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Program Spotlight: Resident Services Coordination with the Boston Housing Authority

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…

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Raymond Santos
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Program Spotlight: Healthy Ideas

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…

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Program Spotlight: Boston Housing Authority Resident Services Coordination

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…

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Closing the Gap in Access to Guardians

  Heather Connors and Traci Cucinotta of the Guardian Community Trust talk about efforts to expand help with decision-making and access to services for elders and the impaired lacking family resources. Interview for BNN News. Aired April 11, 2018. Note:…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Ann Tomsho

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….

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Program Spotlight: BHA Resident Services Coordination

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…

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Ethos closed on 3/14/18

As a result of yesterday’s blizzard, many roads have not yet been cleared and a parking ban is still in place. For the safety of our staff, Ethos will be closed on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. All meal deliveries, Community…

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Ethos closed on 3/13/18 due to snow storm

A powerful winter storm has hit the Boston-area again forcing Ethos to close its offices on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. For the safety of our staff, drivers, clients and program participants, all deliveries, Community Cafés and activities have been canceled….

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Volunteer Spotlight: Edward Sprissler

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…

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Ethos closed due to winter storm

Due to a significant snowstorm hitting the Boston area overnight, Ethos will be closing its offices on Thursday, March 8, 2018. All meal deliveries, Community Cafés and activities have been canceled. We expect to be operating normally on Friday.
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555 Amory Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Tel: 617.522.6700
Fax: 617.524.2899

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Ethos is a private, not-for-profit organization that promotes the independence, dignity, and well-being of the elderly and disabled. Ethos achieves its mission through the coordination and delivery of high-quality, affordable home and community-based care. In all aspects of its work Ethos supports family caregiving, fosters social interaction and respects cultural diversity.

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555 Amory Street
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Tel: 617.522.6700
Fax: 617.524.2899

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  • About Us
    • History
    • Mission
    • Leadership Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Employment
    • FY25 Annual Report
    • Save Our Seniors
    • Request for Proposals
    • Testimonials
  • Services
    • In Home Services
      • Home Care
      • Community Transition Liaison Program
      • Personal Care Attendant
      • PCA Program Guide
      • Options Counseling
      • Boston Allied Partners
    • Nutrition
      • Nutrition Program
      • Meals on Wheels
      • Meals on Wheels Menu
      • Community Cafes
    • Healthy Aging Classes
      • A Matter of Balance
      • Tai Chi for Seniors
      • Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance
      • Chronic Disease Self-Management
      • Diabetes Self-Management
      • Healthy Eating
      • Healthy IDEAS
      • The Pilot Senior Center
    • Counseling & Supportive Services
      • Long Term Care Ombudsman
      • Behavioral Health Outreach for Aging Populations Program (BHOAP)
      • Behavioral Response and Support Initiative (BRSI)
      • Healthy IDEAS
      • Money Management
      • SHINE
        • SHINE
        • SHINE Locations
        • Benefit Enrollment Center
    • Resources
      • Boston ElderINFO
      • Care Coordinate
      • LGBT Programs
        • AgeWell Equality
        • LGBT Elders Resource Guide
        • Cafe Emmanuel
        • Ethos Equality Fund
        • Annual Senior Pride Luncheon
  • Aging in Community
    • AgeWell West Roxbury
      • Healthy Aging Classes
      • A Matter of Balance
      • Tai Chi for Seniors
      • Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance
      • Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
      • Diabetes Self-Management Program
      • Healthy Eating
      • Healthy IDEAS
      • The Pilot Senior Center
    • JP@Home is Now Neighbors Connect
      • About JP@Home
      • JP@Home Membership
        • Current Business Members
      • Join JP@Home Now!
      • Renew JP@Home Membership
      • JP@Home Business Membership
        • JP@Home Business Membership Sign Up
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • JP@Home Service Map
      • Submit a Service Request
      • JP@Home Newsletters
      • JP@Home Newsletter Submission
    • Options Counseling
  • News & Events
    • Newsletter
    • Events
      • Where the Heart is 2026
    • Healthy Aging Classes
    • Community Cafes
    • Press Releases
    • Blog
    • Media Coverage
    • Videos
    • Photos
    • Senior Portraits
    • Testimonials
  • Volunteer
    • Volunteer
    • Volunteer Application
  • Donate
    • Donate
    • Donor Advised Funds
    • Honor/In Memoriam
    • Plan Your Legacy
    • Corporate/Foundation
    • Gifts of Stocks and Securities
  • Contact
    • Contact Ethos
    • Make a Referral