2024–25 · Dorchester
Teen Empowerment-style programs for younger kids
Resident wants programs like Teen Empowerment opened to younger children, held in community centers, to guide them toward a brighter future.
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The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
I want to see more programs similar to Teen Empowerment open to even younger kids. Minds can be influenced in a way that can lead them to a brighter future. These programs could occur in community centers and show people how welcoming spaces can be.
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- July 19, 2024
- Neighborhood
- Dorchester
- Place
- Dudley Street, Boston, 02125
- Portal category
- Arts & Culture
- How it was submitted
- City-sponsored workshop
- Submission language
- English
- Themes
- Youth programs & schools
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