Boston Social Justice Advocacy Groups
What is a grassroots organization?
One that uses the people in a given district, region, or community as the basis for a political, social, or economic movement
Which organization is working with the Boston Public School System to provide early support to children and their families who are at risk?
Family Aid Boston
How many elementary schools are there in Boston Public Schools? Double points for the percentage of school-age children in Boston who attend these schools
125 schools (74% of school-age children in Boston)
Based on the 2010 Boston Census, is the Northern or Southern part of Boston predominantly female?
North! (Can Show Map)
In a study on the most gentrified cities in the US, how does Boston rank?
3rd
How many civil rights and advocacy organizations are there in the greater Boston metro area?
308 agencies and organizations
What is a popular women's shelter in Roxbury that provides meals and food to women that need it?
Rosie's Place
What suburb of Boston has the best public schools?
Lexington
What is the most diverse neighborhood in Boston?
Dorchester
Along which major highway did gentrification occur most in Boston from 2013 to 2018?
I-93 Corridor
Approximately how many employees work in civil rights organizations in Boston?
487 employees
What is the most predominant cause of houselessness in Boston?
Lack of affordable housing
What is the primary reason Boston's aggregate enrollment increase between 2013-2018?
Northeastern's enrollment increased by 5,200 students
What are the 5 largest ethnic groups in Boston? Double points if correct percentages are given for >2 groups
White (Non-Hispanic) 44.9%
Black or African America (Non-Hispanic) 22.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic) 9.63%
White (Hispanic) 8.28%
Other (Hispanic) 4.78%
Based on a 2020 National Community Reinvestment Coalition study, approximately what percentage of gentrified neighborhoods are people of color?
~ 77%
Approximately how much revenue do the civil rights and social justice organizations accrue each year?
$138 million
Approximately how many households has Boston promised to rehouse between September 2021 and December 2022 as a part of House America?
(a) 200, (b) 500, (c) 700, (d) 1100
(d) 1100
How much of Boston's annual budget is used on education?
30%
What percentage of Bostonians are speakers of a non-English language?
36.9% (Accepted Within 5%)
According to an NCRC study, approximately what percentage of areas in Greater Boston were at risk of gentrification and actually became gentrified within 4 years?
21%
What are the three most popular civil rights and social justice organizations in Boston's online directory?
1. ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts
2. Prime Coalition
3. Grassroots International
According to FamilyAid Boston's Homelessness Prevention Program, a one-time emergency payment of how much is enough to keep a family in their home?
$1,500
What percentage of students enrolled in Boston institutes live off campus?
66%
Boston uses the American Community Survey to define their main income levels. How many income levels does Boston define?
Three
What is a limited equity housing cooperative (LEHC)?
A democratically-owned property managed by a nonprofit cooperative organization (e.g. community land trusts)