Healing Together: The Dimock Center 2021 Annual Report

HEALING TOGETHER 2021 ANNUAL REPORT The Dimock Center

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Dear Dimock Family, In 2016, during a visit to The Dimock Center, the late Congressman John Lewis implored us: “We must believe it in our bones: we can heal our communities, we can heal our neighborhoods, we can heal our people.”

Charles Anderson, MD

For more than 150 years, Dimock has made it our mission to heal and uplift our community. And in the midst of tremendous challenges, thanks to your support, we have remained steadfast in providing outstanding health care, mental health support, and early education services to thousands of children and adults in 2021.

Dimock has served generations of families from Roxbury and the surrounding neighborhoods, and we have not stopped fighting for health equity and racial justice for the predominantly low-income community of color we support.

Our commitment to this work could not be more urgent. As we look to heal our communities from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, community health centers like The Dimock Center will be required to play an even more critical role in improving and sustaining the health of Black and Latinx communities.

We are proud to work with partners who share this sense of urgency.

An example is The TJX Companies, Inc., a special Dimock partner for more than 30 years, that has generously supported these efforts with a grant to help our work towards advancing racial justice and equity.

Robert Rivers

This significant support will help our staff, patients, and partners to examine our work to strengthen our commitment to health equity in all our activities across campus. To make meaningful change, we must continually challenge our thinking, as well as our systems, and work together to improve the physical and mental health of our community.

Reflected in the pages of this report are stories of healing and resilience from the past year. Together, our community overcame many challenges.

We continue, in the words of Congressman Lewis, to “believe it in our bones” that together, we can create a healthier, more equitable Boston for generations to come.

As we continue to heal together—and look forward to the future—we thank you for your steadfast support.

In gratitude,

Charles Anderson, MD President and Chief Executive Officer, The Dimock Center

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Robert Rivers Chair, Dimock Community Foundation Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Eastern Bank

Caring for the Whole Person We are dedicated to caring for the whole person, right where they live, with the goal of breaking down barriers to care and correcting historic racial inequities. We strive to embrace the individuality of our patients, and to tailor our care to their specific background and life circumstances. Once their immediate needs are met, we connect them with valuable human services that can support them in maintaining their long-term health and wellness.

Below is a view of these wide-ranging, vital, and integrated programs and services. The impact of private support from corporate, foundation, and individual Dimock Family members cannot be overstated. We are so grateful for the care, kindness, and financial support that help heal and uplift our community every day.

Health & Community Care • A dult & Pediatric Primary Care

• O n-site Pharmacy

• O bstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)

• H IV Specialty Care

• E ye & Dental Care for Adults & Children

• I ntegrated Behavioral Health Support

Behavioral Health Services • O utpatient Mental Health Services for Adults, Teens, and Children

• D evelopmental Disability Services/ Group Homes

• I npatient Detox Services

• M ary Eliza Mahoney House Family Shelter

• R esidential Recovery Treatment Services • O utpatient Addiction & Recovery Services

• R uth Kelley Ummi's House Family Sober Living Program

Child & Family Services

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• E arly Head Start/Head Start

• H ome-Based Visiting Program

• Early Intervention Program

• Foundations for Learning

19,000

3,000+

300+

Patients were treated with comprehensive, holistic care

Patients received life-saving care along their Road to Recovery

Children were educated through our Child and Family Services programs 3

MOVING FORWARD

TOGETHER Community partnerships fortify Dimock’s response to growing needs The community Dimock serves has been hit particularly hard by the impacts of COVID-19, but Dimock’s partnerships have allowed us to meet the growing needs of our neighbors and respond with trusted care.

Low-income communities of color continue to suffer higher rates of hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 than higher-income and predominantly white communities.

Other health outcomes show disproportionate impacts on already vulnerable groups, as well. For the first time in history, the opioid epidemic claimed over 100,000 lives in the United States1. Women of color continued to die from pregnancy-related complications at a rate 2.5x that of white women2. The pandemic has also caused young children to miss learning opportunities, a reality that could lead to learning delays down the line. This was particularly true of children of color and children from low-income backgrounds, who already had a harder time accessing services3.

Combating health inequities has been core to Dimock’s mission since our founding in 1862. We continue to fight to make highquality, integrated health care accessible to Roxbury and the surrounding neighborhoods.

And in 2021, we were more committed than ever to this critical work, and to meeting the increased need for services caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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National Center for Health Statistics, “Drug Overdose Deaths in the U.S. Top 100,000 Annually.”

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Introduction to COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities.”

The Education Trust, “The Impact of COVID-19 on Early Intervention Survey of States.”

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This past year, Dimock played a leading role in the efforts to fight the growing opioid epidemic and reduce its disproportionate impact on communities of color. In May, Attorney General Maura Healey appointed Dimock’s President & CEO Dr. Charles Anderson to the state’s Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund Advisory Council. This council provides critical input on how the state can strengthen its response to the current opioid crisis.

The opioid crisis facing our city was perhaps most visible in 2021 at the intersection of “Mass. & Cass,” (Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard at the intersection of Lower Roxbury and the South End) where many unhoused Bostonians impacted by substance use disorder (SUD) lived in outdoor encampments. Dimock is proud to play a leading role in helping to raise awareness about this public health crisis and is committed to getting people affected by SUD off the streets and into treatment. We partnered with Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Public Health Commission to expand community outreach in this area in order to make sure people have access to life-saving recovery services. And CEO Dr. Charles Anderson participated in convenings on this critical topic led by the Boston Foundation.

Dimock also stepped up our efforts to fight inequities in maternal and child health outcomes in 2021.

Dr. Charles Anderson joined the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Racial Inequities in Maternal Health Commission.

This cross-agency partnership is committed to examining the extent to which racism and other forms of discrimination affect mothers of color and to identifying steps the state can take to dismantle these disparities.

In November, Dr. Anderson and his wife, urologic surgeon Dr. Oneeka Williams, joined Point32Health and Boston Celtics United for Social Justice as panelists for Spread the Health: A Discussion on Black Maternal Health.

As Mackenzie Henderson of Celtics United shares, “Through Boston Celtics United, we are shining a light on the incredible inequities within the healthcare system and providing education and resources to those that need them.”

Families in our early education programs have also experienced adverse effects as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Children under the of age of five are now experiencing greater foundational early learning gaps than prepandemic.

That’s why programs like Foundations for Learning (FFL) are more vital now than ever.

FFL provides comprehensive education and support services to families with children under the age of five. In addition to providing quality center-based education and consistent healthy meals to little ones, FFL helps meet the holistic needs of families with caretakers who are working, in school, or job-searching.

Thanks to additional support from the Department of Early Education and Care, in 2021 we were able to offer Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation in FFL through a partnership with Jewish Family & Children’s Service. With a goal of nurturing the healthy emotional development of young children, this program offers one-onone support to both educators and families.

As the FFL Education Manager Jonisha Adams shares, “These services have helped our team stay grounded during these difficult times and provided support for their relationship-building with children and families.”

We are thankful to all of our wonderful partners whose support allows us to find new ways to meet the community’s need for care of all kinds.

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A VITAL LINK TO NEEDED CARE Expanded outreach connects Boston’s most vulnerable to life-saving recovery services The intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard (“Mass. and Cass”) in Boston’s South End is a hub of substance use recovery services. Unfortunately, as the COVID-19 pandemic has compounded the severity of the opioid use epidemic, the area also became a site for encampments constructed by those facing housing insecurity, many of whom are also struggling with substance use disorder.

