Meet the new Pool Manager, Andres, and learn about programming and upcoming events. Can’t make it? Stop by anytime during normal operating hours. We expect the pool to open mid-April. For hours and programming information visit Boston.gov/BCYF-Draper or email DraperPool@boston.gov.

BCYF Membership information can be found at Boston.gov/BCYF-Registration.

This year’s conference theme is Rooted in Wellness, Growing in Community, emphasizing the importance of self-care as the foundation for our girls’ mental health and well-being. Too often, our girls are told they must push through and remain resilient, even at the expense of their well-being. Through this event, we are flipping that narrative—we want our girls to prioritize their mental health and embrace self-care unapologetically. When our girls take the time to care for themselves, they not only thrive individually but also strengthen their communities.

Tickets for this year’s Annual Conference are sold out. We invite you to join the waitlist for your girl.

For residents, who are interested and eligible to apply for the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program, we are offering in-person help to submit online applications. Drop in between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. 

We can help you with submitting your online application, scanning documents, and answering any clarifying questions about the program. Please note that you must have a working email that you know a password to and can access during your visit.

If selected for a voucher (randomized selection will taka place in May) we can help with scanning and submitting documents. Once the submitted documents are verified, the vouchers are issued and valid for 90 days. The vouchers can be used towards purchase of a personal e-bike with a discount from one of the participating bike shops.

The Mayor’s Office of Returning Citizens, in collaboration with the Office of Black Male Achievement, is excited to invite you to a Resource Fair in celebration of Second Chance Month. This event will provide valuable resources in areas such as employment services, housing, health, mental health, recovery, advocacy, CORI sealing, and much more!

Event Details:

Date: April 9, 2025

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: Reggie Lewis Center, 1350 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02119

To ensure your spot at the event, please register.

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We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Eric James, Employment Specialist, at 617-777-1355 or via email at eric.james@boston.gov.  

We will give an overview of the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program, and provide updates, including a list of participating bike shops. We will also demonstrate how to submit an application. At the end of the time we will open it to questions.

ASL interpretation and other language interpretations will be available for this virtual info-session, and the session will be recorded. If you can not attend the session, you can still sign up and receive the recording, along with interpretations.

This Saturday, March 15, 2025, Boston’s best youth spellers in grades four through seven will compete in the 17th annual BCYF Citywide Spelling Bee hosted by Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), the City of Boston's largest youth and human service agency.  The winner will go on to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the nation's largest and longest-running spelling bee, in Washington, D.C. in May. There will be a brief speaking program before the start of the Bee where all spellers will receive participation medals.

 Last year, the Bee went 13 rounds plus one final and one championship round. The 11 year-old champion, Tanoshi Inomata, who also won in 2023, won by spelling "cornea” correctly. The Bee’s longtime sponsor is the Boston Bruins Foundation.

Our vibrant City Hall On The Go truck has a scheduled stop near your neighborhood, bringing essential municipal services right to you.

Please note: We do not accept cash payments on the truck.

Our vibrant City Hall On The Go truck has a scheduled stop near your neighborhood, bringing essential municipal services right to you.

Please note: We do not accept cash payments on the truck.

Our vibrant City Hall On The Go truck has a scheduled stop near your neighborhood, bringing essential municipal services right to you.

Please note: We do not accept cash payments on the truck.

Our vibrant City Hall On The Go truck has a scheduled stop near your neighborhood, bringing essential municipal services right to you.

Please note: We do not accept cash payments on the truck.