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Ecumenical Social Action Committee

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JP Nonprofit ESAC Distributing $1.3M in Emergency Mortgage Funding

By David Ertischek | November 30, 2021

Jamaica Plain nonprofit Ecumenical Social Action Committee (ESAC) has been granted emergency foreclosure prevention funds to distribute to Boston homeowners who have been financially affected by COVID-19. “In conjunction with the city of Boston, ESAC is able to help those who qualify, halt the path to foreclosure," said Peg Drisko, Executive Director of ESAC. "This program benefits the homeowner, the neighborhood as well as the community at large." The grant money is only available to Boston homeowners. Homeowners should reach out to Steve Bennett, Foreclosure Prevention Manager 617-524-2555 ext. 108 for more information about how ESAC can help.

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ESAC Receives $100,000 Cummings Foundation Grant

By Matthew Caughey | June 10, 2021

Jamaica Plain nonprofit Ecumenical Social Action Committee (ESAC) is one of 140 local nonprofits to receive grants through Cummings Foundation's $25 million grant program. The Boston-based organization was chosen from a total of 590 applicants during a competitive review process. It will receive $100,000 over 4 years. Since 1965, Ecumenical Social Action Committee has addressed the unmet needs of elders, homeowners, and youth throughout Boston. Through programs in sustainable homeownership, homelessness prevention, education, and public benefits enrollment, Ecumenical Social Action Committee equips hundreds of low-income residents each year with the tools, knowledge, and supports they need to overcome their barriers to stability and growth.

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Ecumenical Social Action Committee

24th Annual Taste of Jamaica Plain

By | November 14, 2019

Date:
Thursday, November 14, 2019

Time:
6-9pm

Place:
Our Lady of the Annunciation Church 7 VFW Parkway, W. Roxbury, MA

Description:
Over 20 food and beverage stations. live music, entertainment,
kids activities, silent auction, fun for the whole family! Cash bar w/$5 drinks for 21+

Price:
Admission: $45 adults; $35 seniors (62+) & students (w/ID)
$15 children 6-16; Free ages 5 & under

To purchase tickets:
eventbrite.com (search esac)

Reason:
ESAC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community organization dedicated to
promoting community stability. Proceeds from the evening to benefit ESAC’s programs.

Organization:
ESAC www.esacboston.org 617-524.2555

Other info
Check out auction items www.biddingforgood.com (search esac)

Poster for 2014 Taste of JP
Morning Memo

‘Taste of Jamaica Plain’ is Thursday

By Chris Helms | September 30, 2014

Hello neighbors. Nice to finally get some rain, eh? Here's your Morning Memo for all things JP for Tuesday, Sept. 30. Nineteenth Annual Taste of Jamaica Plain: I'll be honest.

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Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park Concerts

August 16 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat 20

JPHS Tour of Monument Square

August 20 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Eliot Schoolyard Concert: Phil Sargent & Brian Friedland

August 21 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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JPHS Tour of Sumner Hill

August 27 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Eliot Schoolyard Concert: Trio Let’s Vamos

August 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

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David Ertischek

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