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Category: Do Good

Charities and volunteer opporunities in Newton, MA and Boston.

  • Think Pink! Girls Night Out

    Think Pink! Girls Night Out

    Think Pink! Girls Night Out

    A Celebration of Women’s Health

    WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2015

    6:30–8:30 pm at the SHERATON NEEDHAM 

     

    6:30–7:15pm  Welcome Reception

    Start the night off with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and wine reception while exploring a variety of health and wellness displays. Enter to win a door prize!

     

    7:15–8:00pm  Expert Health Discussion

    Is it Breast Cancer or Not?  Claire Cronin, MD

    As technology advances, we are able to diagnosis cancer at earlier stages. With the advent of 3-D mammograms, early stage breast cancer (DCIS) diagnoses are increasing. But is DCIS really cancer? A new study published last month in the journalJAMA Oncology calls into question conventional treatment of this type of breast cancer. Hear from Dr. Claire Cronin, the Clinical Director of the Auerbach Breast Center at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, on what this means for women facing this diagnosis.

     

    A Survivor’s Story 

    Hear the moving story of a cancer survivor treated at the Newton-Wellesley Hospital Vernon Cancer Center.

     

    8:00–8:30pm  FASHION SHOW

    Enjoy the fashions of Needham’s Closet Exchange! Survivors and Providers will model the fabulous looks of The Closet Exchange’s consignment apparel.

     

    Registration is strongly encouraged. To reserve your space, email carefinder@partners.org or call 617-243-6622.


    Think Pink! Girls Night Out

     

  • PruBOO trick-or-treating Charity Event

    PruBOO trick-or-treating Charity Event

    2015 PruBOO trick-or-treating event at Prudential Center Boston. Join Boston’s annual trick-or-treating event for charity. The center opens its doors to hundreds of families from Greater Boston to enjoy “store-to-store” trick-or-treating as well as family fun activities followed by a kids concert.
    • Date: Sunday, October 25
    • Trick-or-Treating 11am – 1pm; kids concert with Vanessa Trien starts at 1:30pm
    • Cost: Suggested $4 donation, proceeds will go to Room to Grow

    PruBOO trick-or-treating Charity Event

     

  • Gala at the Y

    Gala at the Y

    Join us for a Gala at the Y as we transform our gymnasium to celebrate the diversity of our community!
    Gala at the Y
    One in every ten people we serve are receiving financial assistance towards memberships, childcare, camp, swim lessons, music classes, and more.
    By supporting our Gala, you will enable us to raise the crucial funds, 100% of which will be put directly back into our community through financial aid to our children, adults, seniors and families. Newton resident, Matty Siegel, from “Matty in the Morning” is our emcee and auctioneer.

    Saturday, November 7, 2015
    6:30 pm in the Gymnasium

    Matty Siegel from Matty in the Morning will be our emcee and auctioneer.

    We’ll have dinner, drinks and dancing as well as live and silent auctions full of great — and bidding-war worthy — items.

    All proceeds to benefit the Annual Fund providing aid for local families.

    Register here.
  • Wondermore Event for Kids

    Wondermore Event for Kids

    Wondermore‘s first fundraising event of the year on October 18th from 2- 4 at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown.

    Acclaimed children’s author, Erin Dionne will host a workshop discussing how she created the mystery for her novel “ Moxie and the Art of Rule Breaking” and in addition the kids will solve  a fun and challenging character-based mystery.

    The event is for both boys and girls grades 4 -6.

    Reservations are required and space is limited.

    Ticket price start at $35 and proceeds go to funding our author visits to the Boston schools.

    Register here.

    Wondermore Event for Kids

  • Newton Food Pantry Fundraiser

    Newton Food Pantry Fundraiser

    Please consider attending this event to support the Newton food pantry.
    Newton Food Pantry Event
    A Taste of Newton’s Finest Restaurants
    GREAT FOOD  –  SILENT AUCTION  –  LIVE MUSIC
    Join us as the community comes together
    for a night of fabulous food while
    helping fight hunger right in our neighborhood.

    All proceeds benefit the Newton Food Pantry.

    Thursday, October 15th
    6:30-9:30pm

    The Windsor Club
    1601 Beacon Street, Waban

    $75 per person

    Go here to buy tickets.

  • Cook Cooks for Charity

    Cook Cooks for Charity

    Cook Cooks for Charity

    Cook Restaurant Welcomes Erica Corsano of The Boston Herald as Part of its Continuing Celebrity Chef Fundraising Series

    Cook Cooks for Charity 

    WHAT:            Cook, the highly acclaimed American bistro located in Newton, MA is welcoming Erica Corsano, lifestyle editor and social columnist at The Boston Herald, as part of its continuing “Cook for Charity” celebrity chef series. On Wednesday, September 30th, 2015 Erica will roll up her sleeves and get cooking with Executive Chef/Owner Paul Turano where they’ll be serving up flatbreads all evening long. In addition to Cook’s signature menu items, the restaurant will be serving “The Corsano” special, a house-made flatbread with wood-roasted eggplant caponata, goat cheese, arugula and balsamic  ($15). 100 percent of sales from each $15 “The Corsano” flatbread will be donated to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) –Angell Animal Medical Center.

