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…
It’s Time to Share a Life
From the American Red Cross: Summer. It’s time for the days that never end. Time for diving in and grilling… Read more It’s Time to Share a Life
Did You Know?
Did You Know: Massachusetts volunteers contributed more than 137.5 million documented service hours in 2011 Benjamin Franklin started the first… Read more Did You Know?
From the Irish Potato Famine to Helping the Hungry Today
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
Agency Spotlight: The American Red Cross Food Pantry
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
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
Whatever You Do, Do it with Meraki
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
Volunteer Spotlight: Matthew Verney
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
It’s a Nice Day for a Tent City
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
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