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Dorchester-based ABCD says it needs approximately 6,500 toys to serve at least 800 families this season This is a time for joy and giving, but for many children, the holiday spirit can be dampened by a lack of gifts. Action for Boston Community Development, a Dorchester-based nonprofit, is running a toy drive to stop that from happening, but they haven’t…

BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Nonprofit organization Action for Boston Community Development is holding its annual toy drive, and they are in need of toys now more than ever. The organization has held this drive for over 50 years and they have provided toys for hundreds of families that cannot afford them. Bianny Suncar is running the drive this year, and she pleaded…

We have often spoken about how Sol Sidell has used his South Street Diner near South Station to host special events that bring the community together. From hot dog parties when the Sox season starts to fundraisers for various groups and organizations (including Boston Senior Home Care, for whom he served as VP for 10 years), Sol’s heart is open as long…

Requests from parents are outpacing donations, according to the organization. An antipoverty organization that has served Greater Boston for more than 60 years is asking area residents and businesses to contribute to its toy drive as it attempts to fill a shortfall and assist struggling parents during the holiday season, its leaders said Sunday. Action for Boston Community Development, a…

The state’s annual home heating forecast says this winter will be colder than the last one, and energy prices will be moderately higher for natural gas, propane, and electricity The cold weather has arrived, marking the official start of the home heating season. It’s a constant battle to keep energy costs down in the winter, and this year is no…

The state of Massachusetts is expected to get $144 million dollars in federal heating assistance aid. Eligible families, in Boston, Brookline, Newton, Malden, Medford, Everett, Melrose, Stoneham, Winchester and Woburn can get up to $1,050 as part of the Home Energy Assistance Program, according to Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD.) Benefits are awarded based on household size and income….

SoWa Winter Festival returns to SoWa Power Station New England’s largest indoor holiday marketplace, the ninth annual SoWa Winter Festival, will be open seven days a week between Nov. 29 and Dec. 22  at the SoWa Power Station. The festival features more than 100 of the region’s best makers, artists, designers, specialty food-and-beverage vendors, craft workshops, holiday lounge, photo opportunities,…

The trees have been lit, wrapping paper is flying off the shelves, and the holiday favorites are taking over the speakers in the grocery store. One of the best parts of the season, though, is it inspires us to give back to our communities. If you and your loved ones would like to get involved, here are seven volunteer opportunities…