Shirely Poore still volunteering at 90 years young
Quincy Thrift Shop cheers Shirley Poore at 90
38th Annual South Shore Walk, April 2012
Healthy South Shore.com interviewed Paula Daniels about the history and background of the South Shore Walk
Braintree Residents Join South Shore Interfaith Walk to Raise Money for Poor
Patriot Ledger’s coverage of the Walk including a video
NECN’s coverage of the 38th Annual South Shore Walk
Interfaith’s Manager of Material Assistance, Bettyanne Lang, to receive service award
The Quincy Lions Club selected Bettyanne Lang of Weymouth to receive its 2012 Frank McCauley Community Service Award
Easter Baskets for the children of Food Pantry clients
Volunteers from Interfaith Social Services of Quincy help out Easter Bunny
The Patriot Ledger’s profile of Interfaith’s counselor Maureen Richardson
Quincy counselor uses new technique to help traumatized patients
In the midst of a snow storm hundreds of people gathered at Wollaston Beach in Quincy for the 6th Annual John Hancock Birthday Polar Plunge On Saturday January 21st
44-Degree Water & Snow Is No Deterrent In Quincy
Daredevils take cold-water plunge for charity
Interfaith Social Services 2011 Feed the Hungry Gala
Beverly Tangvik inducted into Interfaith Social Services’ Hall of Heroes
Pictures from the Feed the Hungry Gala
Help for the Holidays
On November 21, 2011 WCVB Boston’s Channel 5 visited our food pantry
2nd Annual Quincy Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
An interfaith event raises over $11,000 for Interfaith Social Services
New Directions Counseling Center to offer services for the visually impaired
Weymouth resident and licensed social worker Kerry MacDonald to offer loss of vision counseling
Quincy’s Interfaith Social Services seeks green thumbs for Harvest Helpers program
Interfaith Social Services and Keohane Funeral Home team up to provide fresh produce for impoverished South Shore residents
3rd Annual Quincy Oktoberfest raises over $10,000 for ISS’ food pantry
The 8th Masonic District and the Quincy Elks teamed up to celebrate beer and German food while helping to raise money for hungry South Shore families
Volunteers Remodel ISS’ food pantry
Over 80 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts volunteers helped to remodel ISS’ food pantry
BCBSMA selects September 20, 2011 as their inaugural companywide volunteer day
ISS’ Executive Director Wins Award
PTSD Therapy
A therapy offered by one of ISS’ counselors is helping those struggling with PTSD
Foreclosure Assistance
Massachusetts Attorney General’s office allocates $50,000 to ISS
Goya Foods marks anniversary by donating to ISS
The Pantry Shelf receives 7,500 lbs. of food
5th Annual John Hancock Plunge
Video of the dedicated “Plungers”
Holidays 2010
Increase in families looking for help with Christmas gifts
WCVBtv Channel 5’s spotlight on ISS
13th Annual Feed the Hungry Gala
Special appearance by Miss Massachusetts
Guests were treated to a live portrait session at 2010’s Feed the Hungry Gala.
Vandalism leads to one person’s Happy Christmas
A food pantry client benefited when a local business’ tree was cut down by vandals
ISS Partners with the United Way for Thanksgiving
Hundreds of ISS clients were served by United Way’s amazing volunteers
Influential Blogger Donates to ISS’ food pantry
The Coupon Goddess made a large food donation to ISS’ pantry
Quincy Prayer Breakfast October 2010
WEZE AM 590 Radio Interview with ISS’ Excutive Director Rick Doane
Interfaith Radio Interview 7_2010
Quincy gardens grow crops to help those in need
Volunteers grow fresh local produce for families in need
Interfaith Social Services‘ South Shore Walk
Interfaith Social Services’ South Shore Walk raises $17,000 for impoverished families.
http://www.patriotledger.com/news/x457997038/Walkers-raise-18-000-for-Interfaith-Social-Services
http://www.wickedlocal.com/abington/newsnow/x1035101444/Abington-resident-takes-part-in-ISS-walk
http://thenon-profittoolbox.com/2010/04/walk-for-hunger/
Churches participate in Interfaith breakfast
In spite of Saturday’s dismal weather over 225 women gathered for Interfaith Social Services’ Prayer Breakfast.
