“And did you get what you wanted from this life, even so?
I did.
And what did you want?
To call myself beloved, to feel myself beloved on the earth.”
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Calling all advocates for children and families! Join us in Boston this October for the Vital Village Networks 2023 National Community Leadership Summit. |
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Connect with Vital Village Networks at these upcoming events |
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Wednesday August 9, 2023, 5:30-6:30pm ET |
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A peer-led space where Boston residents and community organizations can address challenges by knowledge, data, and wisdom, and designing solutions together. All projects are led by workgroup members.
We invite you to bring your ideas and experiences.
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My 'Self' in the World: Children's Mental Health Storytimes
Live Virtual Event
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Check out available resources relevant to children and families |
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Family Paint Night - Month of August at The Guild Works |
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Tuesday evenings: 6-730pm |
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Today is a great day to be Alive and Paint!
Free food, paint supplies,music and a time to spend with others in the commune about breastfeeding discussions while we paint on how breastfeeding makes us feel.
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Boston Breastfeeding Coalition
Free Lactation Support
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Are you pregnant, nursing, or know someone who is? Come to one of our drop-in support groups around Boston! Our groups offer professional lactation counseling, fun playgroups for your young child, and support for anyone struggling with the ups and downs of parenting. |
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Learn more about events and resources by our partners and community organizations |
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Parent Resource Conference |
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Saturday, August 26, 2023 |
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The Dewitt Center, 122 Dewitt Dr, Boston, MA 02120
Lower Roxbury Coalition and Wellness Initiative is hosting the Parent Resource Fair with resources for parents to aid them through the summer and into the school year for the family. Resources will cover Parental Supports, Continuing Education, Housing and More.
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Summer is almost over, but that doesn't mean the fun is. Bring your loved ones kayaking on Fort Point, code a game inspired by the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, enter Mass Audubon's photo contest, or visit one of the sprinklers before they close for the season! For bedtime stories here are our picks for September. You can also check out these fall-themed books, this list for grandparent's day, and this list for national dance day.
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Boston Summer Eats provides nutritious breakfast and lunch at no cost at over 100 sites across the City. All youth 18 and under are eligible. No ID or registration required.
The Summer 2023 program runs June 26, 2023 to September 1, 2023. Each site has a different start and end date. See the list below for start and end dates, hours, locations and meals provided.
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Black Market Family Fun Day Fair |
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The Family Fun Day promises to be a day filled with exciting activities, games, and entertainment for the whole family. There will be something for everyone to enjoy, from sports, activities, food and more!
You can also shop at Revent Space and Metafold’s 3rd annual Black Market Fair featuring many minority owned businesses. There will be many of goods and services to choose from including jewelry, skin care, candles, apparel, and so much more.
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All of Us Research Program Looking For More Participants |
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Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.
Thursdays 11:30-1:30 p.m.
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The All of Us Research Program is a historic effort to gather data from one million Americans to learn more about how individual differences in lifestyle, environment, and biological makeup can influence health and disease.
Boston Medical Center is an enrollment partner for All of Us New England. More than 7,700 participants at BMC have enrolled so far.
If you join All of Us and provide biosamples, like blood or saliva, you may choose to learn more about your DNA, including your genetic ancestry, risk for certain diseases, or reaction to certain medications.
To learn more, please contact Cheryl McCloud, communications and community engagement manager for All of Us at BMC, at Cheryl.mccloud@bmc.org or visit information tables on the Talbot Green, Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., and the Moakley Green, Thursdays from 11:30-1:30 p.m.
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Cancer Awareness and Prevention |
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To support you and your family, below are some cancer awareness and prevention information, tools, and resources:
Frequency of cancer screening: Early detection is extremely important in improving cancer outcomes, so be sure you are up-to-date for cancer screenings, including cervical, breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer screenings. Please remember that the exact age and frequency may differ based on your personal situation and family history, so be sure to speak with your provider directly.
Determine if your preventive care is up to date: For members in the BMC employee medical plans, the Gaps in Care report from Health Plans, Inc. shows the current status of your recommended health screenings, along with immunizations and other preventive care services. To access your report, sign into your HPI My Plan account and scroll to the “Achieve Health Gaps in Care Report” under the “My Health and Wellness” header.
Scheduling your screening appointments:
If you are a patient at BMC, use this contact sheet for a listing of departments and phone numbers to call.
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Do you know how to stay safe in heat emergencies this summer? Sign up for Alert Boston to be notified of heat emergencies, and visit boston.gov/heat for more information on heat safety tips.
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Explore data from across the United States |
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Online Certificate in Community Leadership & Advocacy
Vital Village Networks & Urban College: 2023 - 2024
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In partnership with Urban College of Boston, Vital Village Networks is accepting applications for scholarships to the Certificate in Community Leadership and Advocacy, a year-long, 9-credit, college-level certificate program that builds upon the capabilities of community leaders who are working to maximize child, family, and community wellbeing in Boston.
This certificate is for those who serve in formal and informal roles doing community organizing, policy change, or advocacy for children and families to prepare them to address the aspects of professional development in this field. Students will acquire tools and develop skills to serve as better advocates for children and families.
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Applications Due: Wednesday 8/23/2023 |
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Project Manager, Corporate Engagement
Boston Cares
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The Project Manager for Corporate Engagement will play an integral role in developing and delivering successful, high-impact service projects engaging employees from Boston Cares corporate partners. |
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Full-Time Research Assistant (RA II) |
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StreetCred is hiring a full-time research assistant (RA II) for a research evaluation of the financial and parent-child health effects of our economic bundle in pediatric primary care. This is a two-year evaluation that we are very excited to have the opportunity to undertake. The right person has a combination of strong research training, attention to detail, problem solving skills, comfort with technology (Epic, REDCap, ClinCards), and interpersonal skills. Main tasks include recruiting and consenting families for intervention and control groups in clinic (possibly virtually as well), administering surveys every 6 months, and ensuring families are retained in the study. Bicultural/bilingual (Spanish or Haitian Creole) preferred but not mandatory. This is an in-person, not hybrid, position. |
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New MassHire Downtown Boston Young Adult Career Center Services |
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MassHire career coaches are available to help Boston residents, ages 18 to 24, with many different tasks, including exploring interests and careers, enrolling in job training programs, applying for jobs, and more. This comprehensive program offers a wide range of services tailored to young adults’ needs and aspirations. |
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Explore data from across the United States |
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2023 Summit Lightning Talk Program - A Call for Abstracts
Due September 29 at 11:59pm ET
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This year’s Vital Village’s 2023 National Community Leadership Summit on October 17 will include a live, in-person, lightning talk series where data storytellers can share their work.
We are looking for presentations reporting 1) community leadership stories or 2) data storytelling work that highlights efforts to reimagine, strengthen, and restore healthcare, public health, education, legal, social, and other systems to promote children’s wellbeing and prevent trauma.
Vital Village can provide technical support and guidance as you prepare your presentations. Community members are welcome to sign-up for our Data Storytelling Workshop Series and explore tools and frameworks for collecting, visualizing, and evaluating community-driven data.
We also invite you to register for optional 1:1 office hours if you would like tailored support on your abstract preparation, project, or lightning talk. You can register for the office hours here.
We are also accepting video, audio, and existing work sample submissions in place of a written abstract. Please click on the link below to learn more.
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Vital Village Networks is a network of residents and agencies committed to maximizing child, family, and community well-being. |
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