The Boston Project Ministries

Last Updated May 14, 2013What's Happening?
Donate Sponsor A Teen Summer Job Individual and church partners can change a teenager's life this summer. Not only do jobs build life and workplace skills needed for success, but they are also a key deterrent to youth violence. Our pre-employment program for middle school students costs $500 per person and our teen jobs program costs $1,800 per youth. Contact us for more information or donate online to invest in a teenagers life. You Made Our Real Life Retreat Possible! Thank you to our friends who helped make our Real Life (our teen Bible study) Retreat possible. A full story is coming out soon, and you can view photos now. In less than 24 hours on Facebook, 14 friends donated the $1,000 needed to cover retreat costs. The spiritual significance of this retreat is life-giving. Thank You for Homework Center Snacks Special thanks to all the members of Newton Junction Baptist Church (NH) who collected snack for our after-school Homework Center. We were running out. If your church would like to donate snacks for a month, contact Sarah today.	Outreach Summer Jobs for Pre-Teens and Teens Available We are now accepting applications for our summer jobs program. For 12-14 years old, we offer Junior Park Patrol, a pre-employment program focused on developing character and workplace skills (while having fun!). Senior Park Patrol is our teen program focused on green jobs such a garden creation, park programming, food production, and social enterprise. Contact May to learn more. Creating a New Eco-Innovation District We are working with neighbors and non-profit partners to green our neighborhood. During the next three years, we hope to achieve energy retrofits in 15% of the homes in our community, add new greenspaces, and revive an older industrial street into a place with sought-after destinations. Contact Ben to learn more. Join us for Boston Shines - Spring Clean Up Join neighbors from the Talbot-Norfolk Triangle on Saturday, April 27 for our annual outdoor spring clean up. Meet at Elmhurst Park at 10 AM for breakfast munchies and then head out in teams to work at gardens/parks and seniors yards. Community potluck lunch at 12:30 PM at Elmhurst Park. Contact Meghan to volunteer or donate food.
Serve & Learn 2013 Summer Missions Program - Registration Open (Updated 3/29) We still have openings for our summer short-term missions trips for junior high and high school youth groups. 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. Join us for a Saturday Service Day We love hosting church volunteer teams to serve alongside us. Spend a service day with The Boston Project. Open to youth, college, and adult groups. Priority is given to churches who have a long-term partnership with The Boston Project. A $10-$20 per person donation is appreciated. Contact Paul with your preferred dates. 2013 College Spring Break Mission Trips We are excited to have college students join us for ministry and outreach during their spring break. We have hosted spring break trips for over 10 years now. Llimited space so if interested contact us early. Check out our web section and available dates.	Volunteer & Jobs 2013 Summer Jobs and Internships (Updated 3/29) We are still accepting applications and hiring young adults (ages 20+) to lead our two summer ministry programs, the Summer Missions Program and Neighborhood Youth & Family Ministries. Check out our Summer Staff Jobs to explore paid positions and internships. Contact Nik by email or call 617-929-0925 with any questions. Regular Volunteers Needed During School Year Wondering how you can get involved beyond a donation? Give your time! Spend one afternoon or evening each week investing in our community. We have opportunities to serve in Homework Center, Bible studies, communications (graphic design), and more. Also needed are volunteers skilled in plumbing, electrical, masonry, and carpentry. Contact Keith for more information. TNT Neighbor of the Year - Gail Granville This year, long-time resident and activist Gail Granville was selected by as our 2012 Neighbor of the Year. Gail has a strong history in loving her neighbors - with a special concern for children and youth. She has co-led neighborhood associations, taught children how to sew, serves on the TNT Steering Committee and Millennium Ten Initiative, and has helped develop and maintain local gardens. Above all, she is known as caring, generous, wise, and a true friend. Congratulations!
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