
Henry Santana
Boston City Councilor At-Large
Community Connections
Bowdoin-Geneva UNITY Day with the Cape Verdean Association of Boston
Delighted to have spent an evening with the vibrant Bowdoin-Geneva community, alongside the Cape Verdean Association of Boston! UNITY days are a special opportunity to listen to neighbors, engage with local resource groups and celebrate the spirit of togetherness that makes this community so special.
New Health Boston Visit in the North End
Thank you to New Health for the warm invitation to visit their North End location. It was a pleasure to learn more about their services, history, and advocacy in providing affordable healthcare to the community.
Tobin School Visit in Mission Hill
Continuing our visits this morning at Tobin School in Mission Hill, we connected with local advocate Leon Rivera to discuss pedestrian safety & ways to enhance family safety in the area. We also had the chance to catch up with Caitlin Gaffey, who taught when I attended Tobin!
Shirley’s Pantry Visit
Had a meaningful visit to Shirley’s Pantry with Team Santana! We helped restock produce, pack meals and support their team.
Commonwealth Development Unity in Brighton
So glad we were able to pop into Commonwealth Development’s UNITY Day!
Ranked Choice Coalition Appreciation Barbeque
A big shoutout to Ranked Choice Boston for including us in their Coalition Appreciation Barbecue! We had an amazing time mingling, celebrating our wins, and savoring delicious food while enjoying great music. Looking forward to working towards collective priorities.
Team Santana Neighborhood Clean Up in Dorchester
That’s a wrap on the neighborhood clean ups organized by our summer intern team! Throughout August we’ve visited Mattapan, Roxbury and Friday we took to the streets of Dorchester joined by Councilor Fitzgerald and friends from ITYouth, Greater Ashmont Main Streets, and Sociedad Latina!
We’re so grateful to be able to give back to the community and help keep our streets clean. Thanks to everyone who has joined us throughout the clean up series!
North American Indian Center of Boston Back to School Event
Happy to have joined the North American Indian Center of Boston’s Back to School Event.
Allston Brighton Business Walk Through
Small businesses are the cornerstone of our community. We’re thankful to have joined Councilor Breadon and Alex from Allston Village Main Streets for a walk down Harvard Ave, engaging with local business owners. Listening to their experiences helps us develop systems that support and enable our local businesses to thrive.
Meetinghouse Hill Civic Association Meeting
Grateful for the opportunity to join the Meetinghouse Hill Civic Association meeting this weekend. We were able to connect with Dorchester neighbors and hear more about concerns that are close to the heart of the community. Thank you to Shirley Jones for the invitation!
3rd Annual This Dad Cares Grill Off
Spent Saturday morning at the 3rd Annual This Dad Cares Grill off! Not only were we able to celebrate dads and their meaningful contributions to both families and the community but we were able to sync with local organizations who support Fathers and families.
2024 Dominican Parade with Casa De La Cultura Dominicana
Que día más perfecto para celebrar la cultura Dominicana! Shout out to the organizers of today’s parade Casa De La Cultura Dominicana En Boston! It was an absolute joy to join everyone in celebrating the rich culture, vibrant traditions, and spirited community that make our Dominican community so special.
Team Santana Neighborhood Clean Up in Mattapan
This morning we visited Mattapan on the next stop of our Clean Up Series. Team Santana took on trash collection and cleaning of a stretch of Blue Hill Ave!
As always, thank you to the Office of Civic Organizing for providing the tools and bags, and to Public Works for collecting our trash. Plus 311 for supporting Inspection Service requests in the area.
Open Streets Hyde Park
We had an amazing time at Open Streets Hyde Park this weekend! It was a pleasure strolling through the transformed streets, connecting with neighbors and visiting the tents of local businesses. We also had the opportunity to catch up with some local great organizations, like the Pryde, TQNC, and even bumped into Councilor Pepen.
Membership Day at the Franklin Park Zoo with SEIU Local 888
We had a fantastic time visiting the Franklin Park Zoo for Membership Day, hosted by SEIU Local 888! It was a great opportunity to connect with fellow members and enjoy a day at the zoo. We were grateful to spend time with Councilors Louijeune & Murphy, discussing important community issues and the positive impact that events like these have on bringing people together.
Garrison Trotter Neighborhood Event in Roxbury
We had the pleasure of connecting with neighbors at the Garrison Trotter Neighborhood event in Roxbury. It was heartwarming to see the community come together in such a meaningful way.
Louis D. Brown Peace Institute 9th Annual Peace B’Que in Dorchester
The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute knows how to throw a party! This weekend, we had the pleasure of joining them for their 9th Annual Peace B’Que in Dorchester. The event was a celebration of the important work they’re doing to support families affected by trauma, grief, and loss.
Team Santana Neighborhood Clean Up in Nubian Square
Today, we kicked off our clean-up series with a great start at Dudley Café, taking on Nubian Square alongside our dedicated team of interns, neighbors, and special guest Councilor Fernandes Anderson and her team!
Unite Here Local 26 at Boston City Hall
Today we joined Unite Here Local 26 on City Hall Plaza. Boston is a union town, and we always support the right for workers to organize for livable wages and fair benefits!