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What makes a proposal ready

  • Public benefit in Dorchester and nonpartisan.

  • Fits the budget ($25k) and is doable in the Summer (funds must be spent by August 31, 2026)

  • We can pay for it via one of our channels (vendor contract, subgrant, stipends/microgrants, goods distribution, direct assistance).

  • Permission in hand for any space you don’t control or pivot to a portable/off-site version.

What gets funded (for example)

  • Fix or build shared spaces: room upgrades, furniture, murals.

  • Learn about what we care about: mental health workshops, tutoring, college readiness.

  • Feel safe and supported: healing circles, wellness kits, prevention education.

  • Celebrate culture: performances, heritage events, storytelling projects.

  • Access & support: translation, transit stipends, tech access, menstrual products.

  • Build our power: youth organizer stipends, leadership training, civic workshops.

Votes are subject to the following rules:

  • In order to be validated proposals need to reach 50 votes.
  • Each proposal can accumulate more than 50 votes

13 proposals

Random Recent A-Z (Alphabetical) Z-A (Reverse alphabetical) Most voted Most commented Most followed With more authors

Recovery Activation Corner

Accepted

Avatar: Janice Johnson Janice Johnson

0
0

Mechanic Lessons for Teenagers

Maybe

Avatar: Annual Children's Holiday Party Annual Children's Holiday Party

0
0

Parent Support Group

Maybe

Avatar: Annual Children's Holiday Party Annual Children's Holiday Party

0
0

Car repair fund

Accepted

Avatar: Francesco Francesco

0
0

Voices Across Languages : Access, Education and Equity for PAN/PANDAS

Accepted

Avatar: Meri Viano Meri Viano

0
0

Teacher Supply Fund

Accepted

Avatar: Maria Hernandez Maria Hernandez

1
0

Fund 5 creative positions for two months (5k over six weeks)

Maybe

Avatar: Daniel Bryan Daniel Bryan

1
0

Legal Clinics for Discrimination Cases on Mondays

Maybe

Avatar: Francesco Francesco

0
0

Courting Change: B.O. Day Activation (Phase 1)

Accepted

Avatar: Better Opportunities, Inc. Better Opportunities, Inc.

0
0

Community Interpreter Leadership Training Programs

Accepted

Avatar: Billy Billy

0
0

A Safe Hangout Space for Teens

Not eligible

Avatar: Jordan Carter Jordan Carter

0
0

Dancing in Dorchester

Maybe

Avatar: Rebekah Elaine Hartie Rebekah Elaine Hartie

0
0
Media picture: A community conversation: Awareness for All: Equity in PANS/PANDAS Care

A community conversation: Awareness for All: Equity in PANS/PANDAS Care

Accepted

Avatar: Meri Viano Meri Viano

0
0
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