Building a Better Dorchester: Your Guide to Community Resources and Support

Imagine the crisp morning air on Shandon Road as the sun begins to peek over the triple-deckers. You hear the low hum of conversation, the rhythmic crinkle of paper grocery bags, and the occasional burst of laughter as neighbors greet each other by name. This isn’…

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Strengthening Dorchester: Your Guide to Local Support and Resources at Franklin Hill

Imagine walking down Shandon Road on a crisp Tuesday morning. The air carries the faint scent of rain-washed pavement and the distant, cheerful rhythm of a basketball hitting the court. You see neighbors leaning over balconies to trade morning greetings, their voi…

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Know Your Rights: Dealing with Housing Code Violations in Boston

Posted on March 15, 2026 

 

Picture a Tuesday evening in late January here in Dorchester. The wind is whipping off the water, rattling the windowpane in your living room. You reach for the radiator, hoping for that familiar hiss of warmth, but it’s stone cold. You…

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Welcome to the Franklin Hill Community Blog!

Posted on September 17, 2025


Hi there, neighbors and friends! This is our first community blog post, and we’re thrilled to have you here. I'm Dwight Burs, President of the Franklin Hill Tenant Association, and I want to personally welcome you to what we hope will…

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How to Support Tenant Advocacy for Stronger Communities?
Posted on August 20, 2025 

 

Dorchester Center stands as a vibrant testament to the unique character that communities carve for themselves through unity and mutual support. At the heart of this community-driven ethos is the tireless work of tenant advocacy, crafti…

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Maximizing Impact: Community Resource Drives for Families
Posted on August 15, 2025

 

Imagine a setting bustling with activity: smiling volunteers helping organize donated goods, families eagerly gathering necessities they once thought beyond reach, and community leaders orchestrating the seamless flow of resources to t…

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