FriendshipWorks, a nonprofit organization aiming to connect people with older adults to combat loneliness, is looking to recruit volunteers in the Newton area. “I think it’s a really good opportunity, meeting people to learn about life and yourself,” said Sami Ernst, a 29-year-old who has volunteered with the organization for…
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Fashion lovers, bargain hunters, and conscious consumers can mark their calendars for Fall into Something New to You – a sale of high-end, pre-loved women’s clothing and accessories – hosted by the Newton-based nonprofit ThreadED: Fashion for a Future. The event takes place September 18 (4PM-7PM) and September 19 and…
While some high school students may spend their summer vacations relaxing, a group of Newton teens dedicated eight weeks to engineering custom adaptive devices for people with disabilities through the LigerBots Adaptive Engineering Internship program. The program, now in its third year, pairs teams of students with real clients from…
The Friends of the Newton Free Library, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, will host a dining fundraiser at Ninebark Kitchen+Drinks (1391 Washington Street, West Newton) on August 19, 2025 from 12PM to 9PM. Ninebark will donate a portion of the proceeds to The Friends. Through fundraisers such as this one, book…
Since 2011, local nonprofit Newton at Home has been on a mission to help older Newton residents age in place with dignity and independence. The organization, which is built on a membership system and a neighbors-helping-neighbors style of community, connects “members” — older adults looking for support — with a network of…
The mission of the Newton-based Price Center is to “empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, to thrive in living, social, and work communities.” In her first year as CEO, Abigail Parrilla has been instrumental in creating new opportunities, developing existing programs, and setting a path for the…
On July 28, Newton high school student and pianist Matthew Ding, accompanied by four friends, stepped out onto the largest stage at 2Life Communities’ Brighton campus, a local senior living center. To much acclaim, they performed Pachelbel’s Canon for the audience in the 255-seat auditorium. This concert, while Ding’s largest…
When President Trump signed into law his “Big Beautiful Bill” on July 4, it brought cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other federal food assistance, and Newton’s food pantries braced for the impact. To combat a potential statewide increase in food insecurity, Governor Maura Healey created an…
Newton’s 209 Pan-Mass Challenge cyclists and volunteers together have raised $2,020,509 thus far for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute as part of the 46th running of the two-day charity ride on August 2-3. The PMC has collected $55.6 million to date this year across all participants. Two Newton cyclists with remarkably similar…
JourneySongs, a hospice choir in Newton, MA, welcomes new singers at our open rehearsals on August 10, September 14 and September 28. This is the most meaningful singing you will ever do! Email [email protected] for more information, or visit www.journeysongs.org
In November 2024, Alicia Kabir was selected as the new Massachusetts Executive Director of Cradles to Crayons (C2C), a Massachusetts-based nonprofit that gathers and distributes donated clothes, school supplies, and toiletries for children in low-income families. Now, about nine months after her appointment, Kabir told Fig City News that being…
The Newton Free Library is hosting the American Red Cross for a blood drive on Wednesday, August 13 from 10AM-3PM. Visit the Library’s website to register and to learn more about donating blood – including eligibility, an overview of the process, and guidelines for how to prepare before your donation.