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Rodman CPAs Volunteer a Day of Service at Newton based nonprofit Hope and Comfort

November 18, 2016 // by admin

Rodman CPAs team volunteers at Hope and Comfort

Rodman CPAs, a full service tax and accounting firm in Waltham, MA recently volunteered a day of service at Hope and Comfort, a Newton, MA-based nonprofit that provides essential personal care products to adults and children in need within Greater Boston.

On Friday, October 21, 2016, Rodman CPAs’ team of 19 volunteered at Hope and Comfort, helping with their essential “Soap for Hope” program. The Rodman team packed 488 hygiene kits containing soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste and a toothbrush, for distribution to students in Boston Public Schools (through Hope and Comfort’s partnership with their Health and Wellness Department), as well as to Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston, and the Waltham Boys and Girls Club.

Packing the kits was an involved process: the Rodman team sorted and counted the hundreds of hygiene items that their firm’s employees had collected for Soap for Hope over several weeks and made hundreds of cards to be included within the hygiene kits. They also wrapped and decorated four collection boxes to be used for product collection drives in the community, and completed a variety of other tasks to help prepare items for distribution.

One team member, Experienced Associate Justin Horr, also raised thousands of dollars for Hope and Comfort while competing in the World’s Toughest Mudder obstacle course challenge in Las Vegas this month.

“Hope and Comfort is very thankful to everyone from Rodman CPAs for all of their volunteer efforts to help us get essential hygiene products to people in need throughout Greater Boston. Not only did employees volunteer their time, they also collected hundreds of hygiene items and made a very generous financial donation. We could not help as many people as we do without great volunteers and donors like everyone at Rodman CPAs,” Jeff Feingold, Hope and Comfort President and Founder.

Since its founding in 2011, Hope and Comfort has distributed more than 230,000 items in total, and more than 113,000 of those items were distributed in 2016.

“Hope and Comfort supports and improves the health and self-esteem of thousands of children and adults in our community,” said Steve Rodman, president of Rodman CPAs. “We are pleased to have the opportunity to work with such a great organization and will continue to support their efforts.”

Community outreach is woven into Rodman CPAs’ company culture. The firm has a dedicated volunteer outreach team led by Senior Associates Kate Doherty and Elysha Sturm, and every staff member has an opportunity to volunteer. Over the years, Rodman CPAs has supported a number of organizations and causes in addition to Hope and Comfort, including Camp Clark in Plymouth, Rosie’s Place in Boston and The Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE).

About Hope and Comfort

Founded in 2011, Hope and Comfort is a 501c3 organization that works with distribution partners including food pantries and children’s organizations to distribute essential items including soap, toothpaste, and deodorant to children and adults in need throughout Greater Boston.

Hope and Comfort operates three key programs: Soap for Hope (their largest program) provides hygiene kits such as those packed by Rodman CPAs team to Boston Public Schools and area Boys and Girls Clubs; Stock the Shelves, which provides items to 13 partner food pantries each month; and Toiletries for US, which gives products to a variety of shelters and human services organizations throughout the area on an as-needed basis. The organization operates with an eight-member board, one employee and more than 550 volunteers (year-to-date). For more information, visit hopeandcomfort.org.

About Rodman CPAs

Rodman CPAs provides tax advisory, accounting, and business strategy to small and mid-sized emerging and established businesses. Named one of Accounting Today’s Best Accounting Firms to Work for, and one of the largest accounting firms in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal, Rodman CPAs offers an innovative and strategic approach with the personal touch of a smaller regional CPA firm. For more than 50 years, Rodman CPAs has been specializing in customized accounting and tax solutions that improve business performance, processes, financial operations, and information technology.

The firm serves as a true business partner, helping clients perform and succeed during each stage of the business lifecycle. As domain experts in alternative energy, the “Green Team” at Rodman CPAs works with renewable energy producers and businesses throughout the U.S. offering tax advisory, financial, accounting services, and Investment Tax Credit (ITC) studies.