“This is beyond a public health crisis, this is a human suffering crisis,” Dimock President & CEO Dr. Charles Anderson told GBH Greater Boston’s Jim Braude. Though the tents were cleared in early 2022, Dr. Anderson says, “It’s going to be hard for us to forget these images that we saw there on Mass. and Cass.”

Recognizing the enormous need to connect former residents of Mass. and Cass with substance use treatment, Dimock plans to expand its outreach efforts, thanks to a generous grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. The grant will fund a full-time Acute Treatment Services Admissions Navigator, who will provide outreach and transportation for patients to get to our Acute Treatment Services unit for medicallyassisted treatment. From there, clients will be connected with Dimock’s entire continuum of care.

“At Bank of America, we believe we have the unique opportunity to help address some of society’s biggest challenges. Through our partnership with The Dimock Center, we

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are helping to alleviate the physical and mental health impacts of the pandemic by connecting the most vulnerable in our community with the health care services they need,” said Miceal Chamberlain, President, Bank of America Massachusetts.

Andrew Mrozinski, a resident of Dimock’s Askia Academy since June 2021, often uses his weekend passes to provide essential items (such as socks, underwear, and NARCAN®) to high-volume areas like Mass. and Cass and the Boston Common, where he says many of Boston’s homeless have moved.

“There’s such a need for an outreach program like this,” he says.

“A lot of people look at this like it’s a problem to be solved.

It’s not a problem to be solved. It’s people to be helped.”

Andrew, who is currently enrolled in classes, hopes to continue this work as a Recovery Specialist after completing his program.

“There’s an exponential need for this kind of help,” he says. “I think it’s going to have to be a multi-faceted approach. Many have mental health needs that should be addressed. For others, housing is most critical. Substance use treatment needs to be offered, too. I’m tired of losing friends. I’m tired of losing the people I care about.”

Andrew Mrozinski

Building trust with women and men is the first step to help them start their recovery. Having a presence of Dimock outreach staff in the community, including at the Mass. & Cass area, helps us reach this critical goal and then connect people with addiction treatment on our campus. The generous support from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation is making this possible at a very challenging time, and has a tremendous impact on our community.”

Maia Betts, LICSW Chief Behavioral Health Officer

Matt Raspanti, LMHC, who is the Clinical Director at Askia Academy, says there was a large spike in requests for beds when the tents at Mass. and Cass were removed and demand for services increased.

“I think it is really important that Dimock has a presence at Mass. and Cass. And if it’s not Mass. and Cass, we’ll always be able to identify places with this great need.”

“For someone to change their habits around substance use and address their own mental health and trauma—those are really tough things. We have to show that this is a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment,” he says.

Opioid use disorder has become especially deadly for Black men, with death rates in Massachusetts rising 69% in 20201.

“This is a historically Black neighborhood and treatment center,” Matt Raspanti says.

“Recognizing this history and continuing to learn from other organizations, learn from people in the community, learn from those who lived at Mass. and Cass and those who need treatment right now, is critical.”

Despite the significant challenges facing our community, Dr. Anderson maintains that we have much reason to feel hopeful about the impact our work will have. “I have never seen this type of organized effort coming from this place of real sincerity. . . .How can you not feel hopeful?”

Dr. Charles Anderson and Craig Heard

“ I know what they’re going through out there. It’s a lot of pain, it’s a lot of loss of hope, no sense of direction. It’s just hopeless. . . .We need unity. We need to come together as people and try to go reach out to these people.”

Craig Heard John Flowers Recovery Home resident

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Massachusetts Department of Public Health, “Data Brief: Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths among Massachusetts Residents.”

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Dimock saved my life. It’s given me peace of mind.

It’s given me me back.”

Jerrall Corning

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Dimock supports residents on their own recovery journeys with innovative programs With the goal of breaking down barriers to care and correcting historic racial health inequities, The Dimock Center is meeting the complex health and wellness needs of all members of the community, right where they live.

In addition to the individual and group therapy offered in each program, members of our residential recovery homes are connected with primary care in our Health Center, and many seek additional mental health support through Dimock’s integrated behavioral health services.

We’re dedicated to ensuring that individual residents and families find the health care and the community resources that are critical to making those determined steps beyond our doors.

“Dimock sincerely saved my life,” says Jerrall Corning, a resident of the John Flowers Recovery Home. “Dimock has helped me repair the relationship with my wife and my five-yearold. I’m in the process of completing my GED through Dimock, and I’m about to find housing.

Dimock has helped me to achieve my goals.

But on a very basic level, Dimock saved my life. It’s given me peace of mind. It’s given me me back.”

Prior to arriving on Dimock’s campus, Jerrall did not have a primary care provider. He was connected to one in Dimock’s Adult Medicine Clinic, received his vaccines on campus, and felt the healing power of community through his participation in the Road to Wellness 5K Walk/Run. “Being a part of the Road to Wellness was a wonderful experience. To be a part of a community is a beautiful thing. I love this community. I love Roxbury.”

Jerrall Corning, Resident of the John Flowers Recovery Home

Dominique McKenney, a former resident of My Sister’s House, and Coach Yvel Joseph

Coach Yvel Joseph, affectionately nicknamed “Coach Joe” by many Dimock residents, leads a twice-weekly fitness and wellness program for the residential recovery homes on our campus. This innovative program is generously supported by Reebok, who also supports the Road to Wellness 5K Walk/Run and Summer Training Series.

“I approach fitness from a perspective of wellness: mind, body, and spirit,” says Yvel.

Yvel aims to create an environment where those in recovery can build confidence in themselves, connect with their community, and feel good in their bodies.

“What first brought me to Dimock was all the resources that they have for us,” says Lissette Santos, a resident of My Sister’s House. “I go to therapy here and I participate in the fitness program every Tuesday and Thursday. I’m also doing anger management and relapse prevention programs here. The staff here stand by me and never let me down.”

“Coach Joe is phenomenal. He gives great advice, and he goes at your own pace. So many of us look forward to Tuesdays and Thursdays. I have seven grandchildren, and I can run with them now. It makes me feel good to be taking care of my body the right way.”

“ This program has helped me in numerous ways. It helped to remind me that physical activity lifts my spirits and has refocused my mind. I truly believe that this program is why I am able to manage my depression and maintain a solid foundation in my recovery. I am forever grateful—my love for physical activity has been rejuvenated. Thank you, Coach Joe!” Jamie Adario Former My Sister’s House resident

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At the 7th Annual Road to Wellness, we celebrated our community healing through fitness Our partners HoodFit and the Boston Athletic Association share our mission to inspire our community members on their journey towards achieving their health and wellness goals.

We could not have been more excited to reunite with our community for the 7th Annual Road to Wellness 5K Walk/Run on September 11, 2021!

From smiles at the Finish Line to impromptu dance parties (courtesy of media sponsor SPARK FM and emcee Latoyia Edwards), it was a day full of celebration and community!

More than 700 athletes of all ages and fitness levels joined us in person on race day. Little ones hopped, wiggled, and danced their way through a Kids’ Fun Run led by the Roxbury YMCA. Thank you to lead sponsors Beth Israel Lahey Health, the Boston Athletic Association, and John Hancock, along with all of our Road to Wellness supporters, for making this event possible! Your generosity allowed our community members to participate free of charge.

Road to Wellness founder Thaddeus Miles, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, and Road to Wellness volunteer Kim Carrington

The Road to Wellness 5K event is a powerful, shared experience that brings people together in celebration of community, health, and wellness.

