Boston Scenes 10-29-2015

On Saturday, October 19, 2015 hundreds of potential homebuyers and homeowners attended attend the Boston Home Center’s Homeownership Fair at the Bruce Bolling Building in Roxbury where residents spoke with realtors, mortgage lenders, nonprofit housing councilors and City of Boston Home Center (BHC) staff about homeownership and home repair opportunities.

Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC) honored Charlotte Golar Richie on October 16 at their “Celebrating Voices” Annual Event, held at Harvard Law School’s Wasserstein Hall. The event raised $125,000 to benefit MAC’s work on behalf of children who face barriers to educational opportunity. Richie was honored for her career in public service dedicated to equality and opportunity for children and families.

Mattapan Community Health Center recognized two health center champions with the Dr. T. Leon Nicks Exemplary Service Award at the 43rd Annual Meeting of its Board of Directors on October 21, 2015. Pictured (l to r), Henry Workman, Controller at MCHC, Dr. Azzie Young, President and CEO at MCHC, and the Honorable Daniel Cullinane, State Representative of the 12th Congressional District.