Rodman CPAs is an independent member firm of BDO Alliance USA, which enables them to expand services to clients by accessing the resources of BDO USA, LLP and other Alliance members, ensuring greater flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

For more information, email info@rodmancpa.com, visit their website at www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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Keeping Machinery Repair Times to a Minimum. Emerson Bearing Boston Offers Helpful Bearings eBook

November 18, 2016 // by admin

emerson bearing Looking to keep repair times to a minimum and ensure a long life for machinery?

Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world has recently released a helpful eBook for keeping machinery in optimal working condition.

The experts at Emerson Bearing have made available a complimentary “Type E Mounted Units” eBook, which is a comprehensive guide detailing the different styles of Type E Mounted Units and highlighting the benefits of each style; the industries and applications in which it is utilized; lubrication and mounting instructions; shelf life and storage instructions. Type E Mounted Units (Standard and Split Housing) are high capacity and rugged, and used in the repair of machinery in the electric motor, manufacturing, mining, petroleum and robotics industries.

“To maintain productivity, enhancing machine uptime and longevity should be a priority,” said Steve Katz, Emerson Bearing’s president. “Not only do we provide the right bearing at the right price, but our clients rely on our vast knowledge of bearings to help them keep their machinery in optimal working condition to limit downtime.”

For more information or to obtain the “Type E Mounted Units” eBook from Emerson Bearing, visit the Technical Toolbox at www.emersonbearing.com.

About Emerson Bearing Boston

Founded in 1957, Emerson Bearing Boston specializes in bearings for OEM and MRO markets throughout the world. The company provides solutions to a variety of industries including: aggregate, concrete, mining, machine tools, electric motor repair, marine, material handling, metal processing, packaging, food processing, paper converting, printing, wind/power generation, recreation, heavy construction, robotics, automation, transportation, wood products, wastewater treatment, pump, compressor and oil field.

Emerson Bearing Boston offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with over 3 million bearings – ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Emerson Bearing Boston has become a leading provider of bearings in the U.S. They are the sister company of Action Bearing and maintain headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, visit www.emersonbearing.com or call 800-225-4587.

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Maintenance-free living at the Residences at Lebaron Hills in Lakeville

November 17, 2016 // by admin

LAKEVILLE, MA and SOUTH EASTON, MA …

Stonebridge Homes, a South Easton, MA based builder and developer, recently began construction on the Residences of Lebaron Hills in Lakeville, Mass. The age-restricted community is located across the street from Lebaron Hills Country Club, a private country club.

The Residences at Lebaron Hills features 18 units, mostly one-level, ranging between 1,500- to 2,000-square-foot units with two bedrooms, two baths, full basement and a two-car garage. Each unit offers a number of amenities, including a designer kitchen with granite countertops. For those looking for a little more space, The Residences at Lebaron Hills also offers models with a second bedroom and a loft on the second level.

On the exterior, lush landscaping encompasses both individual units and common areas.

“Besides being able to live in style and comfort, The Residences at Lebaron Hills offers maintenance-free living—so you can enjoy the landscape and scenery without strenuous yard work,” said Rami Itani, marketing manager for Stonebridge Homes. “The Residences at Lebaron Hills is close to Route 140 and I-495, for relatively easy highway access to either Boston or Providence or local amenities.”

Prices start at $379,000 and there are a number of home styles and floor plans to choose from. Those can be viewed at www.stonebridgehomesinc.com under “Communities.

The model home for Model home is located at 2 Eagle Way, Lakeville, MA. Please use 183 Rhode Island Rd., Lakeville, MA on your GPS. You can book a private tour by contacting Carey Flynn, an expert real estate professional affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (Easton office) at 508-944-8217 or carey.flynn@nemoves.com.

