The Elizabeth Stone House (ESH) is a community based mental health program, providing both residential and non-residential services. It is an environment where families heal; women grow, and reclaim control over all of the decisions which affect their lives. The mission of the Elizabeth Stone House is to prevent institutionalization and further victimization of women in emotional distress through the provision of safe, confidential residential and community support services for them and their children. In an environment, which fosters peer support, program participants define and work toward the accomplishment of practical goals that will enable them to re-enter the mainstream of society. ESH is committed to breaking cycles of violence, disempowerment and institutionalization of women in emotional distress and their children. Since its founding in 1974 by a group of former mental patients and other community women, the Stone House has served women and children from all over the country through an ever-widening array of comprehensive services. The core of the Elizabeth Stone House philosophy is that women can succeed when empowered to maintain control over their own lives. Societal pressures, such as poverty, racism, sexism, homophobia, and single parenthood subject women to emotional distress. Violence against women in forms such as rape, incest, child abuse and assault further jeopardizes her mental health. Acknowledging these problems in an environment of peer support is necessary for healing. At the ESH, with the support of other residents, staff, and volunteers, a woman learns to work step-by-step on practical goals and life skills that foster growth toward greater autonomy. Upon leaving the Stone House, women are better prepared, with emotional courage and practical skills, to make and maintain permanent changes in their lives.

To promote the historic preservation, protection, and use of the Geneva/Bowdoin section of Dorchester, including the area's commercial, civil, and religious enterprises and its residences. To take remedial action to eliminate the physical, economic, and social deterioration of the commercial district and contribute to the community's betterment.

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April 22, 2009 We'll be moving our feedback "systems" to [1] over the next weeks. It's not that we have a huge customer support load, but they just seem to have a nice set of tools and a "public forum" mindset that matches well with Povo. See you there, and ask some questions so we don't look so new.

The Harriet Tubman House is part of the United South End Settlement Group. The following was taken directly from their website. "USES' mission is to act as a catalyst, bringing together resources of participants, the community, and the agency to promote the stabilization and well-being of individuals and groups at risk within the community, nurture personal growth and development, build a sense of community, and foster an environment where all can thrive. To fulfill its mission, USES provides comprehensive programs that address the needs of individuals and families, from infants to seniors, including pre-school and after-school child care, vacation and summer day camps, residential camping, family services, referrals and support, adult basic education and job readiness, computer classes and open access to technology in the Timothy Smith Computer Learning Center, and senior services such as home repair, benefits advocacy, health screenings and education, home visits and recreation."

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Offering computer support and repair services to the BU community.