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Did you know that New Bedford is host to a nationally ranked summer collegiate baseball team? The New Bedford Bay Sox continues a New England tradition that started 130 years ago. The Bay Sox are members of the New England Collegiate Baseball League. The League has thirteen teams across the …

The talented artists of the Boys and Girls Club of New Bedford will be at the Whaling Museum Discovery Center brightening the Thursday, May 11 AHA! Event. The BGC’s Spring Exhibition and fundraiser is key to keeping the art program going; the event runs from 5:30-7 p,m, at the museum …

This is my daughter Cheyenne Lake, she was last seen Friday afternoon leaving school on Hillman St. in New Bedford. If you see her or know any information, please contact me or New Bedford Police Department. Cheyenne if you see this please call me or message me and let me …

Last month Kennedy-Donovan Center received over 80 referrals to place children in foster homes. Please consider becoming a foster parent to support a child in need of a safe, nurturing environment! Five reasons to become a foster parent: Foster parents changes generations. Make a difference in the life of a …

NewBedfordGuide.com can be read in over 100 languages. While the site is defaulted in English, visitors can click on the “translate” button at the bottom, right of our website and select from Portuguese, Spanish and French.  Once you select from from one of the primary languages (Portuguese, Spanish and French), …

The value of socialization and friendship is no surprise. Engaging with new people, creating friendships, interacting… it’s all part of how we learn, grow, and enrich our lives. This becomes especially true for our consumers, and other adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These individuals often do not have the …

The mission of Better Community Living is to support and enhance the lives of those with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Though known for its quality services for adults, Better Community Living serves the unique needs of children with disabilities, and their families as well. The Children’s Program at BCL provides …

At Better Community Living, Inc. (BCL), great emphasis is placed on offering integration, independence, and relationship building to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. All of these are central to helping these individuals lead fulfilling lives. While BCL is known for providing homes to its consumers, the agency also offers …

All children should grow up in a safe, nurturing home. Childhood has a marked, determined effect on one’s personality and quality of life. Since most of us end up having children of our own, we typically model many aspects of our own parents’ rearing skills – they serve as a …

Due to the weather conditions, the overflow will be open tonight. Guests can start to arrive at Sister Rose House (71 Division St) at 6:00pm. It is a first come, first serve basis and our capacity is 25 individuals. Guests will be offered a meal, showers and a good night’s …