Causes

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 …

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 …

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 …

Christmas may be over but, sadly, need never takes a holiday. Fortunately, neither do kind hearts. New Bedford Police and Safe Zones are continuing to collect unwrapped toys for children in need through Dec. 31. Donation boxes are in place at all police stations, Station 1, 572 Pleasant St.; Station …

The New Bedford Police Department is teaming up with Safe Zones, Tremblay’s Bus Company. and the New Bedford District Court Probation Department to collect toys for our children in need. “Together, we will make a difference in our communities.” You may also drop off your donation to anyone in the …

Fill your heart with holiday joys by filling a school bus with unwrapped toys. Once again this year, Safe Zones, Tremblay’s Bus Company, New Bedford District Court Probation Department and the New Bedford, Acushnet, Dartmouth, and Fairhaven Police Departments will brighten the Christmas season for local children and families in …

The Dartmouth Police Department announced on their Facebook page that they reached their $5,000 ‘No Shave November’ goal: “I can think of no better day than #GivingTuesday to inform you all that we have officially reached our $5,000 No Shave November goal! In light of this, Chief Levesque has kindly …

Coping with grief during the Holiday Season can be so difficult. If you are experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one, please join us for this healing opportunity. This workshop is for anyone who needs support and connection to learn how to survive and the holiday season. …

Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), a privately-held, family-operated discount retail chain with 133 stores in New England, New York, and New Jersey is pleased to announce its new ‘Choose, Give, Get’ donation program to benefit those in need this holiday season. Customers are invited to ‘choose’ a cause, ‘give’ to …

Sixty Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech High School volunteers in 26 vehicles delivered 480 meals to 240 folks in New Bedford and Freetown: “16 years of delivering hot turkey dinners – this year we delivered 480 meals to 240 folks in New Bedford and Freetown by over 60 volunteers in 26 …