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 become a vibrant space for everyone in our community to connect, share, and engage.

Franklin Hill, located in Dorchester on Shandon Road off Franklin Hill Road, is more than just a place—it’s a community full of heart, history, and potential. We’re a neighborhood of families, elders, youth, and dreamers. We’ve faced challenges, but we’ve also built resilience. And now, we’re on a mission to make Franklin Hill stronger, safer, and more united than ever.

 

Our Mission: Unity, Dignity, Action

The Franklin Hill Tenant Association exists to uplift every resident. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to create a thriving, inclusive, and supportive environment for all. We advocate for better housing conditions, organize events that bring joy and resources, and build partnerships that open doors for our community.
We believe that every voice matters. Whether you’ve lived here for 30 years or just moved in last month, you are part of this story. And we want you to be part of the solution.

 

Uniting for a Brighter Tomorrow

We’re more than just tenants—we’re a family. We check on our elders, we celebrate our youth, and we show up for each other. But we can’t do it with just six or seven people. We need dozens. We need you.
This blog is your space. A place to speak up, share what’s happening, and help shape the future of Franklin Hill. If you’re hosting a block party, organizing a prayer circle, or launching a youth program—tell us. If you’re facing an issue with management, safety, or services—tell us. If you have a message for the Mayor, the Congresswoman, or the State Rep—this is your platform.

 

What We’re Working On

This season, we’re rolling out several initiatives to meet urgent needs and build community pride:

• 🎃 Halloween Fundraiser: We’re raising funds to provide costumes, candy, and a safe celebration for our kids. Every dollar helps us reach more families.
• 🦃 Thanksgiving Turkey Drive: We’re working to secure turkeys for all 266 units in Franklin Hill. No family should go without a warm meal during the holidays.
• 🎁 Toys for Tots Partnership: We’re teaming up to bring joy to children this winter. We’re collecting toys, wrapping supplies, and volunteer support.
• 🌽 Farm Festival: We’re bringing fresh produce to our neighborhood while supporting local farmers. It’s about health, access, and celebration.
  

Real Stories, Real Impact

Behind every initiative is a real person. Like Maria, a senior who had to choose between groceries and her heart medication. Or Tasha, a single mom who wrapped her kids in blankets last winter because she couldn’t afford coats. Or Malik, a teenager who found his voice designing flyers for our events. These stories are why we do what we do. And we need your help to keep going.

 

How You Can Get Involved

We’re calling on every resident, partner, and supporter to step up. Here’s how:

• 📣 Share Your Story: Tell us what’s happening in your life, your building, your block. We’ll listen—and we’ll act.
• 🧤 Volunteer: Help us organize events, distribute donations, or support outreach. Even one hour makes a difference.
• 💸 Donate: Whether it’s $5 or $500, your gift helps us feed families, clothe children, and fight for better conditions.
• 📷 Share Photos: Send us pictures of your family, your kids, your celebrations. We want to highlight the beauty of Franklin Hill.
• 🌐 Spread the Word: Share our website—franklin-hill.org—with family and friends. Let them stay aware of what’s going on and how they can help.
  
   

A Message to Our Leaders

We welcome input from everyone—residents, officials, and partners. If the Mayor has something to say, we’ll post it. If our Congresswoman wants to speak to our community, we’ll amplify it. If a local nonprofit is hosting a job fair or resource drive, we’ll help spread the word.
This blog is not just ours—it’s yours.

 

Final Word: We Are Franklin Hill

We are a strong community. We are proud, persistent, and full of promise. But we need more hands, more voices, and more unity. We need to show the world what Franklin Hill stands for—and what we’re building together.
So come join us. Let’s talk about our neighborhood. Let’s celebrate our wins and confront our challenges. Let’s build something lasting.
This is just the beginning.
With love and leadership,

Dwight Burs
President, Franklin Hill Tenant Association
📧 [email protected]rg
📞 (617) 506-8057 

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