"Support the Franklin Music Boosters and enjoy some awesome food from Jersey Mike's!
Dine in or take out on Thursday, September 28th from 4-8, and 20% of purchase goes to the Boosters!!!
YUM!!!!!"
Shared from -> https://twitter.com/MusicBoostersFr/status/1706440763502928121
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| Support the Franklin Music Boosters fund raising effort at Jersey Mike's Thursday, Sep 28 |
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| 2023 Milford 5K Benefitting Mass Special Olympics Programs: Saturday Sept 30 |
On November 10, 2023, the Massachusetts Military Support Foundation (MMSF) proudly presents its annual Breakfast4Vets event. Coinciding with Veterans Day, this hallmark occasion will be hosted at the Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis, MA. Celebrating our nation's heroes, Breakfast4Vets unites the community in support of the Emergency Housing 4 Veterans (EH4V) program.
Breakfast4Vets: More Than a Meal, A Commitment to Change
The power of Breakfast4Vets extends beyond the generous breakfast banquet and thought-provoking conversations that have come to define this inspiring event. Guests' participation signifies a tangible commitment to the EH4V program, a critical initiative that provides transitional and permanent housing solutions for veterans in need.
As the morning unfolds, poignant narratives from veterans and community leaders illuminate the pressing issue of housing instability among our nation's heroes. Breakfast4Vets presents a call to action, inviting all attendees to stand in solidarity with the brave men and women who have served our country.
This year, MMSF is pleased to announce the extension of Breakfast4Vets to a monthly event, starting in December. "We anticipate that the event's popularity will increase its impact," explains MMSF spokesperson, Dawn Roche. "This extension of Breakfast4Vets signals our unwavering commitment to supporting veterans and their families who unexpectedly find themselves in need of emergency housing."
Your Invitation to Get Involved
Breakfast4Vets is an ongoing testament to the transformative power of community solidarity. In addition to its purpose of providing a platform for veterans to engage with their community, it offers local businesses and organizations the opportunity to demonstrate their support for MMSF's mission.
Roche states, "It's heartening to see the positive impact of Breakfast4Vets on the lives of the veterans in our community. Coming together to share a meal and a common cause reinforces our dedication to ensuring that our nation's heroes have a place to call home."
MMSF: Champions for Veterans
About Massachusetts Military Support Foundation
The Massachusetts Military Support Foundation, a non-profit organization, is devoted to delivering crucial support to veterans and active-duty military personnel in need. Its services span housing assistance, food programs, and counseling services, directly addressing the unique challenges faced by those who have selflessly served our nation.
For media inquiries about Breakfast4Vets or to schedule an interview, please contact Dawn Roche at (508) 737-0086 or dawnroche@mmsfi.org. For sponsorship information, to buy tickets, or to donate please visit mmsfi.org and click on "Veterans Day Breakfast4Vets."
Join us as we build bridges and strengthen communities, one breakfast at a time.
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| Breakfast4Vets: Fostering Community Unity and Empowering Veterans |
Via Franklin Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC):
"Just a quick reminder, we have an amazing raffle coming up, $10 per ticket for 32 chances to win, and you can purchase it online from the link in the first comment, or by going to our webpage, www.franklinsepac.org.
Seriously, who doesn't want a personal visit with police pup Ben Franklin, or a couple of tickets to Santa's Village, or a signed Red Sox baseball...I could go on but there are too many to list!"
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| SEPAC amazing raffle calendar for October 2023 |
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| SAFE Coalition coordinates "essential needs drive" Sep 15 |
"An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity" Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Colleen Devereaux, Dottie Turner, and Walk Hero Mark Lewis will join thousands in the iconic fundraising walk for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to support all forms of cancer research and care
101 residents from Franklin will participate in the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sunday, October 1.
John Moore, Molly Kruse, Katherine Caruso, Peter Willis, Michael Gibeault, Harriet Rauffenbart, Ariel Doggett, Emerson Laing, Angel Moscatelli, Peter Sullivan, and 91 Franklin residents along with thousands of other walkers, will participate in the iconic annual event that will unite the community to raise funds to support all forms of adult and pediatric care and cancer research at the nation's premier cancer center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Jimmy Fund Walk has raised more than $167 million for Dana-Farber Cancer in its 34-year history, raising a record-breaking more than $8.8 million in 2022.
Mark Lewis will participate as a Walk Hero for the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. Heroes are matched with Jimmy Fund Walk teams to give participants an opportunity to connect with patients. Mark was diagnosed with Stage IV GI cancer with liver metastases. Mark walks on his match team, The Rak Pack. 
Mark Lewis
"Dana-Farber gives me a sense of security," Mark writes. "The Jimmy Fund is a way for me to give back and help others who are going through the same thing I am. I am hoping to be able to watch my two boys grow up."