Since 1968, Dimock has had a collaborative partnership with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and today Beth Israel Lahey Health and Dimock are proud partners working together to foster health and well-being in our community.”

Dr. Charles Anderson and Dr. Kevin Tabb

Kevin Tabb, MD President & CEO, Beth Israel Lahey Health

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SUMMER TRAINING SERIES Our free weekly Saturday training sessions are geared to athletes of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels and are led by a dedicated group of professional coaches.

The theme of this year’s training series was “Mental Greatness,” which focused on the importance of mental health in overall well-being.

I value the opportunity to come together each week to prepare for the race. The workouts are thoughtful and the support is extraordinary!”

Road to Wellness Athlete, 2021

Race Director Hector Cruz at the Summer Training Series Kickoff

One Road to Wellness athlete ran—and raised funds—in honor of her late sister, Jillian, who sadly lost her battle Erin McGaffigan with substance use on Race Day Erin McGaffigan disorder in 2019. Erin’s fundraiser raised $5,000 so that others can access the vital care and support they need on their recovery journeys.

Race Day

“ We just wanted to give back to Dimock because that’s the last place she stayed before she passed. I remember coming to visit her with my family, and it was such a great support system for her. Dimock helped her through some really hard times.”

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R2W! THANK YOU, COACH GAEL!

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FAMILY!

After six years of leading our Road to Wellness Summer Training Series, Gael Henville is stepping down as Head Coach. We are thrilled that she will stay engaged on our Road to Wellness planning committee. . . and certainly by joining us as an enthusiastic and inspiring participant!

We are immensely grateful for her expertise, her dedication, and her infectious positivity!

I simply wanted to share the joy that running has given me, but I received so much more from the Road to Wellness community.

Together, we had become a purposeful family of tremendous support, positive energy, mental fortitude, and pride!

I am forever grateful to have served my community in this space. I am better for it!”

Gael Henville Head Coach

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OPERATION COVID-19 VACCINE Making a vital tool in the fight against COVID-19 accessible to a community hit hard by the pandemic It’s no surprise that the community that Dimock serves was hit especially hard by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why it was so important to make sure that when the vaccines became available, we worked swiftly to ensure that our most vulnerable neighbors could access them. As Dimock’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Nandini Sengupta explains, “Vaccines remain the best public health tool available to us in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.”

In 2021, your support and a generous grant from the Liberty Mutual Foundation kicked Dimock’s efforts into high gear to make the COVID-19 vaccines widely accessible to the community.

When the vaccines became available, we deployed a “Vaccine Street Team” and implemented a multichannel outreach strategy. This helped us provide education and build confidence in the vaccines.

In February, we opened our COVID-19 vaccine clinic at 30 Dimock Street in Roxbury. This dedicated vaccination space has been staffed by hardworking members of Dimock’s new Pandemic Department, who worked tirelessly year-round to meet the demand for vaccines and provide vital education and outreach.

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Getting the COVID-19 vaccine is an act of love for a community that I love.”

Rev. Dr. Gloria White-Hammond Bethel AME Church, a pop-up vaccine clinic partner

We want to extend a special thank you to our partners in this vital effort: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Bethel AME Church Black Boston COVID-19 Coalition

In May, Dimock began accepting walk-ins to the COVID-19 vaccine clinic, making it easier than ever for folks to get vaccinated and protect themselves and others against COVID-19.

In June, we launched “pop-up” vaccine clinics at neighborhood churches and housing communities to make it easier for people to get the vaccine close to their homes.

In the fall, Dimock partnered with the Salvation Army of MA to offer eligible students vaccines at a back-toschool pop-up clinic. More than 3,000 backpacks were given to families freeof-charge at this fun event!

Black Ministerial Alliance Tenpoint Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

As federal guidelines evolved, Dimock began offering vaccines to teens 1217 years old at our vaccine clinic and patients 5-11 years old at our Pediatrics Clinic, as well as boosters for adults.

Boston Missionary Baptist Church Boston Public Health Commission

From everyone at Dimock, thank you for helping bring equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccines to our community!

Boston Public Schools Charles St. AME Church Commonwealth Care Alliance

We also want to recognize the invaluable efforts of Dimock’s Vaccine Street Team:

Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation

Flash and Bennie Wiley, Vaccine Street Team founding members

Haitian Health Institute

Milton Benjamin

Immigrant Family Services Institute

Doralynne Bibby

Liberty Mutual Foundation

Sheila Brown

Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers

Betty Francisco

Council Towers

Mother Caroline Academy National Food Action Collaboration New Academy Estates Orchard Gardens Apartments Salvation Army of Massachusetts

Bernard Fulp Carol Fulp Rev. Raymond Hammond Conan Harris Deborah Jackson

Thaddeus Miles Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan Angela Motley Dr. Keith Motley Annie Russell Kathy Taylor Richard Taylor Sandra Waldron Rev. Liz Walker Joan Wallace-Benjamin Rev. Dr. Gloria WhiteHammond

Duane Jackson

United Baptist Church Urbanity Dance The Dimock Center

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A new mom and her baby enjoy a special moment together.

A SAFE SPACE FOR GROWING FAMILIES Dimock’s new Maternal-Child Health Program tackles health disparities among new moms In 2021, Dimock’s Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Department launched a new Maternal-Child Health Program, led by Ketura’h Edwards-Robinson, MSN, SANE-MA, WHNP-BC, AGNP-C.

Danielle Grimm, MPH, MSN, CNP, WHNPBC, Clinical Director of Dimock’s OB/GYN Department.

The program aims to address maternal health disparities along racial and economic lines, empower patients to advocate for their health care, provide resources to nurture healthy families, and establish a sense of community among pregnant patients.

“This is a systemic issue. Among all of the upper-income Danielle Grimm countries in the world, Clinical Director, Nurse Practitioner the United States has the highest maternal mortality rate. More than 700 women a year die from pregnancy-related complications.

That is, frankly, unacceptable. This program is a call to action for our department led by Ketura’h to make an impact.”

“It’s very clear that Black and Brown women do not do as well in their pregnancies as white women. They are two to three times more likely to suffer ill effects during their pregnancies from preventable causes,” says

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“Through this program, we are hoping to make Ketura’h Edwards-Robinson connections within Maternal-Child Health Program the community Manager, Nurse Practitioner so that we can offer resources to our pregnant people, whether that be around lactation support, assistance with housing, food, jobs, childcare, or basic essentials like diapers or formula,” says Ketura’h.

In addition to offering additional resources for Dimock patients, the Maternal-Child Health Program plans to launch a series of childbirth classes in 2022, led by Ketura’h, who is a doula and certified birth educator. Ketura’h also hopes to teach patients critical self-advocacy strategies.

“We want to make sure that our patients have the tools to advocate for themselves,” says Ketura’h. “We know we are providing highquality care here at Dimock, but we started asking ourselves, ‘What more can we do?’”

The high-quality care at Dimock goes beyond medical care—we also offer behavioral and mental health support. Thanks to our partnership with Mass General Brigham, we’re proud to welcome Aderonke Pederson, MD, to our team. Dr. Pederson is a psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital with a special interest in women’s mental health and mental health stigma in communities of color. She provides direct patient care at Dimock, where she works closely with the OB/GYN staff to provide integrated behavioral and mental health services to our patients.

I feel way more comfortable than ever advocating for myself since walking in the door of the OB/GYN Clinic. Feeling so supported by Danielle and the team at Dimock made me feel much less anxious about my second pregnancy and birth experience.”

