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Sherry's Story

Meghan Keaney Anderson — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:26:53 -0400

The following is the testimony from Sherry West at the Asset Development Commision's Public Hearing. read more »

Tinisha's Story

Meghan Keaney Anderson — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:26:23 -0400

The following is Tinisha's testimony for the Massachusetts Asset Development Commission's public hearing on the policies,
programs and practices that can better assist low and moderate income
families to build an retain assets, such as housing, savings and
retirement funds. This was the first public hearing in what will be a series of hearings on the financial stability of Massachusetts Residents. Here' is Tinisha's story...

Tamara's Story

Meghan Keaney Anderson — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:57:01 -0400

On Monday, July 14th, The Massachusetts Asset
Development Commission held its first public hearing on the policies, programs and practices that can better assist low and moderate income families to build an retain assets, such as housing, savings and retirement funds. At the hearing, residents from throughout the Commonwealth provided accounts of their personal experiences living and supporting families in today's economy. We'll keep you posted about future public hearings. The following is Tamara's testimony in response to the Asset Development Commission's questions... read more »

"Jarvis was a computer wiz"

Meghan Keaney Anderson — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:13:50 -0400

I was a million miles away when Jarvis Anderson got shot. In reality, it was closer to 9– Hyde Park to Cambridge, just a quick trip down Melnea Cass then Columbus. But the news coverage I read the morning of the 5th, next to photos of the fireworks, local reactions to the pops and previews of Sunday’s chowderfest made it seem much further. For five days, I carried around the vague headline: 2 killed on the night of the 4th. It was only this morning that I finally learned their names, through a video posted on Universal Hub about the individuals behind the headlines. Jarvis Anderson and Roniel Marc... read more »

Looking for a different reality

Meghan Keaney Anderson — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:09:25 -0400

Inspire4life recently posted a video produced by the teens involved with Hyde Square Task Force's Heath Careers Ambassadors. The video looks at the effect of violence on the community from the eyes of individuals who have been experiencing it. The young directors are really skilled in telling the story in a way that presents both the realities of their daily lives and a hope for the future. (If your computer is behind a firewall, you may not be able to view this video). After you watch this one, take a look at some of the other youth-focused videos on inspire4life.