About Stonebridge Homes, Inc.:

For more than 25 years, Stonebridge Homes and its team, based in South Easton, Massachusetts, have built and managed the construction of many residential communities throughout Massachusetts, including Tanglewood Estates in Easton, Mass; Stoney Ridge Estates in Dighton, Mass (www.stoneyridgedighton.com); The Pines in Dighton, Mass (www.thepinesdighton.com); and Briggs Landing in Westport, Mass. More recently, Stonebridge Homes has focused on building and managing construction in towns in southeastern Massachusetts, including Dighton, Easton, Foxboro, Lakeville, Norfolk, Norwell, Norton, Pembroke, Rockland, West Bridgewater and Westport. The styles of these communities have varied from imaginative condominiums to custom single‐family homes designed by its in-house architect whose specialty is customizing dream homes that provide space and luxury to households of all sizes. Each development is built with the same commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Stonebridge Homes, Inc. is an active member of the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston and the National Association of Home Builders.
For more information, please visit www.stonebridgehomesinc.com or call 508.230.2300.

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Talking Information Center Launches Annual Appeal, Joins the #GivingTuesday Movement

November 17, 2016 // by admin

Print Talking Information Center (TIC), a non-profit reading service based in Marshfield, MA, which broadcasts 24 hours a day to visually impaired and otherwise print disabled listeners, is launching their Annual Appeal to raise funds to support programming and is participating in the #GivingTuesday movement.

With thousands of blind/visually impaired, senior and veteran listeners statewide, TIC provides informational, entertaining broadcasts that just aren’t available elsewhere. Operating with the help of more than 600 volunteers statewide, TIC broadcasts newspapers, magazines, books, special consumer information, medical and stock market updates, jobs, sports, supermarket specials, voting guides, community newspapers, and more.

Turning Print Into Sound

Every year, TIC must cover the cost of print subscriptions, which are the heart of TIC programming as they provide the content that volunteers read. TIC subscribes to more than 60 newspapers and magazines, from The Boston Globe and The Washington Post to Diabetes Self Management, Consumer Reports, Reader’s Digest and others.

In order to continue providing quality print-based programming to listeners, TIC is fundraising to defray subscription costs. For example, a $25 donation could sponsor a full year of Time Magazine and a $150 donation could sponsor six months of The Wall Street Journal.

Supporting a Good Cause on #GivingTuesday

TIC is a registered nonprofit organization with 38 years of success and sustainability. TIC asks those in the community to consider making a donation to help cover the cost of print subscriptions and support programming on #GivingTuesday, November 29, 2016, which is the global day dedicated to giving.

Donations may be made online at www.ticnetwork.org. Donations may also be made by check or money order (made out to “Talking Information Center”) and mailed to Talking Information Center, PO Box 519, Marshfield, MA 02050.

A Growing Demand

Approximately 10,000 people turn 65 every day in the U.S. and in Massachusetts, 34 percent of people with disabilities are 65 and older. Others who experience vision problems are living with AIDS, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, paralysis and other physical ailments that make it difficult to hold a publication or turn its pages.

“Two out of three aging Americans confront vision loss. Baby boomers are the fastest growing segment of our audience,” explained Jim Bunnell, TIC’s Executive Director. “Without the community’s generous support, TIC listeners would not be able to access the news and information they have come to rely on and which greatly enriches the quality of their lives.”

The Hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network

TIC is a proud member of the International Association of Audible Information Services (IAAIS), and is the hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network, broadcasting to all of Massachusetts as well as southern New Hampshire and Connecticut. TIC operates with the help of more than 600 volunteers statewide, broadcasting newspapers, magazines, books, special consumer information, medical and stock market updates, jobs, sports, supermarket specials, voting guides, community newspapers, and television programs. TIC also offers cultural programming such as old-time radio drama, theater, and poetry. Two of TIC’s newest shows include Veterans Voice Radio and Veterans Voice Story Hour, which are specifically geared toward military veterans and their families.

TIC programming may be accessed several ways: via live audio stream at http://www.ticnetwork.org; by utilizing a specially tuned radio receiver; through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.

In 1977, Ed Perry, the founder of radio station WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA, donated his Subsidiary Carrier Authorization signal for use as the first radio reading service in New England. Operating similarly to other broadcast networks, TIC has affiliates throughout the state of Massachusetts that provide inserts of local news and information that is of interest to listeners in their area. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind oversee TIC, which is located at 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.

