SOUTHWEST BOSTON, MA (October 16, 2008) –The $6.768 million cutback in home care services announced October 15th by Governor Deval Patrick to the core home care program are the largest cutbacks in the program since 1990. In July of 1990,…
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Boston,MA(September 17, 2008) – City and BHA officials today celebrated the opening of Summer House, a four- bedroom, first floor apartment for low-income seniors in need of an alternative to nursing home care. This is part of an ongoing collaboration…
WEST ROXBURY,MA (July 23, 2008) – Ethos successfully secured $90,000 for its AgeWell West Roxbury. Funding was included in the FY2009 state budget that was signed into law by Governor Deval Patrick on Sunday, July 13th. In addition, Ethos was recently awarded…
Who: Somali-BornEnglishHigh School Students from and Seniors What: Somali-born high school students from EnglishHigh School are presenting a fashion show, highlighting their Somali culture and traditions at three Ethos Senior Service Program Sites. Helping the students put the show together is Nancy…
SOUTHWEST BOSTON, MA (June 26, 2008) –Productivity is on the rise at Ethos thanks to an in-kind donation of software from Novell, Inc. valued at $7635. “On behalf of Ethos, I wish to thank Gifts In Kind International and Novell…
Who: Governor Deval Patrick, Mayor Thomas Menino, Elder Affairs Secretary Michael Festa, Senator Dianne Wilkerson, Representative Willie Mae Allen, Councilor Robert Consalvo, other elected officials, Ethos staff and board of directors, community leaders and elderly residents from Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, Hyde…
WHAT: In a continuing effort to prevent the abuse and exploitation of Massachusetts’ elders, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs is hosting a presentation and listening session for individuals interested in elder protective services to come and share their thoughts and…
Ethos Partners With Mattapan Community to Reach Out to Seniors During Older Americans Month SOUTHWEST BOSTON, MA (April 16, 2008) – For the fourth year running, Ethos has partnered up with local businesses and organizations to host SeniorPalooza, a month…
Annual Recognition Volunteer Appreciation Party Who:Local volunteers, local businesses, Ethos staff and the Harry Fix jazz trio. What:Ethos once again will pay tribute to over 250 Volunteers, who have served elders in Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, West Roxbury, Hyde Park, Mattapan…
Elder Caucus Lobbies for Home Care Funds STATE HOUSE—Casinos aren’t the only game on Beacon Hill this week. Sixty-nine members of the General Court including local State Representative Willie Mae Allen (D-Sixth Suffolk) signed a “Dear Colleague” letter to get…
