Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Claims will be accepted May 15 to June 15.
One Fund Boston administrator Kenneth Feinberg led a Town Hall meeting on Monday to discuss how funds will be distributed to victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. Feinberg, who helped distribute the private funds for victims of 9/11, the Aurora, CO theater shooting and the Virginia Tech shooting, said the final protocol for fund distribution will be completed by May 15. The One Fund Boston currently has $28 million pledged, with $11 million in cash, Feinberg said in a publicly broadcast meeting from the Copley Public Library. Feinberg reiterated that it was possible the families of the four victims could be given a million dollars. Initial protocol listed different levels of compensation for double and single amputees. "Whatever we do…
Friday, January 4, 2013
Individuals can help the relatives of Clinton MacDougall by donating online.
A Charlestown family coping with the sudden death of their son and brother is in need of some community support to pay for funeral costs. Clinton MacDougall, 29, died on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2012, after struggling with addiction, according to friend Shannon Lundin. Lundin, who works as community outreach coordinator for the Charlestown Substance Abuse Coalition, set up a web page to raise funds to help MacDougall's family during this difficult time. “Clinton was a a young, loyal, loving man who had struggles but always showed the true meaning of family and friendship,” Lundin wrote on the web page. Available at gofundme.com, the web page allows people to make donations of any amount toward the goal of raising $3,000 for MacDougall’s …
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Volunteers needed to assist with food preparations, packing, delivery and clean-up on Dec. 23 for program that serves Charlestown elderly.
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Saturday, December 15, 2012
“Townie Santa” will be visiting many of Charlestown’s elderly, needy shut-ins on Sunday, Dec. 23, to deliver Christmas gifts, a gift certificate for groceries and a turkey dinner. Santa may be any one of several dozen neighbors who will devote this morning to sharing the spirit of Christmas with those who have difficulty getting up and about. Delivery of the baskets will begin at noon from James W. Conway Bunker Hill Post 26, The American Legion, 23 Adams St. People with cars as well as those without are needed for this important task. Those who do not have their own transportation will be paired with a driver to assist with the delivery. It takes just a short time commitment, and all deliveries are usually done by 1 p.m. In addition, a …
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
In celebration of a new tradition, "Giving Tuesday," Patch offers this list of places that are accepting donations or volunteers.
First there was Black Friday, then there was Cyber Monday. Now there is a movement to create a new holiday called “Giving Tuesday.” Celebrated the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, the event encourages people to support nonprofit organizations through charitable activities at the start of the holiday season. Luckily, there are many ways you can help in Charlestown and around the city of Boston. Here are just a few opportunities to reach out this holiday season: • The Animal Rescue League of Boston is accepting donations to help their cause of rescuing animals and preventing animal cruelty, abandonment and neglect. Buy an ornament in honor of your pet for their holiday tree or give directly at www.arlboston.org/donate. • Several places around …
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Hair Cuttery will serve as a drop-off spot for toy donations during the holiday season.
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Saturday, November 17, 2012
Hair Cuttery, a family-owned and operated chain of hair salons with a location in Charlestown, will partner with Toys for Tots this holiday season to serve as a drop site for children’s toys. From Nov. 19 through Dec. 18, customers can drop off new unwrapped toys kept in their original packaging to any local Hair Cuttery salon, including the salon located at 5 Austin St. “We are extremely proud to partner with Toys for Tots to provide gifts for children in need over the holiday season,” Dennis Ratner, Founder and CEO of Hair Cuttery, said in a press release. “This relationship gives our stylists and customers the opportunity to make a difference in their local communities during this time of year when everyone deserves something special…
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2:31 pm on Tuesday, January 8, 2013
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