Another terrific HBR article!
Thrift Store Security Video – 2015-07-18
To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow!
So .... here we are, in our new home in Acushnet. We're scrambling to finish the retrofit of the new factory before the winter sets in and we're bummed that we were not able to grow our tomatoes this summer, or even a fall crop of onions and beans would have been...
Sometimes a bicycle is more than just a bicycle. Sometimes a bicycle is a metaphor for building a more caring community!
Sometimes a bicycle is more than just a bicycle! Sometimes a bicycle is the only means to get to work, or to open up new vistas. A bike is something privileged children take for granted and something, that a lot of times, is out of reach for under-privileged children....
Listening to Jimmy Carter On The Mistreatment Of Women
With his signature resolve President Carter dives into three unexpected reasons why the mistreatment of women and girls continues in so many manifestations in so many parts of the world, both developed and developing. The final reason he gives? “In general, men don’t...
A Call For National Action!
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Kids Will Be Kids – But Not Always!
Sometimes ... kids will be kids and sometimes kids will be philanthropists! We hosted a terrific group of students this week, from our neighborhood school, The Albert F. Ford Middle School in Acushnet. One hundred-eleven 7th graders. They arrived full of energy and...
Amazing Grace!
President Obama delivers a eulogy for state Senator Clementa Pinckney, who was one of nine victims in the June 17, 2015, shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina.
The Community Club @ Fonseca Elementary School Shines Brightly!
This week we visited a wonderful group of students in Fall River, at the Fonseca Elementary School. All are members of the "Community Club" an after-school program led by mentor extraordinaire, Josh Amaral. Josh invited us to visit with his social entrepreneurs and...
Berkley Girl Scouts Strike Again!
The Berkley Girl Scouts Strike Again! This past week, Berkley Troop 75329 came back for a visit bringing a car-load of new toys for our Birthday Program. Photos here. Here is what one of their leaders had to say: "Berkley Girl Scout Troop 75329 volunteered at...