Causes

by Bonnie Boerl, MD In this time of great uncertainty and fear, many of us wonder how we can help. Our healthcare providers are facing a critical shortage of Personal Protective Equipment, PPE. While the average person may not have N95 masks, face shields, or gowns to donate, they may …

Here’s a happy story. Bella, the cute dog with heart shape white spot on her back had spent far too long in multiple shelters, appearing on streams at Forever Paws and the Fairhaven Animal Shelter. Thanks to New Bedford Guide viewers sharing our live streams Bella was seen by Kelsey …

“The New Bedford Fire & Police Departments along with New Bedford EMS would like to extend a sincere thank you to Mark & Lisa Litos of Refried Fabrics on Belleville Avenue for their generous donation of 500 N95 mask covers. These mask covers will prolong the life of our N95 …

“Attention Dartmouth Senior Citizens! If you are unable to get to the store to obtain food for your pet, please call the Humane Society at 508-995-6661 and we will make arrangements to deliver it to your door! This program is a collaboration between Town of Dartmouth Animal Control and the …

To assist medical professionals as they respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School donated hundreds of medical supplies normally used for vocational education training to the New Bedford Emergency Management Service. These items, from GNBVT’s medical assisting, dental assisting, nurse assisting/health assisting, and Emergency …

“It is no question of how challenging recovery can be for individuals. There are many different steps to maintain recovery. Some different approaches can also benefit certain people and also benefit the community. Animals have a great impact on humans’ lives. Animal-assisted therapy or even being around animals has been …

Smiles may be hard to find these days as the world moves to combat the Covid-19 crisis. A Westport business is trying to do all it can to put smiles on the faces of those who need it most; nursing home residents who are unable to receive visitors. Rapoza’s Florist …

United Way of Greater New Bedford is establishing the Help United Fund to be activated in times of crisis including the current COVID-19 pandemic. This fund is a dedicated resource for working families and organizations affected by the COVID-19. Mobilizing United Way’s broad network of nonprofit agencies, the Help United …

This weekend Lieutenant Robert Clements and Captain Leonard Coppenrath of the Massachusetts State Police joined officers from Hingham, Pembroke, and Hanover Police Departments to take a freezing dip for a great cause at the Nantasket Beach Polar Plunge in Hull. Together they raised a combined amount of over $4,000 and …

“If you’re walking through Destruction Brook Woods – DNRT, you might notice a few of these “poop flags” left in places where dog owners did not pick up after their animal. We’re temporarily putting out these flags to bring awareness to the incredible amount of poop left in our Reserve. …