By Marna Meltzer-McMorris Not all victories are loud and public. Crossing the finish line of the Boston Marathon is as visible and as raucous a victory as I can think of. The city shuts down. Traffic stops. All eyes are on the finish line and every one of those 27,000 runners is recognized for completing
The New England Center for Children announced today that its 2018 Children of Promise Gala broke records for fundraising. Held on Nov. 30 at Boston’s InterContinental Hotel, nearly 450 business leaders, philanthropists, and NECC supporters enjoyed an evening of music, awards, auctions, and stories of inspiration. With the tremendous support of presenting sponsors, The Kim Family
On November 27th, The New England Center for Children will again participate in international #GivingTuesday. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Founded in 2012 by the 92nd Street Y – a community and cultural center in
On Friday, November 2nd, the St. Mark’s boys’ varsity soccer team will play Tabor Academy in their final home game, while also fundraising for The New England Center for Children (NECC). Both St. Mark's and NECC are located in Southborough, MA. For five years, the soccer team has created T-shirts and sold them at their
The New England Center for Children® (NECC®) announced today it will honor Allen & Major Associates, Inc. (A&M) with its Community Autism Champion Award for 2018 at the annual Children of Promise Gala on November 30 at the InterContinental Hotel in Boston. A&M is being recognized for their dedicated and sustained commitment to supporting autism
On Monday, August 27, more than 140 golfers and philanthropists gathered at Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston, MA, to support the 10th Annual “The Mike” Golf Invitational. The event, founded by Michael and Lori McKenna, is named in honor of their son Mike who was diagnosed with autism at 18 months old. Mike has
The New England Center for Children announced that they have received $214,410 raised through the annual Carlos Placido Dunkin’ Donuts Golf Classic. At a check presentation event held last week at NECC, Dunkin’ Donuts business owners and executives presented the check and the Dunkin’ Donuts Culinary Team held a donut decorating event for students. Funds will
The New England Center for Children has received a $5,349 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Healthy Living grant to fund NECC’s organic garden project called the “edible schoolyard.” The grant funds assisted in construction of raised garden beds; procurement of equipment and materials including soil, seeds, storage kits, food dehydrators, gathering baskets, and a
The New England Center for Children (NECC) is thrilled to announce a generous grant from the Constance O. Putnam Foundation in support of our Adapted Physical Education department and our Special Olympics teams. Through this generous gift, our Special Olympians will have new uniforms, equipment and training opportunities that will prepare them for success at
The annual Carlos Placido- Dunkin' Donuts Golf Classic for Autism was held at the Franklin Country Club in Franklin, MA on Monday, June 4, 2018. Started 21 years ago by Dunkin' franchisee Neal Faulkner, the event has raised more than $2 million since its founding. On Monday, 124 golfers and philanthropists gathered under rainy skies
