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In Your Shoes video series
Our videos focus on the unique stories and day-to-day lives of Boston residents.
Each “In Your Shoes” episode serves as a window into the life of a specific person. Our goal is to elevate the voices of those often marginalized or misrepresented. We're creating a platform for Boston residents to tell their own stories.
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2021
Paloma Valenzuela
Paloma Valenzuela is a Dominican-American director, producer, and writer, as well as the creator of "The Pineapple Diaries".
Al Wong
Al Wong is a kānaka maoli, a native Hawaiian, who uses inspiration from his home to build his balcony garden.
Mario Chaparro
Mario Chaparro, a person in long-term recovery, is the Program Director at the Engagement Center in Boston.
2019 videos
Arlis Evans
Two days after Arlis was released from incarceration, he met with the City's Office of Returning Citizens. This is his story.
Alice Imbaro Palumbo
Alice is a woman on the go, and Boston's Department of Veterans Services is right by her side to lend a helping a hand.
Jerry Leonard
Jerry is an advocate for seniors across Boston and has one simple message: get involved.
Featured resources
Returning Citizens
We support those returning from state, federal, and county facilities each year.
617-635-5333
Veterans Services
We facilitate full and equal participation in all aspects of life by veterans in Boston.
617-241-VETS (8387)
Age Strong Commission
We enhance life with meaningful programs, resources, and connections to live and age strong in Boston.
