Civic Engagement

Communities Without Borders

Mailing Address: 
Same as above
Phone: 
617 233-6071

Location

295 Highland Avenue
Newton, MA, 02465
Email: 

psmith@communitieswithoutborders.org

Website: 

www.communitieswithoutborders.org

Organization's Mission: 
The mission of Communities Without Borders is to educate AIDS orphans and other vulnerable children, primarily in Africa, in order to nourish hope for a better future for them, society and the world. Our approach fosters building ongoing community to community relationships at the grassroots level in order to increase the quality educational opportunities for these children. We take groups of self-funded service volunteers each year to Zambia representing our U.S. community partners for two week work projects.
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
We are looking for organizations (religious organizations, businesses, schools, institutions, neighborhoods) who will make a long term commitment to support a community of AIDS orphans and their caretakers in Zambia. We now have ten such "U.S. community partners," three in Newton. We would love to come to your group with a slide show of pictures telling our story and showing the successes of our Zambian students.
Contact Person: 
Peter Smith
Number of people served each year: 
over 1000
Other information: 
Please contact me at psmith@igc.org or 617 233-6071 if you have questions.

League of Women Voters Newton

Mailing Address: 
P.O. Box 610207 Newton, MA 02461
Phone: 
617-964-0014

Location

P.O. Box 610207
Newton, MA, 02461
Email: 

info@lwvnewton.org

Website: 

http://www.lwvnewton.org

Organization's Mission: 
Our Mission and Roles The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, multi-issue, grassroots political organization encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy. It never supports or opposes any political parties or candidates. The League takes action on selected matters of government concern that its membership has studied. The League of Women Voters of Newton (LWVN) is a local League of the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (LWVMA) and the League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS). Established in 1920, the League is a unique activist network that derives its strength from the energy and commitment of more than 100,000 members and supporters nationwide. We invite and encourage all citizens of voting age to join us! The League of Women Voters has two separate and distinct roles: Voters Service/Citizen Education: we present unbiased nonpartisan information about elections, the voting process, and issues. Action/Advocacy: we are also nonpartisan, but, after study, we use our positions to advocate for or against particular policies in the public interest.
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
Topic Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of each month (not summer) 11:30 AM-1:30 PM @ NewTV Studios, conference room
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
http://www.lwvnewton.org/join.php
Other information: 
LWVN Candidates Debates for 2009 General Election: Thursday, October 1 7-8:30 PM at Lasell College, deWitt Hall - Mayoral: Tuesday, October 13 4:00 - 5:00 at NewTV - Alderman-at-Large, Ward 7: Tuesday, October 13 5:00 - 6:00 at NewTV - Alderman-at-Large, Ward 5: Tuesday, October 13 6:00 - 7:00 at NewTV - Alderman-at-Large, Ward 1: Sunday, October 18 12:30- 1:15 PM, at NewTV - School Committee, Ward 2: Sunday, October 18 1:15-2:00 PM, at NewTV - School Committee, Ward 4: Sunday, October 18 2:00-2:45 PM, at NewTV - School Committee, Ward 6: Sunday, October 18 2:45-3:30 PM, at NewTV - School Committee, Ward 7: Sunday, October 18 3:30-4:15 PM, at NewTV - School Committee, Ward 8: Monday, October 19 7:00-7:45 PM, at NewTV - School Committee, Ward 5: Monday, October 19 7:45-8:30 PM, at NewTV - Ward Alderman, Ward 5: Monday, October 19 8:30-9:15 PM, at NewTV - Ward Alderman, Ward 6:

League of Women Voters Newton

Mailing Address: 
P.O. Box 610207 Newton, MA 02461
Phone: 
617-964-0014

Location

P.O. Box 610207
Newton, MA, 02461
Email: 

info@lwvnewton.org

Website: 

http://www.lwvnewton.org

Organization's Mission: 
Our Mission and Roles The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, multi-issue, grassroots political organization encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy. It never supports or opposes any political parties or candidates. The League takes action on selected matters of government concern that its membership has studied. The League of Women Voters of Newton (LWVN) is a local League of the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (LWVMA) and the League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS). Established in 1920, the League is a unique activist network that derives its strength from the energy and commitment of more than 100,000 members and supporters nationwide. We invite and encourage all citizens of voting age to join us! The League of Women Voters has two separate and distinct roles: Voters Service/Citizen Education: we present unbiased nonpartisan information about elections, the voting process, and issues. Action/Advocacy: we are also nonpartisan, but, after study, we use our positions to advocate for or against particular policies in the public interest.
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
Topic Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of each month (not summer) 11:30 AM-1:30 PM @ NewTV Studios, conference room
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
http://www.lwvnewton.org/join.php
Other information: 
LWVN Candidates Debates for 2009 General Election: Thursday, October 1 7-8:30 PM at Lasell College, deWitt Hall - Mayoral Tuesday, October 13 4:00 - 5:00 at NewTV - Alderman-at-Large, Ward 7 Tuesday, October 13 5:00 - 6:00 at NewTV - Alderman-at-Large, Ward 5 Tuesday, October 13 6:00 - 7:00 at NewTV - Alderman-at-Large, Ward 1 Sunday, October 18 12:30- 1:15 PM, at NewTV - School Committee, Ward 2 Sunday, October 18 1:15-2:00 PM, at NewTV - School Committee, Ward 4 Sunday, October 18 2:00-2:45 PM, at NewTV - School Committee, Ward 6 Sunday, October 18 2:45-3:30 PM, at NewTV - School Committee, Ward 7 Sunday, October 18 3:30-4:15 PM, at NewTV - School Committee, Ward 8 Monday, October 19 7:00-7:45 PM, at NewTV - School Committee, Ward 5 Monday, October 19 7:45-8:30 PM, at NewTV - Ward Alderman, Ward 5 Monday, October 19 8:30-9:15 PM, at NewTV - Ward Alderman, Ward 6

