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DotWell & DFSI Boston Marathon-2013 We have five runners that have agreed to participate in the Boston Marathon race and fundraising efforts. Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to David Jesser, David Cawley, Gwendolyn Stewart, Christy Roush and Erika Pearson. They are all enthusiastic about raising much needed funds to support our Dorchester FAMILY School Initiative (DFSI). David Jesser (Teacher, Joseph E. Lee Elementary School); David Cawley (Manager, The Blarney Stone Restaurant); Gwendolyn Stewart ( Avid runner); Christy Roush (Avid runner); Erika Pearson (Avid runner and athlete). Through Crowdrise, a fundraising platform created for donors to the Boston Marathon, we have a link below that can be used to support DFSI and the team. Runners’ pages will also be created for those who want to support individual runners. Thank you for your interest in DFSI and our marathon team! http://www.crowdrise.com/teamdfsi Please contact Phyllistine (Phyll) Daly-Dixon with questions or concerns at 617-474-1457 or phyllistine.daly-dixon@dotwell.org
DORCHESTER HOUSE POOL-SWIM LESSONS FOR WINTER! The Dorchester House Multi-Service Center has released their winter schedule for all Pool activities and lessons. Any child, youth or adult at any level is welcomed to sign up for these lessons beginning December 5, 2012. Program cost:$75 for members; $100.00 for non-members Our water aerobics class begin on January 2nd. Price for the Public is $40 for a 4 week session. Wednesdays only: 2 Classes (9-10am) and (7-8pm) Please review the attached Flyer with registration dates and contact Daly or Dirk at 617-740-2234 for more information. KIDS WITH ASTHMA CAN SWIM FOR FREE! Dorchester has childhood asthma rates of 18%, higher than the state’s 10.3% rate and as much as double the national average. Dorchester’s asthma statistics show the dire need for interventions aimed at improving outcomes. For participants in this program, success is measured by the:
Asthma education includes:
To sign up for the program or gain additional information, please read the attached flyer and/or contact Dirk at 617-740-2234 or dirk.bovell@dorchesterhouse.org. High School Juniors & Seniors-$300 Stipend could be yours! Are you a high school junior or senior interested in building your resume for college? Join us and learn the keys to financial success that will be useful throughout your college life and beyond. Classes are held twice a week starting in October 2012. You will be rewarded with $300 for successful completion of the program and given the chance to become a Certified Tax Preparer for the 2013 tax season. Please view the attached flyer and contact Doreen Treacy at 617-474-1409 for more information. BABY BASICS:Helping New Moms Care For Newborns On the third Tuesday of every month beginning August 21, 2012, the Maternal Child Health department at the Codman Square Health Center, will be conducting a Baby Basics course to help new moms better care for their newborns. This class will cover feeding, bathing, changing and swaddling of newborns. This will be an environment for new moms to have fun and learn from each other! There is no sign-up in advance; drop-ins are encouraged! Please contact Tamiya Tabb at 617-822-8363 with questions. Automotive Technician & Building Maintenance Job Training Programs The AACA is currently recruiting for our job training programs. Classes begin September 4th. Women & Veterans are encouraged to apply. Partnership for Automotive Career Education (PACE) Building Energy Efficient Maintenance Skills (BEEMS) PACE is a unique 22 week “green” job training program that provides the basic skills needed to become an automotive maintenance technician. This hands-on training program teaches tire and wheel balancing, brake service, electrical and suspension systems, and hybrid safety and repair. BEEMS is also a 22 week “green” job training program that provides hands-on training in carpentry, plumbing, electricity, appliance repair and energy efficiency to prepare participants for jobs as building maintenance workers. For more information, please see our website: aaca-boston.org or contact Vicky Ge, Recruitment Coordinator, 617-426-9492 x251/intake@aaca-boston.org Pool Membership Rates and Healthworks Partnership! Become a member of the Dorchester House Multi-Service Center Pool and women and children can also become members of Healthworks at Codman at a discounted rate. Pool users come in all ages, shapes and sizes, so whether you are a parent of an athletic toddler or a teenager, an adult who wants to conquer the water, or are interested in lifeguard training courses, our pool and open swim options can accommodate you. Please view the pool rates below and click here to learn more about our Healthworks at Codman partnership. 1 Year memberships: Adult:17 years & older-$155;Youth :16 years & under-$75;Senior:60 years & older-$62 Family of 4 -2 adults & 2 children (16 & under)-$250;each additional youth-$50; each additional adult-$100;each additional senior-$35 *Note:all in the same family for family member prices 6 Month Memberships: Adult:17 years & older-$80;Youth :16 years &-$43;Senior:60 years & older-$37 Family of 4 -2 adults & 2 children (16 & under)-$155;each additional youth-$25; each additional adult-$50;each additional senior-$18 *Note:all in the same family for family menber prices Community Swim Time One Day Fees:16 years & under/60 years & older:$1;17-59 years old: $3 Swim Lesson Sessions:Members -$75/Non-members-$100 For more information, please contact Nate Caverly, Dorchester House Pool Aquatic Coordinator at (617) 740-2235 or email nate.caverly@dorchesterhouse.org. Fiscal Health Vital Signs Fiscal Health Vital Signs (FHVS) is a tool developed and used by DotWell to “diagnose” an individual’s fiscal health. This tool was assembled from extensive experience training, coaching, and developing effective financial interventions for low to moderate income households. Further, just as in the clinical setting where those with chronic disease are assisted in managing their condition, those with chronic fiscal health problems diagnosed by the FHVS tool receive a financial wellness plan and on-going coaching. Through the FHVS program, a fiscal health case manager evaluates a client, “prescribes” specific actions that will improve their fiscal health, and develops a “treatment plan” to help clients stay in track. Click here to view the video from the Social Innovators Showcase in Cambridge to view Doreen’s work. Click here to see the Fiscal Health Vital Signs Prospectus and click here to see the Powerpoint. In the News DotWell offers the Clemente Course to College for community residents in Dorchester. The course is offered in various states and communities providing significant impact to those who participate . Please click here to read about or listen to coverage of the Clemente Course on WBUR. Congratulations to the Joseph Lee Elementary School, one of DotWell’s Dorchester FAMILY School Initiative (DFSI) partner schools for their recent “School on the Move” Award from EdVestors. Please click here to see the press release! Click here to see Learn to Earn participants featured in a video made by the Massachusetts Financial Education Collaborative! Check out DotWell, showcased on The Boston Foundation’s “My Neighborhood Boston” web site! The Arts and Multi-Media Collaborative is proud to display a video they created about the DotWell Teen Center on YouTube! Click here to see the “What’s Up Works- Martin Luther King Jr. Day Special” video on YouTube, produced by the DotWell Film Crew! Our Summer Learning Program was featured in Boston After-School and Beyond’s city-wide newsletter. Please see the Spotlight on Summer Learning article. DotWell Performance Report Check out our programmatic accomplishments in the past year presented in our 2011 Community Report. This report includes a sampling of program evaluation reports with a description of the program, the participant user profile, the program evaluation process, and any results we may have to date on that particular program. DotWell Mission The mission of DotWell is to work in collaboration with our founding health center partners - Codman Square Health Center and Dorchester House Multi-Service Center - to provide integrated clinical and community services that address health disparities, build social capital, and meet the complex needs of our communities. |