ACES (Allston Community Event Society)
ACES (Allston Community Event Society) is an organization focused on mastering community engagement to combat gentrification by bridging gaps between long-time locals, students, and other residents. Their events create meaningful connections, support local artists, businesses, and non-profits, and foster a sense of pride and respect for the Allston community.
Food For Thought
Food For Thought is an initiative that interviews individuals experiencing homelessness in Boston and shares their stories on social media. The project aims to raise awareness, break down misconceptions, and empower the homeless community by providing a platform for their voices and building support for effective programs and policies.
Orkest
Orkest is creating concert spaces in communities for education and engagement while providing equitable resources for music creation to as many people as possible.
Pocket Park
Pocket Park aims to build public gathering spaces on BU’s campus by taking a parking space and converting it into a place for people to gather.