Henry Santana
Boston City Councilor At-Large
Community Connections
ABA Center of Charlestown Visit
A heartfelt thank you to Lisa Mari for inviting us to tour the Charlestown location of the ABA Center this week!
Office Hours with Councilor Santana: Hyde Park
Hyde Park neighbors brought thoughtful and important questions to this week’s Office Hours at Delicias Colombianas.
110th Anniversary of the Wang YMCA of Chinatown
Congratulations to the Wang YMCA of Chinatown on celebrating an incredible 110 years of service! A special thank you to Executive Director Sokthea Phay for the warm invitation to attend the Legacy Dinner at Empire Garden.
Hero Square Dedication for Rinaldo Sestito
On the eve of Veterans Day, we joined the Hero Square Dedication for Rinaldo Sestito at the intersection of Blue Hill Ave and Quincy St.
Volunteering & Walk Through with St Francis House
Last week, we had the privilege of visiting and volunteering at St. Francis House, which opens its doors to nearly 600 individuals experiencing homelessness each day.
120th Anniversary Celebration of Phillips Brooks House Association
Honored to speak at the 120th Anniversary Celebration of Phillips Brooks House Association (PBHA) on Saturday.
JP Peace Walk with Jackson Square L.O.V.S.
Proud to have joined yesterday’s JP Peace Walk, organized by Jackson Square L.O.V.S.
Volunteering with East Boston Community Soup Kitchen
Today, our team had the privilege of working alongside the East Boston Community Soup Kitchen, dedicating our efforts to prepare nourishing food and meals for the East Boston community.
Margarita Muñis Academy Visit
It was an inspiring morning at Margarita Muñis Academy, speaking with students and the 2024 student council candidates.
Trick or Treat Halloween Community Event in Mattapan
We had a spooktacular time at last night’s Trick or Treat Halloween Community Event in Mattapan!
Public Hearing on on BCYF services in Allston-Brighton at Jackson Mann Community Center
Thank you to every resident and community member who attended last night’s hearing on BCYF services in Allston-Brighton. Your passion and personal stories made a profound impact on last night’s hearing.
Office Hours with Councilor Santana: Dorchester
We kicked off the day in Dorchester at the cozy Coco Leaf - AKoKo Cafe, where we had meaningful conversations about youth programming, education, violence prevention, and ways to support our local small businesses.
Fentanyl Awareness Town Hall in Roxbury
Last week, we participated in a Fentanyl Awareness Town Hall in Roxbury, a crucial event addressing the urgent challenges posed by the opioid crisis, particularly the rising threat of fentanyl.
Dorchester Small Business Walk Through
This week, we had the pleasure of joining Councilor Fitzgerald for a small business walk-through in Dorchester.
10th Annual Doggone Halloween with Downtown Boston BID
What a pawsitively great day at the 10th Annual Doggone Halloween with Downtown Boston BID!
Unveiling of Flora Way at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Saturdays weather was perfect for the dedication of Flora Way! The dedication of Flora Way emerged from a community process, led by residents and civic leaders of Jamaica Plain and Roslindale.
30th Anniversary of VietAID
This week we recognized VietAID with Councilor Fitzgerald for the organization’s impactful work in strengthening the Vietnamese community and enhancing the vibrancy of Fields Corner.
Bay Village Neighborhood Association’s Annual Meeting
We’re grateful to have attended the Bay Village Neighborhood Association’s Annual Meeting this week.
Boston International Newcomers Academy (BiNCA) Student City Council Visit
After yesterday’s Council meeting, Councilor Santana had the pleasure of being interviewed by Yasuel Baez, a bright student from BINCA, as part of their experiential learning class.
Intersex Awareness Day Presentation with Esther Leidolf at the Boston City Council
It was an honor to have Esther Leidolf join us at today’s Boston City Council meeting. Thank you, Esther, for joining us today and sharing your experience.
Our office sponsored a resolution which was unanimously passed recognizing October 26 as Intersex Awareness Day in the City of Boston.