Just in time for returning to school, Newton mom Martha Hayward has launched a new business offering care packages for students, including a remote learning gift box designed to make those Zoom classes a little easier. See the options at … Continue reading
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Family Voice Advocates
Family Voice Advocates is taking on both pro-bono and reduced rate clients through the end of 2020! Rates are income-dependent on a sliding scale. Please email Lani Verges-Radack at FamilyVoiceAdvocates@gmail.com for details about how she can help with records review, … Continue reading
Give or Get Household Items at Welcome Home
Do you have extra home goods that you are ready to part with? Welcome Home will gladly accept “like-new” or new items that are not broken, stained or torn at their convenient Newton Centre location. Need essential household items? They … Continue reading
Safer Teachers, Safer Students: K-12 Back to School Testing Collaborative
A group of physician/scientist parents from Newton have been working together with several neighboring towns to develop a Covid surveillance testing program. Surveillance testing is a supplement to school reopening public health measures such as hand washing, face coverings and … Continue reading
Parenting at an even more challenging time – Free Webinar
What’s Happening at the West Suburban YMCA
The West Suburban YMCA is Hiring! The Y has an immediate need for Youth Group Leaders for the Fall 2020 Out of School Time program. Youth Group Leaders will provide academic support and facilitate enrichment opportunities for K-8 students enrolled … Continue reading
Thank Covid-19 Heroes
Newton residents may receive a free Thank You Covid-19 Heroes lawn sign. The Thank Covid-10 Heroes group has partnered with Village Bank to raise money for Newton Wellesley Hospital-Covid-19 Fund Newton Covid-19 Care Fund Newton Food Pantry Help these important … Continue reading
Get a no-cost energy assessment
Until September 30th, homeowners can get 100% off the cost of a Mass Save approved home insulation project after having a virtual no-cost energy audit using a smartphone to take photos of some areas of your home. In addition to … Continue reading
Volunteer Positions Available at the Newton Food Pantry
Volunteers are currently needed for the following positions at the NFP (Must be 18 years or older for all positions): Monday AM Volunteer (75 minute shift): Working within a small team, volunteer in this role must be physically fit and … Continue reading
An active and socially distant service opportunity
Are you looking for an active and socially distant service opportunity for your family? Join the Centre Street Food Pantry’s ‘Off the Beaten Path’ campaign! They’re looking for families who like to bike, swim, walk, or run. For every mile … Continue reading