Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lived a life dedicated to social justice, equity, service, and community. Under the leadership of Mayor Michelle Wu, the City recently announced two new offices committed to service: The Office of Civic Organizing and the Office of Black Male Advancement. 

The Mayor’s Office of Civic Organizing is committed to collaborative partnerships and programs which encourage proactive community engagement, awareness, and service in our neighborhoods.

The Office of Black Male Advancement works to empower Black men and boys to ensure they have equitable access to opportunities in the City. As part of their work, they focus on policies, programs, resources, and local and national partnerships.

The Office of Civic Organizing and The Office of Black Male Advancement invites you to join a virtual panel discussion in honor of MLK’s legacy and to uplift the power of being civically engaged. This event will be a safe space to also discuss the ongoing work required to address social justice and equity in our city.

**This is a virtual discussion, a Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants prior to the event.**

BCYF Roslindale Community Center will reopen in late December after being closed due to a flood and the necessary repairs. Come learn about what is planned for programming, give us your suggestions and check out the building.

BCYF is committed to a transparent, inclusive community process before moving to a design phase. This will be the second community meeting to establish the types of uses and activities the community would like to see in a new center. The community center study is also exploring location options for a potential center. To learn more about the study and review the presentations from the other meetings, visit the BCYF Jackson Mann Community Center page. At the same link you can also take an online survey to provide us feedback.

BCYF is committed to a transparent, inclusive community process before moving to a design phase. This will be the fourth and final community meeting to establish the types of uses and activities the community would like to see in a new center. The community center study is also exploring location options for a potential center. A final report based on the neighborhood meetings is expected to be completed early next year before moving to the design phase and the next step of community involvement. To learn more about the study and review the presentations from the other meetings, visit the Charlestown BCYF page. At the same link you can also take an online survey to provide us feedback.

Please join Boston Centers for Youth & Families, the City of Boston’s Public Facilities Department and the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services for a community meeting to explore options for a new community center in Allston/Brighton. The meeting will be held via Zoom on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 6 p.m.

Translation services can also be requested when registering.