Weekend and evening youth drop-in programs
Resident asks for funded evening and weekend drop-in programs with food, music and mentorship in community centers to reduce violence and support youth in underserved neighborhoods.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Boston youth need safe, positive spaces during high-risk times. This project funds weekend and evening drop-in programs with food, music, mentorship, and workshops in community centers. It reduces violence and improves mental health by offering consi
Who it helps and why
This project focuses on underserved neighborhoods where youth face the highest risk of violence and lack access to enrichment. By creating free, welcoming spaces with culturally responsive programming, we provide healing, connection, and opportunity for BIPOC youth who are often excluded from traditional support systems.
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- July 21, 2025
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Education, Youth & Families
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
The same need in other cycles
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2024–25 (59 matching)
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