GREETINGS FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESK

(617) 523-8125 1 Michelangelo Street Boston, MA 02113 www.bostonabcd.org

THE ABCD NORTH END/WEST END NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE CENTER (NSC)

NEWSLETTER MARCH 2016

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ABCD's mission is to empower disadvantaged people by providing them with the tools to overcome poverty, live with dignity, and achieve their full potential.

To fulfill this mission, ABCD uses a comprehensive approach that systematically addresses the range of barriers faced by households in poverty - from day-to-day crises to long-term needs for jobs and education.

Dear North End, West End, and Greater Boston Communities: Our mission at the ABCD North End/West End NSC is to provide support to empower our clients to maintain an independent and dignified life. To have a center where someone takes the time to sit, listen, and pay attention to what you have to say, and stays by your side until completion of a service or a problem is resolved becomes a life line for our clients. They appreciate the effort, determination and support that is provided with professionalism, respect and dignity for them as a person and not as a number. Our clients are mostly elderly and on fixed income. They live alone and most of them have health problems. They inhabit primarily the North End, West End, and Beacon Hill neighborhoods. We have a database of 1,072 clients served yearly. Among our elderly population, we count many first and second generation Italians, especially in the North End, and we serve a large Asian population in the West End. What we learned from our assessment is that our elderly population feel isolated, lonely and disconnected from the rest of our fast-paced society. The phrase that we have heard that hit us

like a boulder is, “We feel invisible.” If we stop to think a minute about what it means today to be elderly, we will understand. Imagine: your mobility slows down; your brain functions are not as sharp; therefore, learning new technology becomes frustrating. Many of the people you knew are no longer around. You probably are at poverty level or, even worse, you don’t qualify for benefits by a fraction. What does this all mean? You feel helpless; you feel that you have lost your dignity and pride. You feel invisible. On staff, we have native

speakers of Italian and Spanish to translate, interpret, and advocate for seniors. We also provide support in Russian and Turkish as needed. What sets our center aside from other organizations that work in our communities is the relationship that we are able to establish with each one of the clients that visit our center. We rely on community partners to make our valuable work possible. We are fortunate to have 28 partners and counting in our networks, including libraries, health centers, and volunteer organizations. And of course none of what we do day-to-day would be possible without support from the rest of the ABCD family. Thank you. Best regards, Maria Stella Gulla

MISSION

Drop-in Center:

Monday/Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Hot Meal Program:

Monday & Friday 12:30 pm You can reach our staff with any concerns at 617-523-8125

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

JOIN THE CLUB! Free Membership at ABCD All new clients can register for a free membership with any staff member at any of the ABCD sites. It opens up the door for services, educational and recreational programs, and meals. The process involves a quick application and photos and takes just minutes to apply. The

membership cards are additionally good to have for referral purposes and enables case managers from other sites to contact you directly for appointments, avoiding the waiting time that can occur with walk-in appointments. So don’t delay-apply today! We look forward to meeting you and having you join the ABCD family! Call 617-523-8125 or drop by 1 Michelangelo Street in the North End Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM.

EXERCISE CLASS ARTS & CRAFTS

ELDER SERVICES Senior Center Eligibility: seniors Senior Day Trips Eligibility: seniors enrolled in

Senior Center Senior Events Eligibility: 125% FPL and

Boston residency Senior Exercise Workshops Eligibility: seniors enrolled in

Senior Center Senior Transportation Services Eligibility: seniors enrolled in

Senior Center

ENERGY ASSISTANCE Utility Bills Advocacy Eligibility: 125% FPL and

Boston residency

FUEL ASSISTANCE (LIHEAP) Eligibility: 60% AMI, one

application per household, residency restrictions

ESOL (English for Speakers

of Other Languages) English classes (Beginner,

Intermediate, Advanced)

HOUSING Elderly Housing Search Assistance Eligibility: Elderly clients,

125% FPL, Boston residency

FAMILY SERVICES Adopt-A-Family Eligibility; 125% FPL, Boston

residency, and must register for toys

Clothing and Articles Assistance Eligibility: subject to

availability Holiday Gifts Eligibility: Holiday Season,

125% FPL, Boston residency, and must register for toys

NUTRITION AND FOOD Food Pantry Eligibility: must call location Food Stamps Application

