I have a few good works stories to share that are related to the Southborough Food Pantry, so I’m rounding them up. Read the full article → from Food pantry news: All Car Care sharing proceeds; Teachers donate groceries; Volunteers help make curbside work
Charities/Making a difference
NECC 5K going Virtual – May 9th fundraiser
Like many organizations at this time, NECC is pursuing a virtual substitute for its annual event. Read the full article → from NECC 5K going Virtual – May 9th fundraiser
Youth & Family Services is still providing Needs Based Services
Even with its physical offices closed, Southborough Youth and Family Services wants residents to know that they are still here for us. Read the full article → from Youth & Family Services is still providing Needs Based Services
Healthcare Workers and First Responders can receive free emotional support coaching
A Southborough entrepreneur asked me to share news about an offering to healthcare workers and first responders. Read the full article → from Healthcare Workers and First Responders can receive free emotional support coaching
Rotary news: Earth Day cleanup cancelled (plus other events); Helping Food Pantry
The Southborough Rotary Club sent out its April newsletter with updates on good news and disappointing news. Read the full article → from Rotary news: Earth Day cleanup cancelled (plus other events); Helping Food Pantry
The Upward Spiral – virtual talk on relieving stress through neuroscience
Southborough Youth & Family Services is offering more free help to residents feeling overwhelmed by stress. Read the full article → from The Upward Spiral – virtual talk on relieving stress through neuroscience
Suicide Prevention Training: Sign up for free “Gatekeeper” online training
Southborough Youth & Family Services is offering free suicide prevention training. Read the full article → from Suicide Prevention Training: Sign up for free “Gatekeeper” online training
Algonquin Writing Center using digital platform to help students
A group of students from Algonquin have thrown a lifeline to peers struggling with their writing. Read the full article → from Algonquin Writing Center using digital platform to help students
Fundraising Drive to help furloughed workers
A Southborough church’s teen group is asking the community to help people put out of work by the pandemic. Read the full article → from Fundraising Drive to help furloughed workers
Register by Wednesday for online “Next Level Parenting” Workshops
The in-person spring workshops had to be cancelled before they began. Now, SYFS is launching it online. Read the full article → from Register by Wednesday for online “Next Level Parenting” Workshops
School Bus news: Nurses using them to deliver lunches and tech devices; contract fees being renegotiated
These days, the only passengers have been Northborough and Southborough school nurses. The staff has been able to use the available buses to deliver lunches to students. Still, the district is working to renegotiate the contract given the long school closure. Read the full article → from School Bus news: Nurses using them to deliver lunches and tech devices; contract fees being renegotiated
Online Support Groups for range of age groups (from 6-9 yrs to 60+) and for parents
Southborough Youth and Family Services recognizes the emotional impacts that covid- 19 and safety protocols are having on the community. Read the full article → from Online Support Groups for range of age groups (from 6-9 yrs to 60+) and for parents
No Sunrise Easter Service this year
The United Parishes of Southborough asked me to announce that this year’s sunrise gathering won’t take place. Read the full article → from No Sunrise Easter Service this year
Southborough Teachers and Central Office Staff pitch in meals for Our Father’s Table
Southborough & Central Office staff distributed a hot meal tonight to 31 people and will be providing several more in the upcoming weeks. Read the full article → from Southborough Teachers and Central Office Staff pitch in meals for Our Father’s Table