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Dover, Sherborn Catholic churches seek donations for food pantry Common Content The Most Precious Blood and St. Theresa Collaborative Food Pantry continues to rely on residents’ support and generosity to ensure children and families have the food they need during these difficult times. The next delivery of donations to families cared for by the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program in Waltham will be Tuesday, March 16, 30 and April 13. Requested items... ·         Baby Wipes ·...

Vaccinating Bostons Homeless Community Extends To Those Living On City Streets Volunteers talk to a sleeping homeless man in South Station duing the annual point-in-time homeless census. Craig Lemoult / WGBH News Share In It Together | Feb. 24, 2021 Its been about a month since those experiencing homelessness started getting vaccinated against the coronavirus. Dr. Jim OConnell, president of the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, said his organization has vaccinated about 1,800 people...

POLITICO Get the Massachusetts Playbook newsletter Email Sign Up By signing up you agree to receive email newsletters or updates from POLITICO and you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service. You can unsubscribe at any time and you can contact us here. This sign-up form is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Presented by Uber Driver Stories GOOD MORNING, MASSACHUSETTS. VACCINE OVERSIGHT HEARING TODAY — Top members of Gov. Charlie Bakers a...

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When Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program started vaccinating adults staying in homeless shelters three weeks ago, they found excitement at each stop. Doctors, nurses and shelter staff members applauded dozens of shelter guests who got the shots. Fifty-year-old Jeffrey Davis was one of them. The Pine Street Inn guest said he took the vaccine because COVID-19 scares him. "I was afraid of dying from it, to tell you the truth," he said. Jeffery Davis, who has been staying at Pine Street Inn...

In fight against opioid use, $1.5 million awarded to Massachusetts nonprofits Updated Feb 10, 2021; By Katie Lannan | State House News Service A total of $1.5 million in grants will flow from Attorney General Maura Healey’s office to 16 organizations across the state that plan to use the money to fund recovery coaches, bilingual staff, outreach efforts and other measures aimed at expanding access for communities of color to opioid use treatment and recovery programs. Healey announced the gra...

Dover, Sherborn churches seek donations for food pantry Common Content The Most Precious Blood and St. Theresa Collaborative Food Pantry continues to rely on residents’ support and generosity to ensure children and families have the food they need during these difficult times. The next delivery of donations to families cared for by the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program in Waltham will be Tuesday, Feb. 2. Next delivery dates: Feb.16 and March 2. Requested items... ·         ...

ROCKFORD — Grab your coats, hats and gloves — or just stay inside — as the region braces for the coldest days of the year over the weekend.  Starting on Saturday night through early Monday morning, residents can expect to see temperatures drop well below freezing, according to Kevin Donofrio, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Romeoville.  Saturday night temperatures are expected to be as low as minus 10 degrees, followed by a small increase Sunday morning with tempe...

A Nor’Easter, A Pandemic And No Place To Live A man experiencing homelessness takes shelter at a bus stop during a snowstorm on Dec. 17, 2020, in Lawrence, Mass. Elise Amendola/AP As the snow began to pile up Monday night, Jim Greene set out to bring a sleeping bag to a Boston man spending the night on the street. “I wish we could convince him to come in, but he just refuses,” said Greene, assistant director for street homelessness initiatives for the city of Boston. “Its ...

Press release content from Business Wire. The AP news staff was not involved in its creation. Beacon Health Options Provides Needed Relief for Those Caught in Twin Pandemics of Opioid Use Disorder and COVID-19 January 21, 2021 GMT BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 21, 2021-- COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on the U.S. economy, our healthcare system and individuals across our nation. Yet, there is another issue that is affecting Massachusetts, and much of the country; and while it is not current...