The Charlestown Coalition News: 

Issue 66

February 2022

TURN IT AROUND Civic Engagement

This month, we welcomed Gabriela Coletta and Tania Del Rio to our TURN IT AROUND Thursdays - where they both shared their missions and passions for running for City Councilor for District 1. A Special Preliminary Election will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, followed by a Special Municipal Election on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Learn more here.

Gigi Coletta speaking to the TURN IT AROUND Youth during circle; Gigi listening to Elsie's questions and concerns.

Tania Del Rio shares her passion for serving others while Coalition Director Sarah Coughlin listens in; TURN IT AROUND posing for a photo with Tania.

February Race & Equity Dialogue

Our second Race Dialogue meeting of the year included a great discussion about what Black History Month means to us and our communities. We look forward to highlighting Black history every month of the year. Thank you to GiGi Coletta for joining in and helping us carry this monthly meeting for nearly two years!

Turn It Around New Member Orientation

Community Race & Equity Discussion

Join us on Tuesday, March 15th, at 5:30pm for our monthly Race & Equity Discussion. This series explores important topics about the impact of race, policing in urban settings, and equity. It is open to all members of the Charlestown community and the general public. Please note we will be meeting on Zoom until further notice.

This forum is being co-sponsored by the Charlestown Coalition, Turn It Around Youth Program, Senator Lydia Edwards and her team.



Boston Resident and Employee Survey

Do you live or work in Boston? Then we want to know what you think are the most pressing health issues in your community. Where should there be more investment?

Give us your views by taking this short survey, and enter to win a $100 Visa gift card! The survey is available in multiple languages, so feel free to share with friends and neighbors! 

Community Partner Highlight: Smart from the Start

Meet the Trauma Team

The Charlestown Coalition’s Trauma Response Team was formed in July 2016 through a grant from the Boston Alliance for Community Health (BACH). The Trauma Response Team initially started as a group of residents who wanted to learn more about trauma, its impact on the community, and how they could best serve residents during traumatic situations. 

Over the past several years, the Trauma Response Team has served as an important part of the Charlestown Coalition by supporting the community and connecting people to treatment concerning issues around loss, community violence and substance use disorders. Our Trauma Response Team consists of dedicated and passionate people who are leaders in their community. 

This month we want to recognize Sean Boyle, who is a long time resident of Charlestown and joined our team over a year ago. Sean is one of the youngest members, who is wise beyond his years, has a huge heart and love for his community. Sean exemplifies what it means to be a true townie.

Over the years, Sean has shared his story of recovery, offering hope and support to members of the recovery community and their families, while also supporting mother's who lost their children to addiction. He is actively involved in organizing and participating in community events like the Charlestown Holiday Stroll, Pride Day and Pride Week. For many years he has partnered with the Charlestown Coalition and Turn It Around, participating in our annual take back day, race dialogue meetings, overdose awareness day and our annual vigil. Not only is he a huge asset to our trauma team but he is also an incredible florist and business owner of Baby Boyle Bouquets. We are so grateful for Sean want to thank him for his years of serve to the Charlestown community.

To learn more about Sean Boyle or our trauma team, go to our website. 

https://charlestowncoalition.org/trauma-response-team/

Trauma Response Team

March 1st at 5:30 PM

Meetings are held virtually until further notice. Contact

Phenice Zawatsky to learn more.

Charlestown Family Support Task Force 

March 1st at 12 PM

Meetings are held virtually until further notice. Contact

Phenice Zawatsky to learn more.

CHARLESTOWN ADULT EDUCATION

IS HIRING!

Charlestown Adult Education is now hiring for a CAREER ADVISOR.

This 30hr/week position offers a starting salary of $25/hr.

To apply, click the link below to upload your RESUME.

The CAREER ADVISOR will assist adult education students and Charlestown residents with professional development services and structured employment search support. This is a 30hr/wk position.

The responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the following:

·       Meet with students and residents individually to assess their readiness to effectively launch and manage a job search or career advancement process.

·       Provide ongoing coaching individually to ensure that students and residents are effectively prepared for hiring process interactions including interviews, site visits, networking events, job fairs, and corporate information sessions and are on track to achieve their career goals.

·       Ensure students and residents are prepared for industry employment by providing mock interview opportunities, resume workshops, career advising sessions, and job search techniques.

·       Manage communication between CAE and MassHire

·       Plan and coordinates career fairs, employer visits, expos, virtual employer sessions, and other employment events in order to provide opportunities for students and residents to connect with employers and understand the variety of entry-level positions available to them in the industry.

·       Provide students and residents with information on such topics as college degree programs, admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade/ technical schools, and apprenticeship programs.

To apply, click below to upload your RESUME.

Apply here!

To learn more about our programs, our staff, community partners, resources, upcoming events, TURN IT AROUND, program impact, and more, click below: