This article originally appeared in massnonprofitnews on August 3, 2020 August 3, 2020 —The Greater Lowell Community Foundation announced it granted $1,139,000 in emergency funding to 55 area nonprofits that are providing crucial assistance to the most vulnerable populations, including the elderly, low-income, and homeless in Greater Lowell who have been impacted by the coronavirus…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2020 Contact: Michelle Hillman 508-380-5486 (cell) [email protected] FRAMINGHAM, MA – Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is pleased to announce it received a COVID-19 Relief Fund grant from the Greater Lowell Community Foundation. The grant will support ongoing efforts to help our families during this challenging time. The generous grant…
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By Dr. Lauren Barry, Director of Clinical Initiatives and Data Analytics It’s been a rough couple of months living through a pandemic, with little indication regarding if and when life will ever go back to “normal.” Explaining what “normal” looks like to children is difficult when there are no real answers. Anxiety in children is…
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By Guimel DeCarvalho Director of People and Culture On July 17th Civil Rights leader and Congressman, John Lewis passed away. He was the last remaining March on Washington speaker where Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Lewis’ legacy is a lifetime of anti-racist actions. Learn about him the sacrifices…
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By Jeanne Ward Director of Trauma Intervention Services, Wayside Milford The state is reopening, and while some people are venturing out of their homes, those living with their abusers may not be able to leave. Virtual counseling is available across the state and rape crisis hotlines are up and running. Call our FREE, confidential hotline…
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By Taiany Goulart Medford Program Director Today’s anti-racist action comes from Medford Program Director, Taiany Goulart. Taiany is following the work of Rachel Cargle, a Black author, academic, speaker and activist known for her anti-racism work. Cargle’s #DoTheWork course is a self-paced 30 day call to action for those who seek to be allies to…
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This article originally appeared in the Watertown News on July 9, 2020 By Charlie Breitrose The Watertown Community Foundation wanted to thank those who have donated to help out their neighbors during the difficult times cause by the COVID-19 pandemic, and have handed out lawn signs proclaiming “We ♥ Watertown.” WCF Executive Director Jan Singer…
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By Guimel DeCarvalho Director of People and Culture, Chief Diversity Officer You may have heard the phrase “history is written by the winners” or “history is written by the victors.” The origin of the phrase is unknown but is often attributed to Sir Winston Churchill. The basic meaning is that the history Americans learn in…
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By Lisa Gibalerio, MPH Prevention Specialist, Wayside Youth and Family Support Services Program Coordinator, Belmont Wellness Coalition It’s almost 4th of July weekend when people typically flock to beaches, gather for BBQ’s, head to a swimming pool or decide to take a road trip. While businesses and restaurants are re-opening and we’re starting to return…
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By Guimel DeCarvalho Director of People and Culture, Chief Diversity Officer Black-owned businesses have long been shut out of capital, loans and lines of credit due to discriminatory practices and systemic defunding of Black communities. Attempts by black business owners to generate wealth have been met with resistance and violence. In 1921, a mob of…
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