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The town has various community resources including the Daily Table, which offers a healthy alternative to fast food and other unhealthy options. They partner with many organizations in order to remain non-profit and to serve the community best. There are also places that help kids want to learn and further themselves in the academic sense, the Bell program offers summer courses as well as after school programs. Dorchester has a lot to offer entertainment wise, there are plenty of pubs, libraries, museums, as well as various shops. There is something for everyone to be able to dip into whether its food or art or generally anything else.

Community Resource

Education

Based off of the 2010 Census Dorchester has 114,235 for a total population. Just about 15,530 are under the age of eighteen, with this they should all be attending school. A good resource for them would be the Bell Program. The Bell program is a nonprofit organization, their mission is for all students to be able to excel. This program encourages students to succeed and learn their self worth within and outside of a scholarly setting. This Program began in Boston and is now a national organization. The Bell Program partners with many schools and organizations who see the same end goal of increasing student growth through summer programs and after school programs.

Food

The former president of Trader Joes opened a non-profit retail food shop called the Daily Table, it offers affordable options such as ready to go pre-cooked meals that are made fresh in their own kitchen everyday. They also have a wide variety of fresh produce, bread, and dairy items. This organization receives donations of the surplus of food, these places consists of local growers, supermarkets, and manufacturers. By getting the surplus they are able to keep their prices comparable with local fast food chains. The Daily Table offers a healthier alternative that is still affordable for most families. The Daily able accepts donations of money and food in order to run the business side of things. There are many partners that work with the Daily Table such as, The Greater Boston Food Bank, Future Chefs, the Dorchester YMCA, and various other facilities. The Daily Table is located on Washington Street in Dorchester, their is access to parking as well as MBTA access right in front.

Entertainment

Dorchester's population consists of around 114,235 people, within that population 26.5% is white, 6.5% of the population is black or African American, and 17% is Hispanic or Latino, the rest of the 100% various in race, all with very little percentages.Dorchester has a lot to offer for many individuals, such as the JFK Library and Museum, Boston Winery, Strand Theatre, Commonwealth Museum, Greater Boston House Concert, it has a mix of many different aspects. There are historic features, universities, art, nightlife yet its a bit city with one heart. Dorchester has Fields Corner which is a commercial center that is one of Dorchester's largest business district. Fields Corners mission statement is to continue to be a thriving, welcoming, and secure district comprised of diverse business. There is a plethora of different restaurants, clothing stores, as well as various pubs. Fields corner is known for their Vietnamese restaurants, as well as their Irish population is larger bringing along with it a local pub scene. Right near Fields Corner is an 11 acre park known as hilltop park, this park offers a view of Dorchester bay, and offers plenty of green space for that area. Also in the summer months there is a fresh produce market in the mall parking lot. It is easily accessed by car as well as the MBTA.