Vital Village Network

Vital Village Network Vital Village is a network of residents and organizations committed to maximizing child, family, and community well-being.

Our place-based, community engagement network mobilizes collective investment from residents, community organizations and institutions to seed scalable and sustainable community change around child protection and promoting healthy social and emotional development in early childhood. The Vital Village Network is using a collective impact approach to supporting deeper collaboration among educators,

clinicians, social service providers, legal advocates and residents to strengthen prenatal, early childhood education, and economic security and preventive legal resources that support family and community protective factors. We have developed hubs of innovation within and a formal collaborative network across three Boston Neighborhoods: Dudley (Roxbury/North Dorchester), Mattapan, and Codman Square (Dorchester). We align preventive efforts across sectors to enhance existing services for children. This approach is sustainable because we embed community-driven preventive strategies in the context of existing systems for child health and education and community development. We strive to connect and strengthen opportunity structures that support protective factors and family strengths within existing community resources. We couple community-based participatory research and improvement science methodology to drive progress.

Children's Mental Health Storytime Calendar for the Month of June ✨ Join VVN and Boston Public Librarians for in-person ...
06/09/2026

Children's Mental Health Storytime Calendar for the Month of June ✨ Join VVN and Boston Public Librarians for in-person and virtual offerings this month. Can't make it live? Recorded storytimes are also available on our YouTube channel.

📚 Virtual events -> Register at https://cutt.ly/ctuMuubx
📚 In-person events -> No registration needed! Just visit your local branch

Full calendar of events is available at VitalVillage.org
We hope to see you there!

Conoce a Angela Pacheco D'Perez, Becaria de la Comunidad de Aprendizaje STRIVE del 2026, de la YMCA East Boston. Más sob...
06/09/2026

Conoce a Angela Pacheco D'Perez, Becaria de la Comunidad de Aprendizaje STRIVE del 2026, de la YMCA East Boston. Más sobre Angela -

Angela Pacheco D'Perez. Soy una orgullosa inmigrante salvadoreña, una madre dedicada, educadora y psicóloga. Trabajo como maestra de preescolar en la YMCA de East Boston desde 2021. En mi práctica diaria, combino mi formación en psicología con mi pasión por la educación de la primera infancia y aporto a mi salón de clases una perspectiva única e informada sobre el trauma, centrada en el desarrollo socioemocional. Con este fin, establezco rutinas predecibles e implemento proyectos innovadores —como el "Buzón de la Amabilidad"— para apoyar el crecimiento de mis jóvenes estudiantes. Más allá de mi vida profesional, soy una mujer de familia devota que atesora el tiempo que comparte con su esposo e hijos, integrando mis ricas tradiciones culturales, mi amor por la música y mi experiencia profesional en cada aspecto de mi vida.

Para aprender más sobre Angela y su trabajo, puedes encontrarla en redes sociales .Pandequeso
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Meet 2026 STRIVE Learning Community Fellow Angela Pacheco D’Perez, from the YMCA East Boston. More about Angela -

Angela Pacheco D'Perez. I am a proud Salvadoran immigrant, a dedicated mother, an educator, and a psychologist. I have served as a preschool teacher at the East Boston YMCA since 2021. In my daily practice, I combine my background in psychology with my passion for early childhood education, bringing a unique, trauma-informed perspective—centered on socio-emotional development—to my classroom. To this end, I establish predictable routines and implement innovative projects—such as the "Kindness Mailbox"—to support my young students' growth. Beyond my professional life, I am an active member of the Boston community—a devoted family woman who treasures the time I share with my husband and children, weaving my rich cultural traditions, my love for Latin music, and my professional expertise into every aspect of my life.

To learn more about Angela a and her work, you can find her on social media .Pandequeso

Final call! Applications for the 2026 Lactation Education Resources (LER) Intensive Cohort close Friday, June 12th at 11...
06/08/2026

Final call! Applications for the 2026 Lactation Education Resources (LER) Intensive Cohort close Friday, June 12th at 11:59 PM ET. Learn more and apply: 🔗 https://cutt.ly/LER2026

This fully virtual, six-week accelerated program includes 52+ hours of lactation education and is designed for Scholars ready to commit 10–15 hours per week to deep, community-centered learning.

✔ Comprehensive lactation education
✔ Fall cohort
✔ Virtual, interactive experience
🔗 https://cutt.ly/LER2026

Let your passion for social change evolve into action! This free, online program has been designed to empower community ...
06/08/2026

Let your passion for social change evolve into action! This free, online program has been designed to empower community members to collaborate intentionally, think critically, and unlock creative leadership solutions that enhance the well-being of children, families, and communities across Massachusetts.

The Certificate in Community Leadership and Advocacy is offered in Partnership by Vital Village Networks and Urban College of Boston. The application deadline is July 31st at 11:59 pm ET.

🔗 Learn more and begin your application at https://connect.vitalvillage.org/urban-college-application

Meet 2026 STRIVE Learning Community Fellow Angela Pacheco D’Perez, from the YMCA East Boston. More about Amira - Amira A...
06/05/2026

Meet 2026 STRIVE Learning Community Fellow Angela Pacheco D’Perez, from the YMCA East Boston. More about Amira -

Amira Alimohammed is a dedicated educator and lifelong learner born in Sudan, where she completed her early schooling and began studying accounting before relocating to New York and later Boston, Massachusetts, with her husband and three children. Driven by a passion for teaching that was ignited through volunteering at her son's school, she embarked on an inspiring educational journey — earning her Associate's degree from Urban College, her Bachelor's degree from Wheelock College, and currently pursuing her Master's degree — all while working full-time as a teacher at ABCD's South Side Head Start program. Rooted in the values of empathy, respect, and cultural understanding instilled through her Sudanese upbringing and Islamic faith, Amira's teaching philosophy centers on leading with an empathetic heart, embracing the full complexity of each student's life, and fostering inclusive learning environments where every child feels seen, valued, and empowered to succeed.

