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 2022, programming included;
- 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!