Saudi Pelegrin Gomez Dimock Patient

“I am thrilled to partner with the Dimock clinic and serve our patients in the area of mental health, in particular at the intersection of providing mental health services for women of color, especially Black and Brown women in the community,” says Dr. Pederson. “My hope is that our intentional collaborative efforts through our partnerships within the MaternalChild Health Program can expand our reach and narrow health disparities as we seek equity for patients who are most at risk.”

Patients might also notice the revamped clinic, which includes beautiful artwork reflecting the diversity of the patients we serve.

“We take care of all different patients here.

Creating an inclusive space is extremely important in developing a trusted relationship between the patient and their provider, especially in community health settings,” says Danielle.

“We want our patients to know: This is your community clinic,” adds Ketura’h. “The staff here care about you, and we want you to be successful.”

Dr. Pederson (right) has a conversation with another Dimock provider in the OB/ GYN Department, a space designed to feel welcoming and inclusive to families.

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PROMOTING HEALTHY KIDS AND FAMILIES Dimock’s EI program offers steadfast support as families navigate another year of the pandemic Parenting young children is challenging enough under usual circumstances. But as we know, the past year has been anything but usual. As the community got vaccinated and resumed in-person learning in schools and early education settings, surges of COVID-19 infections meant that programs and families often had to pivot back to virtual services, often with short notice.

One such program is Dimock’s Early Intervention (EI) Program.

EI provides children from birth to age three with critical services to help them reach their developmental milestones. Dimock’s program typically provides both homeand community-based support and activities based in our Jackie Jenkins-Scott Building.

This ability of Dimock’s EI program to transition back and forth seamlessly between in-person and online programming allows for the continuity of care that families need now more than ever.

“Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve needed to pivot our in-home and center-based service model to allow for physical distancing,” says Jessica Nuhibian, Director of Dimock’s EI program. She is careful not to use the term ‘social distancing’ because social connection is vital for young children and their families— and is still possible to sustain even during a pandemic.

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For Dimock providers, it was essential to maintain the continuity of care that their families had come to rely on during this challenging time and provide ongoing opportunities for children to learn and grow.

“Our team has been so wonderful and fluid in finding creative ways to make sure families can stay connected and still access services even when so much changes from day to day,” Jessica explains.

In some ways, virtual learning can be even better than in-person learning. “Seeing facial movement and expression is an essential part of supporting early social-emotional and communication development, and that is not possible right now while wearing a mask,” says Jessica.

“So, in a number of ways, having continued access to telehealth has allowed us to better serve our families.”

One important—and fun—way that families were able to interact safely is through an expressive therapy playgroup which uses music and movement to provide opportunities for connection and learning. Casara Nemes, the group facilitator, explains, “Children have the opportunity to learn social skills that will benefit them when they return to in-person interactions—such as turn-taking, show and tell, and using communication to share their wants.”

They make us feel hope, especially when we see our daughter developing new abilities and enjoying her childhood.”

Carmen Early Intervention Parent

Luna and her parents found support at Dimock.

Since the pandemic began, this playgroup has been adapted for the virtual space. And it’s been a hit with children and their caregivers alike.

“We’ve been isolated for so much of the COVID-19 pandemic, so participating in the virtual playgroups helps us to feel engaged in the community,” shares Carmen, who attends the expressive therapy playgroups with her daughter Luna and husband José.

Luna was referred for a speech and motor skill delay at her first birthday, but she was at risk for other delays, as well. She was born with a congenital heart condition that required surgery when she was an infant. The surgery meant that she couldn’t spend time on her belly at the stage when babies would typically be practicing tummy time and learning to crawl.

Her EI Service Coordinator got to know Luna and helped her family connect with a variety of other services, including support around feeding and sleep. They also worked with Carmen and José to find strategies to help Luna crawl, communicate, walk, and interact with other children. Luna even took her first steps on Dimock’s campus, an experience her mom says she’ll never forget. Carmen shares about her Dimock EI team, “They go above and beyond and helped us with the whole picture of parenthood, not just with the therapies. They celebrate all the victories with us.”

Since Luna’s graduation from the program, the family has opted to stay involved and help other families get the most out of their EI experience. They now continue to participate in the virtual playgroups as “Community Peers,” modeling for other families how they incorporate the strategies they’ve learned in EI into their daily routines, and helping them feel comfortable being silly and playful with their children.

Sometimes it’s just important for caregivers to have someone to talk to and hear that they are doing all right, especially if they just received the news that their child is facing a developmental delay or have received a new diagnosis. “Our EI program continues to promote kids’ healthy development and support caregivers as they navigate complex systems. We do it in whatever way we can— whether that’s in person, on Zoom, or on the phone,” Jessica proudly shares. “We’re here to partner with families as members of their child’s team and to let them know that we are in this together.”

SUPPORT FOR EI FAMILIES: Local teen Harry C. lovingly put together 40 gift bags for EI families this holiday season. Gifts included books, age-appropriate toys, hats, mittens, and blankets for children, and special gifts for caregivers for their relaxation.

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STEPPIN’ OUT The Dimock Family gathered virtually, once again, to raise critical funds for Dimock The second livestream Steppin’ Out was broadcast on Saturday, October 30, 2021, hosted by the amazing WCVB-TV Channel 5’s Karen Holmes Ward and very special guest, Robert Lewis, Jr., Founder and President of The BASE. The TJX Companies, Inc. enthusiastically stepped in once again to be the presenting sponsor. “At TJX, our core values of honesty, integrity, and treating one another with dignity and respect live at the heart of our business and play a key role in our approach to giving back to our communities,” said George MacNaught, SVP, Director of Stores, HomeGoods/HomeSense. “This is why TJX is proud to be a longtime supporter of The Dimock Center and its Steppin’ Out gala, as Dimock works to redefine the model of a healthy community by creating equitable access to comprehensive health care and education.”

Emcees Karen Holmes-Ward and Robert Lewis, Jr.

We were thrilled to have Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley present the Congressman John Lewis Social Justice Award to Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock and to recognize the New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund with the Dimock Difference Leadership Award, presented

by Dimock Community Foundation Board Chair Bob Rivers, Chairman and CEO of Eastern Bank. Marking his first Steppin’ Out as Dimock’s President and CEO, Dr. Charles Anderson and his wife Dr. Oneeka Williams presented Positivity Catalyst awards to three Dimock employees: Enid Aguirre, Tia Knowles, and Issa Noel.

Our headliner was the nationally known hip-hop duo Black Violin, and they were surrounded by an array of incredibly talented local artists, including Conscious Reggae Band, La Pura Vida & Salsa Y Control, Shea Rose, Soul City, Elan Trotman, and Andre Ward. Capping off the evening with a live dance party were DJ Maverik and The SOCA MDz—comprised of the dynamic duo Dr. Charles Anderson and Dr. Oneeka Williams!

Of course, none of this would have been possible without our fabulous Entertainment Sponsor, Liberty Mutual.

We are tremendously grateful for the support of our Co-Chairs Governor Charlie and First Lady Lauren Baker and Mayor Kim Janey, all of our generous sponsors, our amazing Gala Committee, and all who donated or tuned in!

Your commitment to Dimock families is so important, now more than ever. Because of your generosity, Steppin’ Out raised $1.2M to provide vital care and support for our community this year. We can’t thank you enough.

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Elan Trotman

La Pura Vida and Salsa Y Control

Gala Committee member Karen Matjucha hosted a festive Steppin’ Out watch party at her home.