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Rodman CPAs Offers QuickBooks Online Beginner Seminar on December 7th

November 15, 2016 // by admin

Rodman CPAs Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisors

Rodman CPAs, a full service tax and accounting firm serving small, mid-market, and multi-generational companies throughout the greater Boston area, will hold an “Intro to QuickBooks Online – Beginner Class” seminar, on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at their office at 51 Sawyer Road, Suite 610 in Waltham, MA 02453.

The seminar will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the firm’s classroom. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Rodman CPAs’ Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisors will lead the seminar. Participants will learn how to manage the financial aspects of their small business quickly and efficiently using QuickBooks Online. Those who are new to QuickBooks or have already used other versions of this software program will be empowered to take control of financial accounting for their business, all with the ease and convenience of an online platform.

Rodman CPAs has been a member of the QuickBooks ProAdvisor Program since 1999. Having provided hundreds of small to mid-size companies with training and consulting, Rodman CPAs’ Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisors team, Kathy Parker CPA, Leah Shanahan CPA, Janine O’Connor EA, Christine McGoldrick and Kayla Luther, provide superior services and expertise to meet the accounting software installation, setup, and training needs of businesses.

The fee for “Intro to QuickBooks Online – Beginner Class ” seminar is $149.

To register, visit Rodman CPAs website, http://www.rodmancpa.com/intro-to-quickbooks-online-beginner-class.

About Rodman CPAs

For more information, email info@rodmancpa.com, visit their website at http://www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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Old Colony Elder Services Offers Thanksgiving Meal at Brockton COA

November 15, 2016 // by admin

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities, will offer a special Thanksgiving meal at the Brockton Council on Aging (COA) Community Dining site on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at noon. The COA is located at the Mary Cruise Kennedy Senior Center, 10 Father Kenney Way, Brockton, MA 02301.

OCES’ Thanksgiving menu features roast turkey with giblet gravy, whipped potatoes, savory stuffing, cranberry sauce, seasoned peas, carrots and corn medley, wheat roll with butter, and apple pie (or for those with dietary restrictions, diet cinnamon baked apple slices) for dessert.

Reservations are required and may be made by calling the Brockton COA at 508-580-7811.

OCES’ Community Dining sites provide hot, nutritious noontime meals Monday through Friday to adults age 60+ and individuals with disabilities under the age of 60. Meals are planned by a nutritionist and meet one-third of the Recommended Daily Allowance for major nutrients. The meals do not include high sodium foods and no salt is added. Low-fat milk is provided.

“Our Community Dining sites provide older adults with healthy, nutritious and delicious meals on a daily basis, along with the chance to socialize and enjoy fun activities,” said Diana DiGiorgi, Executive Director of OCES. “It is our pleasure to invite seniors to gather together for a very special Thanksgiving meal.”

Community Dining information is published in COA newsletters and on OCES’ new website at www.ocesma.org. A sample menu may be requested by calling OCES at (508) 584-1561.

About OCES

Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 26 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency has 235 employees and operates more than 15 programs serving older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.

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Talking Information Center Appoints New Assistant Executive Director

November 14, 2016 // by admin

The award-winning Talking Information Center (TIC), a non-profit reading service based in Marshfield, MA, which broadcasts 24 hours a day to thousands of visually impaired and otherwise disabled listeners, has appointed Anna Dunbar as Assistant Executive Director.

In her new role, Ms. Dunbar will oversee financial operations, development and marketing at TIC. She will work alongside TIC’s Executive Director, Jim Bunnell and the Board of Directors to achieve the organization’s goals for continued financial stability, while enhancing the impact and mission of its program.

Previously, Ms. Dunbar served as the Financial Manager at Gateway Arts, a service of Vinfen, located in Brookline, and as Director of Operations at Galerie d’Orsay of Newbury Street, Boston. Prior to that, Ms. Dunbar worked at Graham Waste Services of Cohasset where she had been promoted to Office Manager for the last two of the seven years she was with the company.

Ms. Dunbar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Art History from Bridgewater State University. In her free time, she volunteers at Rock Steady Boxing, a non-contact boxing fitness program for people suffering with Parkinson’s disease, located in Marshfield.

A native of Scituate, Ms. Dunbar resides in Rockland.

