FriendshipWorks<\/strong><\/p>\n FriendshipWorks provides support and companionship to seniors to deter and alleviate elder isolations. Connect with Ellen Duncan (eduncan@fw4elders.org<\/a>) for more information.<\/p>\n Boys and Girls Club of Boston – Volunteer Tutoring<\/strong><\/p>\n If anyone is looking for a recurring volunteer opportunity, BGCB is currently recruiting volunteer tutors across multiple sites. Please have anyone interested sign up here<\/a> and BGCB staff will follow up with you directly!<\/p>\n BMC Organizational Development International Transgender Day of Visibility Through Learning (For BMC staff) Creating a welcoming, respectful, and affirming environment is essential to delivering equitable care and living our mission. This session will help staff deepen their understanding of gender diversity and strengthen inclusive communication practices in everyday interactions. Participating in this session is one way we can continue building the knowledge and skills needed to support our patients, colleagues, and community.<\/p>\n During this training, participants will:<\/p>\n In-person session:<\/strong> Tuesday, March 31, 10-11:30 a.m. (Yawkey Building) Register here<\/a><\/p>\n Boys and Girls Club of Boston – Week of Service Projects typically include outdoor landscaping, with some indoor organizing of program spaces. Groups are perfect for this opportunity. Sign up here<\/a>. For more information contact Alexis Armstrong (aarmstrong@bgcb.org<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n BMC South: In Your Corner: Men’s Health Night<\/strong> This event will bring together healthcare leaders and community partners to share trusted information about men\u2019s health. Through an engaging panel discussion, speakers will address mental health, primary care, heart health, and prostate health\u2014highlighting prevention, routine checkups, access to care, and the importance of knowing your health status. The event will also reconnect attendees with the BMC South Team and available services. For more information, contact the Community Engagement and External Affairs Team (bmccommunityengagement@bmc.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n Me Period: A Community Film Screening<\/strong> Boston Medical Center Health System is honored to present the Me Period documentary to the community. Produced by the Black Women\u2019s Health Imperative, this powerful film explores menstruation, puberty, and motherhood through heartfelt intergenerational conversations. For more information, contact the Community Engagement and External Affairs Team (bmccommunityengagement@bmc.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n 30th Annual Mother’s Day Peace Walk<\/strong> We invite you to join the Louis D. 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\nVirtual session: Tuesday, March 31, 2-3:30 p.m. (Microsoft Teams)<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>April 21-24th<\/p>\n
\nApril 10th | 6:30-8:30PM | BMC South Moakley Conference Center – 235 N Pearl St., Brockton, MA 02301<\/p>\n
\nApril 12th | 12-2:20PM | WBUR CitySpace – 890 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA<\/p>\n
\nMay 10th | 9-11AM | Town Field Park – 1520 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA 02122<\/p>\n
\nWe\u2019d love for you to join us. You\u2019re welcome to register here and walk with us. Please RSVP<\/a> by Friday, April 17.<\/p>\n
\nMay 17th | 11AM-3PM | Harambee Park – 930 Blue Hill Ave., Boston, MA 02124<\/p>\n
\nThis year\u2019s parade will run from Mattapan Square to Harambee Park and will include music, food, and more! Join us to celebrate Haiti’s independence and help empower our neighbors by providing resources that support all aspects of health. For more information, contact the Community Engagement and External Affairs Team (bmccommunityengagement@bmc.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n
\nMay 30th | 12-4PM | Boys and Girls Club, Berkshire Partners Blue Hill Club – 15 Talbot Ave., Dorchester, MA 02124<\/p>\n