A Standing Ovation for our Lead Sponsors: The TJX Companies, Inc. Beth Israel Lahey Health Liberty Mutual Insurance WCVB-TV Channel 5

Sanofi Mass General Brigham Yawkey Foundation Red Sox Foundation

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health DentaQuest Delta Dental

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THE DIMOCK FAMILY When help is needed the most, we know we can count on the Dimock Family. We are so deeply grateful to each and every contributor listed on these pages. Our Dimock Family is broad and diverse and includes individuals, corporations, foundations, schools, and community organizations. To emphasize that every contribution is important and cherished, we are listing all Dimock Family members in alphabetical order rather than separated by giving levels and categories. Each and every contribution truly matters, and we can’t thank you enough for your compassion and commitment to Dimock patients and families.

The list below includes all financial and in-kind contributors who made gifts of any size from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. We are honored to have you all in the Dimock Family.

4 Corners Yoga and Wellness

Karen and James Baroody

Liana Boghosian

Monique Brown

Kelly Abbott

Anna Barrell

Kayla Bond

Nancy and Michael Brown

Susan Abell

Alex Barron

Rosemary Bond

Elizabeth Brunner Stockmal

Ron Adjami

Matt Barry

Nicholas Brust

Dody Adkins-Perry

Jennifer and Stefan Barsh

Ruth M. Bonsignore and Andrew I. Shapiro

Kate Bashford

Pamela J. Boone

Jacqueline and Wayne Budd

Sharon Beaudoin

Boston Athletic Association

Louise Budd

William Beck

Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation

Danielle Burke

Alaina Belanger

Boston Children’s Hospital

Fiona Burns

Kerry Beliveau

Boston Public Health Commission

James Burns

Tina M. and David M. Bennett

Jennifer Bosworth

Tom Burrow

Michael Bentinck-Smith

Shannon Brady

Judith D. Butler-Vincent

Melissa Berczuk

Marcelo Braghin

Kendra Butters

Emanuel Berger

Yariela Brandao

Cabot Risk Strategies, LLC

Shelia Anderson

Berkshire Bank

Cristian Cabrera

Soraya Anderson Mabray Andrews

Jane Bernstein and Leonard Bernstein, MD

Denise Breiteneicher and Steve Vitello

Anna’s Taqueria

Gilles Beson

Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Anonymous

Beth Israel Lahey Health

Masai Britt

Paula Antonevich

Drew Blackman

Clemia Brittenum

Zamawa Arenas

Wesley Blair

Lori Britton

Elisha V. Ashton Trust

Diane and Melvin Blate

Tyler Britton

Michele Audet

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Eileen Brody

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation

Brookline Bank

Tanya L. Bodell and Edwin George Carr

Gail C. and Peter W. Brown

Jane Adler Beverly Alexander Lucy Algere and Wendell J. Knox, Sr. All Time Service, Inc. Alray Scholars Altieri Events Harold Amadon Amazon Smile Deanne Anderson

Lois and Marc Backon Derek Bailey BAMS Fest Kristen Barnicle

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Robert B. Brigham Trust

Kira Bronston and Peter Ostrow Susan and Robert Brosnan

Rachael Brust

Pierre Caidor Susan Calhoun Lynne and Gary Callahan Dacia Campbell Dionne Campbell Eleanor Campo Janice Cardello Nancy Carpenter Sandra Carrillo Franchesca Carrington Jonathan Carroll Michael Carson

Susan Carter

Celeste Croxton

Joseph E. Carvalho

Robin and Hector Cruz

Jayne Carvelli Sheehan and Janice Murphy

Angela DaCosta

Denise Jefferson Casper

Cara N. and Joseph W. Dalton

Lynn Cassaniti

John Dalton

Jean Casseus

Dana Farber Cancer Institute

Tricia Castine

Lauren Daudelin

CCS Fundraising

Jeff Davis

Century Bank and Trust Company

Kevin and Bevette Davis

Lisa Chaffee

Delta Dental of Massachusetts

Yvette Chappell

Delta Sigma Pi

Darea Chappelle

DentaQuest

Carole Charnow Grainger and Clive Grainger

Mark DeOliveira

Lennox Chase, Esq. Connie Chiueh Isioma and Matthew Chukwu Church of Christ M. Elizabeth Cinquino City of Boston Resiliency Fund Kristin Clayton Barbara Cleary Deborah Clemence Jason Clemence Emily Coffman Catherine Z. and J. Christopher Collins Gina Collins Commonwealth Care Alliance Commonwealth Mental Health & Wellness Center

Alexandra Dailey

Direct Relief Pamela DiStefano Angela doCanto Brian Doherty Robert Donahue Caitlin Donovan Harriet and Jerry Dorf Phyllis Dorf Ada Draper Fund Alisa Drayton DRB Facility Services, Inc. Carol Wool Dreyer, MD and Herbert Dreyer, MD Latanya Driver Emily Duggan Alex Dukas James W. Dunphy Trust

Community Preservation Fund

Annie Duong-Turner

Ken Conway

Rachel Eames

Greg Cope

Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation

James Cosman

Barbara B. Ebert

Joanne Cotard-Wolff Barbara Couzens COVID Matching Gift Fund Carol and Robert J. Credle Tom Crohan

Beverly Edgehill and Robert Awkward

Dimock has gone above and beyond to support our son’s healthy development. They’ve been our family and support since he was a baby and partnered with us in each phase of parenthood.”

Trisha Wallace Early Intervention parent

Karen Edlund Renee Edmunds Elevate Boston Foundation

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Elmore Family Empire Loan Charitable Foundation Molly Engerman Deborah Enos Epsilon Associates Marilyn Escobar Bonnie Espino and Michael Kincade Allyson Evangelista Pamela D. Everhart, Esq. and Karl J. Coiscou Eversource Energy Amy Fardella Cheryl and Daniel Farley Dr. Carroy (Cuf) Ferguson Darryl Fess Eileen Fickes EllenJoy Fields and Herbert Morse Elizabeth and Bruce Figueroa Bill Fine LaWanda Finley Daphne Firth Fish Family Foundation Guy Fish

As a grocer, fighting hunger is an integral part of how we give back. With many of our neighbors still facing hardships as a result of the pandemic, the work The Dimock Center continues to do for our communities is paramount, especially during the holiday season. We are honored to partner with Dimock and do our part to help ensure all families are able to enjoy a warm holiday meal with loved ones this year.”

Aaron Fisher Deidre and David Fisher Ruth Ellen Fitch, Esq. Fitzgerald Family Foundation Ronan Fitzmaurice Monica Foley Myra Forrester Valerie Foxx Beatrice Frain and David Freilach Priscilla France Pamela and Robert Francis Betty and Paul Francisco Candace Franco Franklin Square House Foundation Andrew Frederick

Gordon Reid President, Stop & Shop

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Marissa and Jason Freed Deborah Freeman

Fresh Food Generation

Anna Grummon

Pamela Hopkins

Michelle Kalowski and Peter Shorett

Carol and Bernard Fulp

Pamela S. Guarino

Charles Horner

Gail Karagianis

Darlene Gabeau, MD, PhD

Kate Guedj

Barbara and Amos Hostetter

Ronni Morris Karambelas

Dana Gabuzda

Barbara Guido

Shaofang Hsu

Gregory Karasinski

Karen Galbo

Leslie Guity

Janet Huang

Bruce Kearnan

Jennifer Gallop

Karen Hale

Maxwell Hume

Michelle Keenan

Kristina Galuski

Mary Halpin and Brendan Price

Gwendolyn Hyland

Roger Keith

Zelda and Elkan Gamzu

Carmen Hardaway

Sarah Hyland and Pentti Aalto

Ruth and Raymond Kelley

Ediss Gandelman and Richard Bristol, PsyD

Matthew Hardie

Ideal Pizza

Brendan Kelly

Brittany Harman

Roman Ikonitskiy

Cheryl and Christopher Kennedy

Gartner

Allyssa Harris

Bassey Irele

Kim Kiefer

Jacqueline Gary

Beth Harris

Islamic Society of Boston

Mina Kim

Mary Beth Gentleman and Donald Grant

Christley A. Harris

Hansika Iyer

Constance Kirven

Joan Harris

Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Boston Chapter

Klarman Family Foundation

Deborah and Duane Jackson

David Komar

Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center, Inc.

