Volunteerism - Marblehead Current

13 Dec

Photo & video gallery: Wreaths Across America in Marblehead

Leigh BlanderTop Stories, Volunteerism

More than 100 people came out Saturday morning to lay holiday wreaths at the graves of veterans in Marblehead cemeteries. Emily DeJoy, who helped organize the event with Kim Crowley, spoke to the crowd gathered at Waterside Cemetery. "Our country was founded on the ideals of freedom, justice and equality," DeJoy said. "We thank those who sacrificed to keep those ideals alive, and we will not forget them today. We especially reflect on our veterans, those who have stepped forward to protect the innocent and…

12 Dec

Locals lend a hand during the holidays

Grey CollinsCommunity Resources, Community Service, Top Stories, Volunteerism

On Sunday morning, while most Marbleheaders were on the Christmas walk and buying gifts for friends and family, others were out buying gifts for complete strangers and delivering them to SPUR’s offices, where young volunteers feverishly wrapped up the gifts for people in need around the Northshore. Their tireless efforts concluded a months-long process to support children and families in need around Lynn, Salem, Swampscott, and Marblehead. The annual SPUR Holiday Cheer Drive supports over 600 local children in need, and adults experiencing homelessness, with…

11 Dec

Gardeners celebrate 85 years of ‘dirt under our nails’

Leigh BlanderTop Stories, Volunteerism

The Cottage Gardeners celebrated 85 years in Marblehead and Swampscott with cake, stories and a look to the future. “To every single one of you —past, present and future Cottage Gardeners — thank you for 85 years of dirt under our nails, laughter over tea, ice cream in February and friendships that bloom brighter than any prize-winning rose,” Cottage Gardeners Co-President Colleen Connor said at an anniversary celebration Dec. 9. “Here’s to the next 85 years. May our … hearts stay absolutely, gloriously rooted in…

17 Nov

Students honor Ruby Bridges: Marblehead’s news in brief

Saoirse StallingsCommunity Resources, Education, Local News, News in brief, Top Stories, Volunteerism

The Current welcomes submissions (150–200 words) to News in Brief. Send yours to info@marbleheadnews.org. On Thursday, Nov. 13, students at the Marblehead Community Charter Public Schools gave a presentation about Ruby Bridges and walked in her honor. COURTESY PHOTO / MCCPS Walk for Ruby BridgesOn Thursday, Nov. 13, the Marblehead Community Charter Public School wellness team gave a presentation about Ruby Bridges, speaking about her heroic and difficult experience starting at a white school after segregation was abolished on Nov. 14, 1960. The next day,…

20 Oct

Locals support rescue pups, amid surge in need

Bella TravagliniAnimals, Nonprofit corner, Top Stories, Volunteerism

Two Marblehead women have taken on the selfless task of fostering dogs for a North Shore rescue, as the state faces a growing crisis of lost and abandoned dogs and cats; a phenomenon that exploded after COVID hit in 2020, overcrowding shelters and tapping out the number of people willing to foster. “What do we do with all of the animals in need when there are not enough people to adopt and pay for the life of the animal?” said Cynthia Sweet, the passionate and…

16 Apr

There are several local ways to celebrate Earth Day

Leigh Blander0 CommentsCommunity Resources, Community Service, Environment, Local News, Nonprofit corner, Top Stories, Volunteerism

Earth Day is Monday, April 22, and several local organizations are celebrating this year. Here’s a quick preview of some events. Join SPUR on Saturday, April 20, 10-11 a.m. and 3-4 p.m., to clean up beaches and parks in Marblehead, Swampscott, Salem, Lynn and Beverly. Learn more and sign up HERE. * Marblehead High School’s National Green School Society is hosting an Earth Day 5K walk/run this Saturday, April 20, at 10 a.m. The event begins and ends at Devereux Beach. Proceeds will support the…

29 Nov

SPUR launches biggest Holiday Cheer Drive yet

Leigh Blander0 CommentsCommunity Resources, Local News, Nonprofit corner, Volunteerism

SPUR has launched its annual Holiday Cheer Drive, collecting, wrapping and delivering holiday gifts for 613 local children — as well as adults experiencing homelessness — in five communities: Marblehead, Swampscott, Salem, Beverly and Lynn. SPUR has never sought to serve more people in a holiday drive. How does it work? SPUR partners with school counselors, social workers, food pantry directors and other social service providers to give winter essentials along with a few meaningful gifts to those in need. Getting into the holiday giving…

12 Sep

Marblehead Select Board posts volunteer opportunities

Will Dowd0 CommentsLocal News, Municipal Matters, Volunteerism

The following boards, commissions and committees have openings for appointed positions. Interested parties should send a letter of interest and resume to the Select Board at Abbot Hall, 188 Washington St., or email wileyk@marblehead.org. For more information, call the Select Board's office at 781-631-0000. — Affordable Housing Trust Fund — one-year term — Conservation Commission — three-year term — Finance Committee — three-year term — Historical Commission — three-year term — Marblehead Disabilities Commission — three-year term — Measurer of Leather (honorific title)…