Causes

The New Bedford Police Department teamed up with Saint Mary’s Church and Saint Vincent Depaul to deliver meals to the homeless. Approximately 175 meals were prepared and delivered to those in need. New Bedford Police Officers Timothy Gibney, Jared Lizotte, Timothy Gibney, and Kurtis Gonsalves played an active role in …

The Friends of the Elderly have a long history of looking out for their own, and the organization’s latest move is a prime example of that. The Dartmouth Friends group recently purchased search and rescue technology for town seniors and public safety officers to make it easier to locate missing …

Empire Ford is sponsoring a Pet Adoption Day on Sat., April 27th from 11:00am-3:00pm! Co-Sponsored by the Animal Rescue League of Fall River, Forever Paws, Lighthouse Animal Shelter, Project Safe Pet RI and Petco of Dartmouth. There will be animals available for adoption as well as FREE raffle prizes and …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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, …

“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 …

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 …