Early in the pandemic, O’Neil Outar faced an unusual line of Newton Center traffic. He presumed the cause was an accident but was startled to see that it was a queue for the Newton Food Pantry. Soon he began supporting the Newton Food Pantry and the Centre Street Food Pantry,…
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Local musician/author Ingrid Chiemi will play tunes starting at 12:30PM at Cork & Board’s Holly, Folly, Sip & Snack event on December 9, noon-3PM (1207 Centre Street, Newton Centre). Proceeds of Chiemi’s books — Karma Bank, Odd Simple Beauty, and World As Refuge — benefit the Asian Community Development Corp.,…
The Newton Community Development Foundation (NCDF) initiated the NDCF Scholarship Program this year and has awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships to five exceptional individuals. NCDF was established in 1968 to provide affordable housing solutions for the community, and it remains committed to fostering community development, not only by…
Early last summer, 50-year-old Newton resident Pierre Auguste noticed persistent pain radiating from his abdomen. He and his wife, Ruth, anticipated possible gallstones and began preparing for ambulatory surgery. Instead, his physician gravely informed them that his gallbladder was not the culprit, and that a CT scan was necessary to…
December 1-3, Mayor Fuller’s team will once again transform City Hall into an 18-hole mini golf course winding through the secret staircase in the Mayor’s Office, City Council Chambers, and War Memorial. Families, friends, neighbors of all ages and abilities are encouraged to attend, as individuals or in groups of…
In January 2020, after seeing how many families were struggling financially, Grace Rodrigue and her two sisters — Olivia and Simone — wanted to do something to help. They created Kids Backing Kids (KBK), a 501(c)(3) non-profit to provide items for those in need and opportunities to teach youth about…
The Newton Police Department will again host Gobble Gobble Give Boston to assist in preparing meals for delivery to four shelters and many individuals to help feed the hungry in our community. It’s part of the nationwide Gobble Gobble Give movement. More volunteers are needed in Boston/Newton! Volunteers must first…
Thank you for your coverage of November 18, on the accessibility challenges faced by individuals with mobility issues. Last week, we stopped to take a break during our walk around Newton Centre. How fitting was it that as we sat on the Newton Centre bench dedicated to Carol & Dick Beard,…
For the fourth year, Newton Neighbors is holding its Great Giving Thanks Gift Card drive to raise money for supermarket gift cards for families experiencing food insecurity. Last year, Newton Neighbors served 150 families throughout Newton, Brockton, and Waltham with supermarket gift cards. The goal each year is to distribute…
CAN-DO offers these services for low-income families: CAN-DO (Citizens for Affordable Housing in Newton Development Organization, Inc.) is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to the cause of affordable housing for individuals and familieswith low and moderate incomes. Founded in 1994, CAN-DO has developed and managed affordablehousing units serving a diverse…
For the 16th year, The Village Bank is partnering with the City of Newton’s Department of Health and Human Services to sponsor the City’s annual Holiday Gift Drive to bring holiday joy to local children. The Bank invites everyone — customers, neighbors, and all members of the Newton community —…
American Legion Post 440 will hold its annual Holiday Gift Faire on Sunday, November 26, 10AM-4PM at 295 California Street, Nonantum. It will feature homemade holiday crafts, jewelry, pocketbooks, artwork, blankets, scarves, ornaments, bags, Christmas decorations, homemade jams, birdhouses, and more. All proceeds benefit Veterans and charities that Post 440…