2025–26 · Roxbury
Free learn-to-swim classes
The resident asks for free swim classes for kids and adults, since many low-income and Black and brown residents cannot afford lessons and swimming saves lives.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Have free learn to swim classes for kids and adults as many low income people do not know how to swim. This would save lives.
Who it helps and why
Many black and brown people cannot afford swim lessons. This funding would help them have access to learn how to swim.
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- July 31, 2025
- Neighborhood
- Roxbury
- Place
- Roxbury
- Portal category
- Community
- How it was submitted
- Community partner workshop
- Partner organization
- Union Capital Boston
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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