Mildred and Cleveland Jackson

Kraft Family Philanthropies

Nicole Jackson-Leslie

Barbara N. Kravitz

Anne Jacobs

Thomas F. Gilgunn, Jr.

Janet E. Harver-Belval and Paul N. Belval

Lori Krikorian

Trish Gillis

Mary Ann Harvey

Nikki Jacobs

Krokidas & Bluestein, LLP

Sandra Ginsburg and Richard Rosenblatt

Patti-Jean Harvey

Kenson Jean-Baptiste

Chihfen Kuo and Ravi Khanna

John Hancock

Florence Laforest

Anne Giovanoni, Esq.

Charleen Heard

John Hancock Matching Gifts Program

Carel Landry

Stacy Godnick

Heartbreak Hill Running Company

Joana Johnson Smith

Akshar Gohil

Maurice Hebert

Susan and Bruce Gold

Catherine Heller

Abigail Johnson and Christopher McKown

Nira Goncalves

Galen Henderson

Gloria Johnson-Jesionek

Lois and William Lawson

Mark Goodrich

Kathryn Henderson

Jamie Johnson-Riley

Lisa and Dan Lehan

Doris and Robert Gordon

Lisa Henry

Linda Ferbert Jonash

Amanda Leath

Edie Graf

Gael Henville

Claire Jones

Laura Lechner and Daniel Ginsburg

Cynthia Grant-Carter

Theresa and Robert Herring

Cynthia Jones

Benjamin Lee

Greek Orthodox Cathedral Boston

Kathleen and Ernie Herrman

Astrid Joseph

David and Celeste Lee

Jessica Green

Maia Heymann

Yvel Joseph

Jon Lemelman

Austin Greenhaw

Deborah Himelhoch, DDS

Pam Joshi

Suzanne Lenz

Leslie Griffin

Ruth Hines

Joy in Childhood Foundation

Dennis and Norma Leonard

John Grikis

James Hirsch

Evelyn Julian

Mariya Levchenko-Aidamouni

Tom Grilk

Kate Hogan

K. R. Kaffenberger

Reva Levin

Mary Grimes Finley

Ali Hogue

Julia G. Kahrl, PhD

Sally Levy

Ellie Grossman

James Hoodlet

Karen Smith Kahrl and Benjamin Kahrl

Patricia Libbey

Rita German Lucien Gerondeau Pierre Gerondeau Kim Gerstman Claire Geruson

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation

Eric Haugen

Ellen Kolemainen

Herb Landsman Andrew Larocque Lars Foundation

Liberty Mutual Foundation

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Liberty Mutual Insurance Group

Martignetti Companies

Mark Minister

Mary Osorio

Mark Libon, PhD

Demond and Kia Martin

Naomi and Frank Minter

Robert Page

Lifepod

Myechia Minter-Jordan, MD and Larry Jordan

Christine Palermo

LaRonica and Ahmad Lightfoot

Rachel Martin and Joseph B. Martin, MD

Yun (Winnie) Lin

Petrina Martin

Lois and Doug Mizzi

Panorama Global

John Lipton

Roxanne and Michael Martinez

Nazila Mohammadi

Nancy E. Papp

Melanie Littlejohn

Karen Martin-Phillips

Gael Moncoeur

Matthew Parker

Barbara Litwin

Carol Eve Marton

Joan and Peter Mongeau

Laurie Parrish

Sandra Livis

Deborah J. Marvel and Donald M. Coen

Diane Monteiro

Nadia Parthun

Marianne Moore

Pamela A. Mason

Partners HealthCare System, Inc.

Cheron Morris

Mass General Brigham

Purvi Patel

Debra Morris

Massachusetts Bankers Association Charitable Foundation

Stephanie Patel

Karen Morton Grooms

Lenka Patten

Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers

Gary Morton

Lisa and Stuart Patterson

Angela Motley and Keith Motley, PhD

Marie Pearson

MassHousing

Scott J. Mueller

Jen Pehr and Jon Adam Ross

Massport

Brennan Mullin

People’s United Bank

Claudia and Mark Mathis

Joseph P. Murphy

Laura Lydon

Karen Maund

Murray Family Charitable Foundation

Patricia Pergola-Rivers and Robert Rivers

Daria Lyons O’Connor and David O’Connor

MAX Ultimate Food

James L. Nager, DMD

Barbara Peskin

Joyce and Dan Maxwell

National Grid

Celeste E. Peters

Christine and Kevin Lyons

Dianne McCarthy

National Grid Foundation

Deloris Pettis

Kelly Maccario

Nicole Mcclain

Navisun, LLC

Niny Phommachanh

Amy Macchietto

Wanda McClain and Tony James

Needham Bank

Betsy Piard

Dianne MacDonald

Gwendolyn McCoy

Network for Good

Leonard Picot

Mona Macero

Katherine McDonald

New Leaf Flores

Catherine and Bo Piela

Susandra Mack

Catherine McGinty

Dan Ng

Madeline Piela

William and Eileen MacKenzie

Tracy and Kevin McGovern

Arden Nguyen

Meredith Piela

Jennifer and George MacNaught

Yolanda McLean

Pierce Harman Photography

MaryEllen Madden

Fionna McQueen

Northeast Energy and Commerce Association Inc. Adaora Nwachukwu

Kathryn C. Pinch

Deirdre O’Brien

Dannielle Pinson

Lauren O’Brien

Dorothy Pizzella

Courtney O’Connor

Peter Plaehn

Holly Oh, MD and Bob Park

Planning for Good

Jenni Olson

Polcari’s Coffee Steven and Susan Pollock

Kara Lochiatto David Lockhead Thomas Loftus Janet Long Nicole Long Allison Looney Jenny and Juan Lopera Claudine Lopes John Loughnane

Geraldine Major Usha G. Mallya Shari E. Malyn and Jonathan C. Abbott Serge Manuel Sandra Manzella and Richard M. Karoff

C. John Meeske Marlene Melendez Lizeth Menard Jane Mendillo and Ralph Earle, III Nancy and Dr. Paul Mendis Liliana Mickle

