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Comcast NBCUniversal awarded $127,500 in scholarships to 48 Massachusetts students

June 24th, 2019 Comments Closed

BOSTON — Comcast NBCUniversal awarded approximately $127,500 in scholarships for the 2019-2020 school year to 48 Massachusetts students as part of its annual Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program. Students are selected for their outstanding community service, academic performance, and leadership skills. The award, funded by the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation, is a one-time, $2,500 scholarship to be used toward undergraduate education-related expenses. Since 2001, more than $33 million has been awarded to nearly 30,000 high school…

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Old Sturbridge Village honors former president of North Bennet Street School

June 23rd, 2019 Comments Closed

BOSTON — About 75 guests attended the Old Sturbridge Village reception at which former North Bennet Street School president Miguel Gómez-Ibáñez was honored. Since leaving the school, Gómez-Ibáñez works in his home-workshop making furniture. The evening, which was held at the Union Club in Boston, was hosted by OSV president and CEO James E. Donahue. All photos by Bill Brett

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Scholar Athletes raises $3.6 million for youth programs

June 22nd, 2019 Comments Closed

BOSTON — More than 650 guests attended the Scholar Athletes’ 10th annual gala, which was held on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at the Museum of Science in Boston. The gala, which was co-chaired by Suffolk Construction’s John Fish and former state Senator Linda Dorcena Forry, raised more than $3.6 million to support the Scholar Athletes programs. The gala is held “to celebrate the achievements of our Zone members and support Scholar Athletes’ work to close…

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Goodwill holds annual ‘The Good Party’ gala

June 20th, 2019 Comments Closed

ROXBURY — 400 guests attended the Goodwill’s annual “The Good Party” gala, which was held at the organization’s headquarters on Harrison Avenue on Thursday, June 13, 2109. Join 300 leading business and civic representatives; community leaders, collaborators, local personalities; VIPs; and the Goodwill Board for a festive evening of delicious food and spirits, good friends, and good fun to celebrate Goodwill and support its mission. The organization’s mission is to help individuals with barriers to…

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House of Possibilities holds annual gala, marks decade of helping people

June 19th, 2019 Comments Closed

BOSTON — 450 guests attended the House of Possibilities’ gala that marked the organization’s 10th anniversary. The gala was held at the Boston Harbor Hotel’s Wharf Room on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Ten years ago, House of Possibilities opened the doors of its Yawkey House, located on the campus of Stonehill College. This house has become a nurturing and joyful home for so many children and adults living with disabilities. The mission of House of…

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