Sub/Urban Justice

Mailing Address: 
Boston Mobilization 30 Bow Street Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 
617-492-5599

Location

30 Bow Street
Cambridge, MA, 02138
Email: 

christopher@bostonmobilization.org

Website: 

http://suburbanjustice.org/

Organization's Mission: 
Summer Opportunity For Newton High School Students: Sub/Urban Justice Summer 2009 Are you an emerging leader? Are you ready to make your school or community a better place? Sub/Urban Justice is currently accepting motivated students into our summer program - SJS '09. This six week program (July 6th-August 13th) will provide you with the leadership skills you need for the future. SJS brings together a diverse group of students from the Greater Boston area to learn about social justice issues (examples include the environment, housing, race, education, class, sexism, immigration and transportation). Participants will learn about the world by engaging in interactive games, workshops, group discussions, field trips and community tours. Over the course of six weeks, participants will hear lectures from local social justice experts and network with other Greater Boston youth groups. By the end of the summer, you will have developed a community action project on an issue that matters to you. Graduates of SJS are encouraged to apply for our year-round employment program to continue working on their projects during the school year.
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
July 6th-August 13th Tues/Wed/Thurs (program opens with an overnight retreat on Monday July 6th) Tuesdays: 10 AM-4PM @ The Democracy Center, 30 Bow St., Harvard Sq. Wednesdays: 10AM-4PM @ Spontaneous Celebrations, 45 Danforth St., Jamaica Plain (Stonybrook T Stop) Thursdays: 12PM-8PM @ Spontaneous Celebrations, 45 Danforth St., Jamaica Plain (Stonybrook T Stop). Community Potluck Dinner from 6-8 PM
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
If you are interested in applying to Sub/Urban Justice Summer, please visit www.suburbanjustice.org to download a brochure and application. Please call Director Christopher Messinger @ (617) 276-5873 with any questions. For more info: http://www.bostonmobilization.org/subjust.html www.suburbanjustice.org
Contact Person: 
Christopher Messinger
Scholarships available: 
No
Charge for services: 
No
Vouchers accepted: 
No
Transportation provided: 
No
Community Meeting Space Available: 
Yes
Number of people served each year: 
51-250

Newton Schools Safe Routes Task Force

Mailing Address: 
<p>c/o Planning Department, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue, City of Newton, Newton MA 02459</p>
Phone: 
none

Location

none
none, MA
Email: 

srtsnewton@googlegroups.com

Organization's Mission: 
<p>To improve safety around school by encouraging families to walk or ride the school bus to and from school.</p>
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
<p>varies</p>
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
<p>send an e-mail to <a href="mailto:srtsnewton@googlegroups.com">srtsnewton@googlegroups.com</a> for more information</p>
Contact Person: 
Jean Fulkerson, Community Coordinator
Scholarships available: 
No
Charge for services: 
No
Vouchers accepted: 
No
Transportation provided: 
No
Community Meeting Space Available: 
No
Number of people served each year: 
over 1000

Social Capital Inc.

Phone: 
781-935-2244

Location

165M New Boston Street Suite 233
Woburn, MA, 01801
Email: 

info@socialcapitalinc.org

Website: 

http://socialcapitalinc.org

Organization's Mission: 
The mission of SCI Social Capital Inc. is to strengthen communities by connecting diverse individuals and organizations through civic engagement initiatives. We envision a nation where individuals are strongly connected to their neighbors and play an active role in shaping the destiny of their communities. This increase in ‘social capital’ will result in communities that are safer, healthier and more vital.
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 
9am - 5pm Monday through Friday
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
Visit our website http://socialcapitalinc.org to learn about volunteer opportunities in your community.
Contact Person: 
David Crowley, President
Scholarships available: 
Yes
Charge for services: 
Yes
Vouchers accepted: 
Yes
Transportation provided: 
Yes
Community Meeting Space Available: 
Yes
Number of people served each year: 
over 1000
Other information: 
This is where other information goes, like additional instructions regarding registration, for example.