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Patriots captain Matthew Slater, Corey C. Griffin Foundation give laptops to 2,000 school children

December 11th, 2022 Comments Closed

SOUTH END — 2,000 students in Boston schools were given an early Christmas thanks to New England Patriots captain Matthew Slater and the Corey C. Griffin Foundation’s Kids iniative. The event, held recently at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. The young students received laptops and STEM magnetic puzzles, and heard an inspirational talk from Slater. “And that’s the beauty of Christmas, it’s the gift of Christ that we receive, that we celebrate,” said Slater,…

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Special Olympics hosts party to thank its volunteers

December 9th, 2022 Comments Closed

DORCHESTER — 300 guests attended the Special Olympics of Massachusetts reception to thank the many volunteers and friends who have supported the organization. The event was held at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum in Dorchester. All photos by Bill Brett

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20th Rodman Ride for Kids celebration raises $750K for youth programs

December 6th, 2022 Comments Closed

SEAPORT — 500 guests attended the 20th annual celebration for the Rodman Ride for Kids, which was held at the Seaport Hotel and raised more than $750,000. All photos by Bill Brett

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Boston: Irish

The Ireland Funds honors Bob and Laura Reynolds for their work in U.S. and Ireland

December 1st, 2022 Comments Closed

BOSTON — Corporate leaders, politicians and friends of Ireland gathered for the 41st Boston Gala of The Ireland Funds, in support of charitable, cultural and educational causes in Ireland and to assist local organizations in Massachusetts. This year’s Boston Gala, held at the Westin Copley Place, honored Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker, Jr. and Putnam Investments President and Chief Executive Officer Robert L. “Bob” Reynolds with The Ireland Funds Distinguished Leadership Award. While the focus of The Ireland Funds of course is on Ireland, it increasingly has…

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Irish Pastoral Centre celebrates new location

November 28th, 2022 Comments Closed

DORCHESTER — A festive and celebratory gathering took place Saturday, November 26, to officially recognize the Irish Pastoral Centre’s new location at 540 Gallivan Blvd in Adams Village in Dorchester. Special guest Martin J. Walsh, US Secretary of Labor and former mayor of Boston, offered a few remarks to mark the occasion. The new space will allow the IPC to better serve the local Irish diaspora with more programs in an accessible environment. Friends and community members enjoyed…

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