Posted by admin on August 12, 2015 in Staff Blogs, Uncategorized
Hands Around Egleston was a huge success! Urban Edge organized this event in order to bring peace and unity to the community. This historic annual celebration always showcased young people engaged in positive activities to counter the negative influences of drug and gang activity. This event is known to bring the community together, and was seen as...
Posted by admin on July 8, 2015 in Staff Blogs, Uncategorized
After raised beds were put into the front yard at one of Urban Edge’s properties, Wardman Apartments, everyone wanted to get involved and plant something! Urban Edge staff joined residents and volunteers to plant veggies in new raised garden beds for the whole community to enjoy, and to inspire others to join in and get their hands dirty! After...
Posted by admin on May 5, 2015 in Staff Blogs, Uncategorized
Our 41st Annual Meeting was a huge success! Congratulations to the award recipients: Community Partnership Award: Enterprise Community Partners Peter Lee Community Builder Award: Jamaica Plain resident Pablo Calderon Cutting Edge Commitment Award: Governor Charlie Baker #bwg_container1_1 #bwg_container2_1 .bwg-container-1.bwg-standard-thumbnails...
Posted by admin on January 15, 2015 in Uncategorized, Staff Blogs
Re: Interim CEO Announcement Dear Friends, Urban Edge has been blessed with Chrystal’s leadership and vision. I, and many others, will miss her more than she can possibly imagine. While Chrystal’s departure is certainly a major point of transition for us, she leaves the organization in great shape. Our programs are growing in impact and in...
