On Thursday October 4th, eighteen My Brother’s Keeper board members put aside their busy schedules to spend the day serving together for the 3rd Annual Board Volunteer Day. Like most charities, our board members typically donate their time on evenings and weekends. This annual board retreat focuses on the day-to-day work and it reflects our board’s belief that direct, personal …
Recent Grad Appointed to the Development Board
Alex Ogozaly, the first person to fill a special ‘student board position’ on our Board of Directors, has accepted an invitation to join the My Brother’s Keeper Development Board. Alex graduated from Stonehill College in May 2012 and will be finishing an accelerated Masters in Accounting program at Northeastern University in December, ending his eligibility as a student board member. …
"This is the First Time I've Ever Asked for Help"
This year, I have the privilege of answering Christmas Helpline calls for the first time. While on the phone, I’ve had many wonderful and uplifting connections with those we serve, but I was moved in a special way by a first-time caller named Grace. Grace is a 65 year old grandmother with custody of her three grandkids ranging from 7 …
“Little by Little the Bird Builds His Nest”
Today, as I think of everyone at My Brother’s Keeper and many others that do God’s work, Matthew 5:14-16 comes to mind, “You are the light of the world. A city seated on a mountain cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but upon a candlestick, that it may shine to all …
“God writes straight with crooked lines.”
We recently held a night-time function at our facility in Easton and one of our volunteers, Ken Izyk, manned the front entrance to help with parking. I went out to thank Ken and he pointed to a car with a flat tire about 50 feet from our driveway. “It looks like he could use some help.” John from Rhode Island was the …
Fall River Expansion Plan: Shining our Light Brighter and in New Places
The director of one prominent Massachusetts foundation reviewed our Fall River Expansion business plan and described it as “thoughtful, smart and clear!!! The BEST plan I have seen in a long time.” Click here to read our Fall River Expansion Plan for yourself. Document preparation services donated by ICON Advertising & Design, Inc.
Hungry Men Event
Event Date: Monday, November 19th, 2012 Event Title: Hungry Men Event More Information: Call Vin Shea at (508) 238-7512 for info
Jenny Boston Fundraiser
Event Date: Thursday, October 18th, 2012 Event Title: Jenny Boston Fundraiser at My Brother’s Keeper More Information: Call Vin Shea at (508) 238-7512 for info
“We Were There to Deliver More Than Just Furniture”
I went on a delivery in Quincy with two of our young volunteers, Sam Duke of Easton and Luke Bernasconi of Hanover, both high school freshmen. Our first stop of the day was a delivery to a woman named Maria. Maria was born here in the United States to Greek immigrants but as a young adult, she moved to her …
Healing Mass with Saint Brother Andre's Relic
Event Date: Saturday, October 6th in French and Sunday, October 7th in English from 1:00-4:00 p.m. both days Event Title: Healing Mass and Blessing with Saint Brother Andre’s Relic Event Location: Father Peyton Center – St. Joseph Chapel, 500 Washington Street, Easton More Information: www.FamilyRosary.org/GetInvolved/RosaryNewsEvents