We've had a long standing tradition in my family to give to kids in need every holiday season. My husband and I started buying toys to toss into the Toys For Tots box when we were dating and passed the tradition onto our daughters once they were born. It's a great feeling to … [Read more...] about The best cure for chaos: helping kids in need
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Attention Shoppers! Santa Could Use Your Help.
The shopping season is officially upon us - as of midnight last night in fact. If only it were that easy for everyone - many families in our own communities have barely enough resources to provide food and shelter let alone holiday gifts. Santa could use a little help reaching … [Read more...] about Attention Shoppers! Santa Could Use Your Help.
Sometimes Santa Needs Some Help
While many of us are fortunate to have the resources to create a wonderful holiday in our own homes, not all families in Massachusetts are so luck. Each year the Boston Globe has sponsored Globe Santa that brings the holiday to families in need. What's unique about this … [Read more...] about Sometimes Santa Needs Some Help
Wanted All Gently Used Coats
Goodwill and Macy’s Partner for Winter Warmth What do you do with your family's winter coats that no longer fit?? How about this for an idea:From November 6-12 in the Northwest region, customers who donate a clean, gently-used coat receive a coupon for $20 off the purchase of … [Read more...] about Wanted All Gently Used Coats
Walk for Fun and Funds
If you are looking for a fun way to be outside and contribute to a great cause, head into Boston this Saturday September 30, 2006, for the second annual Family Fun Walk sponsored by the the Mitochondrial Disease Action Committee .Mitochondrial Diseases are genetic disorders of … [Read more...] about Walk for Fun and Funds