Civic Health Links and Resources

Links to Information-Rich Websites

Mayor's Office of New Bostonians
A City of Boston agency that addresses the needs of the immigrant and newcomer community. Website provides new resident information in pdf format and to order in many different languages.

www.SearchBoston.com provides links to a wide variety of resources, including a calendar of upcoming events and links to information in 15 sectors.

The Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy
An institute at UMass Boston that informs policy makers about issues vital to the Commonwealth's growing Latino community and provides this community with information and analysis necessary for effective participation in public policy development. Website lists publications, research activities, and events.

The Institute for Asian American Studies
An institute at UMass Boston whose mission is to conduct research on Asian Americans, to strengthen and further Asian American involvement in political, economic, social, and cultural life, and to improve opportunities and campus life for Asian American faculty, staff, and students and for those interested in Asian Americans.

The William Monroe Trotter Institute 
An institute at UMass Boston whose mission is to address the needs and concerns of the Black community and other communities of color in Boston and Massachusetts through research, technical assistance, and public service.

Boston Resource Net
A joint project of the City of Boston and Action for Boston Community Development; online guide to human services.

Boston Public Library
Serving the city with 27 branches and more than 6 million books. Website provides library locator and information, online library catalog and reservation service, and links.

Boston Cares
A nonprofit organization that creates and facilitates volunteer opportunities. Website provides program and contact information.

WGBH Forum Network
Information about forums for public education and dialogue. Website provides and archive of audio and video lectures and Forum calendar.

The Partnership
A nonprofit organization devoted to the development and retention of professionals of color in Boston. Website provides event and program information.

Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston
The Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston is a new enterprise of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, working with universities, public agencies, and other organizations in the region to improve the governance of Greater Boston. Website includes pdf research, reports, and ordering information, and event and program information.

The Civil Rights Project at Harvard University
An organization devoted to civil rights research. Website provides pdf and order information on research reports, and policy studies, and event and program information. Includes studies of Boston by Guy Stuart and Nancy McArdle.

MassVOTE
Grassroots organization that increases voter participation in underrepresented neighborhoods. Website provides downloadable and html voter information, mailing list, links and FAQ’s. Some site information in Spanish.

New England Press Association
Trade organization for New England community newspapers. Website provides bulletin archives and ordering information for a directory of New England community newspapers.

Guidestar
The national database of non-profit organizations, providing information about the operations and finances of NPOs.

Foundation Center
Statistics on grantmaking organizations in the USA.

FairVote - The Center for Voting and Democracy
Non-profit organization dedicated to fair elections where every vote counts and all voters are represented. Website includes information in major issue areas related to democracy and an online library of materials.

Action Without Borders
Information portal on international nonprofits. Website provides data on nonprofits, job bank, and relevant news and events.

Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance
A collaboration of housing, community development, conservation, and planning groups which seeks to improve poorly conceived developments, preserve our built and natural heritage, fight for high-quality neighborhoods for residents of all incomes, expand choices in housing and transportation, and promote fairness for people of all backgrounds.

Resources: Ways to Get More Involved

Boston Cares

The Boston Redevelopment Authority’s ONEin3 Initiative

Massachusetts Service Alliance

MetroFuture Taskforce

Citywide Dialogues on Boston's Ethnic and Racial Diversity

Social Capital Inc.

MassVOTE

Commonwealth Legislative Seminar

New Democracy Coalition

Real Clout