Assistance Eligibility: 125% FPL and

Boston residency Food Vouchers Eligibility: subject to

availability Holiday Meal Assistance Eligibility: Holiday Season,

125% FPL, Boston residency, and must register for toys

Hot Meals and Snacks Eligibility: 125% FPL and

Boston residency Senior Holiday Hot Meals Eligibility: seniors enrolled in

Senior Center Supermarket Shuttle Eligibility: seniors enrolled in

Senior Center

TRANSLATION/INTERPRETATION SERVICES Spanish, Chinese (by

request), Italian, Turkish, Russian

RESOURCE DIRECTORY

SERVICES

FREE TAX SERVICES—January to April 2016 If you worked in 2015 and earned less than $54,000

ABCD: ALLSTON BRIGHTON NOC 640 WASHINGTON STREET 617.903.3460 ABCD: DORCHESTER NSC 110 CLAYBOURNE STREET 617.288.2700 ABCD: ROBERT M. COARD BUILDING 178 TREMONT STREET 617.348.6583 ABCD: EAST BOSTON APAC 21 MERIDIAN STREET 617.567.8857 ABCD: PARKER HILL/FENWAY NSC 714 PARKER STREET 617.445.6000

ABCD: JAMAICA PLAIN APAC 30 BRICKFORD STREET 617.522.4830 ABCD: MATTAPAN FSC 535 RIVER STREET 617.298.2045 ABCD: SOUTH SIDE HEAD START 19 CORINTH STREET 617.327.1152 ABCD: ROXBURY/NORTH DORCHESTER NOC 565 WARREN STREET 617.442.5900 ABCD: SOUTH END NSC 554 COLUMBUS AVENUE 617.267.7400

ACD: SOUTH BOSTON APAC 424 WEST BROADWAY 617.269.5160 ext 0 For more information: BostonTaxHelp.org 617.635.4500

THE ESOL PROGRAM

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) programs provide non-English speakers with an opportunity to learn or improve their English language speaking, reading, and writing skills.

ABCD North End/West End NSC provides English classes for people living and working in the North End/West End and adjacent neighborhoods.

Beginning, intermediate and advanced basic English skills classes

Students learn reading, listening, speaking, and writing while studying life skills, job readiness, health, basic computer skills and history of the area

ESOL PROGRAM UPDATES Former ESOL Coordinator, Gretchen Yochum, resigned in January to spend more time with her family and aging parents. We wish her well and hope that she stays in touch and thank her for her 10 years of service. We extend a big congratulations to Nikola Kovacevic who will be taking on the role of ESOL Coordinator! Nikola brings a wealth of experience to the position, including teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages; student data management; and developing Scope and Sequences (units with corresponding lesson plans) that incorporate College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) to help students assume their next steps of college, job training, or employment.

INSPIRING WORDS FROM ESOL ADVISOR

The teachers and staff do an outstanding job of providing English classes for speakers of other languages. ABCD also provides help to our students with their career development.

According to Don Strange, ABCD’s Career Advisor, we are in the business of dreaming. We teach our students how to dream; to create an image of what their specific successful future will look like; and how to turn that dream into goals with specific action steps.

Don says his greatest thrill in life is to see the smile on a face of someone who just landed a job they so desperately needed, or the look of pride on one of our student’s faces that was just admitted to a Bridges to College program. For him this giving back is what life is all about.

We strive to empower our students to find employment, educational opportunities, and the drive for career and personal development.

We have achieved excellent outcomes for our students: admittance to a Bridges to College program, college placement, job placement, and career advancement.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Beginner Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30 am —12:30 pm

Intermediate Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30 am—12:30 pm

Advanced Monday & Wednesday, 9:30 am—12:45 pm

ESOL CLASS SCHEDULE

From left, Gretchen Yochum (Former ESOL Coord.), Maria Stella Gulla (Director), John Drew (President and CEO of ABCD), Katharina Matthews (Case Manager), Courtney Johnson (Case Manager), Nikola Kovacevic (Acting ESOL Coord.)

