Merrimack College to host community service projects in Andover, North...
Almost 1,000 students, faculty, staff and alumni from Merrimack College will fan out across the Merrimack Valley on Nov. 7 for the annual “Mack Gives Back” community service project.Work at locations...
View ArticleEssex towns to have Red Cross blood donation opportunities
The American Red Cross will host seven blood donation opportunities in Essex County in November. The Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to help ensure a sufficient blood supply...
View ArticleBoxford Cub Scouts help bring birthday parties to homeless children
Cub Scouts in Boxford’s Pack 41 recently worked with the nonprofit organization Birthday Wishes to help bring birthday parties to homeless children. Birthday Wishes brings throws birthday parties for...
View ArticleTara Leigh Cakes in Middleton wins award for gingerbread house submission
The Boston Christmas Festival hosted its annual Gingerbread House Competition to benefit Housing Families Inc., a Malden-based nonprofit dedicated to ending family homelessness in Massachusetts....
View ArticleMiddleton residents participate in Pulling for Hope fundraiser
On Nov. 15, a group of Middleton residents participated in the American Cancer Society event Pulling For Hope. Nine teams pulled a Peabody fire truck 50 feet in the parking lot of Latitude Sports Club...
View ArticleSay thanks by donating new gifts for needy families
As the holidays approach we often think about giving children toys. But did you know there are many children who would just love a pair of warm pajamas? There are local children that simply prefer a...
View Article'Dancing with our Stars' tickets are on sale now
Masconomet Education Foundation's Dancing With Our Stars will take place at 7 p.m. Jan. 30, 2016, at DiBurro's, 887 Boston Road, Haverhill.All three towns are represented by this year's dancers: Beth...
View ArticleThe spirit of giving this holiday season
No matter how you celebrate the holidays, everyone shares one belief: the season should be special for the children.Community Giving Tree helps children year round, but the holidays bring a certain...
View ArticleTri-town community encouraged to donate winter coats
Community Giving Tree seeks to provide gently-used winter coats to impoverished children throughout the region. In 2014, the nonprofit provided 740 winter coats. This fall, social workers already...
View ArticleGifts of Hope: Used coats bring warmth to needy kids
The snow has stopped, only 6 inches on the ground, and school is open. The thermometer says 25 degrees. Sara has to send her son James to school – but he doesn’t have a winter coat. They live in...
View ArticleOver 5,000 cans donated to Food Pantries by Masco middle schoolers
Masconomet Middle School Student Council recently held their annual canned food drive.The student council gathered over 5,000 cans of food and delivered them to several food pantries, including the...
View ArticleCommunity Giving Tree in Boxford seeks donations
Community Giving Tree in Boxford provides recycled baby equipment like cribs and car seats, as well as clothing, to local children in need. The organization recently helped out a single mom in a tough...
View Article‘Hack-A-Thon for Hope’ at Burnstock Farm
Over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, eight young equestrians and their horses braved the foul weather and collectively hiked and hacked bareback more than 14 miles through Round Top Park, and the Bay...
View Article'You can make a difference' by donating coats
This Holiday you can make a difference by donating old coats to the second annual Masconomet High School coat drive to benefit Rosie's Place in Boston.The students are seeking new or gently worn coats,...
View ArticleCommunity Giving Tree in Boxford asks for donations
A social worker came to Community Giving Tree to pick up clothing for a new client. Janey, 4, had grown several inches in the past year, and was still wearing her summer clothes because her winter...
View ArticleEnglish Commons residents donate to Giving Tree
At first glance, the English Commons townhouse condominium complex in Topsfield may seem like a quiet, picturesque community, but thanks to the Social Activity Committee, there's always some fun...
View ArticleSeniorCare to host annual breakfast fundraiser
SeniorCare Inc. will hold its annual “Valentine’s Day Breakfast Fundraiser” from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Feb. 12 at The Gloucester House, 63 Rogers St., Gloucester. Tickets cost $12 per person and include a...
View ArticleTD Bank partners with local community to support Service Dog Project
TD Bank will hold a community coin counting event and fundraiser for the Service Dog Project from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 15 at TD Bank, 16 Main St., Topsfield. TD Bank will match up to $2,000 in...
View ArticleMarket Basket manager honored as 'Good Neighbor'
Terry McCarthy, store manager of the Middleton Market Basket was recently awarded the 2015 Good Neighbor Award for the assistance he has provided to the Middleton Food Pantry. The award was very...
View ArticleMasconomet hockey raises $2,809 for American Cancer Society
The Masconomet Regional High School girls and boys hockey teams participated in their annual “Coaches vs. Cancer” fundraising and games Jan. 9. Together, they raised a total of $2,809 for the American...
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