If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.
— Marcus Antoninus Aurelius
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Network members' voices bring good news and share highlights from around our community |
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Welcome back and happy new year!
We would like to kick off 2024 by congratulating the 2023 Social Justice Mediation Program (SJMP) Cohort for completing the Social Justice Mediation Training. We had a dynamic group of leaders, stakeholders, practitioners from different backgrounds. Now, they are equipped to help mediate conflicts “ disagreements, improve communication, appreciate different points of view, and develop understanding. Social justice mediation seeks to mediate while acknowledging any underlying social identities, power, privilege, and vary backgrounds impact a situation.”
Learn more about the SJMP and stay connected for the next training.
If you are an SJMP alum, consider attending our next refresher meeting on Thursday, January 25th at 6:00 p.m. ET - Register here.
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Connect with Vital Village Networks at these upcoming events |
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Greater Boston Birth Equity Coalition
Overview/Background
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Vital Village Networks (VVN) has collaborated with community leaders, healthcare providers, and advocates to establish the Greater Boston Birth Equity Coalition. The coalition aims to assist families who are farthest from opportunity during the arrival of new children. Various community partners from the region have come together to create a governance and decision-making structure that is solutions-oriented, respects the dignity of its members, and is based on healing-centered practices.
The design team is now accepting nominations for 11 members to serve as leaders for the official founding of the Greater Boston Birth Equity Coalition. Additionally, it is looking for advisors to join the Elder Council, who will provide guidance to the coalition. Furthermore, it is inviting the community to join by expressing interest in the general membership of the Greater Boston Birth Equity Coalition.
We are inviting people from all walks of life to join in co-leading this coalition. We value and welcome all forms of leadership centered on upholding and protecting the dignity of children and birthing people.
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You can:
- Nominate or Express Interest to be a Coalition Service Leader
- Express Interest in the Coalition General Membership
- Nominate or Express Interest in the Coalition Elder Council
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2024 Vital Village Community Data Ambassador
Apply Today! Deadline: March 29, 2024 at noon ET
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Vital Village is seeking three Community Data Ambassador volunteers to co-lead the Community Data Workgroup in 2024. Responsibilities include: |
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- Support community outreach and partnership
- Group reflection on how to use technology and data to advance social justice issues.
- Creating agendas and facilitating monthly Workgroup meetings
- Five-month service commitment
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Volunteers ambassadors will receive a $500 honorarium for their service. |
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To apply, please complete the form below before our updated deadline, March 29, 2024 at noon ET. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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2024 Data Storytelling Workshop Series
Info Session: January 25th, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. ET
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Join Vital Village for the free, virtual Data Storytelling workshop series and build your capacity to create and share stories that support social change using data tools.
The Workshop will focus on five themes for collecting and sharing information that highlight community assets and leverages community strengths.
Attend our Info Session this Thursday, January 25th at 5:30pm to learn more about the upcoming workshops.
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Check out available resources relevant to children and families |
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My“Self”in the World Children Storytime |
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Join us along with your children for our weekly My“Self”in the World Children Storytime with. A collaboration of Vital Village Networks and the Boston Public Library (Children Librarians) Storytellers.
Every week with a different theme, books, and songs and activities.
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Vital Village Bi-Annual Survey |
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If you have already completed the 2023 Vital Village Network-Wide Survey, thank you.
Your feedback will help us continue to improve the Vital Village Networks experience and resource offerings. This survey should take 15-20 minutes to complete. The collected information is valuable to improve our efforts and plan for the future. Your participation is voluntary and all questions are optional. Responses will be confidential and anonymous.
Raffle Drawing: To thank you for your time and participation, you have the option to be entered into a randomized raffle drawing. In order to contact you if you win, you will need to provide an email address on the survey. This email address will not be tied to your survey responses.