Adam Marks

Thaddeus Miles

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Christopher Marshall

Arleen Miller

Onyx Spectrum Technology

Beth Marsters

Jana Milton

John O’Rourke

Chris Minerd

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Panera Bread

Nichole Pike

Kira Poplowski Jurgena Poreci Marion Powell

Elizabeth and Robert Pozen

Brooke Rosenbauer

Rachel Preiss

Deborah Rosenblatt

Cornelius Prioleau

Miriam and Howie Rosenblatt

Project Bread Delanie Pryor

Raquel Rosenblatt and Leon Bethune

Mary Pullo

Evelyn Ross

Patti Quinn

Marcia Ross

Carmen Quinonez

Dylan Rothganger

R3VIVE Fitness

Peter Roveto

Adrienne Rabkin and Mitchell Rabkin, MD

Denise Royer

Alec Rader

Jeffrey Saffitz

Rafi Nova

Salient Health Solutions

Taylor Raftery

Elizabeth Saltonstall

Leah Randolph

Thomas Samoluk

Toby Raybould

Linette Sanders

Red Sox Foundation

Maribel Sandoski

Reebok Foundation

Rabbi Ma’ayan and Rick Sands

Marcy Reed

Sanofi

Regina Pizzeria

Raymund Santa Elena

Mauryanne Remondini

Philippe Sauvage

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals

Elizabeth Saville and Alec Rader

Venice Rice-Bell

Diane Scott

Eileen Riley

Pamela C. Scott

Joan Rivelli

Tara and Dean Seavers

Marcus Rivera

Ben Seessel

Barbara and Peter Roberts

Ayele Shakur

Beth Roberts

Risa Shames

Kathleen Roberts and Christopher Grace

Deb Shapiro

Donna Robinson

Mary Kate Shea

Shirley and Eunice (Robbie) Robinson

W. Jack Sheehan

Tatiana Roc Rockland Trust Christine Rose Jean Rose Julie Rosen and Gary Belowich Nathan Rosen Stewart Rosen

Annie Russell

Dimock has been with me for most of my life. They have helped me through some of my hardest moments, and were there to celebrate my biggest successes, too. I’m always going to be with Dimock. Because they’re my family, and they’re here for me.”

Cathy Guild Dimock patient of nearly 50 years

Klare E. Shaw and Leo E. Moss

Lisa Shepard Helen Shik Michelle Shinnick Margaret Shirley, MD William Sibold Barbara Sicuso Shelby Sih Sandy and Rob Silk

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Jon Silvan

David S. Szabo

Cynthia and Ken Wagner

Ann and Hamilton Wood

Juanita Simms

Gyongyi Szabo, MD

Judith Walcott

Henry Workman

Marla Simon

Katie Szymczak

The Waldwin Group, Inc.

Ann Wortman

Sunder Singhani

Ronald Walker

Althea Wright

Cheryl Singleton

Margot Tang, MD and Michael Tang, MD

Stuart T. Walker

Paula L. Wright

Brian Skahan

Lisa and George Taylor

Stuart Wall

Shailashree Yabannavar

Robert Skeffington

Tedy’s Team

Declan Walmsley

Yawkey Foundation

Nikole and Dragan Skoko

Temple Beth Elohim

Jaclyn Walsh

Janis Yee

Hazel Small

Darci Teobaldi

Elizabeth Warner, PsyD

Selvadura Yogendran

Lois Anne Smith

Anthony Teta

Theresa Washington

Sameh Youssef

Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Ashley Webb Colleary and Paul Colleary

Youth Enrichment Services

Think of Michael Foundation

Alex Sniffen

Anya and Corey Thomas

Virginia Weeks

Charles Ziegenbein

Jennifer Snowhite

Janice Thomas

Jill Wegenstein

Michael F. Zito

Josephine Sofia

Queen Thompson

Barbara Weinstein

Soleil

Kevin Thurber

Alan Weiss

Soles4Souls

Timberline Construction Company

Sueann West

Rochelle Solomon

The TJX Companies, Inc.

Keith Wexelblatt, Esq.

Maybeth and Edward Sonn

Deniz Toksoz

Kevin Whalen

Becky Sorrentino

Nadia Torres

Kim Whaley

Bryan Spence

Robert A. Torres

Carolyn White

Nancy and Jim Stager

Jonathan Towslee

Kathy White

State Street Corporation

Michael Travis

Joan Whiteley

State Street Matching Gift Program

Tremont Strategies Group

Sylvia Stevens-Edouard

TRILLFIT

Wild Acre and Mental Health Solutions

Charles Stewart

Teri and Lloyd Trotter

Bennie and Flash Wiley

Stop & Shop Companies

Trotula Foundation

Maurice Wilkey

Storytime Crafts, Inc.

Tufts Health Plan

Madeline R. Willer and Zack DeClerck

Scott Stover

Tufts Health Plan Foundation

Janelle Williams

Sandra Stratford, MD and Oscar Malcolm

Paige Tullie

Oneeka Williams, MD and Charles Anderson, MD

Rebecca Strauss

UBS

Matthew J. & Gilda F. Strazzula Foundation

Gretchen T. Underwood

Judy Suen Tom Sullivan Tom F. Sullivan Mark Sutton Erika Swan Don Swanson

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Turtleduck Learning

Lorraine Valentine Nancy and Kent Van Zant Deborah Varrs Trudi Veldman Nina Villalba Vistaprint USA Voya Foundation

Hannah Williamson Victoria Willingham Romina and Gregory Wilmot Annette Wilson Dewana Wilson Susan Wilson Helene Winn Benjamin Witham Women in Development

Catherine Zaker

DEMOGRAPHICS 5% 3%

5% 4%

17%

6% 10%

PEOPLE BY ZIP CODE

PEOPLE BY RACE & ETHNICITY 32%

32%

20%

43%

23%

43% Hispanic or Latino

32% Other Zip Codes

32% Black or African American

23% Dorchester

17%

White

20% Roxbury

5%

Asian

10% Jamaica Plain

3%

Other

6%

Hyde Park

5%

Roslindale

4%

Mattapan

7% 1%

12%

TYPES OF INSURANCE

50%

29%

50% Medicaid 29% Private Insurance 12%

7%

Medicare

1%

Other Public

None/Uninsured

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FY2021 FINANCIAL STATEMENT COMBINED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

COMBINED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

ASSETS Current Assets Property, Plant and Equipment Other Assets

14,677 38,063 15,211

Total Assets

67,951

OPERATING REVENUES Grants & Contracts Net Patient Services Revenue Pharmacy Revenue Contributions & Event Revenue Rental & Other Income Total Operating Revenues

LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS Current Liabilities Other Liabilities

8,139 22,699

Total Liabilities

30,838

Net Assets

37,113

Total Liabilities & Net Assets

67,951

Staff employed

by Dimock

20,918 15,097 8,175 94 547

Total Operating Expenses

44,831

43,100,000

$

Operating Budget

This information is excerpted from the Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2021 (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021), which is available upon request from The Dimock Center. All dollar amounts are in thousands.

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45,967

OPERATING EXPENSES Health Services & Community Care (HIV) Behavioral Health Child & Family Development Career Development Services The Support Corp

Changes in Net Assets from Operations

500+

23,611 13,869 3,001 4,902 584

1,136

Operating Expenses by Program

Health Services & Community Care (HIV)

The Support Corp

1%

47%

Career Development Services

1%

Child & Family Development

17%

Behavioral Health

34%

Operating Revenue by Source

Grants & Contracts

51%

Rental & Other Income

Net Patient Services Revenue

1%

30%

Pharmacy Revenue

7% Contributions & Event Revenue

11%

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Dimock Community Services Board CHAIR Dianne McCarthy, Esq. Community Leader

Robert J. Credle Director of Community Programs, Urban Edge Housing Corporation

VICE CHAIR Ryan Boxill, PhD, MBA Chief Behavioral Health Officer, Boston Medical Center

Carroy "Cuf" U. Ferguson, PhD Professor, College of Public and Community Service, UMass Boston

VICE CHAIR Karen Baroody Partner and Managing Director, Education Resource Strategies BOARD MEMBERS Carole Charnow President and CEO, Boston Children’s Museum

Greg Haig Founder and CEO, Up2ventures, Inc.

