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Highlights:

MCC GRANT AWARD:  On September 13, 2004, the Hyde Square Task Force's youth dance troupe, Ritmo en AcciÛn, became one of 14 new grant recipients through the Massachusetts Cultural Council's prestigious "YouthReach" arts education program.  To read the recent press release on MCC's website, go to http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/services/newsroom/fy05funding.html. To read more about Ritmo en AcciÛn, go to http://www.hydesquare.org/REA_in_Paris.htm.

In the News:

HERALD HEROES: The Boston Herald recently featured Gian Gonzalez, one of our Youth Community Organizers, in his efforts to confront rising youth violence in our neighborhood.  Go to http://news.bostonherald.com/localRegional/view.bg?articleid=45072 for more.

JACKSON MURAL PROJECT UPDATE: Working with mural artist Roberto Chao, local youth are putting the finishing touches on the first phase of a community mural at the Jackson Square T Station, a first step in efforts to respond to instances of violence in and around the station.  Go to http://www.mbta.com/insidethet/press_releases_details.asp?ID=1045 to see the MBTA's recent feature on this valuable community partnership.

Upcoming:

The COALITION TO EDUCATE, MOBILIZE & VOTE (CEMV) is hosting a community voting forum on October 20 at the Nate Smith House in Jamaica Plain.  Go to http://www.hydesquare.org/CEMV1020.pdf to view a bilingual flyer. 

As the Task Force begins its program year, we are SEEKING NEW VOLUNTEERS to work with youth and support our programs.  To download a flyer on current volunteer opportunities, go to http://www.hydesquare.org/volopps.pdf or contact Yi Chin Chen at 617-524-8303 x303 or at yichin@hydesquare.org. 

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

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

* YouthFirst in Jackson Square Community Organizing Initiative - Jes˙s 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

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