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John F. Kennedy Family Service Center, Inc.

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Multi-Service organization specializing in Early Education, Community Engagement, Family Support, Home Care, and services for Seniors.

We've been proudly serving the Charlestown Community for over 60 Years. JFK Family Service Center, Inc. Locations:

Children’s Programs
23A Moulton Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617)241-8866

Community Resource Center
15 Tufts Street, 3rd Floor
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 241-8866

11/06/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO!

80s Fun Fact: The 1980s saw the rise of MTV, cassette tapes, arcade games and blockbuster movies—all of which helped define the decade.
90s Fun Fact: The 1990s gave us the rise of the internet, cell phones, CDs, DVDs and some of the most recognizable TV shows of all time.

80s vs. 90s MUSIC BATTLE — FINAL ROUND!

We’re down to the wire!

80s: Kenny Rogers — Lady
90s: Mariah Carey — Love Takes Time
FINAL VOTE!
Which decade wins the music battle?
DROP YOUR VOTE BELOW!

And get ready because NEXT FRIDAY IS THE BIG NIGHT!

Get your tickets today! $40
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2026
Knights of Columbus
545 Medford Street, Charlestown

10/30/2026

Story time + science = cotton swab skeletons! 🦴 Our kids read Bones by Stephen Krensky and got creative building their own. Look at these masterpieces! 💀

10/28/2026

Celebrating Elaine Donovan!

Kennedy Center Charlestown, MA is proud to honor Elaine Donovan, our 2026 Volunteer of the Year, for her many contributions to our Center and the community! 💜

Elaine shows up for Charlestown every day.

This Friday, 10/30, she’ll be celebrated at the ABCD Community Heroes Celebration!

Thank you, Elaine, for your big heart and endless dedication!

10/28/2026

Celebrating Elaine Donovan!

John F. Kennedy Family Service Center, Inc. is proud to celebrate Elaine Donovan, our 2026 Volunteer of the Year, for her many contributions to the Center and our beloved community!

Born and raised in Charlestown, Elaine does it all here: securing donations, packing meals, and making our annual toy drive extra special. Beyond our walls, she connects neighbors with recovery services and vital resources, shares Charlestown’s history through Memories With Murphy, and serves as Charlestown Liaison to Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta.

This Friday, 10/30, Elaine will be honored at the Action for Boston Community Development Community Heroes Celebration.

In her words: “I do what I do because it is the right thing.” 💜

Thank you, Elaine, for your big heart and endless dedication!👏

Learn more: https://www.abcdheroes.org/elaine-donovan

10/27/2026

Pumpkin smiles and creative minds at work! 🎃✨ Our little artists brought their imaginations to life, turning simple pumpkins into festive masterpieces. Thank you to our families for making this fall morning so special—these memories (and pumpkins!) are truly one of a kind. 🍂🧡

10/26/2026

80s VS 90s NIGHT — WHICH SIDE ARE YOU ON?

Big hair or baggy jeans? Throwback hits or 90s classics? It’s time to pick your decade and hit the dance floor!

Join the Kennedy Center on Friday, November 13th at 7 PM for lip sync battles, dance-offs, special guest DJ Spektacular, and MORE!

Charlestown Knights of Columbus, 545 Medford Street
Tickets: $40 & tables available!

TEAM 80s or TEAM 90s? Drop your decade in the comments and tag your crew!
Get your tickets: https://www.kennedycenter.org/80s-vs-90s-night/

10/23/2026

Tonight's Family Paint Night unfortunately will be cancelled but keep those brushes in reach we will be back next month to continue the fun.

10/23/2026

3 WEEKS TO GO!

80s Fun Fact: The 1980s brought us some iconic arcade games, including Pac-Man, Donkey Kong and Frogger.
90s Fun Fact: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air premiered in 1990 and helped launch Will Smith's acting career.

Who remembers these hits?!
80s: Barbra Streisand — Woman in Love
90s: James Ingram — I Don’t Have the Heart

TIME TO VOTE!
Comment 80s or 90s

Get your tickets today! $40
November 13, 2026
Knights of Columbus • 545 Medford Street, Charlestown

ONLY 3 WEEKS LEFT!

10/21/2026

For decades, the Kennedy Center has proudly supported Charlestown families throughout the year, and the holidays are no exception. Our Annual Holiday Toy Drive is a longstanding community tradition, reaching nearly 700 children from birth through age 18 each year.

Each child receives two age-appropriate gifts, one wish-list item, books, and pajamas, helping make the holidays brighter for hundreds of local families.

This impact is made possible by the generosity of our donors, sponsors, and community partners who help us continue this important work year after year.

Important Dates:

October 26: Sponsor a Family registration opens.

November 2–13: Holiday Toy Drive registration opens for Charlestown families.

Whether you’re a family looking to participate or a community member interested in sponsoring a family, we invite you to be part of this longstanding tradition.

Together, we’re making a difference in Charlestown during the holidays and all year long.

10/20/2026

Fall field trip day! 🍎🍂

Our early education classrooms took a trip to Connors Farm in Danvers, and it was a day full of firsts. The kids rode the bus together, visited the animals in the barn, picked apples straight from the trees, took turns at the wheel of a real tractor, and dug into the corn pit.

Days like this are about more than fun. Exploring somewhere new helps our youngest learners build curiosity, confidence, and connections with each other, and seeing them light up at every stop was the best part.

A big thank you to our teachers and staff, who kept everyone safe, happy, and well stocked with apples. We couldn’t do it without you! 💙

Address

23A Moulton Street & 15 Tufts St. , 3rd Fl
Charlestown, MA
02129

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16172418866

Website

https://www.kennedycenter.org/give/donate-now/

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