We’re offering free vaccine clinics in Boston. Vaccines are safe, effective, and protect against serious illness. Getting vaccinated keeps you healthy and helps protect your family, friends, and community. Learn more at boston.gov/vaccine-clinics.

We're excited to announce that the September 2025 OYEA Partner Network Meeting will be hosted by the Museum of Science! At this meeting, we'll have exciting news from OYEA and much more. As always, breakfast will be provided! For meeting details, join our partner network: boston.gov/oyea-partners

Boston-based youth-serving professionals: register now for the first four FREE professional development workshops of our new cycle! Don't miss these valuable opportunities, make sure you and your colleagues RSVP at boston.gov/professional-development!

Our last Boston After Dark event of Summer 2025 was LIT 🔥Curtis Hall showed out for the perfect carnival closeout including cotton candy, face painting, bounce houses, games, a DJ, and of course, ice cream 🍦Thanks to everyone who came out this summer, stay tuned for our recap reel coming soon :)

As you head back to school this week, OYEA is here for you! 📚🎓 Youthline, a resource directory for youth and young adults, is available at boston.gov/youthline. 📌 Check our community calendar and sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Buzz, to stay in the loop this school year at boston.gov/oyea!

The Youth Speaks Boston findings are live! View the results from the first-ever citywide needs assessment focusing on what Boston’s young people need in their time outside of work and school. Access the findings at boston.gov/youth-speaks.

Happy International Youth Day, Boston! From leading change in your communities to inspiring new ideas for the future, YOU are shaping a better Boston every day. Let’s continue to lift each other up, dream big, and take action — the future isn’t just ahead of us, it’s being built by you right now.

We were thrilled to welcome our Partner Network to our first annual Partner Celebration at Doña Habana last Thursday! We're grateful for the hard work our wonderful partners do all year and it was a privilege to celebrate them last week. We’re looking forward to the work and fun ahead!

At Boston After Dark last Friday, we danced at BCYF Martin Pino 🕺 swam at Wang YMCA 🏊 and BBQ'd at Thomas Menino YMCA 🌭 Catch our events this Friday at BCYF Nazzaro and Oak Square YMCA to join the fun🪩To see the full line up for the summer, visit Boston.gov/after-dark

Were you a member of the Boston Mayor's Youth Council or Mayor's Youth Leadership Corps? We want to connect! OYEA is building our network of MYC alumni so that we can share news, engagement opportunities, and social events with all of you. To (re-)connect with your community, fill out this form:

In June, we kicked off Boston After Dark 2025 with over 100 attendees at the BCYF Mattahunt! This summer, we’re hosting 23 teen events across 15 Boston neighborhoods every Friday night through the end of August. Find them all at boston.gov/after-dark.

The Mayor's Health Line is a free, confidential, information and referral service. Get help enrolling in health insurance, finding primary care providers, and more. We help all residents regardless of immigration status. Call us at 617-534-5050 or visit boston.gov/mayors-health-line.

Next Monday, June 2 at 2 p.m., join @mayorwu.boston.gov and members of Boston’s LGBTQ+ community as we kick off Pride Month with a flag raising and celebration on City Hall Plaza. Visit Boston.gov/pride to see the full schedule of Pride Month events! 🏳️‍🌈

This Friday, May 30 is our next OYEA Partner Network meeting, hosted by Franklin Park Zoo! Connect, network, and celebrate the year together before the busy summer season. To RSVP and receive updates for upcoming meetings and professional development opportunities, join our Partner Network here:

Join us tomorrow in the North End!

We’re hosting free Try an E-Bike events this week through May 8! You can test ride different types of e-bikes and learn about the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program. Learn about the program and pick an event near you at boston.gov/ebikes

Today is One Boston Day — a day to reflect on the unity and strength of our city, honor the first responders and everyday heroes who rushed toward danger 12 years ago, remember those who we lost, and commit ourselves to kindness and service towards our friends and neighbors.

Hey, Boston! @mayorwu.boston.gov Coffee Hours are back starting April 29 through June 18. 🌳 We look forward to hearing from YOU on how the City of Boston can improve local parks, public areas and services. #Boston #Parks #CoffeeHoursWithTheMayor #BostonParks #Dunkin #StarMarket #CoffeeHours

Boston’s Summer Activation grants help make sure our community partners have the tools they need to create safe, active, and healthy summers for everyone. Apply now at boston.gov/summersafety.

