Most meetings are so crammed that little attention is given to reflecting: on our work, relationships, hopes, or deepest purposes. A growing body of evidence tells us that reflective practices in meetings can greatly improve group communication and effectiveness. Especially when time is precious, so, in fact, is reflection; effective practice...
Silver Lining Mentoring is currently in need of dedicated, caring adults to become Life Skills Mentors to youth with foster care experience. You don’t need a special background to be a mentor, just a desire to be a supportive, consistent presence to a young adult who needs stable support as...
RESPOND is hosting its second annual Chili Cook-Off to raise funds for our life-saving Programs & Services. Twenty local chefs will compete for exciting prizes and a Chili Cook-Off trophy! Last year was a success, attracting over 100 guests and this year will be even bigger. We hope you will...
Jett Foundation is celebrating 15 years of fighting for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Please join us for a night of celebration as we continue to ensure all children with Duchenne have access to safe and effective therapies, activities, equipment and programs that enrich their lives. Emcee: Lenny Clarke http://jettfoundation.org/2017gala/
On January 27, 2017, the ICA will host the eleventh edition of our annual wine dinner and auction, Uncorked. Since its inception, Uncorked has raised more than two and a half million dollars to support youth access and education programs at the ICA and has become one of the museum’s...
The Triple Helix Trio and the Belmont Festival Orchestra present: BEETHOVEN: Triple Concerto MENDELSSOHN: Symphony 5, "The Reformation" Nationally renowned Triple Helix musicians Lois Shapiro, Rhonda Rider and Bayla Keyes volunteer along with the Belmont Festival Orchestra, under the baton of Nathaniel Meyer, in a program of the world's most...
USES is turning 125! In October 1891, a group of well-to-do individuals came together to discuss the economic struggles and social injustices facing the South End community and how they could work alongside residents to effect change. Quick to action, on January 1, 1892, Andover House opened its doors to...
The John & Abigail Adams Benefit is an extraordinary evening of art and music hosted by the Boston Bar Foundation at the Museum of Fine Arts. The annual event is the largest fundraiser of its kind in the Boston area. 100% of Adams Benefit proceeds fund direct grants awarded to...
On February 9, the UMass Boston Center for Collaborative Leadership will recognize legendary community activist Mel King at the Fifth Annual Building a Better Boston Award Breakfast. Never one to back down from the struggles he believes in, King is a constant force in providing a voice for communities of...
We invite you to a special opportunity to meet 30+ Investors and Executives from all over Africa. CEIBS in collaboration with Harvard University hosts executives and investors from Africa once per year to introduce them to the business environment in Boston. These VIPs represent companies including but not limited to:...