Boston doctor brings science to students who need a helping hand
Dr. Joan Reede helps a diverse group of students find their way to the sciences with the Biomedical Science Careers Program (BSCP).
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Dr. Joan Reede helps a diverse group of students find their way to the sciences with the Biomedical Science Careers Program (BSCP).
Keep Framingham Beautiful has removed more than 150,000 pounds of trash from city streets.
When Adrian Oomer learned about homelessness in second grade, he felt the kind of sadness that compels people to action.
When a Woburn teenager noticed that the offerings at his local food pantry didn't reflect the diversity of his community, he launched an initiative to change that.
Through the arts, Portraits of Pride Jean Dolin wants everyone to learn more about the community's history and culture.
Bridgette Wallace is the founder of G(Code), an organization providing women and non-binary people of color ages 18-25 with an opportunity to learn tech skills.
Yellow Tulip Project ambassadors in Plymouth Community Intermediate School are on a mission to destigmatize mental health care and people are noticing.
Mary Mazzio aims to effect social change by focusing on what connects people.
Reverend Laura Everett, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Council of Churches, believes her calling is the work of repair.
Dr. Jim O'Connell has dedicated much of his long career to caring for people living on the streets of Boston.
At a time when many chefs with Jody Adams' longevity are scaling back or retiring, she is diving into a new adventure.
Victor Oliveira is helping people who are largely ignored by others because he's been through their struggle.
With thousands of Haitian people moving into Massachusetts and migrant shelters filling up, Dr. Ridiane Denis felt compelled to help.
Michael Blakely says producing the ball gives him hope as it celebrates the community's strength, resilience, and positivity.
Lucy Perez has spent the last year working on an extensive report that highlights inequity in women's health care, dubbed the women's health gap, and presents solutions as well.
A Boston Children's Hospital lab is working on creating a drug specifically for a boy fighting an incredibly rare disease.
Content creator and author Vivian Tu, also known as "Your Rich BFF," is helping people live better, fuller financial lives.
A freshman at Harvard is working to grow the cancer charity she founded when she was just 14 years old.
Opening up about dogs helps patients connect with one another.
Lance Perkins has taught more than 400 veterans how to make wooden flags.
In 2010, Cynthia Wigren took a vacation that changed her life and laid the foundation for an organization that is now the biggest funder of white shark research in Massachusetts.
Tavares Brewington, the founder of Street2Ivy, is giving teens from all backgrounds the chance to succeed like he has
Dr. Christopher Lathan is focused on removing barriers that prevent some of Boston's most vulnerable residents from getting the health care they need.
The annual Runway for Recovery fundraiser in Boston raises money to provide financial support for people and their families going through breast cancer treatment.
A girl from Needham who survived a massive stroke has written a book to help other kids feel less alone.
