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WELCOME to the Hyde Square Task Force's new "e-updates," a periodic electronic newsletter featuring the accomplishments of our programs and participants.  To learn more about the Hyde Square Task Force, please visit our website at http://www.hydesquare.org/.


Highlights:

Teens Craft "NO" to Sexual Harrassment:  On August 25th, teens rallied in Jamaica Plain against the sexual harassment they frequently experience on community streets and in their schools, asking for their community’s support to end the offensive behavior. The group designed post cards which say “please treat me with respect” and which provide a list of actions considered harassment. They are distributing them to area residents and stores in the Hyde Square area. The event was covered widely in the Boston press.


Fall Forward: Hyde Square Task Force gears up for a new year!  The Hyde Square Task Force is kicking into high gear once again as we begin another year of programs, activities, training, events and….fun!  Our experienced and new youth are beginning orientations for their year, adult mentors, site leaders and volunteers are learning about their important roles, and the Curley and Kennedy after-school programs are about to begin.

View our fall calendar for registration dates and times at http://www.hydesquare.org/news_and_events/calendar_2005.html
Read about our youth education & leadership programs at

Youth Art on Display:  On the weekend of September 24 - 25, we are participating in Jamaica Plain Open Studios (http://www.jpopenstudios.com/) , a community-wide arts event that features the work of nearly 200 local artists.  This year, we will be featuring the artistry of our youth, including the paintings by William “Seven” Che, spoken word by Sofia Snow, original hip-hop by Wandy Peguero, and dance by our teen Ritmo en Acción Youth Dance Troupe.  You can also visit the community murals painted by our teens at Mozart Park and the Jackson Square T Station.


Get Involved!  Help us start off our program year by making a tax-deductible contribution in support of the Hyde Square Task Force.  Your donations help support our staff and youth and help us reach our program goals for the year.


Learn about volunteer opportunities at


Job Openings:  We currently have several openings avaliable for part-time staff.  Learn more at http://www.hydesquare.org/about_us/board.html

View more highlights at http://www.hydesquare.org/news_and_events/highlights.html

In the News:

JP teenagers speak out against sexual harassment
The Bay State Banner, September 1, 2005 
"Every day girls as young as 12 years old are accosted by men old enough to be their fathers, harassed by groups of teenage boys and asked for sexual favors ..."

 Taking back the streets.   Hyde Square youth battle harassment
JP Bulletin, September 1, 2005 
"A group of students last Thursday took a stand against sexual harassment ..."

Teens craft a new 'no' to sexual harassment
Boston Globe, August 25, 2005
"Yeslinette Burgos says she is asked for sexual favors by males
almost every day. In the 10 minutes it takes for her to walk from the
Jackson Square MBTA station in Jamaica Plain to her summer job on
Centre Street, Burgos is whistled at, followed, and often peppered with
obscenities by groups of men, young and old, who hang out ..."


Read these and other recent news items at http://www.hydesquare.org/news_and_events/inthenews.html

Upcoming:

September:

JAMAICA PLAIN WORLD'S FAIR
Where: Centre St. / Hyde Square, Jamaica Plain
When: Sunday, Sept. 11 from 12:00 to 6:00 pm
 For more info call (617) 524-8303

Boston Tobacco Advocacy Project Recognition Event
Where: Boston City Hall
When: Thursday, Sept. 15 at 4:00 pm
 For more info call (617) 524-8303

Jamaica Plain Open Studios: Featuring the Jackson Mural Project & other works by neighborhood youth
Where: 375 Centre St.
When: Saturday & Sunday, September 24th & 25th, 11:30 - 6:00
For more info contact Paul:
Email: paul@hydesquare.org
Tel: (617) 524-8303 x321

Curley After-School Program Begins
Where: Curley School, 493 Centre St. Jamaica Plain
When: Wednesday, September 28 at 1:30 pm.
For more info please contact Ana:
Email: ana@hydesquare.org
Tel: (617) 524-8303 x324

Election Day - Vote!!!
When: Tuesday, September 27
For more info contact Jesús:
Email: jesus@hydesquare.org
Tel:(617) 524-8303 x304

Volunteer Orientation
Where: 375 Centre Street
When: Thursday, September 29 at 6 pm
For more info please contact Yi-Chin:
Email: yichin@hydesquare.org
Tel: (617) 524-8303 x303

October:

CEMV Door Knocking - Volunteers needed!
Where: 375 Centre Street
When: Saturday, October 1
For more info contact Chrismaldi:
Email: chrismaldi@hydesquare.org
Tel: (617) 524-8303

Youth Affairs Committee, Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council
Where: TBA
When: Wednesday, October 12
For more info contact Jesús:
Email: jesus@hydesquare.org
Tel:(617) 524-8303 x304

WEPA! Kick-Off
Where: TBA
When: Thursday, October 20, All day
For more info please contact Ana:
Email: ana@hydesquare.org
Tel: (617) 524-8303 x324

CEMV Door Knocking - Volunteers needed!
Where: 375 Centre Street
When: Saturday, October 29
For more info contact Chrismaldi
Email: chrismaldi@hydesquare.org
Tel: (617) 524-8303

View a complete events calendar at http://www.hydesquare.org/news_and_events/calendar_2005.html

To learn MORE ABOUT A PARTICULAR PROGRAM or find out how TO ENROLL, contact:

* Ritmo en Acción Youth Dance Troupe - Brenda x323 or brenda@hydesquare.org

* YouthFirst in Jackson Square Community Organizing Initiative - Jesús x304 or jesus@hydesquare.org

* Kennedy Elementary School After School Program - Brenda x323 or brenda@hydesquare.org

* Curley Middle School After School Program - Ana x324 or ana@hydesquare.org

* Paths to College & Career Program (PCCP) - Yi-Chin x303 or yichin@hydesquare.org

* Women Engaged in Physical Activity (WEPA) - Ana x324 or ana@hydesquare.org

* Health Careers Ambassadors Project (H-CAP) - Yi-Chin x303 or yichin@hydesquare.org


FOR A COMPLETE STAFF DIRECTORY: http://www.hydesquare.org/about_us/board.html

 

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Hyde Square Task Force

P.O. Box 1871  Jamaica Plain, MA  02130

tel: (617) 524-8303   fax:  (617) 524-2747

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