President William P. Leahy, SJ, spoke on June 20 at Minihane’s Flower and Garden Shop in Brighton during a celebration at which checks were presented to 12 community organizations that were awarded grants this spring by the Allston/Brighton–Boston College Community Fund. Chancellor and former Boston College President J. Donald Monan, SJ, established the fund with Boston Mayor Thomas Menino in 1995 to benefit neighborhood programs and services “for which financial support is not otherwise available.” Since its inception the fund has distributed some $650,000, targeting services for youth, senior citizens, and the needy, as well as community beautification projects. Joining Leahy behind the lectern were (l–r) State Representatives Kevin Honan and Michael Moran, and Mayor Menino. The following organizations received grants: Allston-Brighton Adult Education Coalition, Allston/Brighton Baby, Allston-Brighton Walk for Recovery 2008, Brighton High School, Brighton Main Streets, Commonwealth Tenants Association, Community Rowing, Inc., The Fishing Academy, Friends of the Brighton District Library, Open Door Ministry of the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, St. Columbkille School, and the Veronica B. Smith Multi-Service Senior Center.