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With bold and expressive quilts, one woman is telling unheard Black history stitch by stitch
Lesyslie Rackard says that through her quilts, she was able to pay tribute to George Floyd in 2020 — despite being stuck in her home. -
Jeremiah Program’s two-generational approach supports single moms on their way out of poverty
For single mothers in major cities, getting a college degree isn't always front-of-mind. The Jeremiah Program wants to make those goals attainable. -
At Boston’s Human Movement Lab, the arts and physical health are ‘one and the same’
“The goal is to kind of share a new way to move the body,” says founder Kim Holman. “To discover what it means to give yourself permission and maybe take some notes on physical autonomy.” -
This Norfolk music teacher will be honored in a local Hall of Fame
John Fouracre says the sense of accomplishment and confidence found in the music room allows his students to use those skills elsewhere. -
Thousands of premature babies have NICU onesies thanks to one Weymouth mom
Meghan Block founded Caroline’s Closet after spending time in the NICU with her preemie daughter: Caroline. -
This New England nonprofit fixes up and gives away cars to people who need them
With car prices rising faster than wages, Good News Garage provides refurbished cars to low-income families free of charge. -
At this Milton beauty studio, owner Skye Warren is teaching it’s ‘deeper than beauty’
“You’re always going to leave better than you came into the space because our goal is to really fill your cup while you’re there,” says founder Skye Warren. -
These 'Old Ladies' are keeping Cape Cod's freshwater ponds clean
Founder Susan Baur says the group of 30 women, aged 64 to 85, are fueled by a shared love and wonder of the environment. -
40% of people who qualify for food pantries don't go. This nonprofit is changing that.
Daily Table might look like any supermarket. It’s open to everyone, and it offers cheap groceries — with special benefits for SNAP users. -
He ran 154 miles in 4 days to raise money for hospitalized kids — and to challenge himself
David Filar, a 33-year-old from Worcester, wants kids spending their holidays in the hospital to have safe and fun toys.
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