About Brighton Future Forward (BFF)
ABCDC’s Brighton Future Forward Program is focused on delivering high-quality and creative youth development programming for young people living at two of the Boston Housing Authority/BHA developments in Brighton (Commonwealth Development/Fidelis Way and Faneuil Gardens).
Our Youth Development Coordinators provide academic support, enrichment, arts education, financial empowerment, leadership training, and civic engagement opportunities for youth. In 2021, our staff offered programs including;
- Offering daily homework help and snack time
- Studying plant lifecycles by planting daffodil bulbs
- Celebrating holidays including Dia de los Muertos and Halloween
To learn more about BFF, please contact our Youth Program Coordinators!
General Information: Malik Hamm, [email protected] or 617-787-3874 x206
Commonwealth Development/Fidelis Way: Kayleigh Shuler, [email protected] or 617-787-3874 x203
Faneuil Gardens: Denisha Bullock, [email protected] or 617-787-3874 x203
Hours of Operation
The Faneuil Gardens program: Monday through Thursday 4:00pm – 7:00pm
The Commonwealth Development/Fidelis Way: Monday through Thursday 3:00pm – 6:00pm


Volunteer With Us
We are looking for creative, energetic, and motivated individuals to help us foster the social-emotional, intellectual, and artistic growth in young people! Complete a volunteer interest form today or contact us for more information.
In-Kind Donations
With the number of youth that we serve, we are always in need of supplies. If you’re interested in making an in-kind donation to the center, please call our Youth Program Coordinators at 617-787-3874 ext. 205.
Priority Needs For Brighton Future Forward
- Gently-used games
- Art supplies
- Any materials that youth aged 7-14 might enjoy!