Want the 411 on Mass211, the state's free 24/7 informational and referral line? | | Next Monday, Feb. 12, Gov. Maura Healey join Mass211, the United Way of Tri-County, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), state legislators and local officials in celebrating 211 Day in Massachusetts. An informative ceremony will be broadcast live on Facebook from MEMA's headquarters in Framingham, highlighting Mass211's role in helping Massachusetts residents find assistance with everything from accessing food, housing or childcare to what to do in a natural disaster.
The live broadcast will start at 11:00 a.m. on Feb. 12 on Mass211's Facebook page (facebook.com/MA211). Gov. Healey will join via a pre-recorded video message, and Senate President Karen Spilka, D-Ashland, will speak about the value of residents being able to find answers by simply dialing 211. | | "Bread Ladies" Come to the Rescue at the Marlborough Community Cupboard | | Retiree Marie Royea and her cohort, Mary, are well-known at the Marlborough Community Cupboard as the "bread ladies"—and they're quite proud of that. Every Thursday morning, they pick up a large load of loaves—everything from white bread to raisin to boules, bagels and even pastries like donuts, muffins and cupcakes—from Sudbury Farms in Sudbury. The store donates everything to MCC, and one of the two "bread ladies" will bring the bulk delivery right to the food pantry. | | | TeleCheck celebrates 10 years of calls to homebound seniors | | At age 91, Shirley stands out with the pastel purple streaks in her white hair and way she emanates joy, especially over the phone. As one of the four inaugural members of Call2Talk's TeleCheck team—and even known as its "mascot"—Shirley is proud to be "just a friendly voice" when she calls up a fellow senior to ask how their day is going. The team, made up entirely of older volunteers like her, checks in weekly with about 65 of their peers who are seen by Call2Talk's partner agencies Springwell and Advocates Inc. as needing support. They'll prompt conversations about anything from the weather to the person's wellbeing, and it starts to flow more naturally over time. | | | | Empowering Communities: WHEAT Community Connections More Than a Food Pantry, A Beacon of Comprehensive Support | WHEAT Community Connections, operating since 1982 and part of the United Way of Tri-County since 2012, serves as a comprehensive support hub for residents in the Greater Clinton area. From the Community Cupboard and Café providing groceries and meals to the Outdoor Marketplace providing more access to food and reducing food waste, WHEAT ensures vital resources reach residents in need. Seasonal programs, thrift store, and partnership initiatives further enrich their services. | | | Pearl Street Café partnership provides meals to community with growing need | | Our Pearl Street Cupboard and Café focuses on feeding the hungry in Framingham and the Metro-West495 Corridor, but with the need growing in nearby Milford, we're now also providing hot meals to our neighbors there. Three times a month, our team cooks and delivers a hearty dinner for 200 and delivers them to Milford's Trinity Episcopal Church, where those in need go Thursday nights for a “grab n’ go “ hot meal. Chef Vicki provides a varied menu with options like, Shepherd's Pie and Spicy Chicken with Beans Casserole, served with bread, butter and dessert. | | | Join us LIVE on facebook, Monday February 12 as we celebrate 211 day in Massachusetts! We will be LIVE with our partners at the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) with a message from the Governor as we learn about the FREE services of Mass211, the statewide information and referral platform of the United Way. | | | Please join us on Saturday, May 18 from 1-4 pm for a fun family event at the United Way of Tri-County Community Garden. Come enjoy the hopeful sight of spring blooms planted this past fall as we pay respect to those who we have lost to suicide. Resources for hope will be provided by our community partners. | | | Who will take home the cup? | Join us Thursday, May 16 for the MetroWest Corporate 5K! Your company team of four or more will compete against other area businesses and organizations for bragging rights to bring home the Corporate 5K Cup! Start & Finish next to Flying Dreams Brewing Co. Interested in sponsorship? We have many sponsorship opportunities available. | | | Marlborough Community Cupboard | Tremendous thanks to the team at Helen of Troy Careers in Marlborough for doing some double-duty volunteering for us yesterday. One crew decorated bags for our Ready to Read program at their home office, while another pitched in with unloading the truck, building shelves and sorting food and clothes over at our Marlborough Community Cupboard. What an impact you made in a few short hours! | | | United Way of Tri-County Volunteer Center | PB&J (with or without Fluff!), deli, chicken salad. You name it. They've made the sandwich. 1,800 of them, to be exact. Thanks to our dedicated volunteer duo, Jane and Glenn, from Presbyterian Church In Sudbury, for giving your time and helping feed the hungry. uwotc.org/volunteer | | WHEAT Community Connections | Thank you, UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital for providing this marvelous meatloaf dinner. Nicole and Kathy plated and served it. Thank you! | | Pearl Street Cupboard & Café | Valentina and Anatolii fled war-torn Kiev last month with very little. Today, at our Pearl Street Cupboard & Café in Framingham, we gave them food and hope. | | We Need Your Help! Share your time. Share your talents. Share your love for community. | | Eversource Associates volunteering at the UWDS Warehouse and MetroWest Crossdock | | The Volunteer Center offers a variety of programs and opportunities that make it easy for you to volunteer, no matter what your schedule is. The Volunteer Center connects employers and employees with organizations and programs that match their talents and interests. | | | | |
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