December 2011
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Cheers! To 2012
We say ‘cheers’ a lot…mostly when signing off on email. But at this time of year, it seems very apt. 2011 gave us our 250th family to be helped through your donations. A HUGE milestone for our small organization.
In the spring, we got snazzy new office space in downtown Boston where we get to hang out with our new partner, Boston Rising, every day. Our crazy & cool (crazy...
Happy Holidays!
It has been said that a society is judged by how we treat the most vulnerable among us.
Together, the work that we do has allowed hundreds of families and children on the verge of uncertainty find stable ground. By doing so, we are constantly motivated by your kindness which has guided families through what would have been an impossible period.
In this season of giving, our spirits are...
New Opportunities for BIG THINGS!
Looking for a way to give this season? Want to ease the burden for one family this winter? Did you know your donation will ensure a smiling child for this holiday? Go check out the new family stories we’ve received from our partner organizations! Our partner organizations keep coming back because they KNOW 100% of your donations will help these families. They know that we provide...
Got Charity Matching?
As the holidays approach many are looking for a way to give back. A great way to engage your workplace is to take advantage of your company’s charity matching program.
This year, SCBB was lucky to have matches come in from companies like Merck Pharmaceuticals, Hasbro & Goldman Sachs. Check out what your company’s policy is, it is often an easy way to double your impact (and do a...
“I just want to thank you for all your help with raising enough funds for my...”
– From one of our partner organizations who wanted to express gratitude to YOU! Thanks to your direct donations this family is well on their way to a more stable life. Let’s keep this up!
Poverty: More than Absence of Finances
Too often, when we think poverty we associate it with a lack of a stable income. This thinking is largely due to how our elected officials measure poverty. Recently the U.S. Census Bureau has tweaked its formula and now takes into consideration the whole life of those living in poverty: childcare, healthcare, Earned Income Tax Credit, food stamps and other benefits. But according to...
Healing a Family
Recently, the U.S. Census Bureau reconfigured its calculation of those in poverty to include healthcare, childcare and other costs. With this new formula there are now 49 million Americans living in poverty. The biggest catalyst for this increase? Health-care costs. These new numbers bring greater perspective into the public policy discussion.
But Little S’s family can’t wait for...