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A Conversation with Lakenya Johnson, Founder of F.A.M.I.L.Y. Movement

By Jeanne_Dasaro

Interview by Jeanne Dasaro
F.A.M.I.L.Y Movement currently provides educational opportunities to over 150 women in the Boston area. F.A.M.I.L.Y. Movement workshops focus on a wide range of topics including self-esteem, professionalism, parenting, and financial education. Lakenya Johnson serves as the organization’s primary life coach although she is currently working to bring on a number of coaches… »

A Conversation with Doreen Treacy, Director of the CivicHealth Institute at DotWell, Dorchester, MA

By Jeanne_Dasaro

Click here for a pdf printable version of this interview.
Doreen Treacy is the Director of the DotWell CivicHealth Institute, where she manages a team of employees and community activists to increase civic engagement and build social capital in the community.  Together with her team and… »

Joel Schwartz on Moving From Debt to Assets, a financial education and empowerment program

By Jeanne_Dasaro
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On February 4th, 2009 Joel Schwartz, Director of Moving From Debt to Assets, a program within the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization, participated in NPi’s community dialogue at the Boston Public Library. Here are some excerpts from the conversation.
About the program

I’m the director of the Moving… »


Mark your calendars for NPi’s next community dialogues and hear reactions from past attendees

By Jeanne_Dasaro

NPi’s next two events:
When: Thursday, August 6th, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: City Year Headquarters, 287 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
Topic: Building Communities Online and Offline
Speakers: Joseph Porcelli, Founder and… »

Eve Sullivan on Parents Forum, a grassroots organization concerned with family life issues

By Jeanne_Dasaro

On February 4th, 2009 Eve Sullivan, Founder of Parents Forum, a grassroots organization concerned with family life issues participated in NPi’s community dialogue at the Boston Public Library. Here are… »

May 7th, 2009 NPi community dialogue reflections, podcast, and photos

By Jeanne_Dasaro

Thanks to everyone who made it out to our event last week.
Our speakers Hilary Allen of the Boston Center for Community & Justice; David Crowley of Social Capital Inc.; and… »