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Last updated: 12/29/21

Climate Ready Story Project

We are sharing stories of social resilience and connectedness that are showing up in Boston due to COVID-19.

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Our goal through this project is to celebrate the resilience that already exists in Boston. We are lifting up these stories:

neighbors looking out for neighbors
small businesses stepping up to support their staff, and
families supporting one another.

Tell us your story

Have questions? Contact:

Environment
617-635-3850
environment@boston.gov

Stories of Resilience

Southie resident looks out for older neighbor

My mother practiced resilience by checking in on someone in her community.

Dorchester resident finds connection through church

During the week, the church family checks in with one another.

JP resident sharing fresh bread with the block

My neighbor has been making sourdough bread and sharing it with the rest of the block.

Digital friendships keeping us connected

I see people learning to communicate through social media, facetime, calling, and texting in new and incredible ways.

Parks and open spaces are supporting resilience

I am grateful to live in a city and a state where our leaders are in sync and working to keep people healthy.

Local artist sharing the joy of paintings

As an artist, I believe in the power of making and sharing art to uplift the human spirit.

Co-worker 3-D prints masks

One resident uses his unique skill to provide protective masks for frontline workers.

Share your story

How to share your story

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About this project

There are networks of support and care that are keeping Boston safe and strong during the COVID-19 pandemic. These very same networks will prepare and support Bostonians during climate change.

Climate Ready Boston is an ongoing initiative to prepare Boston for the impacts of climate change. Through this storytelling project, we hope to continue beyond the duration of this pandemic. We want to build a more inclusive narrative about climate change in Boston. We hope to drive collective action towards a climate ready future.

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