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Boston Public Schools
We partnered with our public schools to support healthy tobacco free environments for both students and staff. The School Board recently passed a comprehensive Tobacco Free Environment Policy which r… View »
Tobacco-Free Healthcare Environments
We are proud to partner with 10 Boston hospitals as they move towards tobacco free policies for staff, patients and visitors. This includes smoke free campuses and improved cessation services for pat… View »
Smoke-Free Living
Life can be stressful, but finding help to quit smoking shouldn’t be. We have been working with pediatricians and oral health providers at Boston Community Health Centers to make sure providers scree… View »
Boston Smoke-Free Homes Registry
Everyone deserves to breathe clean air! We created a Smoke-Free Homes Registry where landlords can list smoke-free units for free, and renters can find a new, smoke-free home. The site also includes… View »
Board of Health Regulations
Boston’s Board of Health just made it harder for kids to access harmful tobacco and nicotine products. With cigar use on the rise by Boston youth, the Board of Health is now mandating that inexpensiv… View »
Anti-Tobacco Campaign
The tobacco industry is busy creating more flavorful and appealing products to get a new wave of youth hooked on tobacco. Our campaign raises awareness of the negative health effects of and money you… View »
Community Gardening
There’s nothing like picking your own fresh produce, and the Boston Natural Areas Network (BNAN) is making this a reality for more residents in Dorchester. In 2011, BNAN renovated and expanded the Ni… View »
Backyard Gardening & Community Greenhouse
The 10,000 square foot Dudley Greenhouse, operated by the Food Project, is a Community Gardening and Learning center that was renovated in 2011 to offer neighborhood residents education and access to… View »
Get Riding!
New Balance Hubway is your Boston bike sharing system, with more than 60 stations and 600 bikes throughout Boston to help meet your transportation, fitness, and recreational needs. Get your annual me… View »
Get Active! Initiative
The Get Active! initiative is a free service to get you moving and healthier. A wellness specialist will not only offer you health and exercise advice, but will help to connect you to affordable oppo… View »
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