As a physical therapist with five years of experience, I watched helplessly as my mother’s health slowly deteriorated before my eyes. In her early 50s, she had been complaining for years of persistent “rocking sensations.” At first, it seemed benign, something easily dismissed. But over time, her complaints grew more frequent and concerning. During a visit home, I noticed she could not stand or walk without holding on to furniture for support. As a PT, I knew this was a red flag—these...| Vestibular Disorders Association
As we celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week, we’re honoring everyone who shows up to help us get healthy food delivered to our Greater Boston community, week after week. Today we’re delighted to introduce you to Ty Robinson, who volunteers with us regularly as part of the Harvard Federal Credit Union (Harvard FCU) team. A Mission-Driven Partnership […] The post Volunteer Spotlight: Ty Robinson and Harvard Federal Credit Union appeared first on FoodForFree.org.| FoodForFree.org
At Food For Free, we’re lucky to work alongside volunteers who bring not only their time and energy, but also a deep passion for food access and community care. One of those volunteers is Jaime Levesque — a registered dietitian who recently joined us for a large-scale food rescue operation at the Boston Convention and […] The post Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Jaime Levesque appeared first on FoodForFree.org.| FoodForFree.org
Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month! April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we want to celebrate our incredible volunteers! From packing food in our warehouse to reclaiming produce to office support to serving participants at one of our Fare for All Sites, volunteers are always at the heart of our work at The Food Group. We are […]| The Food Group
Every week, Somerville Public Schools students Jackson Ardolino, Ava Marujo, Samantha Mood, and Jeremiah Thomas join us at Food For Free to help their neighbors| FoodForFree.org
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! While we at Food For Free appreciate the year-round efforts of our volunteers, we’re taking some time this month to celebrate and highlight some of the folks who take our mission of bringing healthy food to the community to heart. Take Morgan Sweet and Maxie Chambliss, for example. They are […]| FoodForFree.org
Have you checked out our referral board yet? Casa Marianella is currently very full and we ask that people please contact staff first before arriving at Casa. However, we have a long list of trusted organizations in the ATX area that we work with on a day-to-day basis that we trust and can lend many [...]| Casa Marianella
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At Catholic Charities Little Flower Assistance Center in Aurora, activity never stops. Little Flower provides food, clothing and job search assistance for thousands of individuals and families each year. While its impact on the community is profound, the heartbeat of our operations lies with our volunteers—and Fred Lengerich is one of the busiest. Fred has ... Read more| Catholic Charities of Denver