Support the 200K Ride for Recovery
 On October 7th, Scott Bosley of Woburn, Massachusetts rode 200 kilometers across state lines in support of Boston Rescue Mission's programs for women and men at risk of homelessness, addiction, and incarceration.
Just how far is 200K? Scott rode from Woburn, MA to Portsmouth, NH and back, all in one day! The trip is a modified version of a 200 mile trip Scott rode for the Mission in 2007, which raised $2,600 for our food and recovery programs. With support from family and friends, Scott continues his dedication to community service by merging his passion, cycling, with the needs of homeless and hurting adults in greater Boston.
If you would like to support Scott's ride, click the Donate Now button in the upper right of this page. Select the 200K Ride for Recovery - Scott Bosley fund for your donation, and help Scott transform lives this fall!
State Street and Others Enrich Employees and Community
This summer, employees from State Street Corporation fed hungry men, women, and children during the Boston Rescue Mission's daily three o'clock community meal. As an extra gift, volunteers collected 40 pairs of new adult-size flip flops for homeless guests to use in the shower.
To date, G.E Securities, State Street, and Starbucks have provided a direct service, prepared and served meals, or donated food and toiletries to those in need.
Larger groups of 3-6 may prepare the 3 o'clock and 4:30 meals on weekdays. Smaller groups of 2-3 assist the 9am-noon shift prepping food for the day and serving the 11:30 meal.
Corporate volunteering not only builds employee teamwork skills, but also allows businesses to engage the community it serves. For more information about volunteering a group from your organization, contact Jay Bonetti at Jbonetti@brm.org.
EyeBlink serves "Pizza for the Hungry"
EyeBlink, a nonprofit organization promoting social change through theater, dance and special events, hosted their third annual 'Pizza for the Homeless' event at the Boston Rescue Mission. The Boston Rescue Mission is honored to be one of the 7 organizations in the Boston area chosen to be a recipient of EyeBlink's generosity throughout the country. Eyeblink is now hoping to reach over 25 states, and continue to expand in the upcoming years.
Boston Rescue Mission Sets Sail
For the third year in a row, many supporters of the Boston Rescue Mission enjoyed a two hour cruise of Boston Harbor aboard the Tall Ship Poincare. We were blessed with beautiful sunny weather, and the 'sail' was enjoyed by all. Forty tickets to the event were generously donated to the Mission by the ship's owner, Captain Keating Willcox.
Mission President, Reverend John Samaan (far left),
takes in the view. (photo courtesy of Ed Leboy)
Additional information on his two vessels can be found www.tallshipformidable.com.
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Have you seen our billboard this year? We were greatly assisted by our friends at ClearChannel who have also made us a partner in their ClearChannel Cares program supporting the local community. The main billboard can be seen driving into Boston from the south on 93 North. Our billboard campaign will be going on throughout the year.
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In Recognition of their support and initiative everyone at the Mission would like to thank...
Nicole and Courtney of the Salter School for their very successful sock drive... Mary Beth and the 9th grade CCD class who collected an assortment of items for the Mission...Coldwell of New England for their generous gift of soaps and shampoo... New Balance for their ongoing support with shoes for our homeless clients...
Thank you to the Boston Public Market Association for organizing the fresh produce farmers market across from South Station in Dewey Sq. Also to MaCarthur Farm, Keown Orchards, Red Fire Farm and Kimball Fruit Farm for their ongoing farm fresh vegetable and fruit donations.
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