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Ahead of its annual Big Night Out and just in time for National Promposal Day, members of the House of Possibilities (HOPe) asked special teams captain Brenden Schooler of the New England Patriots to join them at the special event – and Schooler said yes! A longtime supporter of HOPe, Schooler responded to the football-themed video promposal, assuring members […]

The Prospector is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Founded in 2014, they improve the quality of life for people with disabilities through meaningful employment through a first-run movie theater and gourmet popcorn brand. To celebrate National Popcorn Day, TODAY.com highlighted several deals for the holiday from major movie theaters and other snack brands. Prospector’s 20% discount was also syndicated

Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts Kick Off Cookie Season with Annual Cookie Drop The Girl Scout Cookie Season is upon us! The Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts officially kicked off their season at the annual Cookie Drop. On Saturday, January 10, 2026, hundreds of Girl Scouts, troop leaders, staff, and volunteers

Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF) is a Boston-based robotics company founded in 2015 by the Piaggio Group. To celebrate their 10th anniversary, they invited students from Dorchester’s Holland High School of Technology and young staff from the nonprofit bookstore More Than Words for an open house event on December 12th. PFF employees showcased their cargo-carrying robots and

Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll celebrated 32 volunteers of the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts at a ceremony in Worcester. View More.

The Pan-Mass Challenge has appointed longtime participant and volunteer Belle Nace as its new Fundraising Coordinator, where she will support year-round fundraising, donor engagement, and rider and event initiatives. Nace previously served as a fundraising intern with the PMC and brings firsthand experience with the organization’s mission, along with a background in marketing and a

Girl Scout cookies arrive early in Eastern Mass. Here’s how you can get them now. Cookie Season is back! In Eastern Massachusetts, Girl Scout Cookie Season kicked off on December 3 and runs through March 6, 2026. In Central and Western Massachusetts, the season runs from January 16 through March 15, 2026. View More Pan-Mass

Monica Roberts, GSEMA CEO, and Chef Ashley Lujares, owner of Mango Tao, were featured on NBC 10’s Hub Today with host Kwani Lunis to discuss Cookies & Cocktails. Cookies & Cocktails is a culinary competition where top local chefs and mixologists go head-to-head, reimagining classic Girl Scout Cookie flavors. Every bite and sip helps empower

On behalf of the Massachusetts Lodging Association, Hollywood secured media coverage spotlighting local Marriott hotels and the Westin Copley for their partnership with The Magic Yarn Project. Fifty-five hotel volunteers created character-inspired yarn wigs to be donated to children receiving treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Media coverage highlights included Boston 25 (WFXT-TV), CBS Boston (WBZ-TV),

The number actually exceeded the goal by $2 million. PMC founder Billy Starr said it’s a testament to the PMC community’s dedication to the cause and also the generosity of those who donate. View More