by Caitlin | Jul 29, 2020 | City Engagement, East Boston, Malden, Mattapan, Revere
America is in the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. 1 Recent surveys suggest that people are going hungry. However, surveys also suggest that federal aid packages amounting to more than $2 trillion dollars have prevented a surge in poverty2. This...
by Caitlin | Jul 27, 2020 | City Engagement, Revere
This story is told by a volunteer in the first person. Names have been changed to protect confidentiality. I wanted to share with you about a conversation I had at the food pantry tonight. Originally I thought I would take the night off, but around 5:30, when...
by Caitlin | Jul 18, 2020 | City Engagement, Love Thy Neighbor
A story shared by Ying – she and her family purchased and delivered groceries to a family in need. They have been checking in and following up since that delivery! “I do want to share our story with the family we got connected with but probably not identified by...
by Caitlin | Jun 2, 2020 | City Engagement, Love Thy Neighbor
We hope you enjoy this 3 minute video of Hannah’s volunteer journey. The song featured in the video is performed by Porter’s Gate. It is called “He is Among Us.” This song is used with permission. The lead singer, Isaac Wardell noted, when...
by Caitlin | May 24, 2020 | City Engagement, Senior Buddies
Seniors have sometimes been termed the forgotten generation in America. During the COVID-19 pandemic this generation has become the highlight of many media stories. Sadly, for all the wrong reasons. Institutionalized seniors have been hardest hit by the pandemic in...
by Caitlin | May 16, 2020 | City Engagement, Mattapan
From their Poverty Making Others Rich Voice of the Gospel Tabernacle (VofGT) is a church in Mattapan. They have a congregation of about 40 members consisting primarily of Haitian families many of whom are experiencing poverty. VofGT has a Food Pantry that feeds...
