The American Red Cross is holding blood drives in Newton — for both blood and Power-Red donations. You must schedule an appointment before donating. You can schedule it through the website or by calling 800-RED-CROS (800-733-2767). They will occur at the following times and places:
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The Rebecca Pomroy Foundation has awarded this year’s grants totaling $131,032 to 18 nonprofit organizations that serve Newton residents and aim to strength the community. The recipients for 2024 are: Rebecca Pomroy founded the “Newton Home for Orphan and Destitute Girls” in 1872. The orphanage later became a neighborhood community…
The American Red Cross is holding blood drives in Newton — for both blood and Power-Red donations. You must schedule an appointment before donating. You can schedule it through the website or by calling 800-RED-CROS (800-733-2767). They will occur at the following times and places:
A Ukrainian Newton North High School student is playing a key role in building a network of volunteers to help Ukrainian refugees learn English. Andrey Sarkanich, a senior at Newton North High School, is the Head of Chapter Management of EDUkraine, a nonprofit that has been established recently to teach…
The Newton Police Department is offering its Community Police Academy to Newton residents (and/or Newton business owners) 21 years or older. The Academy will inform participants about how the Department carries out its responsibilities. It will meet at Police Headquarters (1321 Washington Street, West Newton) on Wednesdays, 6PM-9PM, from September…
This summer, 22 Newton high school students worked for eight weeks in a Northeastern University program to design, build, and deliver five inventions to address needs of patients in The Boston Home, of children at New England Pediatric Care, and of night nurses at Brigham and Womens Hospital. The 22 students from…
In 2024, the Greater Boston Food Bank found that, across Massachusetts, 1 in 3 individuals do not have enough food or the means to buy food. Newton, a city known for its wealth, is no exception to the impact of food insecurity. Rose Saia, executive director of the Centre…
Newton Community Pride (NCP) is accepting applications until September 1 for its Fall 2024 Micro Grants. Successful applications must align with the mission of NCP to support arts and culture, public art, service, and beautification in the Newton community. A total of $10,000 is available to be awarded in this round,…
ZERO Prostate Cancer is hosting a fundraising event — Boston Run/Walk — a meaningful day of community-building, fun, and togetherness for a 5K run/walk or a 1-mile walk, as well as a Kids’ Superhero Dash for Dad. The event will also feature food, vendors, prizes, and music. It will take…
The ALS Therapy Development Institute is hosting a fundraising event — Walk For Research — to raise money to create a cure for ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disease. The walk will be about 3 hours and will take place on September 8, 10AM at Zervas Elementary School (30 Beethoven Avenue,…
Green Newton’s online 2024 Environmental Leadership Celebration auction runs from September 9 at 9AM through September 19 at 10PM. Your bidding helps fund Green Newton’s many environmental initiatives, so bid high and bid often. Some of the items featured: Register and start bidding on the 2024 Environmental Leadership Celebration Auction…
Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) and Sacred Heart and Our Lady’s Collaborative (SHOL Newton) are hosting a clothing drive. The drive gives everyone a chance to clean out their closets while providing for those in need. SVdP and SHOL will be collecting all types of clothes, coats, linens,…