Last Updated August 12, 2008What's Happening?

Give Back-to-School Supplies

In the early fall (September-October), The Boston Project helps to collect and distribute thousands of schools supplies to children and youth in our neighborhood. We only can do this because of families and churches who donate items (often bought when on sale!). Check out our School Supplies List and organize youthself and others to give today to help young people start off the school year right!

Garage Sale Almost Final!

After 10 years, we are finally closing on the purchase of an 8-bay car garage to use for tool storage and furniture donations in our neighborhood. Our fundraising drive to buy the Garage ends August 30th. Our outstanding need is $783. Consider a special online donation today.

Columbus Day Weekend Yard Sale - Donations Needed

On Friday-Saturday, October 10-11, we will host our Annual Fall Yard Sale to raise funds for our Neighborhood Youth Ministries. If you have been cleaning out this summer, send your treasures to The Boston Project. Household items, furniture, toys, and more is appreciated. Limited pick up is available - contact us.

Check Out The Spot - Teen Cafe

An underground cafe exists in Codman Square for youth on Thursdays from 7:00-10:00 PM. Come find The Spot at 12 Southern Ave. Lots of entertainment, food, Wii, table games, dancing, and more. Hosted by a collaboration of youth organizations in Codman Square with funding from the Black Ministerial Alliance. Contact to learn more.

New Family Fun Night

Every Monday this summer, people of all ages are gathering at the future Elmhurst Park site for some good, old-fashion Family Fun. With food, board games, volleyball, double dutch and more, neighbors are enjoying time with one another. Join us from 7:30-9:00 PM. Special thanks to our sponsor.

New Parks Website by Park Patrol

Park Patrol youth interns this spring created a great new website, www.codmansquareparks.org to showcase parks and green space in the Codman Square neighborhood. Check it out!

Fall Weekend Service Retreats

We are now registering adult, college, and high school groups for weekend service retreats. Join us from Friday night through Sunday afternoon for an intense and meaningful urban immersion and service experience. Groups from 10-25 welcome. Cost is approximately $85 per person. We have openings in September-early December 2008.

Service Days

Spend 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 Fall 2008.

2009 College Spring Break

It's not too soon to plan early for your school's college spring break. Bring a team to Boston to serve alongside outreach ministries throughout our city. Check out our web section and available dates.

Homework Center Volunteers Needed

College students and adults are invited to join our Neighborhood Youth Ministries by helping youth ages 4-16 at our drop-in Homework Center. Flexible volunteer hours available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday afternoons. Contact us or use our online volunteer application. This is a good match for school internships and work study students. A Life-Changing Opportunity!

Thanksgiving and Christmas Volunteers

Consider helping us this year by collecting food and preparing Thanksgiving Baskets for families in our neighborhood (November 22), or by preparing delicious home-made food for our annual Christmas Banquet for those homeless in partnership with Starlight Ministries (December 13). Contact to learn more.

Be An Apprentice/Intern

We invite college students and recent graduates to join us for 3 months to two years for a purposeful work experience. Apprenticeships and Internships allow you to work with long-term staff in areas such as children and youth work, missions trip coordination, community organizing, communications, development, and non-profit administration.