Meet 2026 STRIVE Learning Community Fellow Alba Bizhoti, from Catholic Charities Laboure Center. More about Alba from he...
06/02/2026

Meet 2026 STRIVE Learning Community Fellow Alba Bizhoti, from Catholic Charities Laboure Center. More about Alba from her bio -

"My path to early childhood education was not a traditional one, but my passion for human development and learning has always guided my work. Raised in a household shaped by parents and teachers who grew up in Albania, I bring a unique cultural perspective to my classroom — one that deepens my empathy for the diverse worlds my students come from. I approach each day with curiosity and humility, grounded in the belief that every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and free to find joy in learning."

To learn more about Alba and her work, you can find her on social media

"You never completely have your rights, one person, until you all have your rights." — Marsha P. JohnsonHappy Pride Mont...
06/01/2026

"You never completely have your rights, one person, until you all have your rights." — Marsha P. Johnson

Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈 We are proud to be in beloved community with every member of our village. We continue, together, in the fight for liberation, so that every child may grow up in a world where they are safe, accepted, and affirmed.

Have you registered for the June Network Connection meeting? Join us to celebrate the 2026 graduates of the Community Le...
06/01/2026

Have you registered for the June Network Connection meeting? Join us to celebrate the 2026 graduates of the Community Leadership and Advocacy Certificate Program! Here keynote talks, learn about the 2026 graduates, and stick around for a networking reception with community organizations, alumni, family, and friends.

Monday, June 8th at 5:30 pm in-person or 6:00 pm on Zoom

In-person location: 820 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118 / BMC-FGH Building

🔗 https://cutt.ly/JuneNCM2026
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Únase a nosotros para celebrar a los Graduados del Programa de Certificado de Liderazgo y Abogacía Comunitaria del 2026, una orgullosa colaboración entre Vital Village Networks y El Politécnico Urbano de Boston (Urban College of Boston). Juntos, honraremos la dedicación, la pasión y el impacto de nuestros graduados del 2026, con comentarios de apertura, presentaciones de certificados, presentaciones de G.R.A.S.P. y una recepción de networking con organizaciones comunitarias, alumnos de años anteriores, familiares y amigos.

Lunes, 8 de junio a las 5:30 pm presenciales o a las 6:00 pm por Zoom.

Ubicación presencial: 820 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118 / Edificio BMC-FGH

🔗 https://cutt.ly/JuneNCM2026
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Vini jwenn ak nou pou nou selebre gradye 2026 yo nan Pwogram Sètifika Lidèchip ak Defans Kominotè ya, yon kolaborasyon fyè ant Vital Village Networks ak Urban College of Boston. Ansanm, nou pral onore devouman, pasyon ak enpak gradye 2026 nou yo, avèk diskou prensipal, prezantasyon sètifika, prezantasyon G.R.A.S.P. ak yon resepsyon pou konekte ak òganizasyon kominotè yo, ansyen elèv yo, fanmi ak zanmi yo.

Lendi 8 jen a 5:30 pm an pèsòn oswa 6:00 pm sou Zoom

An pèsòn: 820 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118 / BMC-FGH Building
🔗 https://cutt.ly/JuneNCM2026

Join us this Saturday, May 30th for the 2026 VVN Mental Health Resource Fair! 11 am - 3 pm at 1544 Columbus Avenue, Bost...
05/29/2026

Join us this Saturday, May 30th for the 2026 VVN Mental Health Resource Fair! 11 am - 3 pm at 1544 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA.

The 2026 Mental Health Resource Fair invites you to explore the "Social Influencers of Mental Health" alongside providers, neighbors, and advocates who are working to build a more inclusive model of well-being for all.

This opportunity has been thoughtfully organized by the VVN Mental Health Committee, as a part of their annual May Mental Health Month Campaign. Free food provided by Fresh Food Generation - first come, first served.

Registration is encouraged to help us estimate attendance. Register using this link: https://cutt.ly/2026-Village-ResourceFair

Announcing the 2026 STRIVE Learning Community Fellowship Cohort! These inspiring early education leaders have spent the ...
05/29/2026

Announcing the 2026 STRIVE Learning Community Fellowship Cohort! These inspiring early education leaders have spent the past five months learning about and developing community-driven and trauma-informed interventions for Boston Pre-K classrooms. Keep and eye out over the next few weeks to learn more about the 2026 STRIVE fellows and the work they are doing to advance trauma-informed early education systems in Boston, MA.
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¡Anunciando la cohorte de la Comunidad de Aprendizaje STRIVE del 2026! Estos inspiradores líderes de educación temprana han pasado los últimos cinco meses aprendiendo y desarrollando intervenciones impulsadas por la comunidad e informadas sobre el trauma para las aulas Preescolares de Boston. Manténgase atento durante las próximas semanas para aprender más sobre los becarios STRIVE del 2026 y el trabajo que están haciendo para avanzar los sistemas de educación temprana informados sobre trauma en Boston, MA.

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