Where the Heart is

ABOUT ETHOS

Ethos is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of older adults and disabled individuals in Boston. Since our founding in 1973 by a coalition of community activists, our goal has been to enable individuals to remain in their homes for as long as possible and prevent the need for institutional care.

To achieve this goal, Ethos provides a wide range of high-quality services and supports, delivered both at home and in the community, at little or no cost. Our services include Meals on Wheels, home care, case management, and culturally appropriate programs. Many of our programs, which were groundbreaking at the time, have now become national standards. Our ability to innovate remains as strong as ever, and we continue to develop new programs to meet the evolving needs of our community.

Our commitment to the independence, dignity, and well-being of older adults and disabled individuals, and keeping them at home, is at the heart of everything we do because home is Where the Heart Is.

In 2022 Ethos:

• Served 2.5 million+ meals to 8,300 seniors at home, and across 40 community dining sites throughout every neighborhood in Boston
• Provided more than 650,000 hours of home health aide and homemaker services to more than 1300 older adults in Boston
• Ethos’ nursing team completed 1000+ health screenings to determine eligibility for services
• Assisted more than 3,000 disabled Boston residents through its Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program, with more than 20% being under 60
• Held nearly 400 individual health and wellness classes and events, totaling 500 hours of programming to 1,376 older adults
• Held the largest Pride for LGBTQ+ older adults in New England, attracting over 300 attendees from across the Commonwealth

Older Adults in Boston

Live alone

Live in poverty

Feels lonely

Has 4+ chronic conditions

*2018 MA Healthy Aging Data Report

City Fresh Foods

Sheldon Lloyd is the CEO of City Fresh Foods, a Boston-based food service company, and a prominent community leader and philanthropist. Under his leadership, City Fresh Foods has become a trailblazer in sustainable and socially responsible food service, providing high-quality and nutritious meals for students, seniors, and other vulnerable people in the region. Sheldon’s work to serve the community, support minority-owned businesses, build a local food economy, and empower future leaders is an inspiration to many.

José Massó

José Massó is a prominent radio host, community leader, and philanthropist. He is best known for hosting Con Salsa, a popular radio program on WBUR. He has held leadership positions in the public and nonprofit sectors and is a devoted father and grandfather. Massó’s life journey and career accomplishments demonstrate his dedication to making a positive impact on his community and promoting Latin music and culture.

Reverend Irene Monroe

Reverend Irene Monroe is a lesbian feminist, thought leader, healer, radio host, blogger, defender of LGBTQ liberties and internationally sought after human rights speaker. She has been described in O, the Oprah Magazine as “a phenomenal woman who succeeded against all odds.” She ministers to the lonely and isolated clients served by Ethos and guides them to find renewal in the goodness of life.

Ellen Grubert & Janis Lippman

The Ellen + Janis Real Estate Team

“We worked hard to keep our parents, Ellen’s beloved mother Selma and Janis’s dear father Arnold, safe and comfortable in their own homes for as long as possible. And we were lucky to have resources and family to help. We are co-chairing this event in their honor and to help other seniors like our parents who need care, food and companionship to enjoy life as they age.”

Stella Marquez-Murray & Juan R. Murray

Juan Real Estate Group LLC

“ Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage. Our goal is to raise awareness about the benefits of caring for your parents, family or friends, knowing that the most precious things you can give them are time, love, and care.”

HONORARY CO-CHAIRS

Governor Maura Healey

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Mayor Michelle Wu

City of Boston

HONORARY COMMITTEE

Nick Favorito

President, Executive Committee Chair

Juliette Johnson

Vice President

Craig McAnaugh

Treasurer

Susan Kuriakose

Secretary

Marcia Brown

Governance Committee Chair

Debbie Nolan

Quality Assurance Committee Chair

Tish Allen

Board Member

Tom Cohan

Board Member

Juliette Johnson

Board Member

Ronald Lammy

Board Member

Yan Lin

Board Member

Edna Pruce

Board Member