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Cots set up in the Melnea Cass Recreational Complex in Roxbury for migrants who have been sleeping on the floor of Logan International Airport. This recreation center is the fourth overflow center to open in Massachusetts within the last two months due to the state’s shelter system being at full capacity. MATTHEW EADIE/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Emergency overflow shelter for migrants opens in Roxbury against backdrop of concern

Daily Free Press Staff February 1, 2024
Migrant families who have been sleeping at Logan International Airport began moving to a recreation center in Roxbury on Wednesday, sparking questions and concern from the Roxbury community.
mental wellness

Parents, students call for more accessible mental health resources on campus

Jennifer Small April 13, 2022
Rates of suicidal thoughts, anxiety and depression have all been increasing over the past decade, including at BU.
Catherine Coleman Flowers at the stone social impact forum

Stone Social Impact Forum emphasizes importance of environmental justice

Rachel Do February 22, 2021
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate held the second Stone Social Impact Forum last Thursday, with an emphasis on environmental justice.
Angela Ao/DFP STAFF

Gender Justice: We need to better address domestic violence

Meredith Varner February 5, 2021
Domestic violence often escalates until someone gets seriously hurt or loses their life. We cannot let it continue as women, girls and men die at the hands of these abusers. This is an issue that needs to be addressed immediately or our women will continue to suffer.
Phyllida Lloyd’s “Herself,” which debuted Jan. 8 on Amazon. The film depicts a single mother who, after experiencing domestic abuse and homelessness, works to build a home for her family. COURTESY OF PAT REDMOND VIA AMAZON STUDIOS

Irish drama ‘Herself’ shines as feel-good film with social justice message

Emma Vacirca January 13, 2021
The heart-wrenching Irish film "Herself" follows a single mother as she escapes her abusive husband, only for her to find that the Dublin housing crisis leaves her and her two daughters without a permanent home.
The City of Boston announced a $4.7 million grant to fund housing opportunities for homeless young adults and youth in the city. PAIGE TWOMBLY/ DFP FILE

Boston releases first plan to combat youth homelessness

Angela Yang November 25, 2019
The plan includes $4.7 million in grants that will fund over 150 housing opportunities for Boston's homeless youth.
A first-aid emergency kit with an assortment of bandages, rations, and other useful items. The City of Boston announced on Tuesday a $1.4 million grant awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to increase preparations in the event of a natural disaster. COURTESY OF FLICKR

Boston awarded $1.4 million to bolster disaster preparedness

Joel Lau September 5, 2019
The grant will go towards bolstering post-disaster housing and inter-regional disaster planning. Officials urged students to begin planning in case of disaster, as all are at risk in an emergency.
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