CEO BLOG - February 20, 2015 Acushnet, Massachusetts I met Dick Young only three times. Dick left us earlier this month at the age of 98. The last time I saw Dick was in late November, he "popped-in" to drop off a donation of suits and bow-ties. We had just moved...
Nathan Turner is not your average young man. Nathan was acknowledged by President Obama for the President's, Gold Volunteer Service Award. Nathan has completed over 3,000 hours of volunteer community service. We're so proud of Nathan. Nathan is a Junior at New Bedford...
Circle K students at Bridgewater State University, gave up part of their Saturday to make a difference. We think they're a most perfect example of giving and service and we're looking forward to engaging even more. Their president, Ashley Martins had this to say...
The Story of Stuff Project began with this 20-minute online movie about the way we make, use and throw away all the Stuff in our lives. We think what they have to say is critically important and that they should be supported, please visit their website and get involved!
(Excerpt from January 22, 2015, City Council Meeting) New Bedford, Massachusetts Local news coverage
Howard University, 2014
Poet Shane Koyczan puts his finger on the pulse of what it's like to be young and ... different. "To This Day," is his spoken-word poem about bullying.
January 19, 2015
We think that after parents, teachers are some of the most important people in children's lives. We also think Taylor knows what he's talking about! Taylor McDowell Mali is an American slam poet, humorist and teacher.
SoCo Magazine was generous enough to feature us! We can't thank them enough for helping us get the word out about what we do and especially for spreading the word about our new Thrift Store! (Open every Saturday, from 9am to 2pm)