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Live at the New Bedford Polar Plunge at Fort Taber organized by the New Bedford Police Union for the Massachusetts Special Olympics.
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Bishop Stang Students Sell Used Books to Support the American Heart Association’s Heartwalk, April 6
On Saturday, April 6, two dozen Bishop Stang student volunteers will hold the 8th Annual Book Sale to benefit the American Heart Association in memory of Mr. Richard Flynn a former teacher at Stang, and Mr. Joseph Silva a contributor to the Stang chapel and the husband of a current …
Read More »New Bedford workforce training partnership program formed for new U.S. citizens
The Immigrants’ Assistance Center, Inc. (IAC) received a capital grant in the amount of $23,000 from the Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation to establish a technology-based learning environment for English language, citizenship classes, and workplace readiness training. In a unique partnership, the IAC and Mass Hire Greater New Bedford …
Read More »5th Annual Blood Drive In Memory of LCpl Matthew R. Rodriguez, Mar. 8
Join us on Friday, March 8, 2019, 1:00-6:00PM for our 5th Annual Blood Drive, in memory of our Hero, LCpl Matthew R. Rodriguez. Appointments are HIGHLY recommended, but not required. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and click “Find a Drive.” The code is “lcplmatthew” or enter zip code: 02719. …
Read More »“Empty Bowls” raise awareness about hunger and $1,500 to buy food for locals
The Greater Boston Food Bank estimates that 1 in 11 are at risk of hunger in Massachusetts. Our Sisters’ School’s Students in Action Team is working with United Way of Greater New Bedford’s Hunger Commission to raise awareness about hunger in Greater New Bedford and beyond. On Friday, February 15, …
Read More »Resident’s desire to compete in Half-Marathon slowed after potholes from New Bedford streets damage his wheelchair
“I am looking to compete in my very first half marathon on March 17th! New Bedford roads are fraught with potholes and conditions, which had damaged and warped my regular wheels. It took me a few weeks to get replacement rims and tires, but they are meant for everyday use …
Read More »Mardi Gras fundraiser to support New Bedford Boys & Girls Club set for Mar. 5
What are your “Fat Tuesday” plans? How does live music, jambalaya, masks, and dancing sound? On Tuesday, March 5th, the community is invited to celebrate Mardi Gras at the 2nd annual “Fat Tuesday” Party! The event offers live New Orleans music performed all night by the SouthCoast Brass Band, a …
Read More »A call to action: Men, volunteer at Big Brothers Big Sisters
One of the biggest issues in New Bedford and other cities across Massachusetts and the country is youth crime. Earlier this month a 13-year old was stabbed by another young boy on Cottage Street in New Bedford. It’s hard to imagine young teenage boys committing violent crime but it happens …
Read More »Be a Below Zero Hero this winter: Take the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Massachusetts, March 23
Our brrrrravest supports fundraise to jump into icy cold waters in the middle of winter to show their support for over 12,000 athletes. In partnership with the New Bedford Police Union, we are excited to hold the LETR Polar Plunge on East Beach on March 23rd. Are you ready to …
Read More »It’s official – New Bedford residents are the craziest … polar plungers
On a frigid New Year’s Day morning, at least 144 partially crazy people took part in Fairhaven’s Polar Plunge from the beach at For Phoenix. New Bedford residents represented one of the strongest with at least 33 participants beaten only by Fairhaven. Here’s the official count per the organizers: The …
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