A varied group of volunteers joined me for furniture deliveries: Mike, Brian, Derrick, and Nick. Two work at companies which generously support our work, one is enrolled in an addictions treatment program, and one is a My Brother’s Keeper Development Board member. Though we were different ages, from different towns, and with different backgrounds, we were all on the truck …
A Perfect Day: Tenth Annual Family Walk
God has blessed the My Brother’s Keeper Family Walk tremendously over the past decade — in 10 years, we’ve never had rain during the event — but this year’s walk was truly perfect: a high of 76 degrees, low humidity, and not a cloud in the sky. God is good!
My Brother's Keeper Christmas Program
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“We’re REALLY gonna need your help this Christmas.”
Regina and her son were thrilled with the new bike and appreciated our extra effort to come back the same day. It was a special birthday present. Regina thanked me effusively as I left but as I got to the door, she quietly whispered something I’ll never forget, “We’re REALLY gonna need your help this Christmas.”
A Celebration & Mass of Dedication
In the early days of My Brother’s Keeper, founding board member Deacon John McDonough of Braintree assured us, “If you take up the mantle of God’s work, He will always provide for your needs. But God will do more than just provide… He will send you the very best to serve our more humble brothers and sisters.”
"When will you start taking calls this year?"
Stores put out Christmas items earlier each year but it doesn’t compare to how early we hear from families in need. In July and August, we typically field the first inquiries about our Christmas Assistance Program: “When will you start taking calls this year?” Hearing this question when it’s 90 degrees outside highlights the stress parents feel. They love their …
Update: Dartmouth Building Project
Architecture and Design Wessling Architects has provided leadership and coordination of final work by our engineers. The Wessling team also created a rendering of the new facility to help us envision what the building will look like when completed. Site Work Brian Barry and his staff at Atlantic Earthworks in Norwell built a stabilized construction entrance, installed erosion control, cleared …
Be Your Brother’s Keeper This Christmas!
Looking for ways to help this Christmas? Here are a number of things you can do: Help with building set up (early December) and breakdown (late December) Sponsor a family in need Wrap gifts with friends & family Help make deliveries Make a financial donation Make cookies or soup for our volunteers Help with kitchen clean-up (3-6pm) or building cleanup …
What You Are Doing Is Truly Something Special
The beauty of our Christmas Program is the way it touches the lives of those who serve with us too… even people from around the globe. Here’s an email we recently received from Joe O’Connor from New Zealand. He was in Massachusetts last year coaching field hockey at Holy Cross. Hi Guys! Not sure if you will remember a New …