Are You Greater Than the Sun poem by Sara Ting
Sara Ting, a first-generation Chinese American born in New York City had the honor to deliver a TED Talk in 2021. It offers a solution to uncover and overcome all unconscious biases. Laws, policies, and technology cannot eliminate them. Individuals must do it. The change must come from within. The heart of the talk is […]
Newton Food Pantry Volunteers Needed!
Are you looking for a volunteer experience that allows you to give back to your community? The Newton Food Pantry is looking for volunteers. Volunteers are especially needed for Wednesdays starting in September – our food distribution days. This is a great volunteer opportunity for older kids – feel free to sign up along with your Middle […]
Donate to St. Mary’s Winter Clothes Drive in Newton
Winter Clothes Drive: St. Mary’s is conducting a winter clothes drive this coming Saturday, December 5, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in the church driveway. We are collecting gently used or new winter items such as: Clothing (including hats, gloves, mittens, scarfs) Sleeping bags Blankets Disposable handwarmers These donations will be given to: Common Cathedral (serving Boston’s […]
Nominate Nonantum Boxing Club for Newton’s Best Business of the Year
Newton Patch asks Which Newton Business Is Best Of The Year? Nominate Your Favorite! Please nominate Nonantum Boxing Club here. Here’s my nomination: I have boxed at Nonantum Boxing Club for nearly nine years and it is a wonderful place that supports the community, especially those in need. From a boxing perspective, Marc Gargaro, one […]
The Pumpkin Patch is OPEN at the United Parish of Auburndale!
The Pumpkin Patch is OPEN at the United Parish of Auburndale! Modifications in place this year include contactless payment as well as spacing among pallets to enable browsing while social-distancing. A casualty this year is the bake sale, unfortunately! Please wear masks when visiting the Pumpkin Patch. Enjoy shopping locally for pumpkins and gourds of […]
Substance Abuse in Massachusetts
Hi everyone. My name is Sidnie Kulik and I am a junior at the Noble and Greenough School in Dedham, MA. This past year, I have been taking an online medical problem solving class with an organization called Global Online Academy. As a part of our final project, we are supposed to address a health […]
New Art Center Needs Our Help
New Art Center needs our help. If you are able to, please consider making a donation or buying a gift certificate. New Art Center is also offering online classes in response to COVID-19. New Art at Home! In the wake of the ever-changing state of the COVID-19 epidemic, we appreciate the support and care we […]
Dawn Davis Yoga Goes Online! Live Streaming Classes!
Dawn Davis Yoga is now offering Saturday online yoga class at 9:30 for $10. Friends and relatives anywhere in the U.S. can access her classes online. Live Streaming Classes with Dawn Tuesdays 9:30-10:30 Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 Fridays 9:30-10:30 Saturdays 9:30-10:30 Register through www.dawndavis.com If you have a class card, you may use that (it would be at […]
Food for Families in Need
Help for Our Neighbors Newton COVID-19 Care Fund: NewtonCareFund Centre Street Food Pantry: CentrestFoodPantry. Newton Food Pantry: NewtonFoodPantry Arabic Baptist Church Food Pantry: ArabicBaptistChurch For those of us who need help – ranging from unemployment insurance and SNAP benefits to mental health resources and emergency intervention – please also see the list of resources here and here. We will update this list of resources […]
Nonprofits: Chance to Win 1 of 3 $10k Grants from Aquent
For those of you who are unfamiliar, Designing for Good gives our worldwide talent a chance to use their creativity to help their favorite nonprofit. This year, we’ll be awarding three $10,000 grants to deserving nonprofits to help bring the winning ideas to life! Contestants need to create a 90-second video, pitching an idea of […]
