The Friends of Jack Foundation has launched a social media campaign dubbed the #TutuChallenge to raise money to purchase holiday toys for children in need on the SouthCoast. The #TutuChallenge invites influencers from across the region to don a red tutu in a social media post and then pass the …
Read More »New Bedford “Walk Towards Peace” to honor those who have been victims of homicide, Nov. 14
Come join the PACE YB Youth Development Center’s “Walk Towards Peace” #WTP on Thursday, November 14th at 6:30pm on the steps of City Hall. There will be a lighting of candles honoring those who have been victims of homicide followed by a walk to support an end to this violence …
Read More »C.A.R.E. Southcoast Animal Shelter visits Winslow School to learn about animal care and pack “doggie bags”
“Karen Stefanik a dedicated volunteer at C.A.R.E. Southcoast Animal Shelter came to Winslow School to talk to students about caring for animals. The PBIS Ambassadors of Kindness started a community service project to collect items to help the animals at this shelter. With the help of the Winslow Families generous …
Read More »Wareham Police announces annual “Stuff-a-Cruiser” toy drive
The Wareham Police Association will be hosting its annual “Stuff-a-Cruiser” toy drive. It will be held on Saturday, December 7, at Target and Walmart from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Every year the association collects toys for underprivileged local families, and we look forward to another successful year. We welcome …
Read More »New Bedford to hold “Guns for Groceries” event on November 23
The Fall River and New Bedford police departments, in partnership with the UMass Dartmouth Leduc Center for Civic Engagement, will host “Guns for Groceries” events on November 23. The program was inspired by the late Rev. Dr. Robert Lawrence who has orchestrated numerous gun giveback programs in Southeastern Massachusetts, removing …
Read More »The SouthCoast’s Very First Bed-Building Event with Local Southern Mass. Credit Unions a Success
On October 29, nearly 80 volunteers from 15 local credit unions joined forces and built 40 beds for local children in need. As part of the Cooperative Credit Union Association’s (CCUA) Southern Massachusetts Chapter, St. Anne’s Credit Union was overjoyed to host the SouthCoast’s very first bed-building event to benefit …
Read More »New Bedford awards $82,000 to 13 “Wicked Cool Places” projects
A Creative Courts mural for Carlos Pacheco Elementary School in the West End; high-flying kites and more for Festival Tipico de Guatemala in the North End; and even more Reggae On West Beach in the South End are just three ways Wicked Cool Places are springing up in every neighborhood …
Read More »New Bedford’s K-9 Sgt. Sean M. Gannon Memorial Playground dedicated at Campbell Elementary School
City and school officials, members of the Gannon family, law enforcement, and the Elwyn G. Campbell Elementary School community formally dedicated the K-9 Sgt. Sean M. Gannon Memorial Playground at Campbell School on Thursday. Sgt. Sean M. Gannon, a New Bedford native who grew up across the street from Campbell …
Read More »Wahlburgers joins Massachusetts State Police for “Pink Patch Project” cause
Wahlburgers (Wahlburgers) partnered up with Hingham Police for a Pink Patch Project Event this past week. Trooper Dustin Fitch joined Hingham with Methuen Police Department and our pink cruisers for the event. Great turnout for a great event for a great cause. Special thanks to Chef Paul Wahlberg for hosting …
Read More »PACE Food Bank in New Bedford begins registering for Thanksgiving Turkeys
From PACE’s Facebook page: Local individuals and families are invited to register for Thanksgiving Turkeys for this year’s Holiday. If interested, please sign up at PACE Food Bank, 166 William Street, New Bedford, MA. Monday 9:00am – 11:00am Tuesday- Friday 9:00am – 11:00am; 2:00pm – 3:00pm Please bring the following: …
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