Free Tax Preparation Services

If you worked in 2017 and made under $54,000, you may be eligible for free tax preparation services at your local neighborhood service center.
Services by appointment and during walk-in hours vary by site
Your local neighborhood service center. Call 617-635-4500 or go online at http://www.bostontaxhelp.org/2018-tax-sites to find the site nearest you.
More info: Don't forget to bring all required documents to your appointment! Call 617-635-4500 or http://www.bostontaxhelp.org/what-to-bring/ to find more details. Tax preparation services available in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese, French, Russian, Czech, Japanese, Mandarin, and Cantonese.

Junior Celtics Academy

A fundamental basketball drills program for 3rd to 6th grade participants. These skills are taught by drills and games designed by Celtics coaches to improve participants' performance over the course of the program. Top 10% of most improved participants will be awarded a ticket to a Celtics home game. One youth will be nominated as captain from our site and will be recognized on-court at halftime of a home game.
February 10, 2018 - March 17, 2018
Salvation Army Kroc Center, 650 Dudley Street, Dorchester, MA, 02125
More info: This program is FREE. Limited spots available. Register at the Boston Kroc Welcome Desk or contact Anthony Henderson at 617-318-6942 or Anthony.henderson@use.salvationarmy.org.


Boston Teachers Union presents Parent 2 Parent Conference

A conference for parents and educators to share and learn from each other, support parent engagement, promote parent advocacy, and strengthen parent and teacher collaboration.
Saturday, January 27, 2018, 8:30am-3pm
Madison Park High School, 75 Malcolm X Boulevard, Roxbury, MA, 02120
More info: The event is free with breakfast and lunch provided. Volunteer-run childcare is available with pre-registration. Register online at www.btu.org/parent2parent

Financial Literacy - CHEC Monthly Networking Forum

Learn how to manage your money and not be managed by your money. Topics include easy strategies to eliminate debt and grow your credit score, how to create and stick to a budget, and simple ways to save money on a limited income.
Thursday, February 15, 2018, 12-2pm
860 Harrison Avenue, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA, 02118
More info: Validated parking available. This is a networking event, so don't forget to bring business cards and fliers. To RSVP, leave a message at 617-534-2432 or email ltavares@bphc.org. Contact immediately for individual arrangements (ASL interpreter, etc).

YEAR UP Recruitment

For young adults interested in taking their next step in their journey towards a career & higher education, Year Up's mission is to close the opportunity divide through a one-year intensive program. This free program serves youth ages 18-24 who receive an educational stipend and earn up to 31 FREE college credit recommendations while taking classes and completing an internship at top companies in Boston to prepare them for a professional career.
Visit Year Up's website http://www.yearup.org to view the Fast Track Sessions
Year Up, 45 Milk Street, Boston, MA 02109
More info: To learn more, contact Saida at SReyes@yearup.org or call the Admissions Team at 857-305-9990 to RSVP for an upcoming Fast Track session. Interested applicants should fill out an online Student Interest Form at www.yearup.org

$1 Friday Nights at Boston Children's Museum

Every Friday evening families can enjoy the entire Boston Children's Museum for $1. The museum includes an Art Studio, Construction Zone, and more.
Friday nights from 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Boston Children's Museum, 308 Congress Street, Boston
More Info: Visit http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visit/target-1-friday-nights-sponsored-target

Boston Tuition - Free Community College Plan

Boston Public Schools Superintendent Tommy Chang and Mayor Martin J. Walsh launch the application for the tuition-free community college plan, which provides a cost-effective entry point into higher education for Boston's young people.
More info: Please visit the link for more information http://www.bostonpublicschools.org/tuition-free-college

Boston 1ON1

Boston 1ON1 is an opportunity for a new resident to learn about the many services in Boston that might affect them. It would also be a chance to ask questions about anything from park use to parking. As City Hall to Go already processes parking permits, provides trash and recycling stickers, assists in signing up for city apps (BOS311/PARK BOSTON), and much more, new residents can leave their meeting with all of their City business taken care of, and a better understanding of this new place they are calling home. In addition, Boston 1ON1 will introduce residents to cultural resources, state and federal resources, as well as important information regarding their new neighborhood.
More info: Please visit the links for more information http://www.cityofboston.gov/cityhalltogo/ or http://cityhalltogo.weebly.com/

Assistance in Paying for Heat

Apply for help paying for heating bills through the state's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
More Info: Visit boston.gov/homeheating or call 617-357-6012.

Subsidized Hubway Memberships

For only $5/year, low-income residents in the City of Boston can rent a Hubway bike for up to 30 minutes each ride at no charge. With this special membership, a free helmet is also provided. The subsidy code can be obtained from the Boston Public Health Commission. Must be 17 years of age or older.
All seasons, except winter in Boston. Year-round in Cambridge. To see a map of the stations, visit http://www.thehubway.com/stations
More Info: To get the code, call 617-534-5690 and redeem it at TheHubway.com