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ABCD hosts unemployment insurance forum

bostonabcd — Wed, 05 May 2010 16:18:20 +0000

ABCD’s Department of Housing and Homelessness Prevention presents “HOT TOPICS IN HOUSING! - Unemployment Insurance,” with special guest Margaret Monsell from Massachusetts Legal Reform Institute. The event took place Tuesday, May 4 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in the Cass Room at ABCD’s Downtown Boston location.

What is unemployment insurance?
Who is eligible?
How does the process work?
For how long can a person receive unemployment insurance benefits (including federal extensions)?

CORI Reform Rally at the State House

bostonabcd — Wed, 05 May 2010 14:44:13 +0000

Sponsored by the Commonwealth CORI Coalition (CCC). The CCC is a statewide coalition of over 110 organizations, dedicated to passing comprehensive CORI reform in 2010.

RALLY AND LOBBY DAY at the STATE HOUSE
12-3pm, Thursday May 6th

12-1pm – Rally @ State House Steps
1-2pm – Visit Legislators’ Offices
2-3pm – Debrief and Next Steps @ Room B1

The CORI, the state’s criminal background check system, keeps residents from accessing jobs and housing. CORI Reform was passed last November by the Senate, but is still awaiting a vote in the House. CORI reform will increase taxpaying residents, reduce joblessness and help reduce crime. Demand CORI reform now!

Comcast Recruitment Session

bostonabcd — Wed, 05 May 2010 14:31:16 +0000

Comcast is holding a recruitment session for a number of positions – including Account Executives and Technicians – Wednesday, May 19 at the Roxbury Resource Center. You must be a member of a MA One-Stop Career Center to attend. Call (617) 989-9100 x 160 or 161 to learn more.

Welcome to ABCD!

bostonabcd — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:37:41 +0000

This is the new place for you to find out what’s happening at ABCD site across Boston. Check back from time to time. That’s all I got for now.

A Tribute to Robert M. Coard

bostonabcd — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:01:48 +0000

The ABCD family mourns the death of their longtime President/CEO Bob Coard, who was revered by staff and board members, volunteers, and all members of the community. Bob’s legendary work in the community action arena made life better for millions of low-income individuals and families in Boston and throughout the nation.