JR is the President of North End Against Drugs and the North End Athletic Association.
Community Photos & Videos

North End Against Drugs Annual Easter Party a Hopping Success

Although the rain seemed to dampen the day before Easter, it could not wash out North End Against Drugs’ Annual Easter Party on Saturday, April 20 at the Nazzaro Center. The event was sponsored by Mike “FUD” Giannasoli in memory of his mother, Florence. The center was filled to capacity with children and their parents as Read More…

Event Notices

North End Against Drugs Easter Party April 20

North End Against Drugs (NEAD) will host their annual Easter party on Saturday, April 20th at 10 a.m. at the Nazzaro Center. There will be egg coloring, face painting, balloon artist and photos with the Easter Bunny! This will be followed by a puppet show by Caravan Puppets. There will also be a free raffle for all Read More…

Kids & Families Sports

North End Athletic Association Red Sox Opening Day Celebration

The North End Athletic Association (NEAA) held a celebration at the Nazzaro Community Center for the youth of the North End and members of the Center on Tuesday, April 9 for Opening Day of the Boston Red Sox!  The event saw over 120 people in attendance, with the bulk of them being children ages 6 Read More…

Kids & Families Schools

2019-2020 Raymond & Michelina Costa Scholarship Applications Due May 13th

North End Against Drugs (NEAD) is happy to announce our annual Michelina & Raymond Costa Scholarship / Educational Fund. North End residents who are in kindergarten through college are eligible to participate. Students who attend tuition-based schools are eligible for a scholarship. Students who attend public schools are eligible for a $100 Staples gift card.  The winners Read More…

Kids & Families Sports

North End Athletic Association Cheers on the Celtics

The North End Athletic Association (NEAA) sent 20 players and family members to the Celtics game vs the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, March 24.  While the Celtics did not play a very good game, the NEAA players and their families had an awesome time. For some of the younger attendees, it was their very first Read More…

Announcements Event Notices

North End Against Drugs Family Dinner / Family Talk

North End Against Drugs (NEAD) will be holding a Family Dinner/Family Talk on Monday, March 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center. The guest speaker will be Dr. Christin Price, Program Administrative Director of the Brigham Health Bridge Clinic and Clinical Director, Medicaid ACO at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/BWPO. Dinner will be macaroni, meatballs, salad, Read More…

Announcements Community

North End Against Drugs Family Pride Week Photos on Display at the Library

Thanks to North End Branch Librarian Jennifer Hawes, photos from many years of North End Against Drugs’ Annual North End Family Pride Week events are available for viewing at the library. Over 1,100 photos from 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2016, 2017, & 2018 are at the library. Just ask at the front desk, Read More…

Announcements Community

North End Against Drugs Bingo Thank You!

North End Against Drugs (NEAD) would like to thank all of our friends, neighbors, family members and supporters for attending our annual Bingo fundraising event. Thanks to all who attended and those who provided gift certificates, donations, cookies etc, the event raised over $2,500 for events, programs, and activities for the youth and families of Read More…

Business Community

North Street Grille Neighborhood Nights Support North End Against Drugs

North Street Grille has been supporting local non-profit groups over the past several months with their “neighborhood nights“. Hosted on the first Thursday of every month, 30% of the restaurant’s proceeds from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. are donated to a group or cause. On January 3, the Grille was packed and helped raised $1,000 for Read More…