BACK-TO-SCHOOL & BACK-TO-SOLE

Fall is here - and so are Sole Train and TBC's Circle Keepers @ Ruth Batson Academy!

Greetings!

We had a fantastic TEEP Summer and now fall programming at Trinity Boston Connects is off to a great start! We’re excited to kick off the school year with the return of TBC's Circle Keepers at Ruth Batson Academy and Sole Train - plus some can’t-miss events this fall.

Sole Train is Back!

Our beloved running and mentoring program is officially back for the school year - launching at Boston Collegiate Charter School this afternoon (9/11) and more sites this and next month!

Sole Train fosters mentorship, goal setting, and community-building through noncompetitive running 1-3 times a week, after school. It helps build resilience and mental well-being, combating deficit thinking and empowering youth with leadership skills.  

Reach out to Dylan Ramsdell, Interim Youth Development & Leadership Pathway Director to learn more or get Sole Train to come to YOUR school.

Sole Train 5K - Early Bird Ends Soon!

The signature event of the season is almost here - the Sole Train 5K! Register by 9/25 to take advantage of Early Bird Pricing and to guarantee your t-shirt for the race!

Early Bird Registration (Ends 9/25):

💙 Youth Registration: $20 → $15

💙 Adult Registration: $30 → $25

Event Details:

📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025

🕘 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

📍 Franklin Park, Shattuck Picnic Grove

Run or walk alongside Sole Train youth and mentors, then stick around for music, a free community lunch, and Halloween fun - including a costume contest and games for all ages. The Sole Train 5K is more than a race - it’s a joyful celebration of community, mentorship, and youth empowerment!

CIRLE KEEPERS @ RUTH BATSON ACADEMY

We’re thrilled to return to Ruth Batson Academy this school year, where we partner with students, teachers, families, and staff to bring restorative justice practices to the whole school community.

Together, we’re building relationships, fostering resilience, and creating spaces of belonging where everyone can thrive. Follow us on socials to keep up with our programs!

CALLING ALL MARATHONERS

Applications for the 2026 Boston Marathon team open 9/29!

In addition to applying for one of our charity bibs, we welcome qualified and invitational runners who have secured their own entry from the B.A.A.

Click here to learn more about Team Trinity or reach out to fkelly@trinityconnects.org.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES & EVENTS

In addition to our own programs and events, we'd love to spotlight a few things happening across our wider community. Below you’ll find upcoming events, festivals, and resources from partners and neighbors throughout Greater Boston and beyond.

Upcoming:

9/13 - Smithsonian Museum Day

• Annual event in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket for free. Click above to find a participating museum near you!

9/13 - Roslindale Porch Fest

• Free music festival held on porches (and in driveways and yards) across Roslindale. Featuring bands, musicians, and DJs representing all genres of music, with performers of all ages – ranging from professional musicians to student groups.

9/16 - Healthy Eating on a Budget Supermarket Tour w/ gift cards

9/16 - Immigrant Workers Matter: The Importance of Investing in Vocational ESOL

• Hosted by The Boston Foundation (TBF)
• Forum will bring together experts and practitioners from the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and workforce development fields to examine vocational ESOL in Massachusetts

10/3 - Mass Black Expo 2025: Building Wealth Together, Owning the Next Decade

• Hosted by the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA)
• Brings together hundreds of businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals with purchasing opportunities, capacity-building resources, and skill and career advancement options

9/22 to 10/29 - Halloween Costume Swap

• Drop off costumes at 401 Bridge Street August 25th until September 19th!
• Costumes can be picked up or swapped from September 22nd until October 29th!

Ongoing:

Health & Wellness Webinars | Stop & Shop

Festivals and Cultural Events

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