As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, as many as 25 million adults and 10 million children may not always have access to nutritious food. The newly adopted “American Rescue Plan” is providing millions of dollars nationwide to food distribution…
Mother’s Out Front, Air Inc., Provide Air Purifiers to Little Folks Day Care in Eastie
Last week, Air Partners installed “Austin Air” air filters as well as air quality sensors into classrooms at Little Folks Community Daycare Center on Trenton Street. Working with the East Boston chapter of Mothers Out Front and AIR, Inc. (Airport…
Biden Administration Sends Commemorative Easter Eggs to EBNHC
In lieu of this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll, President Joseph Biden and the First Lady gifted the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) with 800 commemorative Easter Eggs. In return, EBNHC administrators have distributed the eggs to staff…
Eastie Main Streets Employees Will Benefit from New MBTA and Bluebike Pilot Program
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many inequities in our society. From the virus predominately affecting people of color to essential workers not having the luxury of working from home — thus jeopardizing their health and safety. Many essential workers who…
Pressley, Markey Re-Introduce Legislation to Fully Fund Fare-Free Public Transit
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Sen. Edward J. Markey re-introduced the Freedom to Move Act, that is bold legislation to support state and local efforts to establish public transportation as a public good through fare-free services. The lawmakers’ bill introduction comes as…
Maryann Gillespie Retires After Over Three Decades of Service to BCYF
More than three decades ago, Maryann Gillespie was in between careers and taking some time off to raise her three young children. “I worked at an insurance company then I had my kids,” said Gillespie. “The funny thing is I…