Over the last 10 years, through the Share the Love Event, Subaru of America has donated more than $118 million to charity, with customers choosing between four national and over 1,100 local charities.
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November is the month of the ‘stache. The Movember Foundation is a nationwide nonprofit organization working to make a difference in men’s health by raising awareness about cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.
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In honor of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, we’re highlighting an amazing nonprofit dedicated to abolishing childhood obesity. The Eradicate Childhood Obesity Foundation (EChO) aims to provide adequate and accessible nutrition education to combat obesity in children, particularly those from disadvantaged communities.
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The annual Matt Light Celebrity Shoot-Out is set to take place on Tuesday, Sept. 25. Held in honor of The Light Foundation’s 15th anniversary, this year is going to be bigger and better than ever.
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On Sept. 10, the Verma Foundation, together with NBC10 Boston, will host the CAPWALK Boston Fashion Show at Publico Street Bistro & Garden. The event is presented by Granite Telecommunications, WinterWyman and J. Calnan and Associates. The models will be women battling cancer, escorted by celebrity guests and Patriots players.
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CBS’ Steve Hartman goes On the Road with Kayla McKeon, Manager of Grassroots Advocacy for the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and the first registered lobbyist with Down syndrome.
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In honor of National Secondhand Wardrobe Day on Aug. 25, we wanted to spotlight a local nonprofit organization called Dress for Success Boston. Founded in 2001 by Nancy Schneider and Enith Levine, Dress for Success works with local impoverished women to provide them with the professional attire they need to secure employment.
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In 2016, 29-year-old Matt Wetherbee suffered a significant spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed. Fighting to overcome his paralysis, Wetherbee sought out Journey Forward, a nonprofit organization that provides an intense, exercise-based program to regain lifelong functions.
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The Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) is an incredible nonprofit that has been dedicated to connecting children in foster care with forever homes since 1957. In addition to finding permanent homes for children in foster care, MARE provides support services for families before and after adoption.
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On July 17, the Anthony F. Cordeiro Charitable Foundation hosted its 13th annual golf tournament at Indian Pond Country Club. Proceeds from the tournament provide resources like physical and mental health services, food and shelter for families in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
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Haymakers for Hope (H4H) gives people a chance to fight cancer … inside the ring. Founded in 2009 by Julie Ann Kelly and Andrew Myerson, this incredible nonprofit helps everyday people compete in a once-in-a-lifetime charity boxing event in front of thousands of supporters.
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Moving, downsizing or have gently used furniture that you’d like to donate? Then why not consider calling the New Life Furniture Bank of Massachusetts?
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Founded in 2007, 826 Boston provides free writing and tutoring for students ages 6 to 18, annually serving more than 4,000 students and forming partnerships with more than 150 teachers. Even with a network of 2,500 volunteers in the community, there is always a need for more help to extend their school programming.
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Established in 1976, NEADS provides world class service dogs to help change lives. They’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering the widest array of service dog programs in the industry. Annually, NEADS trains and places over 40 dogs to help:
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Five-time Super Bowl champion head coach Bill Belichick and six-time college, professional and international lacrosse champion Paul Rabil will host the 2nd annual Championship Chat, on Thursday, May 24.
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#GivingTuesday launched in 2012 as a counterbalance to the consumerism surrounding retail-based “holidays” like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This global day of giving encourages donations of money or time to various philanthropies. It’s raised hundreds of millions of dollars since its inception. Want to start your own fundraiser?
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The Hall of Fame Huddle is back! The fourth installment of the Bill Belichick Foundation’s highly anticipated event will be held Nov. 2 at the Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center.
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Founded in 2011, the DJ Henry Dream Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the memory of Danroy “DJ” Henry.
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The Light Foundation has rolled out new programming in New England in the form of student leadership conferences, piloted last year in Franklin. Matt Light partnered with Bridgewater State University for their second annual event with students from Brockton, Fall River and New Bedford high schools.
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The Jett Foundation aims to increase worldwide awareness of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) by raising funds for programs, education, research and advocacy to fund treatments, realize a cure and ensure all affected by Duchenne have the opportunity to enjoy a full life.
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The NCAA Lacrosse Championships are coming back to Gillette Stadium, where the Pats and Revs welcome the competing DI Men and Women teams.
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This past weekend, The Lenny Zakim Fund held their 8th annual Casino Night fundraiser at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston. The event, hosted by Bravo Media’s Andy Cohen, raised over $300,000 to support social justice programs in Boston.
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Matt Light loves to prank people. While everyone dear to him remains on guard, his love for joking around is contagious. Do you know what he does on April Fools’ Day? He throws a huge comedy show with Boston’s best comedians, AND he shows videos of his favorite pranks from his playing days.
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Bill Belichick, head coach of the New England Patriots, will make his first public appearance in Boston since the Super Bowl parade. Coach Belichick and Linda Holliday, executive director of The Bill Belichick Foundation, will introduce the BBF Boston Marathon team at West End Johnnies on Tuesday, April 11, at Team Belichick’s 26.2 Party.
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The Lenny Zakim Fund has revealed that producer, author, radio and “Watch What Happens Live” talk show host, Andy Cohen, will bring his star power to the nonprofit’s signature fundraiser as Master of Ceremonies for the 8th Annual Casino Night, on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston.
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The Bill Belichick Foundation distributed over $300K in grants and scholarships in 2016 to deserving student athletes and athletic organizations, cheered on its first Boston Marathon team, which raised nearly $70K, and teamed up with STX, a global sporting goods leader, to donate $20,000 in new lacrosse equipment to schools nationwide in need of new gear.
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The Hockomock Area YMCA recently hosted its annual gala, The Legends Ball. The event honors local sports legends for their athletic and community service accomplishments and raised funds for the Integration Initiative. The Integration Initiative allows children with special needs the opportunity to participate in sports and activities along with their typically developing peers.
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Journey Forward, a paralysis rehabilitation facility, founded in 2008 by spinal cord injury survivor Dan Cummings, recently moved its operation to a new building to accommodate the growing demand for services. The nonprofit organization doubled in size, expanding from 6,000 to 12,000 square feet, allowing for more equipment and additional bandwidth to serve more clients.