My Brother’s Keeper lost a great friend of the ministry when Jack Shaughnessy Sr. of Milton passed away on November 27th. Jack was introduced to our work by the late Deacon John McDonough and his wife, Ginny, another great friend who recently passed. Jack quickly fell in love with our mission—he loved the crucifix given on each furniture delivery—and he …
“With God, All Things Are Possible”… Our 100,000th Delivery
What seemed unimaginable twenty-five years ago became a reality on Christmas Eve: we completed our 100,000th delivery, giving proof to Christ’s words, “With God, all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26) At opening prayer, the Riske family of Stoughton surprised co-founders Jim and Terry Orcutt with a jar filled with 100,000 mustard seeds and a letter to the My Brother’s Keeper …
2013 was Historic… 2014 will be even better!
2013 was a historic year for My Brother’s Keeper. We made headlines several times as we celebrated our 25th anniversary, opened our Dartmouth facility, made our 100,000th delivery (see inside) and ended with a record setting Christmas program. With the help of 3,000 volunteers and thousands of supporters, My Brother’s Keeper delivered gifts and food this Christmas to more people …
Dartmouth is Up and Running!
Great news for My Brother’s Keeper: our Dartmouth facility is officially up and running! We spent the beginning part of the summer laying the ground work: obtaining permits, equipping the offices, setting up the warehouse, installing our phone system, and making renovations to support our unique model of service. We’ve obtained in-kind donations of equipment and professional services valued at …
The First Delivery from Dartmouth
On July 31, 2013, Jim Whalen (Lakeville), Eben Orcutt (Taunton), Steve and David Joanis (Franklin) and I had the privilege to make the very first delivery from the new Dartmouth facility. We helped a 50-year old woman named Cheryl in Fall River. After driving from Easton once a week this past year to serve families on the South Coast, we …
Growing the My Brother’s Keeper Family
$300,000 Raised by the Family Walk & Golf Tourney My Brother’s Keeper hosted 2 major events this summer which involved more than 1,000 people, 150 corporate sponsors and raised $300,000 to support our work serving families in need in Christ’s name. Family Walk. The first event was the 4th Annual My Brother’s Keeper Family Walk on June 15th. God blessed …
New Classrooms for Christian Service
My Brother’s Keeper trucks and vans are more than delivery vehicles. They are tools we use to involve hundreds of students each year in Christian service. Like “classrooms on wheels,” they allow our staff to use experiences on the road as “teachable moments” which inspire young people to be their brother’s keeper. Our new location in Dartmouth means our fleet …
A Second Home for the Ministry!
Last May, we shared our plan to bring the mission of My Brother’s Keeper to Fall River and the South Coast. Today, we are delighted to share wonderful news: our vision recently became a reality when we leased a second home for the ministry in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The building is heaven-sent: a 9,800 square foot facility with space in the …
Our South Coast Staff is Complete!
We’ve always believed our expansion to the South Coast could only be successful if led by the right people… people who view service as a privilege… people who believe deeply in our mission “To bring the Love and Hope of Jesus Christ to those we serve.” Over the last 25 years, God has always provided for My Brother’s Keeper and …
A Ministry of Formation
My Brother’s Keeper has long been ‘a ministry of education,’ providing transformative Christian service experiences to more than 500 student-volunteers annually. In recent years, we’ve also become ‘a ministry of formation’ offering retreats and ministry opportunities for future priests and deacons. Every May we host ‘Deacon Plunge,’ a 2½ day service retreat for men in the Diaconate Formation Program of …