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Greater Boston Bigfoot Research Institute

Here at the Greater Boston Bigfoot Research Institute (GBBRI), we offer cryptozoological gear for all your Yeti-related needs. From Bigfoot T-shirts to stories of creative creatures, you'll find everything you require for your next fact-finding expedition. Each purchase helps the non-profit writing and tutoring center 826 Boston, which has left some pretty impressive tracks of its own.

Children's Music Center

We are a neighborhood music school, offering a variety of programs including Music Together® classes for infants, toddlers and preschoolers (and their grown-ups!), Rhythm Kids drumming classes, ukulele and pre-piano classes for children 4-7 years, private piano lessons for ages 5+, a musical theatre program and birthday parties.

Egleston Square Branch of the Boston Public Library

Built by the people and dedicated to the advancement.

Egleston YMCA Teen Center

Y Achievers is a national college achievement and career development program with a purpose to help young people set and pursue high educational and career goals, resulting in graduation and acceptance to college or certificate program

Greater Egleston High School

Providing students the preparation to thrive in college, the workplace and the community through engaging, challenging academics and real world learning.

Horizons for Homeless Children

Combating the effects of homelessness becomes an even more pressing and critical mission when children are involved. Horizons for Homeless Children is leading the fight in Massachusetts to help alleviate the trauma and stress of homelessness on both children and their families by providing high-quality early education, vital opportunities for play, support for parents, and crucial advocacy on behalf of some of our most marginalized citizens. Your support makes this possible.

Mendell Elementary School

The Mendell School is dedicated to educating a diverse, inclusive community through rigorous and equitable learning experiences that create lifelong learners who stand tall as a mighty force for good in their neighborhoods. Mendell students and families are encouraged to visit the Mendell Communication Hub and/or sign up for weekly Mendell email newsletters to stay connected and informed about events, programs and policies. Please see your student's teacher or the secretary for the link to the Communication Hub.

Meridian Academy

Meridian Academy mentors students in a small, vibrant community to become creative, questioning, analytical learners and thoughtful, involved citizens. Our curriculum incorporates the best practices from both progressive and traditional schooling, encouraging students to embrace the joys and challenges of lifelong discovery.

Rafael Hernandez k-8 Elementary school

The Rafael Hernandez Two-Way Bilingual School is committed to working with parents and the community within a diverse, nurturing environment in which students use Spanish and English as constructive tools for learning. We believe students, teachers, and parents should work cooperatively to set and achieve goals that maximize each student’s potential, and that develop courageous learners, effective communicators, and responsible citizens.

Southwest Corridor Park

The Southwest Corridor Park is a 4.1 mile, linear park stretching from the Back Bay to Forest Hills. The park links South End, Back Bay, Roxbury and Jamaica Plain with a street-level, greenway. Recreational facilities include: 11 playgrounds, 2 spray pools, 7 basketball courts, 5 tennis courts, 2 street hockey rinks, 2 amphitheaters, and 6 miles of trails.

Stone House

Stone House makes a difference in our community by caring for and protecting adult and child survivors of domestic abuse, and helping them rebuild safe, secure, independent lives of purpose and self-fulfillment.Stone House combines the security of a safe home with a range of programs and services around personal growth, life-skill building and trauma recovery – all designed to help participants create a path toa fulfilling and positive life.

Tony Williams Dance Center

It started as it continues: powered by the transformative might of the arts. Retired international ballet star, Tony Williams used his own personal experience of making the most of an opportunity provided to him through Boston Ballet. Tony’s vision is the provide an excellent arts education to Boston’s diverse communities because through involving and engaging a diverse collective, where our cultural differences are celebrated and embraced.