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Individuals, families, co-workers, and friends are all coming together (six feet apart) to support the United Way of Tri-County’s (UWTC) COVID-19 Community Recovery Fund.
Runners and walkers alike can participate in this virtual event any day between Sunday, July 12 and Saturday, July 18.
The $15 registration fee will help make up for some of the losses from UWTC’s events that have been cancelled through the end of the year due to COVID-...
Company: Bowditch & Dewey LLP
Name: Julie O'Neill
Location: Framingham
What is your role in the company?
I am an attorney and a partner at Bowditch & Dewey.
Tell us about your company:
Bowditch is a full-service law firm with offices in Boston, Framingham, and Worcester. The firm delivers outstanding client satisfaction and big-firm quality legal services in the areas of business and finance, real estate and environmental,...
Name
Shelley McClellan
Town Of Residence
Clinton
How Long Have You Been Working At WHEAT?
It was a year in November, so almost two years now.
What Is Your Role At WHEAT?
I am the Chef and Volunteer Coordinator.
What Is A Typical Day Like For You At WHEAT?
I’m here at 9am until dinner is over. When I get here in the morning, I get everything set up for the volunteers. I get out what we need for the day, assign jobs, see...
By: Paul Mina
UWTC President & CEO
As a nation, the United States has faced and overcome many seemingly impossible challenges in our history. We share in the deep sorrow of our neighbors and will continue to unite for equity in our work. The injustices we are witnessing today are a result of systems perpetuated by racial inequity, and we know no community or organization is immune to this. The same systems that promote racial inequities...
Name:
Patricia
Town Of Residence:
Marlborough
Can You Tell Us About Your Family?
I am 77 and I live alone in senior housing.
Which Direct Service Do You Benefit From?
I use Marlborough Community Cupboard’s Senior Mobile Market which drops groceries off at my house once a month.
Can You Tell Me How Long You Have Been Using the Senior Mobile Market?
They have been coming to my house for a few years.
Can You Tell Me Why You Use the...
Name
Erin
Town of Residence
Clinton
Can you tell us about your family?
I am a single mother. There are five people in my family, including me. I have four children, ages four through eleven.
Which WHEAT service do you benefit from?
The main services I benefit from by coming to WHEAT are the food pantry and Hope for the Holidays programs.
Can you tell me how long you have been coming to or using this service?
I came to WHEAT for...
Name: Maggie McNeill
Town of Residence: Stoughton, Massachusetts
How long have you been working for Call2Talk? About 2.5 years!
What is your role at Call2Talk? I am the Volunteer Coordinator at Call2Talk.
What is a typical day like for you at Call2Talk?
I provide support to the wonderful volunteers at Call2Talk. This includes debriefing after challenging calls and answering any questions they may have. Additionally, I assist with...
Name: John
Town of Residence: Framingham
Can you tell us about your family?
There are three people in my family. My 18 year old son is the only one that can work. I used to do home remodeling and maintenance, but I am disabled now. I have cancer and I just broke my back. My wife is also disabled and she's on dialysis. Since my son is the only one that can work, I really need this right now.
Which direct service do you benefit from?...
Name: Peggy
Town of residence: Framingham
Which UWTC program(s) have you volunteered for?
• Call2Talk
• TeleCheck
How Long Have You Been Volunteering here?
I have been volunteering here for six years.
Do you volunteer regularly or occasionally?
I volunteer regularly.
Why did you decide to volunteer?
I decided to volunteer because I feel that I've been lucky in life and I want to give back to people who have not been so lucky...
Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. The outbreak of COVID-19 is stressful for almost everyone.
According to the CDC, stress during an infectious disease outbreak can include:
• Fear and worry about your own health and the health of your loved ones
• Changes in sleep or eating patterns
• Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
• Worsening of chronic health problems
• Worsening...
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