Project Giving Kids, Inc

Barry Price Center, founded in 1977, is a private, nonprofit organization located in Newton, Mass. The center supports people with developmental disabilities by assisting personal growth and participation in the community through social, living and work experiences. It provides services in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation, the Division of Medical Assistance, Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, Newton Community Block Development Grant and Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission. The Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation and the National Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities sanction the programs run by the center. The center provides a range of services in Massachusetts such as community living in Brookline and Newton, career and employment supports and alternative day services in Newton. In Dedham it provides nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapies and psychology services.

The Lown Institute, based in Needham Heights, MA, is a think tank dedicated to advancing a just and compassionate healthcare system that prioritizes patient care over profit. By promoting health equity and accountability, the institute strives to ensure that all individuals receive the care they need, irrespective of their socioeconomic background. Through various projects and awards, including the Bernard Lown Award for Social Responsibility, the Lown Institute assesses hospital performance based on social responsibility metrics and seeks to address issues like healthcare overuse and financial assistance policies. Their work underscores the importance of compassion in healthcare and encourages systemic reforms for better health outcomes. Generated from the website

Lovin' Spoonfuls Inc is a leading food recovery organization based in Newton Center, MA, dedicated to rescuing and distributing healthy, fresh food that would otherwise go to waste. They connect excess food from grocery stores, produce wholesalers, and farms to local meal programs and social service entities, bridging the gap between abundance and need in Greater Boston and surrounding areas. With a focus on fresh, nutritious, and culturally-relevant fare, Lovin' Spoonfuls has become the largest food recovery organization in New England, rescuing over 4 million pounds of food annually. Their efforts address the pressing issues of wasted food, hunger, and the climate emergency, making a significant impact on the community by providing food to those facing food insecurity.Generated from the website