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As the state where the Boston Tea Party, Battle of Bunker Hill, and first shots of the American Revolution happened, Massachusetts is a special place to celebrate the 4th of July. Whether you’re looking for a free event for the family or a way to give back to America’s …Continue Reading Celebrate Independence Day in Massachusetts
Massachusetts proudly supports and honors military members who have died fighting for our country. Memorial Day — May 29, 2017 — offers residents an opportunity to remember fallen heroes. The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) and the Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) share information on Memorial Day …Continue Reading Honor Massachusetts Veterans This Memorial Day
This is a guest blog post from the Office of Coastal Zone Management, written by Claudia Geib. Have you ever dreamed of searching the shore for pirate treasure? Now’s your chance! Join a coastal scavenger hunt this fall and help clean up your favorite beach during COASTSWEEP, …Continue Reading Calling All Treasure Hunters: Join a COASTSWEEP Cleanup This Fall
This is a guest blog post from MassMobility. There are many reasons why people aren’t able to drive, including overall health, sight, medication, or a disability. For people who live in suburban or rural areas in particular, finding transportation can be extremely difficult — public …Continue Reading Help Your Community as a Volunteer Driver
“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. From his sermons as a pastor in Atlanta, Georgia, to his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. preached the importance of love, tolerance, and service. With …Continue Reading How You Can Serve This Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Volunteering as a family is a chance to build strong personal ties and support your local community. Whether you’re looking for an ongoing commitment or a small way you can give back, there are a variety of ways for your family to donate or volunteer. …Continue Reading Volunteer & Donating Opportunities for Families
This is a guest blog post from the Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM), written by Claudia Geib. It was a cool, sunny day in Rockport in late September, and breathing compressed air 20 feet below the surface, I was starting to get a little …Continue Reading Removing Plastic from Rockport’s Reefs with COASTSWEEP
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. During his life, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led the Civil Rights Movement through nonviolent acts of protest and helped end legal segregation of African American citizens. …Continue Reading Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Volunteering can be a satisfying and worthwhile experience for everyone. Donating your time, talent, and effort are small ways to make a significant difference in your community. Many volunteer opportunities exist throughout Massachusetts that enable you to get involved in your community and improve the …Continue Reading Volunteering: Making a Difference in Massachusetts
Through organized, non-violent and peaceful means, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. changed the world by dedicating his life to the pursuit of basic civil rights for all people. He dreamed of a world where people of all races and backgrounds could live, work, and help …Continue Reading How to Celebrate and Serve on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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