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‘People are struggling.’ Soaring gas prices deepen Massachusetts’ cost-of-living crisis, residents say.
Apr 10, 2026 Soaring gas prices — and inflation in general — are straining the lives of many Massachusetts residents, forcing them to make tough choices on things they might have previously taken for granted, such as visiting a relative, buying a bouquet of flowers for a loved one, or even eating a meal. The spike has worsened what it’s like to…
Pet Food Pantries in Massachusetts Distribute Millions of Meals as Demand Surges
Apr 10, 2026 Several Massachusetts charities are reporting a surge in demand for pet food assistance programs. These include the Boston Animal Rescue League’s (ARL) Keep Pets SAFE (Supporting Animals and Families Everyday) pantry and MSPCA’s (Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) statewide effort. Experts note that many people acquired pets during the COVID-19 pandemic. Current economic…
The April 15th tax filing deadline is around the corner: residents who earned up to $69,000 last year are eligible for free tax preparation services
Pay off debt, add to your savings with a lump-sum tax return payment (BOSTON, MA) – The April 15th tax filing deadline is around the corner, and Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) urges Greater Boston and Mystic Valley residents who earned $69,000 or less in 2025 to schedule a FREE in-person tax prep appointment at one its 12 neighborhood…
The ‘Quin House Impact Fund awarded over $1m in grants to nonprofits in 2025
The ‘Quin House Impact Fund in Boston announced more than $1 million in grants to more than 50 nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts in 2025, thanks to member giving. ‘Quin House members are critical to the nonprofit nomination process with 220 submissions in 2025. The ‘Quin House Impact Fund serves as a financial resource for local philanthropic organizations that are making…
Baby boomers feeling crushed by housing crunch
Of any generation, it might appear that baby boomers — those born between 1946 and 1964 — enjoy more housing stability than any other age group. Younger generations find themselves priced out of the market. But in 2025, baby boomers made up the largest slice of sellers, representing 53 percent, and were 42 percent of all buyers, according to data from the…
Java with Jimmy: National Women and Girls HIV Awareness Day
A segment on HIV awareness with Community Advocate Kimberly Wilson and Deb Winters of the New England AIDS Education and Training Center.
Aging into uncertainty: Baby boomers feeling crushed by housing crunch
Instead of finding a safety net, a wealth gap means that many are unable to afford to pay rent. Of any generation, it might appear that baby boomers — those born between 1946 and 1964 — enjoy more housing stability than any other age group. Younger generations find themselves priced out of the market. But in 2025, baby boomers made…
ABCD’s Scott-Chandler: Poverty is a moral crisis and an economic imperative
Poverty is often framed as a social issue—one that belongs primarily to service providers, charities and government agencies. However, in a state like Massachusetts, it is also an economic issue that shapes workforce participation and long-term competitiveness. It demands the sustained attention of nonprofit leaders, policymakers, philanthropy and business alike. Across the country, more than 40 million people live below…