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MEET BECKY!
Name: Becky Cosby
Town of residence: Marlborough
Which UWTC program(s) have you volunteered for? Marlborough Community Cupboard.
How long have you been volunteering at the Marlborough Community Cupboard? I have been volunteering for a year and a half.
Do you volunteer regularly or occasionally? I volunteer regularly.
Why did you decide to volunteer? It started with a community service day for my department at Bose...
MEET DEBRA!
Name: Debra Gratto
Town of residence: Framingham
Which UWTC program(s) have you volunteered for? Call2Talk
How long have you been volunteering for Call2Talk? Two and a half years
Do you volunteer regularly or occasionally? Regularly
Why did you decide to volunteer? My career was winding down, and I wanted to do something meaningful in semi-retirement.
How did you decide to volunteer with Call2Talk? Over the years...
MEET CAROL!
Name: Carol J Udall
Town of residence: Bolton
Which UWTC program(s) have you volunteered for?
- WHEAT Community Cupboard
- WHEAT Community Café
- WHEAT Hidden Treasures
How Long Have You Been Volunteering for WHEAT? I started volunteering in April 2017, so 3+ years.
Do you volunteer regularly or occasionally? I volunteer regularly, anywhere from 20-40-ish hours a month.
Why did you decide to volunteer? ...
MEET SHANNON
Name: Shannon Brenock
Town of residence: Marlboro
Which United Way program(S) have you volunteered for? I volunteer for the Pearl St. Cupboard as well as the Café
How long have you been volunteering at the Pearl St. Cupboard & Café? I have been here since April 13, 2020.
Do you volunteer regularly or occasionally? I volunteer every day.
Why did you decide to volunteer? I decided to volunteer because I needed...
Company: Boston Scientific
Name: Caitlin Comer & Kaliya Johnson
Location: Marlborough, MA
What is your role in the company?
We both work on the Community Engagement Team for Boston Scientific supporting employee volunteerism and community outreach activities.
Tell us about your company:
Boston Scientific is a medical device company dedicated to transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health...
By Paul Mina
It’s hard to believe that in a matter of weeks teachers and children will be heading back to schools. While school districts make tough decisions about what the school year will look like, one thing is certain: learning isn’t cancelled.
When schools return in September – in person, remote, or hybrid – students will still need school supplies for their academic work. School supplies help pave the way toward academic success...
Name: Sandi
Town of Residence: Framingham
Can you tell us about your family?
It’s just me; I am 61 years old.
Which direct service do you benefit from?
I come to the Pearl St. Cupboard for groceries and I also come to the Café to get hot meals every night.
Can you tell me how long you have been coming to the Pearl St. Cupboard & Café?
I have been coming here for two years.
Can you tell me why you come?
I come here...
UWTC’s three food pantries have served a record number of people since the onset of COVID-19. Lines form as clients wait to pick up the food they need for their families, but struggle to provide. Food is distributed monthly based on family size – larger families get more of each product. UWTC is committed to ensuring access to fresh, healthy food for everyone in need. Check out the items going into our carriages each month!
Shelf-stable dry...
Name: Clara Rodriguez
Town of residence: Framingham
How long have you been working at UWTC?
I have been working here for about a year.
What is your role at UWTC?
I am the Warehouse Supervisor at United Way Distribution Services but I’ve been working at the Pearl St. Cupboard during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What is a typical day like for you at UWTC?
A typical day for me includes supervising all the volunteers and all aspects of...
Name
Ashley
Town Of Residence
Lancaster
Which WHEAT Program(S) Have You Volunteered For?
WHEAT Community Café
How Long Have You Been Volunteering at the Café?
I just started, so I have been here about a month.
Do You Volunteer Regularly Or Occasionally?
I come 2-3 times per week.
Why Did You Decide To Volunteer?
I am a nutrition student at Umass Amherst. I came here to get some hands-on experience learning about...
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