On Thursday, January 20th, the ABCD North End/West End NSC celebrated New Year’s at the Blackstone Apartments in the West End, where nearly 70 seniors turned out for a meal of pasta, salad, cookies, and ice cream, along with dancing and music. The NE/WE NSC thanks Gabriell Budoff, Cristina Taborda, and

Shoshana Mabine of the Blackstone Apartments for their collaboration. From the joint vision between the NE/WE NSC and Blackstone Apartments it was possible to gather neighborhood seniors for food and companionship and both entities hope to do so again in the future. City Councilor Josh Zakim

dropped by with his Legislative Aide, Mohona Siddique, and visited with constituents. On behalf of the ABCD North End/West End NSC, Happy New Year! May 2016 be filled with peace, health, joy, and prosperity, from the ABCD North End/West End NSC family to each and every one of you!

Seniors Gathered for Lunch at Blackstone Apartments

L-R City Councilor Josh Zakim; ABCD NE/WE NSC Director, Maria Stella Gulla; Helen

Bender, Librarian, West End Branch of the Boston Public Library; Gabriell Budoff,

Resident Service Coordinator and Administrative Assistant, Blackstone

Apartments

City Councilor Josh Zakim Addresses the Crowd

WEST END EVENTS

L-R Lauren Brody (Front Door Manager), Courtney Johnson (Program Coordinator West End), Pam Donahue

(Volunteer), Lizbeth Castrillon (Case Manager), Helen Bender (WE Branch of the Boston Public Library). CELEBRATING THE NEW YEAR

The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) held its Valentine Party on Friday, February 26th, due to snow earlier in the month. Nearly four dozen community members, almost all of them seniors from the neighborhoods, came to the center at 1 Michelangelo Street in the North End to enjoy fish, chicken and potatoes, cake, and coffee. The NE/WE NSC is a grateful recipient of surplus perishables from Whole Foods Market and the Boston Public Market, which Lovin' Spoonfuls brings to the center twice a week. The NE/WE NSC delights in taking full advantage of this lovely produce and making sure that the seniors eat their greens! Special guests included State Representative Aaron Michelwitz and his aide Patrick

Lyons who visited with Valentine greetings and roses! Rosemary McAuliffe donated chocolates that all enjoyed. Maria Stella Gulla, Director, addressed the crowd to thank them for their presence and to remind them, "This is a day to celebrate love and the love we have for one another and our families and friends." Volunteers from Babson College’s Alpha Epsilon Pi, Sam

Doliner, Chaz Hermanoski, Inder Majumdar, and Billy Stetson came to assist with the serving the meal and clean-up, and also to prep the center for an upcoming floor renovation in the drop-in center. The NE/WE NSC thanks them profoundly for their help and hopes that they come again!

NORTH END EVENTS

VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY AT THE NORTH END/WEST END NSC

Representative Aaron Michlewitz Addresses the Crowd

Volunteers from Babson College’s Alpha Epsilon Pi Assist with Serving the Meal

NE/WE NSC held a festive luncheon for West End residents at the Amy Lowell Apartments on February 3rd to commemorate Valentine’s Day. NSC staff and volunteers, supervised by head cook Maria Torres, prepared a healthful meal of Italian cold cut sandwiches, the chef’s famous and “by request” chicken stew, beverages, and cookies. Maria Stella Gulla, Director, addressed the crowd of nearly four dozen seniors and other folks from the neighborhood. Special thanks go out to Jannel Satterwhite-Williamson, Property Manager, and Beverley Ferdinand, Resident Services

Coordinator, of Amy Lowell Apartments, for their assistance in coordinating this event and

allowing the NE/WE NSC staff to serve the residents of the West End community.

Seniors at the ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) enjoyed a fun winter’s day at the famous Wright’s Farm Restaurant and Gift Shop in Harrisville, Rhode Island on February 4th . Nearly five dozen seniors and

students from their English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program attended, accompanied by NE/WE NSC staff and volunteers. It was a pleasant drive to the restaurant and before everyone knew it, they had arrived for lunch. The

meal included hearty portions of baked chicken, pasta, rolls, French fries, and salad. Several seniors commented that it is difficult to get out during the winter months due to the snow and cold and how rejuvenated they felt. Many of the ESOL

students that participated are newcomers to Boston and had not yet explored bordering states. The NE/WE NSC is hard at work brainstorming future trips, which may include Cape Cod and farmers' markets. The trip would not have been possible without the generous support of Representative Aaron Michlewitz and City Councilor La Mattina, who sponsored the bus service provided by A Yankee Line, Inc. The NE/WE NSC thanks you for caring so much about the constituents you serve and enabling them to have a day out.

