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Dear Friends,


We are excited to invite you for a special film screening of Who We Are A Chronicle of Racism in America, followed by a facilitated discussion with attorney, racial justice advocate and founder of the Who We Are Project, Jeffery Robinson. (Please click on the picture above to learn more.)


We at Community Teamwork became inspired to organize this screening and invite Mr. Robinson to join us after a well-received viewing and discussion among our staff of more than 500. We feel that this documentary is incredibly relevant, and we hope it inspires you to continue this conversation with others in the community as we all strive to recognize unintentional bias and work toward eliminating racism. 


Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2023


Time4:30pm Reception/5:30pm and 6pm Screenings - Followed by a facilitated discussion with Jeffery Robinson.


Location: Showcase Cinema de Lux Lowell – 32 Reiss Ave, Lowell, MA 01851


Limited Seating available and you must be registered to attend.



RSVP Here


This event serves as a stepping stone towards building a more inclusive, just community. As we come together to confront the harsh realities of systemic racism depicted in the film, we hope to inspire a shared commitment to eradicating discrimination in all its forms and supporting one another in this ongoing journey. We sincerely hope you will join us for this impactful movie screening and engage in the meaningful dialogue and action steps that will follow.


Thank you for your continued support and commitment to promoting a more just, inclusive society.


Respectfully Yours,

Karen Frederick, CEO

Community Teamwork


More about the Who We Are Project

Watch the Trailer

FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL

Friday, September 29

at the

Lowell Farmers' Market

11am-3pm

Hamilton Canal District


Join us for our FIRST-EVER FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL on September 29 - During our regular Farmers' Market hours: 11am-3pm - located at the corner of Broadway and Canal Street. Six food trucks and another dessert vendor have been confirmed. There'll be seafood, sausage, ice cream, cannolis, and more! There will be something for every taste bud. Bring your wallet and your appetite to enjoy the festival and the sounds of DJ Startraak! Of course, the Farmers' Market vendors will be on hand for


We hope you will join us for the Food Truck Festival Friday, September 29th and enjoy the Lowell Farmers' Market and popups every Friday through October 27th, 11-3pm.



Learn more about The Lowell Farmers' Market

#LowellFarmersMarket #LFM


Also, please join us when the vendors of Lowell Farmers' Market participate in the Cambodia Town Night Market.

Save the Date

Enjoy Music, Beer & Wine, Small Bites and an opportunity to learn about important Youth Services Programming in Greater Lowell.


For more information about the event visit:

www.commteam.org/an-evening-to-end-youth-homelessness


For more information on sponsorships, and/or to donate to our raffle, please contact

 Margot Regan at maregan@commteam.org or 978.654.5813.

Tewksbury's 100 People Who Care

Pictured above L-R: Kandace Demers, Melanie Bixby, Rita O-Brien-Dee and Sarah Alexander

Community Teamwork participated in the Tewksbury's 100 People Who Care competition to win $10K. Melanie Bixby, Kandace Demers, and Sarah Alexander, all with CTI's Child and Family Services, did an amazing job presenting CTI's Rita O'Brien-Dee Center for Behavioral Health and Development program.


The Rita O’Brien Dee Center for Behavioral Health and Development will be a resource for Community Teamwork and providers across the community who are working with children with behavioral, emotional and developmental challenges or may have experienced trauma. The center will be the headquarters for programs and services that will promote healthy social and emotional development, increase children’s success in school, strengthen children and families and mitigate adversity through trauma informed care. 


Below is a link to their pitch - enjoy!


https://commteam.box.com/s/2shjtb34n3va182oozp58pro7gvbpunv

Hispanic Heritage Month

Throughout HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH, CTI will feature profiles of local Hispanic leaders to celebrate #LowellHispanicExcellence by learning about their experiences, perspectives, and the wisdom they share in our local communities. Read the interviews with three of these local leaders below, written in both English and Spanish. Stay tuned for more interviews which can be found at www.commteam.org/news-events/news and on our social media platforms.

Andres Lopez and his son, Anthony

Andres Lopez - English

Andrés López - Español

Diana Santana


Diana Santana - English

Diana Santana - Española


Claudia Aguirre with her son Luis


Claudia Aguirre - English

Claudie Aguirre - Española

Entrepreneurship Center at CTI

Awarded SBA Prime Grant

The Small Business Administration (SBA) Prime Grant is a grant program awarded to organizations helping small business grow. The Entrepreneurship Center at CTI was one of two organizations awarded in all of New England!


The E-Center's focus will be working with underserved communities in Middlesex and Essex counties to help them grow their business through the 5 functions of business rubric:

  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Information Technology
  • Operations


They will be partnering with organizations in underserved communities to help them find the businesses to serve:

  • Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association (CMAA)
  • Massachusetts Association of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS)
  • Latinx Center
  • African Community Center (ACC)
  • THRIVE
  • Mass Hire Young Adult Center (A young adult entrepreneurship seminar and course is being created.)


PRIME Grant Awardees FY 2023 


Learn more about the E-Center

Thank You to our 2023 SPONSORS

EVENT SPONSOR
PREMIUM SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR

BRONZE SPONSORS

BERNADETTE AND ROBERT WHEELER


BPB REALTY


ALEKSANDRA AND BOBBY TUGBIYELE


CAREERS AT COMMUNITY TEAMWORK





Teacher - YouthBuild


Early Learning Division is Hiring Teachers, Assistant Teachers and more

Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Teacher Aides

Special Career, Excellent Benefits

Sign-On Bonus $3k* Full-Time (*Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Bus Drivers),

$1k Part-time

ENJOY THE VIDEOS ~ GROW YOUR CAREER AT COMMUNITY TEAMWORK


Top Pay and Benefits


Supportive Culture


Teach with Impact


CLICK HERE to see all career opportunities at Community Teamwork


ENJOY THE VIDEO ~ Come Join Us

IN THE NEWS


CTI: An opportunity to embrace those seeking refuge in our city Lowell Sun 9/11/23


U.S. Small Business Administration to Fund Entrepreneurship Center Lowell Sun 9/7/23


Community Teamwork Promotes Nancy Van Alst to Chief Financial Officer Lowell Sun 9/5/23


Community Teamwork responds to MA State of Emergency Lowell Sun 8/24/23


Lowell Farmers’ Market returns in new location for 2023 - Lowell Sun 7/7/23


Community Teamwork’s Common Ground Development Corporation Celebrated the Opening of Acton Senior Affordable Housing Development 6/5/23

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