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At Household Goods, thousands of furniture donations help families make a house a home
The Acton nonprofit that’s distributed over a million items was founded in a "twist of fate" 30 years ago, says executive director Sharon Martens. -
A Boston nonprofit is bringing community-owned solar power — and profit — to low-income neighborhoods
The Boston Community Solar Cooperative's next plan is a solar project on the roof of the Dorchester Food Co-op. -
Building confidence with beauty, Give n’ Glow looks to empower unhoused women
Northeastern student Samantha Asprelli founded her nonprofit to provide cosmetic products to unhoused women in Boston. -
This Ashland woman grew up in a Ugandan village. Now, her foundation helps kids like her go to school.
Norah and Peter Zoummar own and operate the 33 All American Diner in Ashland. They also donate their tips to help educate the children in Namwendwa. -
From Boston to the Ivy League, Bill Raynor is coaching the next generation of student-athletes
"Coaches are really educators and teachers," he says. "You get beyond the game and into the psyche." -
What’s powering the Roslindale thrift shop that funds the nation’s oldest child welfare agency
The Thrift Shop of Boston has raised over $1 million for the Home for Little Wanderers, which helps kids from disadvantaged backgrounds. -
The island spirit of Puerto Rico is coming to Boston in an inaugural cultural tour
The BoriCorridor inaugural tour is bringing Puerto Rican arts, music, and entertainment to Boston and other Northeastern cities. -
At The Porch, Black artists have a communal stage to tell nuanced stories
Prior to the Front Porch Arts Collective's founding, Boston was without a professional Black theater company. -
Boston's free puppet library features creations the founder 'dreamed into existence'
For years, people have been coming to Sara Peattie's free puppet library in the Back Bay for a sprinkle of joy and a world of puppetry. -
After racist arson attack, Springfield church rebuilds with grace and love
"People do things that are hurtful and hateful," says Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery. "But we don't have to live in that space."
