Newton residents support young people in several communities in Africa through health programs, education, and career development managed by longstanding nonprofits with close ties to Newton. These efforts face growing uncertainty as federal funding for international aid has been cut. Fig City News has explored the situation with three nonprofits…
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The 45 runners in Team Newton, created by the Mayor’s Office, will run the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20. Each is not only running the Marathon but also fundraising for a Newton-based charity. See the City’s website for runners’ biographies. These charities are important to Newton, and these runners…
Personal history has brought Newton resident Imran Malek to the board of Women’s Money Matters (WMM) – a non-profit that works with low-income women and girls (as young as 8) to improve their financial health and literacy. WMM is now seeking more volunteer coaches and presenters to join this cause.…
Mayor Marc Laredo welcomed a group of organ donation advocates, transplant recipients, kidney donors, and elected officials to City Hall to speak about National Donate Life Month – and to urge people to register as organ donors. The event was held in the Mayor’s Office in City Hall, decorated with colorful…
Please join Lasell University in supporting the Centre Street Food Pantry on April 10 from 4:30-7PM at de Witt Hall (80 Maple St, Auburdale) on the campus side of university. Tickets are $20/$10 for students and can be purchased at the door with cash or card. Empty Bowls is a…
CAN-DO (Citizens for Affordable Housing in Newton Development Organization, Inc.) is again offering free income tax preparation for low- to moderate-income households (generally less than $75,000), by appointment. To schedule an in-person appointment for a Wednesday or Saturday afternoon in the Newton office (413 Watertown Street, Nonantum): CAN-DO is authorized…
On Tuesday, April 14, 2026 from 3-10PM, The Bluebird Bar and Grill (1293 Washington St, West Newton) will be donating a portion of its sales to The Friends of the Newton Free Library.
Help support families in need of diapers by donating to the Newton Neighbors Diaper Drive through April 30th. All sizes including pull-ups accepted. Last year, with the help of generous neighbors and the support of partner organizations, Newton Neighbors was able to distribute an astounding 53,000 diapers to community members in need!…
BROKE IT? FIX IT! The Fix-It Clinic will show you how! Come to the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St, Newton Centre) on Saturday, April 18, from 10AM-4PM. Fix-It Clinics empower Newton residents to fix for themselves, and are totally no-cost! Bring in a broken household item and a Repair…
FUUSN (1326 Washington Street, West Newton) invites you to their Social Justice Speaker Lunch — a discussion with Nathan Simms, Director of Programs and Tammy Hopkins, Director of Development at Communities for Restorative Justice, on Sunday, April 19 at 12PM in the Alliance Room. A light lunch will be served. Communities…
The John M Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton invites you to their 29th Annual Spring Gala at Boston Marriott Newton (2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Auburndale) on Friday, May 1 at 6PM. By attending, you can help ensure that the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton remains…
A crowd gathered by the Johnny Kelley statue early on the morning of March 28 for a ceremony both solemn and joyful — part memorial service, part joyful training run for the upcoming Boston Marathon. They gathered to dedicate a bench to the memory of Susan Hurley, founder of CharityTeams,…