NORTH END/WEST END EVENTS

DAY TRIP TO WRIGHT’S FARM

AMY LOWELL VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY

FACES OF ABCD

Maria Stella Gulla—Director What do you do at the NSC? I was appointed the Director of the North End/West End NSC in September 2014. Before that, I was the assistant to the Director for 17 years. As Director, I plan activities and events, oversee our staff, and more. In addition, I am always on the lookout for the needs of the community. I advocate and research where resources are, and communicate with politicians and other community organizations to make sure the needs of the community are met. What do you like about your job? I like to help people that are in need in the community, and to make a difference in their life. This can include pointing them to the right resources, or being with them until their needs are met. I like being a person that is there for them to show that someone cares about them and wants to make a difference in their life. Tell us something interesting about yourself. I feel lucky to be back in the North End where I grew up. Walking the streets every day makes me feel happy. I have a lot of memories here with my family. I can almost see my

grandparents walking, or my dad going to work. It’s more than just work to me; I feel safe and at home here.

Huseyin Senturk—Neighborhood Service Coordinator What do you do at the NSC? Currently my official title is “Neighborhood Service Coordinator.” Before this position, I worked as an intake worker for eight years. Over the years, I have provided client services in a wide variety of fields, such as tax preparation, food pantry assistance, random office work, assisting in event planning and organization, and maintenance (repairs, painting, etc). What do you like about your job? Working with people and being a part of community service. Each client brings a different experience. When I help them, I also learn from them. Tell us something interesting about yourself. I am a journalist originally. I worked in many big newspapers and TV networks in my home country Turkey before I came to United States. Language (Turkish) was a big part of my job which I had mastered to use as an effective tool over twenty years as a writer and editor. When I came to the U.S., my English was not sufficient to communicate effectively. I came to the NSC as an ESOL student. Not only did it help me to improve my English, but it also opened up a new chapter in my life and provided me a new career as a community worker.

Courtney Johnson—West End Coordinator What do you do at the NSC? My role at the NSC is to provide case management services to our West End clients. I travel to different subsidized apartment buildings in the area to build partnerships between the NSC and prospective clients. I also work closely 3 days a week with volunteers to ensure the food pantry hosted at the West End library runs smoothly. What do you like about your job? Overall, I love working closely with clients and on a team at the NSC. I believe when individuals work as a team you will have better results and you will learn more from that experience. Tell us something interesting about yourself. In 2013, I moved from Miami to embark on a journey with City Year's Care Force team. I traveled to 18 cities and completed 21 different community service projects ranging from mural painting to light construction. From this experience, I was able to supplement my love for social work.

Lizbeth Castrillón—Case Manager II What do you do at the NSC? I am a case manager at the NE/WE NSC. I assist clients with applications for SNAP, fuel assistance, housing, and MassHealth. I also provide Medicare counseling; make referrals to other organizations; and provide translation services for Spanish Speakers. Part of my job is to lead the arts and crafts class and the exercise class for the seniors in the North End. What do you like about your job? I like that my job gives me the opportunity to help others. We serve clients from different nationalities and ages, and I enjoy the diversity. In my job there is always something good to do for those seeking help. The seniors we serve are in need of companionship and activities that keep them active, independent, and motivated. It’s very rewarding to know that I can contribute with my job to their well-being. Tell us something interesting about yourself. I enjoy reading, dancing, and walking around the ocean. Traveling is one of my passions. My last trip was

to Playa del Carmen in Mexico. I was amazed by the beautiful beaches, delicious food, and kind people.

Nikola Kovacevic—ESOL Coordinator What do you do at the NSC? I had been teaching a beginner level class for three years at the NSC. On January 15th, I assumed a new role: the ESOL program coordinator. Our program has three employees, and about 50 enrolled students. What do you like about your job? The most wonderful part of my job as a teacher is to discover my students' talents and to encourage further development. The best part of my job as a coordinator is that it enables me to use a range of resources to facilitate the ESOL program and to make it efficient, resourceful and attractive to our students. Tell us something interesting about yourself. I have lived in the U.S. for a little more than five years. Most of that time in the North End, which I like a lot and consider my neighborhood. I am active in reviving the culture of the former Yugoslavs in Boston.

Johannah Malone—Fundraising Specialist

What do you do at the NSC? I have been the fundraising specialist since January 2005. My job includes but is not limited to grant writing, report writing, marketing, writing articles for newspapers and newsletters, special event planning, and small event planning. What do you like about your job? I enjoy my work at the NE/WE NSC very much because every day is different, and the job allows me to stretch myself in ways in which I could never have imagined. I have learned a lot about food and wine through our special events, and I have come to know a lot of the elected officials in our neighborhood, and how they can help us. I also have picked up quite a bit of the Italian language in my years here, although I understand it much better than I can speak it. Tell us something interesting about yourself. I have two children ages 6 and 8. Since they've come along, we have immersed ourselves in the North End and West End neighborhoods. My husband likes to take pictures and stroll the streets and people-watch, and you can often find us at the Mirabella Pool in the North End or the Greenway Carousel in the heart of the Rose Kennedy Greenway during the summer months. And of course we have sampled many of the fine neighborhood

FACES OF ABCD

Donald Strange—ESOL Advisor What do you do at the NSC? For the past six years I have had the honor of working with many people from all over the world in the ABCD ESOL program. I serve as a career coach, helping people find and become enrolled in career development opportunities. I also try to inspire and motivate people to dream, set specific goals and develop an action plan to make those dreams come true. What do you like about your job? For me the greatest joy in life is to watch people grow, develop and become the best they can be. The thrill I receive when I see the smile on someone's face that has just been accepted to college, or nursing school, or school for a career in banking, or building maintenance, or pharmacy training or becoming a US citizen is truly satisfying. To know that I have had a small part in helping people better their lives is humbling and immensely rewarding. Thanks to ABCD for the opportunity to serve others.

Tell us something interesting about yourself. My other passions in life are trying to be the best grandparent I can be to my seven grandchildren. I enjoy my life traveling with my wonderful wife and friend, Conchita. I have a real passion studying, preparing and enjoying different cuisines from around the world. I also serve as chairman of the board of a high tech company.

Sean Keane—ESOL Teacher What do you do at the NSC? For the last year, I’ve been the ESOL Teacher for the intermediate and advanced level classes. I work hard trying to help students learn English as they integrate themselves into American culture. What do you like about your job? I really enjoy the people who I have met at NE/WE NSC. All of the people who work here are friendly, hard working, and helpful. I’ve been introduced to so many other great people as well, whether they are a student of mine or someone from the neighborhood. I know that I will always see a friend when I am at my job. Tell us something interesting about yourself. Since working here, I’ve become fascinated with the North End. In the warmer months, I enjoy wandering through the streets and finding new restaurants or historical spots that I like. The atmosphere and culture around here are truly unique.

Maria Torres—Food Pantry & Senior Center Assistant

What do you do at the NSC? I cook for all of the hot meals, holiday parties, the Amy Lowell Lunch, and more. What do you like about your job? I love cooking and taking care of the elderly. Tell us something interesting about yourself. I really like all of the people here.

Vicki Allen—Social Work Intern What do you do at the NSC? I assist the case managers on different tasks. What do you like about your job? I enjoy that it really feels like a community here. Tell us something interesting about yourself. I am working on my Masters in Social Work at the University of New

England. I hope to continue working with seniors, either in medical or housing arenas.

FACES OF ABCD

OUR CLIENTS

Normally one might not think of matchmaking at the ABCD North End/West End NSC (NE/WE NSC), but love came about unexpectedly through meals and conversations at the drop-in center. Lizbeth Castrillón, Case Manager II, shares Mikaela’s story. Mikaela has been coming to the NSC for 10 years. She used to come to the center with her sister. Mikaela says enthusiastically, “I met Miguel, my husband, at the NSC. The first time we met, we only talked for five minutes and the next day after we met, I returned to Italy because I was residing there at the time. My sister was living in the North End and Miguel kept asking my sister about me. My sister gave him my telephone number in Italy and he called me for two years. I came back to Boston in 2004 to visit and Miguel asked me to marry him. In 2005, Miguel went to Italy and we met up there. Then we traveled together to Brazil and Argentina. On May 7, 2006 we got married in Boston.” Now Mikaela and Miguel come together to the NSC on Mondays and Fridays for the hot meal and other celebrations and events. Mikaela reports that she loves coming to the NSC because she enjoys talking and socializing with other people, especially her Italian-speaking and

Spanish-speaking peers. She can practice her English at the center and use the computers. Most importantly, she feels that she can rely on the staff with any problems that she or her husband may have.

