Meet Brenda Kelley of Lenox, Massachusetts' elementary principal of the year
"Our days are long days. Days can be tough. But you know, every day, there’s something positive happening within a school building," Kelley says.
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At Household Goods, thousands of furniture donations help families make a house a home
The Acton nonprofit that’s distributed over a million items was founded in a "twist of fate" 30 years ago, says executive director Sharon Martens.
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Building confidence with beauty, Give n' Glow looks to empower unhoused women
Northeastern student Samantha Asprelli founded her nonprofit to provide cosmetic products to unhoused women in Boston.
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Rose's Bounty is fighting food insecurity with 'open hearts and helping hands'
Darra Slagle was nominated for this week's edition of the Joy Beat for heading the West Roxbury food bank that feeds hundreds each month.
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Amid a Santa shortage, Santa Bill is busier than ever bringing holiday joy
A combination of mall shutdowns and a flurry of retirements is causing a spike in demand for Santas, according to professional Santa Bill Barnsley.
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