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Launching 'Coalition to Run & Walk Again' To Aid Boston Terror Victims, Artificial Limb Makers Warn of Gaps in Health Insurance

Orthotic and Prosthetic Companies Band Together to Provide Compassionate Assistance to Uninsured and Under-Insured Terror Attack Victims;  Problems Seen With “Holes,” Often Severe Limits in Private Health Insurance WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 30, 2013 – Uninsured and under-insured victims of the …

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Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is offering a free information session on Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 at The Barsamian Auditorium, VA Medical Center, 1400 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132  at 7:00 PM for anyone in the community who may be suffering from overeating, food obsession, under-…

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West Roxbury agency receives grant from Massachusetts Medical Society and Alliance Charitable Foundation

Waltham, Mass. – April 11 – Restoring Sight International in West Roxbury has received a grant of $15,000 from the Massachusetts Medical Society and Alliance Charitable Foundation  to support the program Vision Screenings for At-Risk Seniors, which provides free vision screenings to seniors in …

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The GBREB Offering Scholarships in Boston

The Greater Boston Real Estate Board (GBREB), in its second year of partnering with Massachusetts nonprofit uAspire, today announced the launch of this year’s scholarship program. Through this fund, GBREB will award more than $100,000 in scholarships to approximately 60 students from 54 cities and …

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Free Tax Help for West Roxbury Residents!

The countdown is on! Now through April 16, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide – the nation’s largest, volunteer-run, free tax preparation program – is ready to help taxpayers with basic federal and state income tax returns. Available to middle- and low-income taxpayers, with special attention given to those …

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Giving Back on the Greenway with Yasso

The Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt brand will host a charitable collection on December 12, 13 and 15, 2013 to benefit Toys for Tots and the Greater Boston Food Bank. Yasso invites workers and residents in the area to come by with an unwrapped toy or non-perishable food item for donation and enjoy …

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City Offers Seniors Discount on Water Bill

Just learned that seniors and disabled folks can get a 25 percent discount on the water portion of their water and sewer bill. This applies to owner occupied-residences but apparently not to condo associations. Here is the text from the Boston Water and Sewer Commission site, along with a link to …

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Pie in the Sky Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Pie in the Sky Fundraiser

BOSTON, Mass. (November 14, 2012) –Boston-based nonprofit Community Servings  is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Pie in the Sky, its annual fall bake sale and fundraiser. Since 1993, Boston’s best restaurants, bakeries, caterers and hotels have come together to donate thousands of pies that …

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United Way Teams Up with Patriots Matthew Slater to Recruit Education Volunteers

National campaign aims to cut drop out rate by recruiting one million education volunteers United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley officially announced wide receiver Matthew Slater as the New England Patriots member of United Way Team NFL, kicking off a campaign to recruit education …

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AARP Driver Safety at AARP Headquarters

Since 1979, AARP Driver Safety has offered the nation’s first and now the largest course designed for drivers 50+ and has helped millions of drivers stay in command of the road. You will learn proven safety strategies to help you maintain your confidence behind the wheel, so you can make new …

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