FENWAY COMMUNITY CENTER AT VIRIDIAN INC
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Fenway Community Center is to serve as a gathering place to share information, deliver programs, and provide services that enrich the lives of all Fenway residents.
About This Cause
Fenway Community Center (FCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization the mission of which is “to serve as a gathering place to share information, deliver programs, and provide services that enrich the lives of all Fenway residents.” Originally opened in January 2016, FCC is the culmination of more than 15 years of community-driven efforts to establish an inclusive center for Fenway residents in a neighborhood with no elementary school, Boston Public Library branch, or other community centers. Thanks to the persistent organizing efforts of Fenway community members, Fenway Community Center serves as an essential resource for the estimated 40,000+ residents of the Fenway neighborhood as the neighborhood’s sole community center and gathering space. FCC’s values are: collaboration, community, enrichment, equity, innovation, and sustainability. Guided by the aforementioned values, FCC established several policies that facilitate the expansion and diversification of programs offered to Fenway community members. First and foremost, there is no fee for Fenway residents to reserve the space for programs and meetings. This also applies to Fenway-based nonprofit organizations. This policy, coupled with the decision to offer a “pay what you will” membership structure, removes a crucial barrier of cost that might otherwise restrict the diversification of audiences for arts and culture. At the outset of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, FCC led the formation of "Fenway Cares" which is a mutual aid collaboration featuring six Fenway-based community organizations and volunteers. To date, Fenway Cares has distributed 10,000+ free bags of fresh produce to community members in need.