The Dimock Center’s President’s Council CO-CHAIR Bennie Wiley

Luba Levin

CO-CHAIR Fletcher “Flash” Wiley

Nakia Maddox-Eubanks

Zamawa Arenas Chet Atkins David Barash

Peter J. Mongeau Community Leader

Jeff Bellows

David S. Szabo Partner, Locke Lord, LLP

Patrick Cahill

Adrienne R. Benton Vanessa Calderon-Rosado, PhD Lennox Chase, Esq. Mo Cowan Thomas Croswell

Dimock Health Services Board CHAIR Michael P. Kincade, Sr. Communication and Outreach Coordinator, Massachusetts Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Massachusetts General Hospital VICE CHAIR Jayne Carvelli-Sheehan, MSN, RN, CS Senior Vice President, MSK Network Development, Beth Israel Lahey Health BOARD MEMBERS Barbara Couzens Community Health and Patient Advocate, Carney Hospital

Kevin DaSilva Herby Duverné

Nadia Fenton, MBA Senior Marketing Lead, Harvard Graduate School of Education

Beverly Edgehill

Vernessa Link-Onyeagoro Community Leader

Pamela D. Everhart, Esq.

Cochise Pearson Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Ivy Scholars Success

Darryl Fess

Aisha Porcher Murphy Community Leader Annie Russell Community Leader

Deborah Elam Joseph Feaster, Jr. John Fish Lawrence K. Fish Ruth Ellen Fitch, Esq. James Frates Bernard Fulp Carol B. Fulp Yvonne Garcia Patrick Gilligan Anne Giovanoni, Esq. Michael Goldstein McComma Grayson Tom Grilk James Hirsch Nicole Jackson Leslie Wendell J. Knox, Sr.

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Joy Lucas Oscar Malcolm Sandra Manzella Travis A. McCready Thaddeus Miles Quincy Miller Myechia Minter-Jordan, MD Michael Munn Femi Obi Nicole Obi Allison Picott Alex Pierpont Barbara E. Roberts Mimi Segel Darryl S. Settles Greg A. Shell Michelle Shell, DBA Martha Simmons Barry R. Sloane Linda Sloane Kay Rebekah Splaine Salwasser Sylvia Stevens-Edouard Sandra Stratford, MD Joseph Surette Yvonne Tang Corey Thomas Clayton Turnbull Kenn Turner Reginauld Williams

The Dimock Center Leadership

Dimock Community Foundation Board

Charles Anderson, MD, MPH, MBA President and Chief Executive Officer

CHAIR EMERITUS Fletcher (Flash) Wiley Chairman and CEO, The Centaurus Group, LLC

Melissa M. MacDonnell President, Liberty Mutual Foundation; Vice President, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Liberty Mutual

CHAIR Robert Rivers Chairman and CEO, Eastern Bank

George MacNaught Senior Vice President and Director of Stores, Home Goods, The TJX Companies, Inc.

Peter Gerondeau Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Maia Betts, LICSW Chief Behavioral Health Officer (effective August 2021) Yariela Brandao-Prosser, MBA, MS-HRM, SPHR, SHRM-CP, CCA Vice President of Human Resources Christopher Matarrazo Chief Operating Officer Holly Oh, MD Chief Medical Officer (through July 2021) Stephen O’Halloran Chief Information Officer Raquel Rosenblatt Chief Development Officer Nandini Sengupta, MD, MBA Chief Medical Officer (effective August 2021) Lynne Sheridan Vice President of Child and Family Services Michael Tang, MD, MPH Chief Behavioral Health Officer (through July 2021)

VICE CHAIR Arlene Fortunato Chief Development Officer, YWBoston VICE CHAIR Juan F. Lopera Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Beth Israel Lahey Health ASSISTANT TREASURER Bruce H. Figueroa National Leader, Nonprofit Banking, People’s United Bank

Roxanne Martinez Executive Vice President and Senior Human Resources Officer, DentaQuest Wanda McClain President, McClain Consulting Associates, LLC David Meeker, MD President and Chief Executive Officer, Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

ASSISTANT TREASURER Hamilton Wood Vice President (Ret.), Middlesex Savings Bank Commercial Banking Group

Paul E. Mendis, MD Chief Medical Officer (Ret.), Neighborhood Health Plan

BOARD MEMBERS Jayne Carvelli-Sheehan, MSN, RNC Senior Vice President, MSK Network Development, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Stuart R. Patterson Community Leader, LifePod Solutions, Inc.

Daniel Ginsburg Founder, DG HealthCare Associates Richard Karoff Senior Registered Client Service Associate, Pinnacle Financial Advisors Nicole Jackson Leslie Vice President, Wealth Planner, Brown Brothers Harriman Steve Lipiner Chief Financial Officer, State Street Global Advisors

Peter J. Mongeau Community Leader

Peter Roberts Venture Partner, Converge Venture Partners Phillipe Sauvage Chief Financial Officer, Sanofi Peter Shorett Chief Integration Officer, Beth Israel Lahey Health David Walker Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager, U.S. Trust

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IT TAKES A COMMUNITY Thank you to all of our in-kind donors!

1.

From distributing bags of healthy groceries to our neighbors, to planting the seeds for a successful school year, to making the holidays bright for so many of our patients and families— our community showed up in rain, shine, and snow! Thank you to everyone who donated their time, services, or gifts for our community this past year. We are so grateful for your support.

Save the Children distributed backpacks as part of their 100 Days of Reading Bus Tour.

2. Former Dimock Vice President of Behavioral Health Ruth Kelley and family donated gifts to our Holiday Drive.

3. Stop & Shop employees kicked off their annual Turkey Express Program at The Dimock Center.

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4. Local teens partnered with Storytime Crafts, Inc. to donate formula and other baby essentials for our patients.

5. The TJX Companies, Inc. employees spread holiday cheer for residents of our recovery programs and their families.

6. Our friends at Stop & Shop handed out healthy groceries to the Dimock community.

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Volunteers from Alkermes spent a sunny spring day planting fruits and vegetables in our Child & Family garden.

8. The Red Sox Foundation gifted this full car seat and stroller set, generously donated by Nuna.

9. Future community leaders from Roxbury Latin School volunteered to organize gifts for our Holiday Drive.

The Dimock Center is honored to be one of the Red Sox Foundation’s core partners, and we are incredibly grateful for the wide range of support we receive each year.

Each year we are incredibly grateful for the generous and creative support that we receive from the Foundation. Despite restrictions placed on all of us during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Red Sox Foundation always found ways to support both Dimock patients and staff.

Once again, the Red Sox Foundation made many generous contributions to meet the urgent needs of our community caused by the pandemic. In addition to offering financial support in 2021, the Foundation donated baby essentials such as a new stroller and car seat for a new mom in our health center.

Red Sox Foundation volunteers gave time each month to help run our regular healthy food distributions, including a spectacular Thanksgiving turkey distribution. They also included Dimock staff in a NESN Fan Cast on Opening Day where we had the opportunity to meet Hall of Famer, Jim Rice. And they delighted Dimock’s health care heroes by gifting staff with hundreds of free tickets so they could attend Red Sox games.

We were so honored to have our CEO Dr. Charles Anderson recognized on Opening Day during the 4th Inning “Hats off to Heroes” segment at Fenway Park. We celebrate the Red Sox Foundation for their commitment to helping to break down barriers to care and helping to ensure that those in our city who need help the most receive the care and support they need. We are so pleased to have the Red Sox Foundation as part of the Dimock Family.

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ADDITIONAL PARTNERS: 2021 ANNUAL REPORT