2018 Christmas Heroics: 600 Served; More Than 200 Unexpectedly
by Rick Winterson There have been Christmas Dinners served to the people of South Boston for the last 35 years. These are such joyful occasions, one can only hope that these Dinners continue to be served for at least 135 years more. This custom began with the late Msgr. McDonnell (popularly called “Fr. Tom”), who enlisted the help [...]
100 guys/100 Women Bring More Than Their Wallets
By: Tara Kerrigan Hayes Proving that the generosity of spirit is alive and well in Boston, this year’s Giving Tuesday was the perfect night to hold the 100 Women/Men Who Care’s annual Fundraiser. To date, The 100 Guys/100 Women Who Care groups have made a significant impact on local charitable organizations donating over $100,000, and they have no intention [...]
A Marian Manor Update
by Rick Winterson Marian Manor is in transition. The Manor is one of South Boston’s best-known landmarks – for its location and imposing structure on Dorchester Street below Thomas Park, but mostly for the excellent nursing care that it has offered for decades. You are probably aware that the Manor was once the Carney Hospital, some 50+ years [...]
SLYK Shades – A Chronic Illness Survivor’s Transformation
By: Tara Kerrigan Hayes Your world can change in an instant. That’s what Josh Fitzmaurice of Sandwich, Massachusetts learned last year, when life as he knew it came crashing down with the flick of a doctor’s pen. As a young, successful accountant, Josh seemingly had it all, until he visited the doctor to investigate neck pain and was prescribed [...]
‘Tis the Season for Giving
by Rick Winterson Excel High Football Team Enjoys a Year-end Christmas Lunch at Tony C's, Courtesy of the Seaport's Cronin Group LLC Yesterday noon, the Excel High School 2018 football team met at Tony C’s in the Seaport. The team’s eleven-game season had closed out on Thanksgiving Day last month. It was now time for a celebration. What better place could [...]
Kindness Kits (and Much More) at Aloft and Element
by Rick Winterson Aloft Boston Seaport District sent us an interesting e-mail last week. As a team-building Holiday activity, Aloft asked its staff at 401-403 D Street to assemble what they are calling “Kindness Kits” for free distribution to those in need around the South Boston area. Their staff put together hundreds and hundreds of these kits, which were distributed [...]