Charity

Mercy Meals and More received ” the call” and the temporary emergency shelter will be opening on Tuesday January 7th at 7 p.m. so people can come out of the cold. They are in need of donations of food and paper supplies. Give Rev. Russ Chamberlain a call at 508-728-1489 to …

Mercy Meals and More is in urgent need of coats and blankets now to prepare for the winter. On average, over 100 people show up each day to the the free diner that provides breakfast each morning. The diner also provide used clothing daily and is in critical need of …

On Saturday August 17, 2013 internationally acclaimed artist Ken Richards will be celebrating the opening of his New Bedford studio by hosting a gala Art Exhibit and cocktail party to raise money and awareness for United Way of Greater New Bedford Hunger Commission. Richards will donate 5% of all sales …

The New Bedford Parks Recreation & Beaches Department is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all eligible children free of charge. Children who are part of households that receive benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly foods stamps), or benefits under the …

Join us for a wonderful evening of collegiate baseball. Saturday, June 8th at 6:30pm. Paul Walsh Field in New Bedford. Thanks to our sponsors * ALL Children get in FREE! This is a wonderful opportunity for the entire family to spend quality time together. Parents, Grandparents, Aunts Uncles, Cousins, Friends and Neighbors.  …

Today, May 29, 2013 at the New Bedford High School, seniors in the National Honor Society presented a $1,000 check to the Schwartz Center for Children, funds raised through a teacher talent show they organized. Mary Hodgson, the CEO of the Schwartz Center was there to receive the check and …

On Wednesday, May 29th at 1:00 p.m., in the Little Theater at New Bedford High School, National Honor Society students will present the Schwartz Center for Children with funds raised in a talent show. New Bedford High School seniors in the National Honor Society successfully organized and ran the teacher …

Operation Clean Sweep, a New Bedford based anti-litter organization, will hold the first of its series of 2013 neighborhood cleanups on Saturday, May 4th, 2013 in Ward 2 from 8:30 am until Noon. The Ward 2 cleanup will be hosted by the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District and …

The Team Noah Foundation is joined by Cameron’s Kids, and the Traver / Jordan Alves Foundation (TJA), to build a home addition for 62-year-old grandmother caring for her grandchild with special needs and his sibling. The 20 by 30 foot addition will include a basement for storage, a handicap accessible …

On February 26th, the YWCA of Southeastern Massachusetts will celebrate its 10th Annual Red Dress Fashion Show and Silent Auction. While numerous events highlight the ‘red dress’ in the month of February, the YWCA has a legacy for hosting a night to remember. Pair a great cause, food, entertainment, a …