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Greater Four Corners Action Coalition

Address:
367 Washington St
Dorchester, MA 02124
See map: Google Maps
Phone: 
617-436-0289
Email: 
gfcac@hotmail.com

Location(s)

367 Washington St
Dorchester, MA, 02124
See map: Google Maps
Mission: 

MISSION

Greater Four Corners Action Coalition works to promote neighborhood stabilization in the Four Corners Community of Dorchester, Massachusetts. This is accomplished by adressing the issues of crime and safety, through organizing residents, providing positive opportunities for youth, promoting economic development and collaborating with others. Our priority roles are: Organizer, Service Provider, and Collaborator/Supporter of other efforts.GFCAC is in the forefront of the change in local community organizing. Organizations are collaborating to effect regional planning and create standing policies so as not to have to put out the same fires over and over again. Our current work reflects this new direction. We also aim to address issues of transportation, environmental and economic justice. GFCAC spearheaded efforts to bring improved transportation services to the Four Corners community, advocating for new stops on the Fairmount line.

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

9:30-5:00PM


617-436-0289

www.gfcac.org

9:30-5:00PM

MISSION

Greater Four Corners Action Coalition works to promote neighborhood stabilization in the Four Corners Community of Dorchester, Massachusetts. This is accomplished by adressing the issues of crime and safety, through organizing residents, providing positive opportunities for youth, promoting economic development and collaborating with others. Our priority roles are: Organizer, Service Provider, and Collaborator/Supporter of other efforts.GFCAC is in the forefront of the change in local community organizing. Organizations are collaborating to effect regional planning and create standing policies so as not to have to put out the same fires over and over again. Our current work reflects this new direction. We also aim to address issues of transportation, environmental and economic justice. GFCAC spearheaded efforts to bring improved transportation services to the Four Corners community, advocating for new stops on the Fairmount line.


Marvin Martin, Executive Director; Pamela Bush, Community Organizer

ACE, Codman Square NDC, Bowdoin/Geneva Health Center, Boston Urban Asthma Coalition, On The Move: Greater Boston Transportation Justice Coalition,

Call: 617-436-0289 to join for a nominal fee. One can join anytime and get involved or one can attend the annual meeting. 2007 Annual Meeting date 10/11/07. Board elections will be held and membership is open to all. This meeting is held annually on the second Thursday in October.


No

No

No

Yes

51-250

Yes

Private Building
Key partners: 

ACE, Codman Square NDC, Bowdoin/Geneva Health Center, Boston Urban Asthma Coalition, On The Move: Greater Boston Transportation Justice Coalition,

Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 
Marvin Martin, Executive Director; Pamela Bush, Community Organizer
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Call: 617-436-0289 to join for a nominal fee. One can join anytime and get involved or one can attend the annual meeting. 2007 Annual Meeting date 10/11/07. Board elections will be held and membership is open to all. This meeting is held annually on the second Thursday in October.

Charge for services: 
No
Scholarships available: 
No
Vouchers accepted: 
No
Transportation provided: 
Yes
Number of people served each year: 
51-250

Guide Categories

Type of Organization: Community Based / Non-Profit
Nearby Bus Routes: 16 19 22 23
Nearby MBTA Stations: Fields Corner
Target Population: Everyone
Languages Spoken: English Portuguese Spanish
Special Needs Accommodations: Wheelchair Accessibility