http://www.wickedlocal.com/weymouth/news/x1664765077/Churches-participate-in-Interfaith-breakfast
http://www.wickedlocal.com/braintree/news/x1336916462/Interfaith-women-gather-for-prayer-breakfast
ISS volunteers go to Disney for free
Disney’s “Give a day, get a Disney day” program rewards hundreds of ISS volunteers for their hard work.
http://thenon-profittoolbox.com/2010/03/disneys-give-a-day/
EMDR Therapy
Counselors at Interfaith Social Services’ New Directions Counseling Center in Quincy, MA have begun offering a specialized treatment for suffers of post traumatic stress disorder. Many soldiers and civilians suffer from this debilitating ailment.
http://thenon-profittoolbox.com/2009/12/interfaith-social-services-offers-ptsd-services/
2010 John Hancock Plunge
Quincy Beaches and Coastal Commission hosted the 4th Annual John Hancock Birthday Plunge at Wollaston Beach in Quincy. Hundreds of South Shore residents gathered for a Wintry Plunge and raised over $7,000 for Interfaith Social Services.
http://www.patriotledger.com/news/x1685417473/John-Hancock-Birthday-Plunge-raises-8-000-for-Quincy-social-services
http://www.wror.com/on-demand/blogs/hanks-big-adventure/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10090136
http://wbztv.com/video/?id=85466@wbz.dayport.com
http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/specials/bill_brett/latest/
Social agency holds a “Holiday Soul” benefit
Interfaith Social Service’s 12th annual “Feed The Hungry” benefit will feature the Motown tribute group Souled Out. The event will be held Dec. 3 at Lombardo’s in Randolph.
http://www.patriotledger.com/archive/x1682932831/For-a-blue-Christmas-social-agency-holds-a-Holiday-Soul-benefit
Elks and Masons raise $8,500 for food bank
The Masons of the 8th Masonic District and the Quincy Elks raised $8,500 for the Interfaith Social Services food bank.
http://www.patriotledger.com/archive/x1297504517/Elks-and-Masons-raise-8-500-for-food-bank
South Shore nonprofit asks residents to go green and help with the economic crisis
As backyard gardeners begin to harvest their annual crops a local nonprofit is inviting them to “go green” and help their hungry neighbors at the same time.
http://www.tuboston.com/article-2589-south-shore-nonprofit-asks-residents-to-go-green-and-help-with-the-economic-crisis.html
Interview with Interfaith Social Services Executive Director Rick Doane
Lisa Morrissey from the NP Toolbox interviews Rick S Doane, Executive Director of Interfaith Social Services.
http://thenon-profittoolbox.com/2009/10/interfaith-social-services-rick-s-doane/
Interfaith Social Services names a new Executive Director
http://www.patriotledger.com/archive/x540127258/Interfaith-Social-Services-names-a-new-Executive-Director
http://www.wickedlocal.com/weymouth/news/lifestyle/celebrations/x1373180590/Around-Town
John Hancock Commemorative Winter Plunge Fundraiser
Locals brave winter waters to raise money for a local non-profit.
http://www.necn.com/Boston/New-England/2009/01/24/Hancock-Plunge-raises-money/1232836445.html
http://www.wickedlocal.com/quincy/news/x1151555206
Shopping at thrift stores: What’s old is new again
While some major retailers are closing their doors, thrift and consignment shops are not only surviving but thriving.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2009/03/08/shopping_at_thrift_stores_whats_old_is_new_again/
Editorial — Hope for the holidays
http://www.wickedlocal.com/scituate/news/opinions/x596317355/Editorial-Hope-for-the-holidays
Helping the whole person
First in a series of feature articles about ISS
http://www.wickedlocal.com/scituate/news/x776459842/Helping-the-whole-person
Adopt a family for holidays
Second in a series of feature articles about ISS
http://www.wickedlocal.com/scituate/news/x415862550/Adopt-a-family-for-holidays
ISS counselors help solve problems
Third in a series of feature articles about ISS
http://www.wickedlocal.com/scituate/news/x776480728/ISS-counselors-help-solve-problems
Helping families stay Homesafe
Fourth in a series of feature articles about ISS
http://www.wickedlocal.com/scituate/news/x776490718/Helping-families-stay-Homesafe
Helping dress for success
Fifth in a series of feature articles about ISS
http://www.wickedlocal.com/scituate/news/x1647204229/Helping-dress-for-success
Struggles mean more work for ISS
Sixth in a series of feature articles about ISS
http://www.wickedlocal.com/scituate/news/x512368233/Struggles-mean-more-work-for-ISS