Swimming in Appreciation

In 1964, a lifeguard rescued a 5-year-old girl from drowning in a pool on Long Island, NY. In 2013, this… Read more Swimming in Appreciation

An Art Class a Day…

A healthy dose of art is just what the doctor ordered at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Hospital where… Read more An Art Class a Day…

Between 1847 and 1851, one million Irish citizens died from malnutrition, disease, and exposure, when a fungus infected the country’s… Read more From the Irish Potato Famine to Helping the Hungry Today

To some people, food is not just a part of life, but an essential and precious thing. While doing the… Read more Agency Spotlight: The American Red Cross Food Pantry

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

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