     

    The mission of the MSPCA-Angell is to protect animals, relieve their suffering, advance their health and welfare, prevent cruelty, and work for a just and compassionate society.

    The MSPCA-Angell is a national and international leader in animal protection and veterinary medicine and provides direct hands-on care for thousands of animals each year. Their services include animal protection and adoption, advocacy, humane education, law enforcement, and world-class veterinary care.

     

    Erica is an avid dog-lover and the proud owner of two Jack Russell Terriers, Penelope and Henri. Erica’s deep roots in the lifestyle realm reach back over a decade, beginning in New York City where she worked for some of the world’s most recognized luxury brands (Bottega Veneta, Bulgari, CH Carolina Herrera). She eventually moved over to the media side of life, regularly contributing to publications like Daily Candy and The Boston Globe, and later held editorial positions at Lucky Magazine (Boston Editor), Boston Common Magazine (Editor-at-Large), and STUFF Magazine (Editorial Director). Corsano then helped launch both Gilt City Boston (a subsidiary of Gilt Groupe, Inc.) and the Boston outpost for The Real Real. She is currently a Lifestyle Editor and Social Columnist at the Boston Herald and co-hosts a radio show called “Status Report” on Boston Herald Radio.

     

    This night of cooking is one of several celebrity chef events at Cook, all of which raise money and awareness about a charity chosen by the specific celebrity chef of the evening. The regular menu will also be available on the night. For more information, visit www.cooknewton.com or call 617-964-2665. Reservations are recommended.

     

    WHEN:             Wednesday, September 30th, 2015. Appearance by Erica Corsano from 6:00PM – 8:00PM. Dinner served from 4:30PM to 10:00PM.

     

    WHERE:           Cook Newton | 825 Washington Street | Newton, MA |02467

     

    RSVP:              Reservations recommended by calling 617-964-2665.

  • Twitter Chat on World Suicide Prevention

    Twitter Chat on World Suicide Prevention

    The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts General Hospital will host a one-hour Twitter chat with active members of the mental health community on World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10, at 3:30 p.m. EST. To participate in the conversation, use the hashtag #ClayCtrChat.
    World Suicide Prevention Twitter Chat
    The discussion will be led by Dr. Gene Beresin, executive director, and Dr. Steve Schlozman, associate director at The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds. The Twitter chat will create a forum for ideas, information, stats and a general discussion about how the mental health community can better address and prevent suicide.
    “When it comes to mental health, addressing the issue of suicide is one of the most important steps we can take to raise awareness and provide education about this very important topic. The world will be talking about suicide prevention on Sept.10, and because of our experience and the depth of information we provide at mghclaycenter.org, we want to provide an online platform where we can help start the conversation,” said Dr. Gene Beresin, executive director of The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds.
    About the doctors:

    Gene Beresin, M.D., M.A. 
    @GeneBeresinMD
    Dr. Gene Beresin is executive director of The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a full professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School (HMS), and senior educator in child and adolescent psychiatry at MGH. He received a B.A. in music from Princeton University, and an M.A. in philosophy along with his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania.
    Steven Schlozman, M.D.
    @SSchlozman
    Dr. Steven Schlozman is associate director of The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), and an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School (HMS). He also serves as course director of the psychopathology class for the MIT-HMS Program in Health, Sciences and Technology. Dr. Schlozman practices child and adult psychiatry at MGH, and serves as the primary consultant to the pediatric transplant service. He received a B.A. in English and biology from Stanford University, and his M.D. from the Dartmouth-Brown Program in Medicine.
    World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is an awareness day observed on September 10 every year, to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world. The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) collaborates with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Federation for Mental Health to host World Suicide Prevention Day. The United Nations issued ‘National Policy for Suicide Prevention’ in the 1990s which some countries use as a basis for their suicide policies.
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    About The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds:
    Based at Massachusetts General Hospital and led by a team of Harvard Medical School faculty members, The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds is a Web-based resource that educates parents and other caregivers about the psychological development and emotional well-being of children, adolescents, and young adults who struggle with behavioral, emotional, and/or learning challenges. The Clay Center features the expertise of its nationally recognized doctors who create engaging and educational mental health content delivered in a wide variety of multimedia formats, including blogs, audio podcasts, online videos, interactive social media, and live online discussions. The content from The Clay Center encourages resilience in individuals and families while increasing the awareness of mental health disorders. To learn more, visit www.mghclaycenter.org.
  • Support Melissa’s Boxing Match to Fight Cancer

    Support Melissa’s Boxing Match to Fight Cancer

    YogaBox is apparently a slippery slope from punching the heavy bag and doing yoga to sparring in the ring. Apparently, it’s YogaBox that got my friend Melissa Boucher into boxing …

    and now she’s in the fight of her life. She is in her first amateur boxing match to help in the fight against cancer!

    I’ve been training with Melissa twice a week all summer with trainer Marc Gargaro, co-owner at Nonantum Boxing Club, and I have to say that she’s looking good! Melissa will be one of four women representing Nonantum Boxing Club at Haymakers for Hope this October!

