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Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

Thanks to the Massachusetts Department of Education, local schools and community organizations, Summer Eats offers free meals statewide to all children and teens, with no ID or registration required. Summer Eats livens up every kid’s summer by filling their bellies and filling their days with activities that get them out, up, and moving.

A 2½-Mile Walk Toward Opportunity

A 2½-Mile Walk Toward Opportunity

For five months, Sawyer made the same 2½-mile journey to tutoring sessions, rain or shine, determined to earn his High School Equivalency Diploma. Alongside his tutor, Lizzy, he built more than academic skills—he built confidence, perseverance, and a path forward. Read how their partnership led to graduation and why donor support makes stories like Sawyer’s possible.

Because of You, Mindy Has a Path Forward

Because of You, Mindy Has a Path Forward

Two years ago, Mindy’s* loving partner of 30 years passed away. Now, at 68, she faces the overwhelming stress of impending homelessness. They had built a life together in what they envisioned as their forever home and made plans to ensure Mindy would be cared for after his death. However, those plans fell apart when his family sold the house without her knowledge and forced her to leave. After spending decades in a home that was supposed to be hers, Mindy is fighting to keep a roof over her head.

Community E-Newsletter – January 2025

Community E-Newsletter – January 2025

Last month’s Winter Wishes Holiday Gifts was nothing short of magical. Because of you, our donors, volunteers, friends, and supporters, 822 children and 380 families experienced the kind of magic that stays with them forever. You didn’t just give gifts, you brought cheer and created unforgettable moments, putting smiles on children’s faces and giving parents the priceless gift of seeing their kids’ eyes light up with joy.

At a crossroads. By Sue Gabriel

At a crossroads. By Sue Gabriel

At a crossroads. By Sue Gabriel More than three decades ago, Beverly Bootstraps was founded as a response to a gap in the community. A few people did not have enough to eat and some needed help to stay housed. It was a relatively small gap in the community, but a...

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