Last Updated February 1, 2010What's Happening? |
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Donate Considering Supporting a Missionary StaffMany Boston Project staff are here in part because of churches, families, and individuals who support them through regular or special financial gifts. Please consider joining their support team today by making a donation online or by mail. Supermarket Gift Cards Support Homework CenterChildren and teenagers are hungry! Can you help us provide a healthy snack at our Homework Center? $10 or $25 gift cards to Stop & Shop or Shaws can make a significant daily difference for our young people. Motivate family and friends to collect 3-5 cards as part of your Christmas giving or next birthday party for The Boston Project. Social Justice T-Shirts Now AvailableWe are excited to offer to you a new selection of Fair Trade, organic, or sweat shop free t-shirts printed with cool social justice slogans. These shirts along with vintage Boston Project shirts are available online for a suggested donation. |
Outreach Teen Summer Job CenterWe are passionate about the importance of jobs for teenagers. This developmental and financial milestone can be challenging for young people to reach especially in our troubled economy. Our new teen job center will open February 15 (during school vacation) to help teens who live in the Talbot-Norfolk Triangle connect with summer jobs. Real Life Bible Study now on ThursdayWe moved our Real Life Bible Study to Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM. Come hang out with others, eat, play table games, and explore who Jesus is and what the Bible has to say to your life. Contact David to learn more. A New Children's Learning Community GardenJoin us in planning a new community garden right in the Talbot-Norfolk Triangle this winter. We hope to design this new space during the winter months and begin construction and planting in the spring. The location is at 106 Norfolk Street. Contact Paul to sign up for a garden plot. |
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Serve & Learn 2010 Summer Mission ProgramNow entering its 15th year, our summer short-term missions trips for junior high and high school youth groups is open for registration. We host teams from 5-30, offering a Bible-based experiential education with service rooted in year-round community development work. Check out our web section and available dates. Winter/Spring Service DaysSpend a service day with The Boston Project and experience an introduction to our ministry, a scripture-based devotion, and 2-6 hours of service addressing needs in Boston. Open to youth, college, and adult groups. A $10-$20 per person donation is appreciated. Contact us for available dates. Currently scheduling Winter/Spring 2010. Park Patrol - Youth Champions for Green SpaceThis summer 2010 we will hire 20 teenagers to be involved in Park Patrol - a leadership/job development program - focused on improving and creating new green space in our neighborhood. The young people are transforming 106 Norfolk Street into a new community garden and will host activities for children at the Elmhurst Street Playground. Contact Paul to learn more. |
Volunteer & Jobs Americorps Position Available - September 2010We are looking for a candidate to apply to work with our Neighborhood Youth Ministries through a local AmeriCorps partnership. This is a one-year commitment from September 2010-2011 and will involve a person in direct work with youth along with volunteer mobilization efforts. Contact if you are interested. Fair Trade T-Shirts - Business TeamWe are seeking volunteers to help in an advisory way to re-launch a Fair Trade t-shirt business during 2010. Individuals with skills in business/financial planning, marketing, and graphic design needed. Contact Paul for more information. School Year Internships AvailableIf you are a college or graduate student in the Boston area looking for a semester-based internship, consider The Boston Project. This year, we have opportunities in the area of children and youth work, volunteer management, and public relations-communications projects (website development, etc.). Contact Paul for more information. |
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