Ethos is grateful to the Grimes King Foundation for the Elderly, Inc. for their generous support of the Boston Money Management Program (BMMP)! In the past year, with the Foundation’s support, the BMMP was able to stabilize housing and essential…
Our Spring Yard Work program for 2018 has come to an end! Thank you to all the volunteers who participated, and to those who planned to participate but were thwarted by inclement weather. Over 185 volunteers committed 531 hours to…
Ethos partners with Jewish Family & Children’s Services to bring anti-bullying workshops to Boston Housing Authority residents. Valéria Souza, Ethos’ Resident Services Coordinator, has been busy advocating on behalf of the residents of the six Boston Housing Authority buildings she…
It’s the first ever National Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day! According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than two million Americans age 65 and older suffer from some form of depression. The Healthy IDEAS Program at Ethos…
During the fall of 2017, Ethos’ Resident Services Coordinator (a partnership with the Boston Housing Authority) noticed that residents of the Malone and Hassan Apartments were seeking opportunities to purchase any fresh produce at an affordable price. She decided to…
The Boston Regional SHINE Program at Ethos is fueled by volunteers, and Ann Tomsho is a volunteer who goes above and beyond! When Ann retired from her career in nursing, she was looking for volunteer opportunities that would be challenging….
Ethos and New Life Furniture Bank of MA help Roslyn Apartments resident Pauline furnish her home! When Valéria Souza, Ethos’ Resident Service Coordinator, met Pauline for the first time, she noticed that her apartment was very sparely furnished. Pauline is…
Ed Sprissler has been volunteering in Ethos’ AgeWell Program for the past four years. Ed grew up watching his parents volunteer as Scout leaders and reading to kids post-retirement. While Ed was working, he followed in their footsteps and began…
For the past 13 years, Sarah has been volunteering with Ethos through Boston’s Senior Companion Program. Sarah’s last name “Friendly” describes her perfectly. At 74 and a senior herself, Sarah has volunteered for the past 13 years visiting homebound elders…
This holiday season, thousands of “Happy Holidays” cards were made by volunteers and delivered to homebound elders with Ethos’ Meal on Wheels Program. Over 300 volunteers gave over 900 hours to this project, brightening the holidays of our elderly neighbors….
Nearly 250 seniors from all over the City of Boston along with @MayorWu , Commissioner Emily Shea, @RobConsalvo and @WRBillyMac joined Ethos for a special St. Patrick’s day luncheon. @AgeStrongBos #seniors #eldercare #Boston
4The Boston Globe reported on how recent budget cuts will affect programs for older adults in Boston, including Ethos Meals on Wheels and Senior Center Pilot in West Roxbury. @BostonGlobe @FriasVal @MassHomeCare #bospoli #mapoli #mealsonwheels #aginginplace
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