People often think about charity in terms of the tangible, like donating old coats or collecting canned goods—but Metropolitan Services does much more than that, and you can be part of it at their holiday celebration on Dec. 4. But what about intangible needs, like counseling for a family with an out-of-control teen? “We have […]
The people served by Connections for the Homeless aren’t who you think they are. Yes, some are the hard-core homeless, those lost souls who are scarred by mental health issues, substance abuse and the street. For them, Connections provides a safe place to store vital documents, a shower, a warm meal—literally a connection to society […]
Children attending the Westfield Old Orchard Family Harvest Festival offered their Make It Better perspective through words and drawings. Here’s one special letter we received: When I was born, I was very sick. I had heart, lung and stomach problems, and people didn’t know if I would survive. Doctors did surgery on me, putting a […]
The World English Dictionary offers this definition of “philanthropy”:
The annual family ski trip can get kind of boring, right? Well, a good way to spice things up is to invite a hundred people and raise a thousands of dollars for charity.
With the holidays just around the corner, our thoughts naturally turn to the joy of giving and receiving gifts. The Mom ‘n’ Kids Caring Club has embraced the holiday spirit by participating in a very important gift drive. A group of multicultural moms and children from the North Shore and surrounding suburbs, the club participates […]
Amid the North Shore’s quaint coffee shops and swank country clubs, it’s a problem that’s often out of sight, out of mind. But not for the people behind Family Promise, a local non-profit aimed at offering support to homeless families in the region. “It is more common than anyone would ever think,” says Rebecca Lillian, […]
Two North Shore faith communities are encouraging you to shop with a cause this holiday season.
Marlo Thomas has the most amazing sayings about everything.
Here are 13 ways you can make a difference in your community:
