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WeLoveU, Russell Holmes Give 48 Coats in Dorchester Drive

On a chilly afternoon on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, the Intl. WeLoveU Foundation partnered with Massachusetts State Representative Russell Holmes and Shaw-Taylor School in the city of Dorchester to host the WeLo’s Winter Clothing Drive. Twenty-one volunteers gathered to bring warmth and comfort to students and their families. Addressing Educational Disparities Through Support According to […]

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Volunteers Unite to Clean Harambee Park in Boston for Earth Day

3 Comments / Clean WORLD Movement, Environment, Massachusetts / WeLoveU Foundation

On Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Boston, MA, 84 WeLoveU volunteers and guests met at Harambee Park for a cleanup. In collaboration with State Rep. Russell Holmes, the cleanup initiative marked a collective homage to Earth Day. Recognizing the importance of preserving green spaces amidst urban life, volunteers aimed to restore Harambee Park to its

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WeLoveU & MA State Rep. Brandy Fluker Oakley Host Successful Coat Donation Event in Dorchester

4 Comments / Community Well-Being, Education, Massachusetts, WeLo's Winter Weather Clothing Drive / WeLoveU Foundation

On Sunday, December 17, 2023, the Intl. WeLoveU Foundation and Massachusetts State Representative Brandy Fluker Oakley hosted a coat donation event at a YMCA in Dorchester. Thirty-four WeLoveU volunteers united to prepare the event space for families to enjoy a memorable experience. In total, 153 people attended, and the group distributed 68 new winter coats,

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WeLoveU Volunteers Assist Leominster After Flash Flooding

7 Comments / Emergency Relief, Massachusetts / WeLoveU Foundation

The Northeastern Region of the United States was hit with flash flooding between September 11 and September 13, 2023. When WeLoveU volunteers near Boston, MA, heard about the City of Leominster’s flooding, whom they’ve worked with before, they acted quickly. “What’s happening here in Leominster is hard to watch,” said WeLoveU volunteer Ricky Rosario. “The

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WeLoveU Hosts a Book Donation & Read-Aloud With MA Senators

1 Comment / Book Drives, Education, Massachusetts / WeLoveU Foundation

On Monday, June 12, 2023, 17 volunteers from the WeLoveU Foundation gathered at Vernon Hill Elementary School to donate 1,017 books to 470 children in grades pre-kindergarten to sixth grade in partnership with Senators Michael O. Moore and Robyn K. Kennedy. The book donation event was held to encourage summer reading. Studies show that 61%

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Boston Volunteers Clean up Franklin Park for Earth Day 2023

7 Comments / Clean WORLD Movement, Environment, Massachusetts / WeLoveU Foundation

On Sunday, April 23, 2023, about 70 WeLoveU volunteers cleaned Franklin Park in Boston, MA. The 485-acre park contains playgrounds, trails, and a baseball field. Franklin Park is located in a high-traffic area, near various other attractions such as the Franklin Zoo and Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum. As many community members visit the park, trash tends

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First Help Financial & WeLoveU Roll up Sleeves in Boston Park

4 Comments / Clean WORLD Movement, Environment, Massachusetts / WeLoveU Foundation

On Thursday, April 20, 2023, about 40 volunteers from First Help Financial and WeLoveU came together to clean Boston’s Harambee Park. Located in Dorchester, a vibrant neighborhood in the heart of Boston, this proved to be a great area to volunteer. Typically, the local residents enjoy meeting at the park for various reasons such as sporting

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WeLoveU and Power Home Remodeling Clean Up Boston’s Historical Squares

1 Comment / Clean WORLD Movement, Massachusetts / WeLoveU Foundation

On Sunday, November 13, 2022, about 70 WeLoveU Foundation volunteers partnered with Power Home Remodeling and Boston Parks and Recreation to clean Blackstone and Franklin Squares. Together, volunteers removed 156 bags of yard waste, weighing a total of 6,240 lbs., and three bags of trash, weighing 150 lbs. About Blackstone and Franklin Squares Blackstone and

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WeLoveU’s Savin Hill & Malibu Beach Cleanup Keeps Shoreline Clean

2 Comments / Environment, Massachusetts, Oceans and Waterways / WeLoveU Foundation

On Sunday, August 21, 2022, 60 volunteers of the Intl. WeLoveU Foundation partnered up with Boston Parks and Recreation to clean up Savin Hill and Malibu Beach. The beach is in Dorchester — Boston’s largest neighborhood — and is known for historic houses, trails, and sports fields. It’s an area locals know and love because

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WeLoveU and MA Rep. Jon Santiago Clean Southwest Corridor Park in Boston

2 Comments / Clean WORLD Movement, Environment, Massachusetts / WeLoveU Foundation

On Sunday, August 7, 2022, around 30 volunteers of the Intl. WeLoveU Foundation gathered for a cleanup and beautification project at Southwest Corridor Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The 52-acre linear park composed of trails and tennis and basketball courts is a popular site for dog walkers and runners. Working Together for Boston WeLoveU partnered up with State Representative

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