The Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Budget Workshop is an opportunity for Boston homeowners who are interested in building an ADU in their home or on their property to develop a plan to budget for and finance their project.

The workshop is open to the public. Participation in the ADU Budget Workshop and ADU Design Workshop is required to qualify for the Boston Home Center's ADU Financial Assistance Program. 

The workshop is a helpful step in making a financial plan and determining the cost and financial feasibility of building an ADU on your property.

Looking for support getting connected to resources and navigating City services? Meet with the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement during our pop-up community office hours at the Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library.

Office hours will take place on Monday, April 6th from 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Registration is not required, and interpretation and disability accommodations will be available.

The Boston Fire Department, in collaboration with the American Red Cross, is offering free home installation for 10-year battery-powered smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. The installation will be for Hyde Park and Mattapan residents.

Sign up today

Priority Installations are for owner-occupied homes of vulnerable or low-income populations. Future events will be announced at a later date.

This initiative is funded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) through a grant award to the Boston Fire Department. 75% of the project cost is federally funded ($260.031.75)

Given the rising costs of living, we know it's a struggle to make ends meet. To help, Boston’s Age Strong Commission will host free in-person cost-savings clinics to assist Boston’s older residents (age 55+) to help lower everyday expenses like fuel assistance, home repair, water/sewer discounts, property tax relief, SNAP, Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit, Medicare Savings Program and more.

View Age Strong's 2026 Cost-Saving Clinic Webpage 

Una buena puntuación crediticia te permite ahorrar dinero al abrirte las puertas a préstamos más baratos, mejores ofertas de tarjetas de crédito y excelentes oportunidades laborales y de vivienda. Afortunadamente, la puntuación crediticia no depende de cuánto dinero tengas, sino únicamente de tu capacidad para seguir algunas reglas básicas.

En este taller, aprenderás la fórmula para aumentar tu puntuación crediticia.

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A good credit score saves you money by opening the door to cheaper loans, better credit card offers, and greater job and housing opportunities. Fortunately, a credit score doesn’t depend on how much money you have; it only depends on your ability to follow some basic rules.

In this workshop, you can learn:

The formula to increase your credit score

How to read a credit report

How to start working one-on-one with a Financial Coach!

Looking for support getting connected to resources and navigating City services? Meet with the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement during our community office hours at the Copley Branch of the Boston Public Library. 

Office hours will take place on the following days:

• First Thursday of every month from 4 - 7 p.m. at the East Boston branch
• Fourth Thursday of every month from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Copley branch

Registration is not required, and interpretation and disability accommodations will be available.

Memory cafés meet at a variety of places, including coffeehouses, museums, or community organizations. Each memory café is different. Some cafés invite guest artists, some offer education about memory changes. And some are just for relaxing and chatting. But, all cafés share one goal — to help guests feel comfortable and to know that they are not alone. Cafés are a place to talk with others who understand what you are going through. You can forget about your limitations and instead focus on your strengths.

*Bilingual in Spanish*

Jamaica plain BRANCH OF THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

30 South Street, Jamaica Plain

Meets the last Monday of every month, from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

For information, contact: Corinne White at 617-635-3745 | corinne.white@boston.gov

Download the flyers below:

English

Spanish

Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) Roslindale

6 Cummins Highway, Roslindale

Meets on the 4th Friday each month, from 12 pm -1 pm.

For information, contact: Corinne White at 617-635-3745 | corinne.white@boston.gov

View & download flyer here