The Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) contracts with 25 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) to administer programs for persons 60 years of age and over. The Boston Consortium is made up of three ASAPs (Boston Senior Home Care, Central Boston Elder…
Ethos Chief Development & Community Relations Officer Raymond Santos discusses the expansion of the organization’s Meals on Wheels and Community Cafe programs to cover the entire city of Boston.
Ethos’ offices are currently without power, telephones and internet access due to a neighborhood-wide power outage. We are working with Eversource to have service restored. In the meantime, we will not be able to receive and make phone calls or,…
More than 250 LGBT elders gathered on Monday, June 20, 2016, at Venezia Restaurant in Dorchester, for the 2016 Senior Pride Luncheon, sponsored by Ethos and the City of Boston Commission on Affairs of the Elderly. At the luncheon, Dale…
Sealed proposals are hereby solicited for multiple contractors for the provision of services to the clients of Boston Senior Home Care (Lincoln Plaza, 89 South Street, Suite 501, Boston, MA, 02111), Central Boston Elder Services (2315 Washington Street, Boston, MA…
Building Impact makes giving back convenient by bringing volunteer events and donation drives to participants in office and apartment buildings to help them become more civically engaged. The organization has helped Ethos expand its volunteer base by organizing groups…
Ethos’ Pierre Simon is something like a superman to many of his clients. The 53-year-old native Haitian drives through the streets of Jamaica Plain five days a week stopping at one house after another dropping off dinners, including turkey, tofu…
The back-to-back-to-back winter storms have left behind record snow, making life difficult for just about everyone and turning even basic daily activities — like getting to work — into gargantuan tasks. It kind of makes you want to just stay…
A new video from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation explains how diabetes can be effectively managed with lifestyle changes, especially by losing weight and/or maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, and eating healthy foods. Ethos healthy aging program participant Steve…
Due to the ongoing weather emergency, public transportation closures and city-wide parking ban, Ethos will be closed on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. All Meals-on-Wheels deliveries and Community Cafes have been cancelled and; all other Ethos operations remain shut down. Protective…
Ethos will be closed on February 9, 2015 due to heavy snow, a citywide parking ban, and limited public transportation access. All meal delivery and community cafés have been canceled for today. Protective Services will continue to receive reports although…
I. INTRODUCTION Ethos, an Aging Service Access Points agency, is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Employment Opportunity organization requesting proposals for the provision of auditing services and completion of tax returns. Ethos is a private non‑profit corporation serving persons 60 years…
Ethos phone lines and email are currently down due to a power outage. NStar estimates that power will be restored no sooner than 8:00 p.m. In the interim, Protective Service reports can be directed to 617-592-1932.
Due to the snowstorm Ethos’ offices will remain closed on Monday, February 2, 2015. All meal delivery has been canceled. All community cafés are closed. Protective Services will continue to receive reports, although on a limited basis.
More than 65 million people, 29% of the U.S. population, provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend during any given year and spend an average of 20 hours per week providing care for their…
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Mayor Thomas M. Menino, a great friend of the elderly of Boston and a staunch supporter of fairness and inclusion. Without his support many of the most important programs for elders would…
Secretary of Elder Affairs Ann Hartstein addresses SHINE counselors from the Boston region an their annual open enrollment training. Medicare’s upcoming annual Open Enrollment Period runs from Wednesday, Oct. 15 to Sunday, Dec. 7. According to , a Henry J….
A new video from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation highlights how healthy aging programs assist older adults, who wish to maintain their independence, by helping them to improve their diets, increase strength, reduce falls and manage chronic diseases. In this…
It’s that time of year again! If you have a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (also known as a Part D Medication plan) or a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO, PPO), you should be receiving information from your plan by the end…
A new video from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation sheds light on the issue of social isolation as one of the most significant risk factors for people as they age. As of 2012, the National Council on Aging estimated…
To Whom It May Concern: Ethos is a most wonderful service offered to the city of Boston residents who need various “helps” to make their lives much easier. I receive housekeeping and laundry services, however, my favorite, and the best…
Ann Stewart, a retired hospital worker from Mattapan, and member of Ethos’ Board of Directors, celebrated her 90th birthday this past weekend. Stewart is also president of the Mass Senior Action Council. Many thanks to Ann for the years of…
Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 – December 7 BOSTON, October 8, 2013 – Medicare open enrollment begins on October 15 and a free program can help provide health insurance information, counseling and assistance to Massachusetts residents with Medicare and…
At Ethos, we stand firm in our belief that Aging Equally is a fundamental right that all LGBT elders should possess. We invite you to join us as we raise our voices and march proudly in support of these rights…
Please join us on Wednesday, April 10th, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Boston Lodge of Elks #10, 1 Morrell St. in West Roxbury, for Fraud Fighters, presented by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. Learn how…
BOSTON (March 22, 2024) – Ethos, also known as Southwest Boston Senior Services, suffered a cyber security incident on November 18, 2023. We remained able to provide services to our community and immediately launched an investigation to determine what happened…
A powerful winter storm is forecasted to hit the Boston area on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Predictions indicate accumulations of 6-12″ of snow in the city. In consideration of the safety of our staff, drivers, and the individuals we serve,…
Ethos’ Out4Suppper program for LGBTQ+ older adults hosted its annual holiday party this week featuring the Tufts Beelzebubs, a nationally recognized acapaella group. During the holiday season, Out4Supper and similar community café programs play a crucial role in helping LGBTQ+…
Step into the heartwarming world of family dedication and cherished memories with Al MacIsaac’s touching tribute at Ethos’ Where the Heart Is Gala. As the son of Effie’s Homemade founder Effie MacIsaac, Al shares his family’s profound appreciation for the…
Relive the joyous finale of Ethos’ Where the Heart Is 2023 Gala with our exclusive video footage capturing a heartwarming moment of unity and celebration. As the evening drew to a close, all the honorees, event co-chairs, and hosts came…
Join us in commemorating a true beacon of community impact at Ethos’ Where the Heart Is Gala, where we honored Sheldon Lloyd with the esteemed Community Impact Award. Presented by Valerie Frias, this moment was a testament to Lloyd’s outstanding…
Experience the embodiment of compassion at Ethos’ Where the Heart Is Gala, where we proudly presented the Compassion in Action Award to Reverend Irene Monroe. This prestigious accolade, presented by Event Co-Chairs Ellen Grubert & Janis Lippman, celebrates Reverend Monroe’s…
Relive the magic of Ethos’ unforgettable Where the Heart Is Gala with our exclusive full video coverage. Join us as we journey through an evening of celebration, inspiration, and heartwarming moments that left a lasting impact on our community. From…