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  • February 8, 2012One Time Volunteer Opportunity that will Make a Lasting Difference!

    We are looking for adult volunteers to help out on March 31st at the 13th Annual Mayor’s Youth Summit!  Each Spring Brockton holds an Annual Mayor’s Youth Summit. This event is FREE to the young people of Brockton and attracts over 300 teens from across the City. The summit is an opportunity for youth to [...]
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  • December 13, 2011Thank you Peter Benson, for the legacy you have left!

    On October 2nd, 2011, Peter Benson, President of the Search Institute of Minnesota, passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer.  Mr. Benson was an international leader in teaching parents and communities how to help children succeed.  Through his research, he has developed several important concepts within positive youth development currently used with our [...]
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  • November 8, 2011Do You Know a Caring Adult? Nominate Someone TODAY!

    Do you have someone who you feel has made a difference in your life? Maybe a caring adult that has taken the time to get to know you for who you really are? Someone who has been there for you when you really needed them and has taken the time to listen? If this sounds [...]
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  • October 17, 2011Brockton Receives Funding to Support Youth Violence Prevention

    The Patrick-Murray Administration will be funding the City with $442,000 as part of the Safe and Successful Youth Initiative created to reduce homicides and serious assaults among Massachusetts Youth. This grant will help the City to reengage youth through the expansion of currently existing programs, as well as the implementation of several new programs. Brockton [...]
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  • October 14, 2011Some Special Guests Pay a Visit to the Boys & Girls Club of Brockton!

    The Boys & Girls Club of Brockton was recently visited by three members of the New England Patriots!  Tight end Rob Gronkowski, linebacker Dane Fletcher and punter Zoltan Mesko all joined the kids after school on October 4th, 2011 as part of their team’s “Celebrate Volunteerism” initiative.  This is a season-long effort that began on September 18th [...]
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  • October 12, 2011City of Champions at Its Best (Again)!

    The City of Brockton has done it again!  For the fourth time, out of the six times the competition has been held, Brockton was named one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by America’s Promise Alliance!  The City was recognized for its continued efforts to improve the graduation rates in the community, especially in the [...]
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  • September 8, 2011Are You Ready to Make a Difference?

    The Office of Mayor Linda M. Balzotti is seeking youth leaders to join the Brockton Youth Council.  These young people work to implement change in their community by listening to the concerns of their peers and creating sustainable solutions using the resources of Mayor Linda M. Balzotti.  They are a strong group of  individuals with diverse [...]
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  • August 22, 2011Be a Promise Place!

    While many people know that Brockton’s Promise works to provide five promises to youth, (Caring Adults, Safe Places, A Healthy Start, Effective Education and Opportunities to Help Others), many ask where we are housed, or who is responsible for our program. In actuality, we are not a single agency, but a coalition of many agencies–we assure you [...]
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  • June 23, 2011Summer Food Sites!

    Did you know Project Bread is providing daily meals for Brockton youth this summer?  Free Food and Fun for kids 18 and under!  Check out below to find the location nearest you!
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  • June 10, 2011Looking for a Reason to Celebrate?

    Community Connections of Brockton is working with Brockton’s Promise to provide Brockton residents with the opportunity to host a block party in their neighborhood! We want to help residents increase their networks and sense of community, and what better way to do that than with a celebration? We’ll provide some necessary items like paper products, [...]
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  • April 27, 2011Do you love your City? We Want to Hear About It!

    Calling ALL YOUTH!   If you love Brockton, the City of Champions, we want to hear from you! Once again, we are applying for the 100 Best Communities for Young People Award and America’s Promise Alliance wants to know why Brockton deserves this recognition! We previously won this prestigious honor in 2005, 2008 and 2010 and we [...]
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  • April 26, 2011Champions of Literacy Initiative!

    The City of Brockton has an exciting opportunity to engage in with the support of the Sheehan Family Foundation.  The trustees of the Foundation are vested in fostering community wide efforts to enhance early literacy skills for children birth through grade three.  If granted this opportunity, Brockton would be working with the Foundation for the next [...]
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  • April 22, 2011Community Partners Come Together for Global Youth Service Day

    On April 16th, over 200 youth participated in Global Youth Service Day at the Boys and Girls Club in Brockton, MA.  Youth and their families were invited to give back to their community on this exciting day which included such activities as gardening, landscaping, writing letters to members of our armed forces, organizing supplies for [...]
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  • April 8, 2011Brockton Featured as One of Three “Success Stories” for 100 Best Communities Competition

    In a previous news article, we announced that Brockton was once again named one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by America’s Promise Alliance in 2010.  Brockton previously won the award in 2005 and 2008, and has won three out of the four times that the competition has been held! While we were [...]
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  • April 5, 2011Brockton to Participate in Global Youth Service Day!

    April 16th will be a big day for the City of Brockton and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts!  Service programs will be running throughout the day at various youth serving organizations.  Brockton Teen Center The Massachusetts Promise Fellowship is once again coming to Brockton as part of its Annual ”Opportunity to Serve Day.” The day will showcase all [...]
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  • March 23, 2011BYC & BHS Show Their Celtics Pride in Hopes of Getting Them to the 2011 Summit

    The 2011 Mayor’s Youth Summit is quickly approaching and the youth of Brockton are working hard to have a Celtics appearance at the April 2nd event! On February 10, hundreds of students at Brockton High displayed their Celtics pride with jerseys, foam fingers, sneakers and lots of other gear. Pictures and footage were taken so that [...]
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  • March 14, 2011Sign up today for the 1st Annual South Shore Parent Leadership Conference

      Agencies in the Greater Brockton Area are joining forces to provide helpful resources to parents in our community! Designed to empower parents by building leadership skills that will enable them to participate in community decision making, the conference features a number of workshop opportunities, along with free lunch and child care! The conference will be [...]
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  • February 22, 2011Boys and Girls Club of Brockton to Offer New Youth Mentoring Program!