Mikaela and Miguel

Matchmaking at the North End/West End NSC

Felicia is one of 3,000 families who receive free groceries from ABCD NE/WE NSC. She says buying groceries gets expensive and if it wasn’t for the food she receives every month, she wouldn’t have a balanced diet. “The food pantry gives me a reason to eat more of the foods I’m supposed to be eating, if not, I would just have chicken and that would be my big meal of the day, cause I’m a chicken eater… always baked fried chicken,” Martin reported. “Usually, I buy groceries twice a month because it’s so expensive I can only buy the things I really need.” That’s why programs like ABCD and other nutrition programs in Boston are focusing not just on providing food, but ensuring that the basics for healthy eating are available. In many lower-income neighborhoods, fast-food outlet offering fried, high fat food may be plentiful, but grocery store options with plenty of fresh vegetables and organic foods are limited, and on a tight budget, it can be hard to afford the best quality food. Maria Stella Gulla, Director, overviewed the different food service options for people that need help buying groceries and for those who otherwise would not have a hot and healthy meal. “We offer hot meals in the North End twice a week and the West End once a month; plus we have holiday meals every month,” Gulla said. “The NE/WE NSC also offers emergency food pantry services for low-income families in the North End and West End. In the West End Branch of the Boston Public Library alone we have three to four cabinets fully stocked and we have dry goods like canned food, beans, chickpeas, cereal, pasta, rice

and ready-made meals.” Martin has been picking up groceries from the West End for over a year now. She says without the food pantry services, she would be struggling to eat healthy on a daily basis. “I come here every single month,” Martin enthused. If I have vegetables, I eat vegetables and the food pantry makes sure I’m eating vegetables and eating all the foods I need.” “I would say 250 people a month between both neighborhoods [North End/West End] are receiving food,” Gulla estimated. “Here at the NE/WE NSC we have a pantry where people can come any day of the week. We have an open door policy, and anyone can come here.” Gulla emphasizes that their mission is to help locals have a balanced diet through nutritious meals.

FOOD PANTRY

ABCD Meal Program Help Residents to Achieve a Balanced Diet

Food delivery day...

Example of emergency food bag for a family with children

Nutrition Facts

330 calories

14g fat (2g sat fat)

390mg sodium

24g carbs

28g protein per serving

2g fiber

Serves 4 people

Ingredients

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs

3 cloves garlic

3 tbsp. olive oil

1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes

1 can no-salt-added tomatoes (15 oz.)

1 can no-salt-added corn (15 oz.)

1/2 tsp. salt

1 cup cilantro

Directions

1. Chop chicken into bite size pieces.

2. Finely chop garlic.

3. Dice tomatoes.

4. Drain corn.

5. In a large pan, bring 2 tbsp. olive oil to a sizzle over medium-high heat.

6. Sauté the chicken until lightly browned.

7. Remove chicken from the pan.

8. Reduce heat to low.

9. Add remaining 1 tbsp. olive oil to pan and add the garlic and red pepper flakes.

10. Cook while stirring for 15 seconds.

11. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.

12. Add corn and cilantro to pan.

13. Return chicken with any juices to pan.

14. Season with salt and serve!

Extra Tips

Cooking Tip

Remember to cook chicken at high heat for a short amount of time to avoid over-cooking.

Keep it Natural

Choose no salt added canned tomatoes to lower sodium content.

CHICKEN WITH CILANTRO SAUCE

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CALENDAR

Maria Stella Gulla—Director Huseyin Senturk—Neighborhood Service Coordinator Courtney Johnson—West End Coordinator Lizbeth Castrillón—Case Manager II Johannah Malone—Fundraising Specialist Nikola Kovacevic—ESOL Coordinator John Drew—ABCD, Inc., President & CEO John P. McGahan—ABCD Board of Directors, Chair

DONATIONS Your tax-deductible donation will go towards vital programs such as the Nutrition Department, Family Resource Center, Youth Academy, Summer Works, Job Training, and Fuel Assistance. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Contact us for opportunities at the ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center!

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