A New Year’s Day fundraiser is being held at School Street Foods in Lynnfield to raise funds for local business owner Chrissy Emerson to support her battle with cancer with 10% of all sales for the day being donated to her. Emerson runs Revel Balloon Company, a Peabody-based business that specializes in customized balloons and backdrops. When she was diagnosed with cancer, … [Read more...] about New Years event will aid in Peabody business owner’s cancer fight
Charity
State Rep. Walsh welcomed by Ronald McDonald House Charities in Boston
CHARLESTOWN — Last Tuesday morning, state Rep. Thomas P. Walsh (D-Peabody) was greeted by CEO Lauren Hoops Schmieg and her team at the Ronald McDonald House Charities New England (RMHC-NE) home in Charlestown to contribute needed household items and an assortment of containers filled with can tabs collected by dozens of participants across the North Shore this summer. “I am … [Read more...] about State Rep. Walsh welcomed by Ronald McDonald House Charities in Boston
Project CHILLD expands operations to Peabody
Pediatric occupational and speech therapy clinic, Project CHILLD, moved its operations from Beverly to Peabody this past month, opening a new facility for expanded programs and more staff. Occupational therapist Kathy Carley opened the practice in 2001 to help children with intellectual, development, and neurological challenges. After working in Beverley for over 20 years, … [Read more...] about Project CHILLD expands operations to Peabody
Citizens Inn names new Executive Director
Citizens Inn announced that Melissa González has been selected as the new Executive Director of the organization, effective Nov. 25. González is an experienced nonprofit leader and strategist with over two decades of experience driving social impact and nonprofit sustainability. A dedicated advocate for social justice and organizational growth, González’s career reflects her … [Read more...] about Citizens Inn names new Executive Director