    This is what Melissa says:

    It’s official!  I sparred my opponent Friday afternoon to make sure we are a good match and the fight is on forWednesday October 7th.  (gulp!)  I have a lot of work to do over the next month but I’ll be ready!

    Support Melissa's Boxing Fight to Fight Cancer

    Here are the details for the different types of tickets that can be purchased.  All tickets sales go toward my goal of raising $5,000 for Haymakers for Hope. Please select my name in Ticketmaster when purchasing tickets.

    There are 3 different ticket levels to choose from:

    General Admission: $75 This gets you access to the main floor, and is standing room only. Cash bar, the ability to purchase concessions, and there will be a silent auction that  people can bid on.

    VIP: $150 This ticket is for the mezzanine level. You get fantastic elevated sight lines of the ring. Open bar, and light food available. Silent auction tables will also be on this level. On the ticket site it will say food and beverage service, this means open bar.

    Stage: $300-$400 There will be low cafe style tables on the stage with two seats at each table. You get unbelievable unobstructed views of the action in the ring. Open bar with wait service, and light food available. People can bid on the silent auction tables on the main floor.

    Melissa Boucher Haymakers for Hope Belle of the Brawl

    Thanks so much for your support!

    Xo,

    Mad Mel

    Haymakers for Hope 2015

    P.S.  Ticket sales are non-refundable.  Sometimes an injury prevents a fighter from participating (which would really be bad after 4 months of training but it can happen…)  If that does happen to my fight, I’d just get the opportunity to watch all the fun with you…ha!

  • Forgirlsake Women’s Doubles Tennis Open Charity Event

    Forgirlsake Women’s Doubles Tennis Open Charity Event

    Today a Newton-based charity kicks off registration for the third annual Forgirlsake Women’s Doubles Tennis Open.  The event takes place Sept. 19; rain date is Sept. 20.  To accommodate busy schedules, registrants have a choice of two sessions:  9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.  (Ambitious players can sign up for both.)  The tournament offers fast, competitive play (3.0-4.0) in a supportive environment and no partner is necessary (one can be provided).  The registration fee is a minimum $55 donation per player, per session.  For an additional $10, participants can purchase a professional “coached warm up,” a service that is back by popular demand this year.  Visitwww.forgirlsake.org/tennis to sign up.  Spots are limited and registration is on a first come, first served basis.  The event will take place at Newton North High School for the third consecutive year.

    Forgirlsake Women’s Doubles Tennis Open Charity Event

    Held for the first time in 2013, the Women’s Doubles Tennis Open is the signature fundraising event for Forgirlsake (FGS).  For nearly a decade, the organization has focused on sending girls to school in developing countries.  By helping young women finish their education, FGS enables them to reach leadership positions and increase their earning power.  Money raised helps pay for a range of items including books, computers, scholarships and building materials.  This year, proceeds will benefit the Second Chance Scholarship Project.  This new initiative is developed in partnership with the Pathways Development Initiative, a non-profit group dedicated to helping girls build sustainable livelihoods.  FGS will be working with the Uganda-based organization for the next three years to put bright, motivated young women back in school who have dropped out, due to pregnancy or lack of funds.  Made possible by Newton North High School, Newton Tennis and local business sponsors, the tournament is spearheaded by FGS co-founder, Stephanie Zelman, of Newtonville.  Other organizers are area residents Sami O’Reilly, Deb Cronin, Noura Guermazi, Emilie Kendall and Lisa Rinkus.

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    FGS was founded in 2006 and brings women of all ages together to support girls’ education and have a measurable impact on their lives and communities around the world.  As the group is staffed entirely by volunteers, 100 percent of all tournament proceeds support its mission to build thriving communities and a more equitable society.  For more information, or to make a tax-deductible donation, visit: http://www.forgirlsake.org/donate, call 617-630-5200 or email steph@forgirlsake.org.

  • Green Newton 25th Anniversary Celebration

    Green Newton 25th Anniversary Celebration

    Green Newton 25th Anniversary Celebration

    Green Newton 25th Anniversary Celebration

    Thursday, June 11, 2015

    Lasell College, 1844 Commonwealth Avenue

    Green Newton 25th Anniversary Celebration Tickets Now on Sale!

    We invite you to join us at our the Green Newton 25th Anniversary Celebration!

    Thursday, June 11   7:00pm – 9:30pm at Lasell College in Auburndale.

    Come, be part of a fun and festive evening as we Celebrate 25 years of Environmental Leadership in Newton with hors d’oeuvres, desserts, a silent auction, raffle, live music & good company!

    We will honor the environmental work of Deb Crossley, AIA, Newton Alderman-at-Large, and Eric Olson, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Brandeis University.

    Featuring Guest Speaker Derrick Z. Jackson, Columnist & Associate Editor, The Boston Globe.

    *Festive Attire with “Green” accents encouraged.*

    Tickets start at $35.00 (all contributions over $15/ticket are tax deductible). Sponsorships to support Green Newton’s Bruyn Fund for K-12 environmental education are also available.

    To purchase tickets, click here.