What you need to know about COVID-19 vaccines from Franklin Health Director, Cathleen Liberty. https://t.co/rsKCqaB1GA (audio slide show)
#DoYourPartFranklin #TrustTheFactsGetTheVax
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| Health Director, Cathleen Liberty on COVID-19 vaccines |
The Hockomock Area YMCA has been awarded a $5,000 grant from Dean Bank for the Y’s annual Reach Out Campaign.
“For almost two decades, Dean Bank has helped our YMCA address the ever-changing needs of our shared community through values-based programming and services. Dean Bank's philanthropic investments over the years, especially through Reach Out, have enriched the lives of our neighbors through progressive community impact to meet the often urgent needs of those who face life's unforeseen challenges, and I am deeply grateful for their partnership, engagement, and confidence in our YMCA's mission,” states Hockomock Area YMCA CEO Ed Hurley.
The Reach Out Campaign is a volunteer- and community-driven annual fundraising effort serving as the cornerstone of its philanthropic outreach across the 15 communities the Y serves.
The Hockomock Area YMCA has for decades invited Y members, volunteers, neighbors, partners, collaborators, vendors and friends in the community to join in raising funds to provide confidential scholarship assistance, program subsidies, and essential services for those who are facing challenges in their lives.
The essence of Reach Out and a cornerstone of the Hockomock Y’s mission is that nobody is turned away because of their inability to pay.
Each contribution to this campaign provides confidential scholarships for those who otherwise could not enjoy a Y experience due to financial struggles. This is an opportunity to feel welcomed as part of the YMCA family and for kids to enjoy summer camps, swim lessons, and out-of-school child care programs.
Reach Out also subsidizes mission-driven programs, including our Teen Centers, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, and participation in our Teen Center programming and sports, as examples, designed to address the increasing problem of bullying in and outside of school.
Additionally, Reach Out helps make it possible for our YMCA to deliver essential services to our neighbors experiencing hardships, such as food insecurity, emergency child care during extremely challenging times, and backpacks for kids who cannot afford them at the start of a school year.
In 2020, the Reach Out program provided $1.9 million in confidential scholarships and subsidies, 247,439 grab and go meals, and 25,242 bags of groceries, valued at $50 each.
The Hockomock Area YMCA is extremely grateful for the long-standing relationship with Dean Bank and for its continued generosity for its mission-driven work.
For more information please contact Katie Moore at KatieM@hockymca.org or 508.643.5265.
About Hockomock Area YMCA:
Where Cause Meets Community. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility.
Our YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities we are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information visit hockymca.org.
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| Hockomock Area YMCA Awarded Grant From Dean Bank |
Tomorrow at 11, the Joint Senate and House #MACOVIDOversight Committee will hold a hearing to examine the Commonwealth's #COVID19 Vaccine Rollout.
This is the first in a series of oversight hearings the committee will hold on topics related to the pandemic. #mapoli https://t.co/Xc023wKVZT
Join the LiveStream = https://malegislature.gov/Events/SpecialEvents/Detail/374
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| Joint Senate and House #MACOVIDOversight Committee - Feb 25 - 11 AM |
"On February 22nd, student athletes will be returning to their cheer, football, volleyball, and winter track seasons after a long wait.
However, MIAA guidelines will be different this season in order to remain safe and socially-distanced.
Indoor facilities such as gyms will only be operating at 40% capacity following the Massachusetts Phase 3, Step 1 guidelines, and spectators at games will be limited to low numbers."
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| Pantherbook: "Fall II Preview- What’s Different?" |
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| The outdoor track and football field have been cleared of snow |
Congrats to the Mock Trial Prosecution team which defeated Hingham yesterday 105-96.
Every performer yesterday earned an exemplary score: Katie Rabovsky, Carrie Rawan, Derek Halet, Aadit Bhatia, Grace Newton, Akash Shetty, Dom Sackley, Anton Sackley, and Ankit Boruah.
"Much has been said about getting students back to school quickly, but it is important that we do so safely. And in that regard, the legislature has been pushing the administration to enhance the safety of the experience by moving teachers to the front of the line on vaccine distribution. And we have called upon the administration to ramp up efforts to distribute vaccines at local distribution sites."Continue reading Rep Roy's statement (rich with links)
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| a copy of the letter from Rep. Roy and colleagues on the teacher vaccine priority issue |
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| Hear about "Boston Made" with Alan Earls |