Community Building Initiatives (CBI) works to create a rich relational network in our city by connecting people across lines of race, class, culture and religion through programs and events. 

We dream of seeing our cities be a place where everyone thrives and want to do anything possible to see that happen.  Believing that meaningful change happens in the context of relationships, CBI work to foster unity and understanding by creating fun and intentional spaces that bring people together from different backgrounds.

Community Building Programs & Events

The Fresh Pond Apartments are a housing development in North Cambridge where we have partnered to offer the following programs and events:

Arts Classes

A weekly class for kids grades K-6 where they participate in a variety of creative projects including painting, drawing, glueing and building. For more info: email artclasses@bostonvineyard.orgComputer Center: Open Hours & Basic Computer Classes

The Computer Center is located at the Frseh Pond Apartments and in partnership we work to coordinate open hours and basic computer classes for residents. 
Contact: computercenter@bostonvineyard.org

Dance Nights

A weekly multi-cultural dance program for kids and parents that teaches different styles of dance, promotes physical activity and healthy living, fosters friendships and celebrates culture. To learn more, click here.

 Ladies' Nights

A night of beauty, fun and affirmation where women of all ages and from all backgrounds come together for nail-painting, henna, facials, threading and more. The purpose is to provide a safe space for women to connect with other women and to feel cared for, empowered and celebrated for who they are as women. To learn more, click here

Reading Workshops

Possessing the joy of reading can help a child learn more easily in school and make life more imaginative! Volunteers are needed to facilitate learning games, read stories aloud, and instill the love of reading. For kids in kindergarten through second grade. Contact: kaiti@bostonvineyard.org

Interfaith Initiatives

Iftar Dinner

An annual dinner that we host during the month of Ramadan as way to honor, love and learn from our Muslim neighbors. The iftar—the evening meal that breaks the fast during Ramadan—provides a space for us to learn from and engage with our neighbors and sets a platform for deeper relationships to be formed.

Interfaith Women's Council (IFWC)

Exisits to build bridges and increase understanding between Christian and Muslim women while finding practical ways to invest in our neighborhood and serve others. To learn more, click here.

Learn More

For more information, to sign up for any of our Community Building Initiatives or to volunteer, please contact communitybuilding@bostonvineyard.org.