Every year, Robin Sidell chooses a charitable cause to support around the holidays, culminating in a big party at her North Street Grille. Dan wears his tuxedo and it is always fun bringing friends and families together at the neighborhood spot while supporting a good cause. This year, $3,161 in donations, gift cards and boxes of food went to Read More…
Enjoy this fun video from the 2016 ABCD North End / West End “Buona Sera” fundraiser supported by many North End / Waterfront restaurants in support of area seniors and families. For 50 years ABCD has provided basic services and innovative programs that help empower individuals, families, and communities in Boston to overcome poverty, live with dignity, and Read More…
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) held its annual Thanksgiving luncheon on Monday, November 21st. Over 75 members of the community, nearly all of them seniors from the neighborhoods, came to the center at 1 Michelangelo Street in the North End to a traditional repast of turkey, sides, pie, and a Read More…
Rob Consalvo, Deputy Director of the Boston Home Center, will be at the ABCD Center, 1 Michelangelo St. in the North End, on Wednesday, November 9th from 1-2 p.m. The Boston Home Center helps people stay in their home and age in place. All welcome to stop in!
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) held its Halloween party on Monday, Halloween. Staff and volunteers prepared a delicious and healthful meal of chicken, pasta, and greens to round out the influx of sweets, which included pumpkin pies to commemorate the arrival of fall weather. Senator Joe Boncore and City Councilor Read More…
Action for Boston Community Development will dedicate an evening of reverence, reflection, and celebration to honor 19 outstanding citizens who serve and uplift their communities as unsung heroes. Susan Price will be recognized for her exceptional contributions to ABCD North End/ West End food pantry. Susan Price has channeled resources and skills learned from ABCD Read More…
Susan came to ABCD after leaving the workforce and seeking a meaningful way to fill her time. She has lived in the North End for eleven years. This is her fourth year as a volunteer of ABCD. Previous to her service she worked 25 years at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center as a Unit Coordinator. She Read More…
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) North End Food Pantry was founded in the late 1980s and assists nearly 100 unduplicated clients each month, mainly from the North End neighborhood, but also from East Boston and Charlestown. The folks who use the pantry are elderly single persons and couples, a clear Read More…
On September 14th, the Villa Michelangelo Apartments held a festive gathering to commemorate the 15th Anniversary of the Villa Michelangelo Apartments, site of the former Michelangelo School. This partnership includes the ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC), East Boston Community Development Corporation (CDC), and North End Waterfront Health. This project originally came Read More…
Volunteers Wanted The ABCD North End/West End NSC has a plethora of open volunteer opportunities: Opportunity-teach computers to seniors at the NE/WE NSC on 1 Michelangelo Street in the North End. We need a patient volunteer to teach seniors basic Internet searches, typing in Microsoft Word, setting up email, and navigating online shopping services such Read More…
On behalf of Maria Stella Gulla, Director, please join us for the 6th Annual Buona Sera: An Evening with Friends event. Buona Sera is evening of good food, good friends, and a good cause-the low-income seniors and families of the North End and West End neighborhoods! Which restaurant and celebrity will you choose this year? Please call Read More…
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) held its Independence Day Party earlier this month. NE/WE NSC staff, volunteers, and a special group of high school volunteers from State Street Corporation gathered the seniors at Copp’s Hill Terrace to enjoy a traditional picnic of burgers, hot dogs, pasta salad, watermelon, cupcakes, and Read More…