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Boston Breastfeeding Coalition
Free Lactation Support
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CONtexts (Community Resources On Health Nearby Fun) is a free text messaging service and interactive resource sharing map that promotes child and family wellness by providing current information nearby community resources, wellness tips, and family-fun events.
Once you’re subscribed you will receive 3 weekly free text messages: Monday’s text - nearby community resources, Wednesday’s text - wellness tips, Friday’s text - a family-fun events
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Free Sign-Up To subscribe, text KIDS to +1 (844) 806-0616 |
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Events, resources, and opportunities by our partners and community organizations |
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The Recruitment, Training & Support Center (RTSC) project |
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The Recruitment, Training & Support Center (RTSC) project at the Federation
for Children with Special Needs and the Falmouth Special Education
Advisory Council (SEPAC); a number of resources available to support families, including some research data.
Contact Mary-Beth Landy for more information: 617-399-8303 | mlandy@fcsn.org
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BPS 1st Round Registration
Deadline: February 9, 2024
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If your child will be age 3, 4, or 5 by September 1st, register in the first round.
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Visit www.DiscoverBPS.org to register
- Contact the First Teacher team for help t pre-register. Pre-registration will save you time at the final step.
- Gather the required documents for your registration
- Submit final registration during the first round at BPS Welcome Center by February 9 for K0, K1, and K2.
If you need assistance, you can contact First teacher at 617-238-7275
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All of Us, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is inviting one million people across the U.S. to help build one of the largest and most diverse health data resources in history. Researchers will use data from the program to learn more about how individual differences in lifestyle, environment, and biological makeup can influence health and disease.
One of the goals of All of Us is to return information to participants over time. For example, participants can learn about their DNA by providing blood or saliva samples. This information may include genetic ancestry (where your family might have lived hundreds of years ago); genetic traits, such as why you might love or hate cilantro; whether you may have a higher risk for certain health conditions, or how your body might react to certain medications. All participants will receive a $25 gift card after they complete the initial steps to join.
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It is never too late to do good and one such good thing is to participate in research work |
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Fashion-Upcycle for Teenagers
Every Tuesday at 3:30 a.m.
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If you are a teenager or if you know a teenager who is interested in fashion consider the Teens Upcycle with Nahdra.
Every Tuesday at 3:30 AM till January 30th
Boston Public Library/690 Washington Street Boston MA 02124
Contact: 617-436-8214
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2024 Financial Challenge for Beginners
Every 2nd Wednesday at 6:00 pm
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If you are interested in attending financial workshops please consider
The hybrid: zoom or in-Person sessions at 23 Leonard Street Dorchester, MA 02122
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If you are a father of a child who is three years old or younger, please consider joining the next Baby U Program.
Saturday Mornings beginning in January 2024./14 Weekly workshops and family playtime.
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Jewish Family & Children's Service
Family Support Specialist/Home Visitor
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The Family Support Specialist is responsible for providing emotional support, education, advocacy, case management and referrals for parents with multiple, complex needs, including lack of access to adequate housing, immigration-related issues, unemployment, domestic violence, lack of partner support, and other trauma-related issues.
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Harvard University Dining Services Job Fair
Thursday, January 11 | 8:30-11:30 am & 1:00-3:30 pm
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Openings for part- and full-time positions:
- General Services
- Assistant & General Cooks
- Kitchen Person
- Chef de Cuisine & Sous Chef
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Apply & interview on the same day!
- Bring your resume
- Complete a job application
- Identify roles & shifts of interest
- Interview on the spot
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1737 Cambridge Street, Cambridge MA
[Café space (1st Floor), CGIS North Building]
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Using Data to Address and Assess the Housing Crisis in Greater Boston
31 January, 2024 | Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. ET
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We invite you to share thoughts, ideas experiences, expertise, & resources. |
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A virtual community for Greater Boston residents and leaders to collaboratively design solutions for housing, hyper-development, and gentrification challenges. |
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Have an event, job opportunity, or resource to share with the network?
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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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