5K at Chestnut Hill Reservoir for ATASK
ATASK Community 5K Race SAVE THE DATE!! SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2016 9 AM – 11 AM CHESTNUT HILL RESERVOIR BOSTON, MA Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence (ATASK) is hosting the upcoming ATASK Community 5K Race on Saturday, April 9. The purpose of this 5K is to bring together and celebrate diverse non-profit organizations that serve and support […]
2 Worst Zoos for Elephants Here in Boston
International animal protection organization, In Defense of Animals, today released its annual list of the 10 Worst Zoos for Elephants in North America, with two Massachusetts zoos featuring on the dishonorable list. Buttonwood scooped #5 worst, and Southwick’s Zoo is shamed in #10th place. Buttonwood Zoo is not new to this list and sadly, the […]
Holiday Fundraiser to Benefit Boston Children’s Hospital
Holiday Fundraiser to Benefit Boston Children’s Hospital WHAT: When your child is sick, it’s hard to keep up a normal daily routine, and even harder doing so during the holiday season. This is something that Paul Turano, executive chef/owner of Tryst located in Arlington, MA and Cook in Newton, MA, knows all too […]
Donate your old eyeglasses and help others see
Donate your old eyeglasses and help others see Senior Tonino Sarandrea is collecting old eyeglasses to send with a group of doctors from New England College of Optometry to the Dominican Republic. If you have any eyeglasses that you no longer need, please place them in the collection box outside Mr. Turcotte’s office in Adams House at […]
NewTV Breast Cancer Survivor Stories
Newton-based NewTV Production Services recently partnered with intimate apparel retailer Lady Grace Intimate Apparel to create a video telling the story of how the 80-year-old chain of Massachusetts stores helped share the stories of three breast cancer survivors and Lady Grace customers. The video captures the stories of three women who share their experience, encourage […]
Newton at Home’s Winter Buddies program
The leaves have just about finished falling from the trees, which could only mean one thing: it’s time for Newton residents to start thinking about winter. Winter can have significant effects on older adults. Slippery sidewalks, cold temperatures and snow make it difficult to move comfortably around town. Many feel a sense of isolation being in their […]
Harry Dow Memorial Legal Assistance Fund’s dinner
Dear Friends and Colleagues, I am sending this on to you hoping you can attend the Harry Dow Memorial Legal Assistance Fund’s annual dinner on Friday, December 4, 2015 from 6 – 9 p.m. at the China Pearl Restaurant in Boston’s Chinatown. The Harry H. Dow Memorial Legal Assistance Fund provides resources to ensure access […]
Rich DiMare Holiday Gala: Friday, Dec 4 @ The Royal Sonesta Hotel
Dear Friends, I have been hard at work since August planning a charity gala to benefit The Seacrest Studio at Boston Children’s Hospital. The Royal Sonesta has helped us stay on budget by providing the ballroom and food at cost. Many vendors have generously donated goods including Cakes by Erin, who will provide custom cupcakes […]
Curley K-8 Gets Resource Room from Staples!
Staples Unveil Renovated Afterschool Resource Room at Curley K-8 School with City Year Boston Staples also will donate school supplies to improve learning environment for young students Students entering the afterschool program at the Curley K-8 School on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 17th, will receive a surprise when they see their newly remodeled resource […]
Boston Children’s Hospital Holiday Cards
When the holidays approach, everyone loves to spread the spirit by giving to their friends and family, and helping others. This year, give a gift that does both. Boston Children’s Hospital has created a collection of holiday cards where 100% of the proceeds are donated to helping patients at Boston Children’s Hospital. This means that every […]