Reaching New Audiences

According to the National Federation of the Blind, 136,500 people of all ages in Massachusetts reported to have a visual disability in 2013. Two out of three aging Americans confront vision loss. Others who experience vision problems are living with AIDS, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, paralysis and other physical ailments that make it difficult to hold a publication or turn its pages. Approximately 10,000 people turn 65 every day in the U.S. and in Massachusetts, 34 percent of people with disabilities are 65 and older. Military veterans are seeking programs that have a ‘veteran’s voice’.

TIC has thousands of blind/visually impaired listeners statewide, yet there is a broader audience who can benefit. There are a growing number of seniors and veterans seeking informational, entertaining broadcasts that just aren’t available elsewhere, and that’s where TIC comes in.

TIC operates with the help of more than 600 volunteers statewide and approximately 200 volunteers in their Marshfield studio alone, broadcasting newspapers, magazines, books, special consumer information, medical and stock market updates, jobs, sports, supermarket specials, voting guides, community newspapers, and television programs. They also offer cultural programming such as old-time radio drama, theater, and poetry. Two of TIC’s newest shows include Veterans Voice Radio and Veterans Voice Story Hour, which are specifically geared toward military veterans and their families.

About TIC

The Talking Information Center (TIC), a non-profit reading service located in Marshfield, MA, broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to visually-impaired and print-handicapped listeners including those suffering from AIDS, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke, paralysis or other physical illness that makes holding a publication or turning pages impossible.

TIC programming may be accessed several ways: via live audio stream at www.ticnetwork.org, by utilizing a specially tuned radio receiver; through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.

TIC is a proud member of the International Association of Audible Information Services (IAAIS), and is also the hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network, broadcasting to all of Massachusetts as well as southern New Hampshire and Connecticut.

In 1977, Ed Perry, the founder of radio station WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA, donated his Subsidiary Carrier Authorization signal for use as the first radio reading service in New England. Operating similarly to other broadcast networks, TIC has affiliates throughout the state of Massachusetts that provide inserts of local news and information that is of interest to listeners in their area. TIC is located at 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.

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High five to Plymouth Rock Racing. Plymouth Rock Racing’s Thanksgiving Day runs– Pilgrim Trot 5K, Plymouth Turkey Trot, Plymouth Turkey Trot Second Helping Challenge—make Men’s Journal’s top five

November 11, 2016 // by admin

The great outdoors and a sense of fun and holiday spirit have helped Plymouth Thanksgiving Day road races achieve a top 5 ranking in Men’s Journal.

PLYMOUTH, MA…

We know about the Town of Plymouth’s first Thanksgiving tradition. In recent years, it’s newest tradition—Thanksgiving Day road races—have gained in popularity and notoriety. Case in point, Men’s Journal recently named Plymouth’s Thanksgiving Day races as the fifth best Thanksgiving Day road race in the U.S.

The Thanksgiving Day road races, put on by Plymouth, MA-based Plymouth Rock Racing, include: Pilgrim Trot 5K, Plymouth Turkey Trot and Plymouth Turkey Trot Second Helping Challenge. Each run/walk features its own unique qualities and characteristics. Here’s what Men’s Journal had to say:

“Is there any place better to celebrate Thanksgiving than Plymouth, Massachusetts? Choose from the Pilgrim Trot 5K, the Plymouth Turkey Trot, or go big with the Plymouth Turkey Trot Second Helping Challenge. The 5K is run on the oldest public road in America (Old Sandwich Road) — entirely on dirt. The Plymouth Turkey Trot (4.77 miles) starts and finishes at Plymouth Rock and runs to the Forefathers Monument, passing by the Mayflower replica and other historic sites. For ultimate Turkey Day bragging rights, run the Second Helping Challenge (run both races back-to-back) — the Plymouth Turkey Trot starts at 7:30 a.m., and the 5-K race starts at 10:30 a.m., just six miles away.”

