States study revealed a 42.2% recidivism rate for Massachusetts, not far behind the national average of 43.3%. Difficulty finding work, struggles with drug addiction, and lack of family support are factors that...
by Kimberly R. Lyle | Jul 25, 2016 | Resident Services & Community Organizing
Dorchester Bay is a proud sponsor of the 2016 Soccer for Peace Tournament, hosted by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. The annual summer tournament began in 2003, and brings together neighborhood residents, local businesses, city leaders, community...
by Kimberly R. Lyle | Jul 20, 2016 | Awards & Recognition, Special Events
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by dbedcadmin | Jul 19, 2016 | Youth Development
The Dorchester Bay Youth Force team began our Summer Program on July 5. We’re excited by the opportunity to work with six amazing youth organizers. Jasmin, Angele, Brittany, Bri, Ashley and Ananda worked with Youth Force over the school year and have demonstrated...
by Kimberly R. Lyle | Jun 21, 2016 | Special Events
On June 9, more than 230 guests gathered at the historic Shirley-Eustis House in Roxbury to honor the contributions of David Lee and Gregory Janey. Against the backdrop of a beautiful 18th-century estate, community partners, local residents, and business leaders...
by Kimberly R. Lyle | Jun 20, 2016 | Resident Services & Community Organizing
Join us at Build Day – Saturday, August 27, 9AM-3PM – at the Magnolia Street Garden. Meet fellow community members, paint a mural, and beautify our neighborhood! For more information about Build Day, contact Ricky Guerra at [email protected]. ← BRA...
by Kimberly R. Lyle | Jun 10, 2016 | Real Estate
In June 2016 the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) Board approved the Indigo Block project, a mixed-use development adjacent to the Uphams Corner stop on the Fairmount Line. The long-vacant site at 65 East Cottage Street will be transformed into 80 rental...
by Kimberly R. Lyle | May 26, 2016 | Health and Wellness, Resident Services & Community Organizing
One year ago Dorchester Bay partnered with Fair Foods to increase access to healthy foods in the community. Residents can purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at satellite locations for two dollars per bag through our food distribution program. Since launch,...
by dbedcadmin | Mar 17, 2016 | Awards & Recognition, Community Development, Real Estate
On July 7, 2015 we celebrated the ribbon cutting ceremony for our Quincy Heights project. HUD Secretary Julian Castro and Mayor Marty Walsh joined Board President Daryl Wright in cutting the ribbon. We are grateful to Secretary Castro and Mayor Walsh for speaking so...
by dbedcadmin | Feb 17, 2016 | Community Development, Real Estate
On May 21, 2015 Dorchester Bay and partners Boston Capital, Escazu Development, and New Market Community Partners were awarded a 2.7 acre parcel of land at 65 East Cottage Street, adjacent to the Uphams Corner station on the Fairmount Line. The development team will...
