Opening Doors and Feeding Families
Moving Families Out of Poverty
Fleeing from domestic violence about five years ago, Madeleine, 30, is a vivacious single mother who now lives with her 7-year old son, Jacob, in public housing. She is a…
6 Ways for You and Your Family to Give Back This Thanksgiving
Moving Families Out of Poverty
For many, Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy turkey, parades, and football, but it can also be an extremely difficult time for families who are struggling to make ends meet.…
Hunger Is On The Rise – and Not Where You’d Expect.
Moving Families Out of Poverty
Hunger in Greater Boston is a well-known problem, but it’s showing up in places we don’t usually see it. Local communities are finding new ways to address the issue of…
Blue Cross Blue Shield and The Power of Snack Time
Moving Families Out of Poverty
From healthy snacks for children in need to financial opportunity for families, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is committed to building a healthy community. When you think about it, the…
Planting the seeds of a healthy community
Moving Families Out of Poverty
A spotlight on some innovative North Shore programs that are making nutrition and healthy living a priority for families in need. The connection between financial health and physical health is not…
5 Smart Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget
Moving Families Out of Poverty
A tight budget doesn’t have to mean boring or processed meals. Here are some family-friendly ideas for eating well on a budget. Trying to eat well on a budget can be…
Can poverty make you sick?
Moving Families Out of Poverty
Why your financial health can be the biggest predictor of physical health
The season of holiday need meets the season of giving
Ending Homelessness, Moving Families Out of Poverty
For families who are already struggling, the holiday season bring a deeper level of stress and need. We all know that Santa’s elves are up all night this time of year. But…
Families come together to lend a hand for Thanksgiving Project
Moving Families Out of Poverty
The Thanksgiving Project brings people together on a big scale for a simple task: to make sure families in need have a holiday meal. For veteran partners and volunteers of…
Hunger Pangs and Little Brains: The Hidden Menace of Childhood Food Insecurity
Moving Families Out of Poverty
Food may be the most basic of basic needs, but hunger is a real–and devastating–problem for children throughout the region. Monday morning. Breakfast time at Dover Children’s Center in Dover,…