The Centre Street Food Pantry began with a handful of volunteers responding to a few people coming to the doors of Trinity Parish in Newton Centre seeking food. The Church provided a room to stock some food, and after the group incorporated as an independent nonprofit organization in 2010, it…
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Cows haven’t been seen roaming the Garden City since the 17th century — at least not until one recently showed up outside Bill Joyce’s Newtonville home. At the corner of Newtonville Avenue and Harvard Street, the colorful bovine beast stands on a patch of grass, gazing at passersby. Named “Commit,”…
In response to rising needs of the community, the Newton Food Pantry (NFP) has expanded its hours of service to include Thursdays, 10AM-1PM, by appointment only. Like many other non-profits in the city, the NFP serves as a safety net for individuals and families whose needs are not otherwise met.…
Newton Neighbors has seven members on its board, each of whom has been involved since 2020. It now seeks to recruit up to three new members who can bring new ideas and ways to contribute its mission of facilitating community connection, mutual aid, and access to resources and supports for…
Newton resident Emmanuel Owusu was honored last week with a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Award from the Association for Developmental Disabilities Providers (ADDP), a statewide association representing community-based human services providers. Owusu is the Executive Director of Newton-based African Bridge Network, which he and four others co-founded in 2015 to build…
Pathway to Possible, a Newton-based nonprofit serving adults with developmental disabilities, will hold its Autumn Auction fundraiser on September 28, 6PM-8PM at Brae Burn Country Club (326 Fullter Street, Waban). This cocktail-style event features live entertainment, raffles, and auctions both live and silent.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is hosting Friends of the Poor Walk, a 1.5-mile walk to raise funds to assist the Newton community with food, clothing, and housing-related requests. The walk will take place on October 1, 1:30PM and start at Sacred Heart Parish (1321 Centre Street, Newton…
Centre Street Food Pantry is again building a team of riders and walkers to participate in Three Squares New England’s Ride for Food. This year’s event is on Sunday, October 1 at Noble & Greenough in Dedham. There are 25, 50 and 62 mile bike rides and a 5K walk…
Rotary Club of Newton and West Suburban YMCA are hosting a community diaper and baby wipes drive for the Newton Food Pantry. It will take place from August 14 to October 1 at both branches of the West Suburban YMCA (276 Church Street and 135 Wells Avenue).
The Newton Food Pantry will hold its annual meeting virtually on October 12, 7:30-8:30PM. Everyone is welcome. Leaders will review achievements over the last year and discuss goals for the following year. Pre-registration is required (register here). The number of Newton residents seeking food assistance continues to grow. By opening its…
Newton-based Silent Spring Institute will hold its Annual Gala Celebration on October 12 at the Revere Hotel on Boston Common, honoring long-time Newton resident and outgoing Silent Spring Executive Director Dr. Julia Brody for her 27 years of outstanding leadership and scientific excellence. While the Gala is already sold out, its online Silent…
The Newton Rotary Club will hold its monthly Clothing and Textile Drive at the Scandinavian Living Center (206 Waltham Street, West Newton) on from 9AM to noon on these Saturdays: May 13, June 24, July 22, August 19, September 16, and October 14. Rotary is working with Helpsy, which accepts clothing and textiles in any…