In a continuation of a nearly 30 year partnership, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation and the Dimock Center in Roxbury’s Egleston Square have teamed up to provide fresh, homemade meals for the Dimock Center’s Early Education families in the face…
Jamaica Mi Hungry’s food truck making stops to help Boston residents
The widely popular Jamaica Mi Hungry food truck, that has a brick and mortar location here in Jamaica Plain, has been making stops at different locations around Boston to help out residents in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. The longtime…
Forest Hills Cemetery closed to general public
Forest Hills Cemetery announced on April 22 that it is closing its gates, “allowing only visitation by lot and grave owners daily between 2 and 4 pm,” according to a letter from cemetery president George H. Milley, III. Milley said…
JP Observer: Click on that DONATE button! Local nonprofits hit by pandemic, too
When assessing the damage the covid-19 pandemic is doing to Jamaica Plain and looking at possible remedies, it’s important to keep local nonprofits, as well as businesses, in mind. There are 306 nonprofits registered in ZIP Code 02130, according to…
State launches Spanish language unemployment application
On Friday, April 10, the state launched a Spanish language online, mobile-friendly, unemployment benefits application for those who need to apply. The new, secure application for Spanish speakers is available through mass.gov/desempleo, the Spanish language website for unemployment in Massachusetts.…
The Cooperative Bank supports Boston food pantries
In response to increased demand on local food pantries as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Cooperative Bank (TCB) will donate $10,000 to Boston food pantries. The funds will be distributed in $2,500 increments to the food pantries in…