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Neighborhood Guide

Resources for Residents

Important resources and services available to residents of the Upham's Corner neighborhood.

Neighborhood Associations

Dorchester North Civic Association

Meetings held monthly. Contact information and meeting schedule available through the organization.

Upham's Corner Working Advisory Group (WAG)

Community group focused on neighborhood development and planning. Meetings and updates are open to residents and local stakeholders.

More info on group roles & responsibilities

Community Development

Health Resources

Dorchester House Multi-Service Center

1353 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122

617-288-3230

Upham's Corner Health Center

500 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA 02125

617-825-9660

Food Programs

Dorchester Food Co-op

Supports community food access and cooperative grocery development.

Project Hope

Provides food assistance and support services to local residents.

Greater Boston Food Bank

Community partners helping provide food security in the neighborhood.

Urban Gardens

Upham's Corner Community Garden

Local residents grow vegetables and plants in shared neighborhood garden space.

Additional community garden spaces are available in the surrounding Dorchester area to encourage healthy food access and community engagement.

Places of Worship

Epiphany Church

154 Centre Street, Dorchester, MA

Saint Margaret Church

800 Columbia Road, Dorchester, MA

Saint Katharine Drexel Parish

Various community services and worship programs.

Holy Tabernacle Church

Neighborhood church serving local residents.

Additional churches and faith organizations throughout the Upham's Corner neighborhood provide spiritual support and community services.

Boston Public Schools

Community Academy of Science and Health
Edward Everett Elementary School
Oliver Hazard Perry School
James S. Otis Elementary School
King Elementary School
Lee Academy Pilot School
William Monroe Trotter Elementary School
Paul A. Dever Elementary School

Public Charter Schools

Brooke Charter School
Codman Academy Charter Public School
Neighborhood House Charter School
UP Academy Charter School

Early Childhood

Various early childhood education programs are available within Dorchester to support preschool-aged children and provide early learning opportunities for families.

Elected Officials

  • Mayor of Boston
  • City Council Representatives
  • State Representatives
  • State Senators
  • United States Representatives
  • United States Senators

These officials represent the Upham's Corner / Dorchester area and provide support for community concerns, policy issues, and constituent services.