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At Camp Erin, grieving kids don't move on. They move through
In addition to traditional camp activities, campers learn new ways to navigate the pain that comes with losing a loved one. -
At Open Door Theater, inclusivity and accessibility take center stage
All theatrical performances feature a diverse cast and accommodations for disabled audience members. -
Let's Get Rolling is bringing the joy of biking to Boston's youth
The program is teaching children across Boston how to ride a bike. -
How one nonprofit is integrating reading into pediatric care
Experts say reading to young children is beneficial not just for language development, but for a strong parent-child bond. -
Boston has a new Literacy Task Force. Meet Manuel Coronado, one of its members.
Coronado came to Boston in 2018 without knowing English. Now, he's helping others in the community bridge that gap, too. -
Boston nonprofit wants to help students of color earn postgraduate degrees
People of color make up a tiny fraction of adults with master’s degrees or higher. -
How one nonprofit farm is working to decrease food insecurity in Massachusetts
Gaining Ground donated over 100,000 pounds of fresh, organic produce last year. -
Experts say parks have ‘public health superpowers’ — and Boston is a national leader
100% of Boston residents have access to their local park within a 10-minute walk. -
Boston's Pride celebrations aim to be more inclusive this year
The former organizer of Boston's annual parade, Boston Pride, dissolved in 2021 amid charges of racism. -
Sara Ting's 'Sun Poem' continues to radiate light across Boston and the world
Ting wrote the poem in a personal journal in 1978, but wasn't published until 1985.