The ranking from Men’s Journal is the most recent national ranking Plymouth Rock Racing’s Thanksgiving Day races have received. Runners World (ranked 11 for the second year in a row), Daily Burn (ranked two years in a row), and the Food Network Magazine (ranked 10^th in 2015) have all listed the Plymouth Turkey Trots in their rankings of top Thanksgiving Day road races in the United States. Not only have Plymouth Thanksgiving Day races continued to be ranked in these publications, but have moved up. For example, Plymouth Thanksgiving Day races rose from 20^th to 10^th in Daily Burn.

“A lot of time and energy goes into putting on these runs and it’s quite gratifying to receive this type of notoriety from a publication like Men’s Journal is gratifying and humbling,” said Craig V. Brenner, director of Plymouth Rock Racing. “This year’s day of races promises to be the biggest and best we’ve had to date.”

The Turkey Trot features something new this year, with a three- and five-mile course available. After the Trot, runners can sign up for the Second Helping Challenge, which also features two course distances—3.1 miles and five miles.

The Thanksgiving Day Pilgrim 5k Run and Walk starts at 10:30 at from Village Racquet at Pine Hills, 30 Golf Drive, Plymouth at 10:15 a.m. rain or shine, also on Thanksgiving morning. The course includes the oldest road in America, Old Sandwich Road. This race site was the original trail used by Pilgrims and Native Americans in the 1600’s as they traveled from Plymouth to Sandwich, Mass.

Food drives will be held at both race sites, with donated items going to the food pantry at the South Shore Community Council.

Prizes will be awarded to men’s and women’s winners in several age groups. All participants will receive a commemorative finishers’ medal. T-Shirts, designed by professional graphic artists, will be given to all participants.

For complete race information and registration details on the Plymouth Turkey Trot, Thanksgiving Day 5k and the Second Helping Challenge visit http://plymouthrockracing.wixsite.com/plymouthrockracing. If you or your company is interested in sponsoring either the Plymouth Turkey Trot or the Thanksgiving Day Turkey 5k Run and Walk, please contact Craig Brenner at plymouthrockracing@gmail.com.

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OCES Joins the #GivingTuesday Movement to Raise Money for Emergency Fund

November 10, 2016 // by admin

For the second year, Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities, will participate in the #GivingTuesday movement to raise money for their Emergency Fund program.

In the same way that Black Friday and Cyber Monday kick off the holiday shopping season, #GivingTuesday, which is Tuesday, November 29, 2016, kicks off the giving season. A global day dedicated to giving, #GivingTuesday inspires people to collaborate in improving their local communities and to give back in impactful ways to the charities and causes they support.

OCES’ Emergency Fund helps meet the needs of at-risk low-income older adults and individuals with disabilities who are in a crisis or emergency circumstance that threatens their health and/or living situation. All too frequently, these individuals encounter problems that can jeopardize their ability to maintain independence, dignity and well-being.

Each year the OCES fundraising goal is to add to the Emergency Fund’s capacity to make a critical difference in the lives of the consumers that are served. OCES’ Emergency Fund supports dozens of consumers throughout the year faced with unforeseen emergency events, answering urgent needs such as filling an empty fuel tank, repairing a broken furnace, replacing a mattress that has outlived its usefulness, or providing life-sustaining medications.

Online Donation Capability

To help address local challenges and raise money for the Emergency Fund, visit www.ocesma.org and click on #GivingTuesday. Donations may now be made on OCES’ secure online donation page managed by their online partner Network for Good. When making an online donation, simply select the option from the drop down menu to designate it to #GivingTuesday.

Donations may also be made by check or money order and mailed to OCES, 144 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301.

“By participating in the #GivingTuesday movement and making a donation to OCES, you can help heat a home, purchase food or medicine, or provide emergency assistance when someone faces an unexpected challenge,” said Diana DiGiorgi, OCES’ Executive Director. “#GivingTuesday proves that the holidays can be both giving and giving back, and we ask the community to join OCES’ #GivingTuesday initiative.”

A Day Dedicated to Giving Back

#GivingTuesday is observed on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. Fueled by the power of social media and collaboration, #GivingTuesday connects individuals, communities and organizations around the world and provides a platform for them to encourage the donation of time, resources and talents. To learn more, visit www.givingtuesday.org.