From Selling Apples to Bringing Home the Bacon

Once upon a time, a Boston man found a million-dollar value in education, and it made all the difference: John… Read more From Selling Apples to Bringing Home the Bacon

Volunteer Story Friday: Katy Mayes

Katy Mayes is a volunteer leader at Boston Cares, who has recently informed us that she will soon be leaving… Read more Volunteer Story Friday: Katy Mayes

This is a Greek word often used in relation to the preparation of a meal, as you might do at… Read more Whatever You Do, Do it with Meraki

Matthew Verney has been a volunteer with Boston Cares since October of 2012. In that time he has dedicated over… Read more Volunteer Spotlight: Matthew Verney

When walking through Copley Square, it’s not easy to miss the Tent City Apartments on Dartmouth Street, but did… Read more It’s a Nice Day for a Tent City

Have you ever heard of the Southwest Corridor Park? Are you aware of the history behind it? If not, you… Read more How Building a Community Built a Corridor

Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift this year? Why not give Dad the gift of quality time spent together?… Read more In Celebration of Fathers Everywhere

On Wednesday, May 22, thirty Boston Cares volunteers helped plant 33,000 flags on Boston Common, one flag for every Massachusetts… Read more 33,000 flags for Massachusetts Military Heroes

Volunteers from 10 civic-minded companies dedicated this sunny Saturday to revitalize two Boston Public Schools – the Curley and the… Read more Corporate Volunteers Rock (and plant, paint, build)

Calling all youth-serving agencies! Read below for a great opportunity we’d like to pass along from our longtime partner, Sun… Read more The Sun Life Rising Star Awards Program