Fast Food: BCC to host free mobile food distribution

Bristol Community College teams up with The Greater Boston Food Bank to bring the Mobile Food Market to the BCC Fall River Campus, 777 Elsbree St. Campus on Monday, August 6, from 10 – 11 a.m. in Parking Lot #5 (in front of the Hudnall Administration Building.) The Mobile Market is free and open to the entire community. A variety of fresh and frozen items will be given away at the Market through this partnership with The Greater Boston Food Bank. Participants are asked to pre-register for the Mobile Market and to bring their own shopping bags. Food is distributed based on the size of the Continue reading >>>

CSR Reporting Leaders in the Greater Boston Area

Downtown BostonBased in Boston? Consider our upcoming training course in the Global Reporting Initiative – a leading international standard in CSR reporting. Class begins September 13th! It’s no secret that Boston, a liberal, academia-saturated city, is not only the central business hub of the New England region, but is becoming ever more conscious of the importance of green projects and socially responsible programs. It comes as no surprise, then, that Fortune 500 companies whose headquarters reside in the greater Boston area take social responsibility reporting quite seriously.A total of Continue reading >>>

Fireplace bistro’s burger wins choice award

In a month filled with delectable competitions, an online burger battle among 57 Greater Boston restaurants has come up with a local winner: Brookline’s own Fireplace restaurant. “This is a tremendous honor,” said Harry Robinson, director of the Brookline Chamber of Commerce, in announcing the Fireplace Burger’s selection for the People’s Choice award. Chef-owner Jim Solomon said he took quality local ingredients to make his cheddar-stuffed burger with bacon, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, and a house-brined pickle on a homemade English muffin. His creation will be competing against Continue reading >>>

The Family Center in Somerville Names Sue Heilman as New CEO

SUE HEILMAN APPOINTED CEO OF THE FAMILY CENTER SOMERVILLE, MA (July 24, 2012) — The Family Center, a 30-year-old non-profit agency that serves at-risk families in the Greater Boston area, appointed non-profit leader Sue Heilman as its new Chief Executive Officer. “The Board of Directors is delighted to announce Sue Heilman’s appointment,” said Anne Peretz, founder and board chair. “With more than 25 years of experience growing and leading mission-based organizations, Sue brings a deep commitment to at-risk children and families, as well as significant experience in many areas Continue reading >>>

Harvard and MIT Students Rally Boston to Join Global Guinness World Record …

BOSTON, July 27, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Students at Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology aren't the type to take the summer off. Those who comprise a group called Team HBV, while working well-earned and prized internships, are also dedicating their off hours to leading conference calls, sending emails and public service announcements, and distributing flyers in Chinatown and beyond -- all in an attempt to rally elected officials, community and healthcare leaders, and the general Boston population to join them, noon tomorrow, at Boston Common (Park and Tremont) for a creative Continue reading >>>

Harvard and MIT Students Rally Boston to Join Global Guinness World Record …

BOSTON, July 27, 2012 /NEWS.GNOM.ES/ — Students at Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology aren’t the type to take the summer off. Those who comprise a group called Team HBV, while working well-earned and prized internships, are also dedicating their off hours to leading conference calls, sending emails and public service announcements, and distributing flyers in Chinatown and beyond — all in an attempt to rally elected officials, community and healthcare leaders, and the general Boston population to join them, noon tomorrow, at Boston Common (Park Continue reading >>>

Harvard And MIT Students Rally Boston To Join Global Guinness World Record …

BOSTON, July 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Students at Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology aren’t the type to take the summer off. Those who comprise a group called Team HBV, while working well-earned and prized internships, are also dedicating their off hours to leading conference calls, sending emails and public service announcements, and distributing flyers in Chinatown and beyond — all in an attempt to rally elected officials, community and healthcare leaders, and the general Boston population to join them, noon tomorrow, at Boston Common (Park and Tremont) for a creative approach Continue reading >>>

Harvard and MIT Students Rally Boston to Join Global Guinness World Record …

BOSTON, July 27, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Students at Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology aren't the type to take the summer off. Those who comprise a group called Team HBV, while working well-earned and prized internships, are also dedicating their off hours to leading conference calls, sending emails and public service announcements, and distributing flyers in Chinatown and beyond -- all in Continue reading >>>