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 …
No Longer a Prisoner
It’s been a great summer at the Dartmouth building. We hosted our first fundraiser, received a prestigious award from the Chamber of Commerce, and set a new singlemonth record for furniture deliveries with 76 families served in July. And during the last week of August, we welcomed 50 new student volunteers as part of freshman orientation week at area colleges. …
My Brother’s Keeper is honored with the John S. Brayton Community Service Award
The Fall River Area Chamber of Commerce presented My Brother’s Keeper with the John S. Brayton Jr. Community Service Award at a banquet held at White’s of Westport on June 18th. The award recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations who go above and beyond in contributing to the South Coast community and demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their work. Josh …
New Staff – Welcome Aboard!
It takes special people to accomplish our mission “To bring the Love and Hope of Jesus Christ to those we serve.” We are grateful to these new staff members who have said “yes” to God and My Brother’s Keeper. Ben and Andrew have been hired as full-time employees. Giuliana and Taylor are both participating in one-year post-graduate volunteer programs. Ben …