Tune in to GBH’s All Things Considered on Fridays to hear “The Joy Beat.”
To nominate someone or something for “The Joy Beat,” leave GBH a voicemail at 617-300-BEAT (2328).
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These self-guided walks encourage reflection and gratitude. The first ‘Grace Trail’ was in Plymouth.
Each trail across the country is created to reflect its community, but they all have one thing in common: a path exploring grace. -
Art is a powerful avenue for healing at this Black Boston church
Rev. Liz Walker, founder of the “Can We Talk?” community healing initiative, says artistic expression goes beyond spiritual healing; it also aids in physical healing. -
Meet the ‘Lifeblood of Hubbardston’ Katie Young
The mom of six — including two sets of twins back-to-back — finds the time to give back to the community that raised her and five generations of her family. -
Boston jazz legend Makanda Ken McIntyre left behind 350 unrecorded pieces. Meet the man bringing them to life.
John Kordalewski, this week's nominee for the Joy Beat, started the Makanda Project to bring world-class jazz to the community, free of charge. -
Shelter residents go from streets to farm to table in Pine Street Inn’s iCater program
The job training program teaches trainees the necessary skills to pursue a culinary career, along with other life skills like nutrition education and financial literacy. -
Artists for Humanity is empowering Boston youth through art
Through tools, mentorship and opportunity, the nonprofit helps underserved teens thrive in Boston's art scene. -
Mattapan faces unique health issues. One coalition found unique solutions.
The Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition helps residents access healthy food and physical activity programs. -
How the South Shore Children's Chorus empowers youth and fosters joy
Kirsten Oberoi describes the profound impact of choral singing on children's cognitive and emotional development when every voice is valued. -
The Blue Hills Reservation gets by with a little help from its ‘Friends’
Community members concerned about development in the reservation founded 'Friends of the Blue Hills' in 1979. -
Horticultural therapy helps brain injury survivors find joy through flowers
The benefits of horticultural therapy for survivors run deep, but through the FlowerBuds program, anonymous bouquets they make are distributed to the community, bringing joy one arrangement at a time.
