What: Ethos’ AgeWell West Roxbury (AWWR) initiative will host the launch party for their latest healthy aging program for seniors called Connected Living, a web-based computer program made expressly for seniors. When: Friday, February 5, 2010, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Where: Boston Public…
WEST ROXBURY, MA (January 6, 2010) — Tufts Health Plan Foundation announced this week that it has awarded nearly $1.3 million dollars in grants to 37 non-profit organizations throughout Massachusetts including AgeWell West Roxbury (AWWR), a pilot initiative of Ethos….
Who: Ethos/ Boston Lodge of Elks No. 10/41 volunteers What: Ethos and The Elks Club will again have about 41 volunteers delivering thanksgiving dinners to 200 frail, homebound elders in southwest Boston neighborhoods and the Allston/Brighton neighborhood. These meals are being provided by…
Advocates Say Elders Still Face “Unequal Choice” SOUTHWEST BOSTON,MA(July 31, 2009) –Three years ago this Monday, August 3rd, elderly and disability rights advocates gathered at a State House ceremony as Governor Mitt Romney signed into law Chapter 211, the Equal…
Care Managers already working with 100 or more Elders SOUTHWEST BOSTON, MA (July 24, 2009) — Elder rights groups this week are turning up the volume on their requests to state lawmakers for an unexpected override by Governor Patrick of…
During the recently-completed “elder affairs” portion of FY10 House budget debate, State Rep. Mike Rush secured over $300,000 for efforts to make “elder-friendly” communities. “This is a phenomenal achievement as well as a big boost for our AgeWell West Roxbury…
Ethos and Central Boston Elder Services Partners With Jamaica Plain Community to Reach Out to Older Adults During Older Americans Month SOUTHWEST BOSTON,MA(April 28, 2009) – Ethos and Central Boston Elder Services has partnered up with local businesses, organizations, elected…
Home Care Waiting List Now More Than A “Hill of Beans” SOUTHWEST BOSTON, MA (February 24, 2009) — Senior rights activists from across the state will be bringing beans to Beantown on Thursday, February 26th, when they rally at the State House…
SOUTHWEST BOSTON, MA (November 17, 2008) – This holiday season the need for meal deliveries to homebound seniors is at an all time high due to the challenging economic environment. Ethos Meals on Wheels’ staff are more confident about meeting…
The Social Innovation Forum has named 29 nonprofit organizations as finalists competing for six $100,000 awards of cash and support services WEST ROXBURY, MA (November 12, 2008) —The Social Innovation Forum, a Root Cause initiative, has selected Ethos’ AgeWell West…