"Throughout the past 34 years, the Jimmy Fund Walk has continuously supported life-saving research and cancer care at Dana-Farber. The 2023 Walk will be held during the Jimmy Fund's 75th anniversary year and will aim to raise $9 million in the effort to prevent, treat, and defy cancer," said Zack Blackburn, Director of the Jimmy Fund Walk. "This year also marks the 35th annual Jimmy Fund Walk. We are eager to get out on the course and see all our outstanding walkers and teams come together to support this great cause."
The Jimmy Fund Walk is the only organized walk permitted on the famed Boston Marathon® course, and participants have the flexibility to choose from four distance options: 5K walk (from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Longwood Medical Campus), 10K walk (from Newton), Half Marathon walk (from Wellesley), and Marathon walk (from Hopkinton).
Whatever route walkers choose, participants will be treated to 10 refueling stations as well as poster-sized photographs of patients – Jimmy Fund Walk Heroes – displayed at each mile and half-mile marker as inspiration. All four routes of the Jimmy Fund Walk will culminate at the Jimmy Fund Walk Finish Line Powered by Schneider Electric. Due to construction in Copley Square, the Jimmy Fund Walk Finish Line location has been moved to the Fenway neighborhood for 2023. Walkers should know that distances may be slightly shorter as we finish the walk in front of Fenway Park. The finish line will include a celebration complete with food, music, and a speaking program.
If walkers wish to participate a bit closer to home, the Jimmy Fund Walk has flexible opportunities. Participants can also join the event virtually by "walking their way" from wherever they are most comfortable—in their neighborhood, on a favorite hiking trail, or on a treadmill at home. Materials to support Virtual Walkers are available.
To register to walk or volunteer at the Jimmy Fund Walk, (#JimmyFundWalk) or to support a walker, visit www.JimmyFundWalk.org or call (866) 531-9255. Registrants can enter the promo code NEWS for $5 off the registration fee. All registered walkers will receive a bib, medal, and a Jimmy Fund Walk T-shirt.
About the Jimmy Fund
The Jimmy Fund, celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023, is comprised of community-based fundraising events and other programs that, solely and directly, benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's lifesaving mission to provide compassionate patient care and groundbreaking cancer research for children and adults. The Jimmy Fund is an official charity of the Boston Red Sox, the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Pan-Mass Challenge, and the Variety Children's Charity of New England. Since 1948, the generosity of millions of people has helped the Jimmy Fund save countless lives and reduce the burden of cancer for patients and families worldwide. Follow the Jimmy Fund on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @TheJimmyFund.
"The Franklin Food Pantry online store is open with some new items available! We added a microfleece vest, cooler bag, and the commemorative tee in long sleeves. This long sleeve special edition shirt will only be available until September 17th
Prepare for colder weather (eek!) with sweatshirts, jackets, and hats too!
Here is the link to shop:
https://xpressionprintsinc.printavo.com/merch/franklin-food-pantry/?page=1"
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| Do you support the Franklin Food Pantry? Yes, now you can wear something to showcase your support! |
August 2023 - Tina - campaign kick off
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/08/franklin-food-pantry-launches-building.html
August 2023 - campaign #2 - Anne & Yianna
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/08/this-franklin-food-pantry-conversation.html
August 2023 - campaign #3 - Suzanne & Donna
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/08/this-franklin-food-pantry-conversation_01022713506.html
August 2023 - campaign #4 - Laura & Amber
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/09/this-franklin-food-pantry-conversation.html
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| Executive Director Tina Powderly with State Rep Jeff Roy at the Ribbon Cutting in June 2023 |
The Franklin Food Pantry, Inc. offers supplemental food assistance and household necessities to more than 1,300 individuals per year. The Franklin Food Pantry is not funded by the Town of Franklin. We are grateful for our many partnerships, including that with the Greater Boston Food Bank, that allow us to achieve greater buying power and lower our costs.
Donations and grants fund our food purchases, keep our lights on, and put gas in our food truck. Programs include home delivery, a weekend backpack program for Franklin school children in need, mobile pantries, emergency food bags, and holiday meal packages. The Pantry is located at 341 W. Central St. in Franklin, Massachusetts on Route 140. Visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org for more information.
We are so excited to announce our 2023 Fall Fundraiser, a calendar raffle with more that $4,800 in prizes, including signed memorabilia from the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots !!!
Tickets are $10 for 32 chances to win!VISIT OUR SITE TO LEARN MORE AND BUY TICKETS: http://www.franklinsepac.org/Please share this post and help us get the word out!Sending a huge, enormous, gigantic shout out to all of our supporters, but particularly to our local sponsors, including:Rod at I Have Coins & CollectiblesMark DeBaggis Guitar Lessons
