Community Resources
As disciples of Jesus Christ, our calling is to address the needs of all those within our congregation and beyond as best as we can.
Please see the information we have compiled below in order to learn about any resources
that may be of assistance to you and your family during this time.
( The information below has been graciously compiled by a host of Bethel Members. Thank you! )
Mental Health
Resources
William James College continues to offer free online groups on topics like parenting, working from home, and mindfulness to provide support during COVID-19. The calendar of events is regularly updated, and the page is now organized by topic. We've added dates for most existing sessions. New offerings include a support and networking group for Asian Mental Health counselors and a drop-in support and training for managers of behavioral health and community services organizations.
Financial Assistance
UNION CAPITAL BOSTON
"Established a one-time direct gift campaign to send Visa gift cards to those who need it urgently in the Greater Boston area. 100% of donations will go to families in need."
FUNERAL FUND FOUNDATION
This fund is designed to be flexible and will provide grants for immediate needs including funeral service emergency response to significant loss of life, to organizations and resources providing service to families with unresolved and complicated grief due to loss during this crisis, and for other important needs of the funeral service profession and the families we serve.
Community Care
Lists
COMMUNITY EXCEL SPREADSHEET
Contains an extensive list of community
resources. Please be advised that Bethel AME Church did not create this list. It has been shared with us from an outside source. Therefore any views , language, or opinions found on this document do not express the views of Bethel AME or it's staff.
HARVARD RESOURCE LIST
Contains an extensive list of community
resources. Please be advised that Bethel AME Church did not create this list. It has been shared with us from an outside source. Therefore any views , language, or opinions found on this document do not express the views of Bethel AME or it's staff.
BOSTON CITY HALL RESOURCE LIST
Contains an extensive list of community
resources. Please be advised that Bethel AME Church did not create this list. It has been shared with us from an outside source. Therefore any views , language, or opinions found on this document do not express the views of Bethel AME or it's staff.
AME Announcements
Other Resources & Activities
Fowler Clark Farm
Weekly food distribution on Fridays
from 3-5pm. Bring a mask and the
following payment options:
Cash, Credit Card, SNAP card, HIP.
Nutrition coupons accepted as well.
Census 2020
When the U.S. Census Bureau knows how many people live in our community, organizations and businesses are better equipped to evaluate the services and programs needed, such as clinics, schools, and roads.
It also determines how seats in Congress are distributed among the 50 states.
In March 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau will send every household an invitation to complete a simple questionnaire about who lives at your address on April 1.
You will have the opportunity to respond online, by phone, or by mail, and federal law keeps those responses safe and secure.
Attorney General's Complaint Hotline for Renters & Homeowners
We’ve been hearing reports, through our membership in the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization, that people are being harassed by landlords or not getting the consideration and help they should be receiving from mortgage companies or banks. In a meeting with MA Attorney-General Maura Healey this morning, she emphasized that if people are experiencing any of these problems they should reach out to her office’s hotline.
The Haley House
Community Resources for all.
Created and curated by the Haley House.
Audible for Kids (Free)
While school is on pause kids of all ages can listen for free to a collection of books and stories.
Exercise & Fitness
4 CORNERS YOGA ONLINE
We are offering free online interactive activities to the community, which includes but not limited to light movement and Q&A
via Zoom.
HOME WORK-INS BY PLANET FITNESS
Tune-in weekly to Facebook live to watch home
workouts. Mondays @ 7pm EST
Family Resources
BOSTON CENTRAL WEBSITE
We've put together a bunch of ideas on things you can do outside, as well as a bunch of old-school ideas for things to do at home. Take care of yourselves and one another. Be well, and hang in there.
KIDVILLE VIRTUAL COMMUNITY
A virtual community of curated videos, resources,
projects, and live streaming from your favorite
Kidville Play Professionals.
ONLINE GAME WEBSITES
Contains a list of online kid-friendly games.
Please be advised that Bethel AME Church did not create this list. It has been shared with us from an outside source. Therefore any views , language, or opinions found on these websites do not express the views of Bethel AME or it's staff.
DAILY MEAL SITES FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN
Bethel AME Church Youth Center
84 Wachusett Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Hours: 8:00-12:00pm
Mason Pool
159 Norfolk Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02119
Hours: 9:00-3:00pm
Vine Street
39 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
Hours: 9:00-3:00pm
Lilla G. Frederick Pilot Middle School
270 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02121
Hours: 8:30-11:30am
Grove Hall BCYF
51 Geneva Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02121
Hours: 9:00-3:00pm
Food for The Soul - Grove Hall
651 Warren Street, Dorchester, MA 02121
Lunch Hours: 2:00 - 3:00pm
Dinner Hours: 5:00 - 8:00pm
Marshall BCYE
35 Westville Street, Dorchester, MA 02121
Hours: 10:00-3:00pm
Holland BCYF
85 Olney Street, Dorchester, MA 02121
Hours: 10:00-3:00pm
Vietnamese American Community Center
42 Charles Street , Dorchester, MA 02121
Hours: 8:00-12:00pm
Community Academy of Science and Health (CASH)
11 Charles Street, Dorchester, MA 02122
Hours: 8:30-11:30am
Roxbury Prep
206 Magnolia Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
Hours: 11:00-1:00pm
Roxbury Prep
5 Maywood Street, Roxbury, MA 0 02119
Hours: 11:00-1:00pm
Bridge Boston Charter School
435 Warren Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
Hours: 11:00-1:00pm (Starts March 18th)