Boston youth providers, join us for more free workshops about: - Healthy Relationships, Conflict Resolution, & Trauma-Informed Care - Retention & Recruitment of Youth - Introduction to Restorative Justice - Improving Your Program's Quality Learn more & register! boston.gov/professional-development

Apply to join the 2025-26 Mayor’s Youth Council and get paid to make change in Boston! Boston high schoolers can now apply to represent their peers in City government. Visit boston.gov/myc to learn more!

At last week's March Partner Network meeting, we welcomed 80+ youth workers to BCYF Curley. We were joined by a panel of City partners to discuss supporting historically-marginalized youth. Our next meeting is Fri, 5/30! Visit boston.gov/oyea-partners to join the Network and receive all the details

Our centers are planning lots of events for the April school vacation week. Check out our registration website, Boston.gov/BCYF-Registration and go to the "special events" tab to see what's planned. More is being added every day!

Vote on how to spend $1 MILLION! 💸 You or anyone you know ages 14 - 25 who lives, works, or goes to school in Boston is eligible to vote on your favorite Youth Lead the Change project proposal at boston.gov/youth-lead-change 📲

We can’t wait to celebrate OYEA and the work of the whole City at the State of the City TONIGHT - Wednesday, March 19th, at 7pm. We hope you’ll tune in live with us at Boston.gov/sotc!

The @boston.gov Youth Jobs and Resource Fair will be held at the Reggie Lewis Track Center on March 29! Join us to connect with employers AND access resources. The fair is open to all students ages 14-24 and will feature job placement opportunities, and more! Learn more: bit.ly/2025youthjobsfair

Boston is a home for everyone. We’re inviting all of Boston to watch this year’s State of the City Address live at boston.gov/sotc on the evening of Wednesday, March 19. Join us online as we celebrate the future and families of the City of Boston. #BostonSOTC

To every one of my neighbors back in Boston, know this: You belong here. This is your home. Boston es tu hogar. Boston se lakay ou. 這是你的家. This is our city. We are the safest major city in the nation because we are safe for everyone. #Boston #Congress #CongressionalHearing #Immigration

Happy Women's History Month! Women have shaped Boston, and young women today have the power to create real change through volunteering, joining local youth councils, or applying for youth leadership programs. We look forward to seeing and supporting your impact in our community!

We're excited to see all these winning projects, but especially funding for youth-centered programs like #3 and #4! Thanks to all Ideas in Action voters for making your priorities heard 💙

Our spring professional development trainings are filling up fast! All Boston youth providers are invited to join us for 3 free upcoming trainings regarding: - Chronic Marijuana Use - Understanding Anxiety - Youth Mental Health Learn more and register today at boston.gov/professional-development

We’re so glad you enjoyed yourselves @communityengagement.boston.gov!

YouthLine is OYEA's resource directory, connecting Boston's youth to hundreds of resources and opportunities throughout the city. To learn more, visit boston.gov/youthline, email [email protected], call (617) 961-6981, or stop by our resource desk in the BCYF Tobin. We can't wait to support you!

Want to work for OYEA? We're hiring for our entry level, one-year, paid Youth Resource Fellowship position! This person will work closely with the YouthLine initiative, OYEA's youth resource hub, connecting constituents to a wide variety of resources and events. Click below to learn more & apply!

Our 2024 Impact Report is live on our website! Link in our bio to view it. As we reflect on the accomplishments of 2024, we are energized by the progress made and lives impacted. Thank you for your support as we build a Boston where every young person has the opportunity to dream, grow, and lead!

Happy Black History Month! Reflecting on the strength of Black leaders—past, present, and future—we know young changemakers in Boston are part of that legacy. OYEA will continue work in Feb and all year to ensure their voices are valued and acted upon! Link in bio for cal 📆 of Boston youth events.

Sugeily Santos of the Curley K-8 School named 2025 Massachusetts School Counselor of the Year in Surprise Ceremony! Congratulations Miss Santos!

The Youth Speaks Boston needs assessment is open for Boston residents ages 14-25! 🗣️Send to your networks and encourage youth to complete the survey at bit.ly/youthspeaksboston. 📩DM us or email [email protected] for a promotional toolkit. 💡Read more about this initiative in Mayor Wu's press release:

Our January Partner Network meeting is in 1 week at the ICA! Boston youth workers: come hear from Dr Kevin Simon, Boston's Chief Behavioral Health Officer, about his efforts to destigmatize youth struggles with mental health. To RSVP and receive details for this & future meetings, join our network:

Hi, Bluesky! We are ONE MONTH AWAY from the 2025 Mayor's Youth Summit from 5 - 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 22nd at the Artists For Humanity EpiCenter in South Boston. Boston teens ages 14-19 should visit boston.gov/youth-summit to reserve a free ticket for Boston's youth celebration of the year!