    The Boys and Girls Club of Brockton is starting a new Youth Mentoring Program through a grant it recently received.  This funding will help to enhance the current programming that goes on at the Clubhouse and the Teen Center.  They are seeking adults who are eager to make a difference in the life of a child or teen between the [...]
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  • February 15, 2011Make Healthy Living a REALITY for You & Your Family!

    In our efforts to become more intentional about giving a voice to everyone in the community, Brockton’s Promise has started to host a series of evening dialogues that are open to everyone from service providers and agencies, to parents and youth. In December we had the Caring Adults host a special meeting about the need for mentoring in our [...]
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  • January 10, 2011BYC Recruiting More Youth for the 2011 King Day of Service and Leadership!

    “Everybody can be great.  Because anybody can serve.  You don’t have to have a college degree to serve.  You don’t have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve…. You don’t have to know the second theory of thermodynamics in physics to serve.  You only need a heart full of grace.  A soul [...]
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  • December 17, 2010Youth Jobs Coalition Wants Brockton Youth to Join in the Fight for their Rights!

    Interested in Youth Jobs? Meet with politicians! Plan events and action for MA jobs! Build leadership skills! Fight for opportunities! The Youth Jobs Coalition is looking to recruit Brockton Youth to be a part of a campaign to increase funding for youth jobs in MA and Boston at the Federal, State, and City Levels. On [...]
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  • December 15, 2010Vacancies for Child Care for Teen Parents Now Available!

    The Child Development and Education, Inc. Region 5 office recently announced that they currently have vacancies for affordable family child care slots for teen parents. If you or anyone you know of needs help in accessing child care so that a teen parent can continue in school, go to work, or attend training, please contact CDE [...]
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  • December 14, 2010Brockton Youth Council Looking for New Members!

    The Office of Mayor Linda M. Balzotti is seeking more youth leaders to join the Brockton Youth Council.  These young people work to implement change in their community by listening to the concerns of their youth and create sustainable solutions using the resources of Mayor Linda M. Balzotti.  They are a strong group of 12 [...]
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  • November 29, 2010Promise in Action Award for Exceptional Youth Mentor–Nominations Needed!

    Is there an adult in your life who regularly meets with you? Who acts as a role model for you? Who respects your thoughts, feelings and decisions?  Who exposes you to new experiences?  If you answered yes to these questions, then please consider honoring your mentor with a special recognition from Brockton’s Promise! The Caring Adults Team of Brockton’s [...]
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  • November 29, 2010Brockton’s Promise Needs YOU!

    Parents, Guardians and Teens, let your voice be heard! Brockton’s Promise will be hosting an evening meeting and we are asking for your participation! FREE DINNER & CHILD CARE WILL BE PROVIDED!  Let us know how we can better serve you and your family. You will also have the opportunity to make a difference and [...]
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  • November 16, 2010Healthy Start Kickoff Meeting with Mass in Motion!

    Let’s get Brockton moving and make sure all of our residents have a healthy start!
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  • October 29, 2010City of Brockton Named One of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by America’s Promise Alliance

    Congratulations to the City of Brockton for being named one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by America’s Promise Alliance!  This is Brockton’s third time winning this award. The City was recognized for its commitment to reducing local dropout rates through education, mentoring and volunteerism. The City will be celebrating this recognition on January 27, [...]
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  • October 29, 2010Free Social Media Training Hosted By Brockton’s Promise

    Brockton’s Promise and the Massachusetts Promise Fellowship would like to invite you and members of your organization to attend a FREE training on Social Media Networking for non-profits.  Over the last decade, technology has expanded community outreach by increasing communication and collaboration among organizations and the people they serve. This FREE training will be presented [...]
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  • August 27, 2010Summer Block Parties a Success in Brockton

    With the mission to unite local neighbors and encourage relationships with local caring adults, Brockton’s Promise gave Brockton neighborhoods the opportunity to host Block Parties this summer. Kids enjoyed during basketball, sidewalk chalk, tricycling, and archery while parents mingled over delicious potlucks and barbecues, all provided by the Brockton’s Promise Caring Adults team. “Having this [...]
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  • August 27, 2010Homework Assistance Centers

    Brockton’s Promise wants every student to succeed.  Beginning at the start of the school year, the East and West Branch Libraries will be holding free tutoring sessions from 3-7pm every Monday through Thursday. Get help in all subjects including MCAS studying and writing! For more information contact your nearest branch. East Branch 54 Kingham Street [...]
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  • August 27, 2010Virtual Sports Business

    Become the owner of a virtual sports franchise! Your success will depend on how much your franchise earns and how many games your team wins. *TEAMS MEET EVERY FRIDAY: 4:00-5:00 P.M. Starts: 2/5/2010 12:00:00 AM Start Time: 4:00 pm Ending Time: 5:00 pm Location: Brockton Teen Center
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  • August 27, 2010Comcast Fancaster Program

    photafan1_012909hr A COMCAST on-air personality will visit the teen center and discuss what it takes to become a sportscaster. Teen participants will also have the opportunity to be videotaped reading a script of a Celtics game. The winner will earn the chance to become a television reporter during a real Boston Celtics game! If you are [...]
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