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A man in a red shirt is running in the Interfaith’s Stop the Stigma 5K race.

news, news and events March 13, 2024

2024 Interfaith’s Stop the Stigma 5K to take place April 27th – registration open

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Share the Scene:2024 Interfaith’s Stop the Stigma 5K to take place April 27th – registration open Interfaith’s Stop the Stigma 5K marks 50 years of…

news and events, popular February 6, 2024

Milton Neighbors Featured Favorites: Community Organizations

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Share the Scene:Milton Neighbors Featured Favorites: Community Organizations We collect listings for our business directory from the Milton Neighbors Facebook group recommendations as well as…

Interfaith Social Services recently inducted 21 volunteers into their Matti Lang Hall of Fame. These volunteers have given their time regularly for at least one year. (Front row, left to right) James Madej of New Bedford, Mary Jane Callahan of Quincy, Interfaith Social Services Director of Development Paula Daniels, Deni Howley of Hull, and Judy Morris of Quincy; (second row) Loretta Barron of Quincy and Ruth Davis of Quincy; (third row) Sarah Alberione of Quincy, Amy Zydanowicz of Quincy, and Cindy Brandi of Quincy; (fourth row) Julie Sorgi of Quincy and Mimi Powers of Quincy. Photo courtesy Interfaith Social Services

news, news and events July 4, 2023

Milton volunteer Donna Tippo inducted into Interfaith Social Services’ Hall of Fame

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Share the Scene:Milton volunteer Donna Tippo inducted into Interfaith Social Services’ Hall of Fame Interfaith Social Services celebrated their volunteers on June 8 with a…

stop the stigma 5k race - people participating

news, news and events May 17, 2023

Interfaith’s Stop the Stigma 5K raises $120K for mental health

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Share the Scene:Interfaith’s Stop the Stigma 5K raises $120K for mental health Proceeds from Interfaith Social Services’ annual 5K provide mental health counseling sessions for…

events, news, news and events March 20, 2023

Stop the Stigma 5K to take place April 29

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Share the Scene:Stop the Stigma 5K to take place April 29 Registration now open for annual Stop the Stigma 5K Proceeds from Interfaith Social Services’…

Runners take off at the start of a previous Stop the Stigma 5K race. Interfaith Social Services’ annual 5K raises funds for their New Directions Counseling Center. This year’s in-person race will be April 30 at the Kennedy Center in North Quincy. Credit - Hurley Event Photography

events, news, news and events March 20, 2022

Stop the Stigma 5K to take place April 30; encourages awareness and acceptance of mental health and addiction

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Share the Scene:Stop the Stigma 5K to take place April 30; encourages awareness and acceptance of mental health and addiction Run or Walk to Stop…

Interfaith Social Services’ New Directions Counseling Center therapist Barbara Goodman took part in the 2021 Stop the Stigma Virtual 5K with her dog. Proceeds from the race will allow therapists such as Goodman to provide more than 2,500 counseling sessions for those in need.

news and events May 16, 2021

Hundreds run and walk in Quincy to Stop the Stigma

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Share the Scene:Hundreds run and walk in Quincy to Stop the Stigma Interfaith’s Annual Stop the Stigma 5K Breaks Down Barriers to Mental Health Treatment…

Julie Vaulding, left, of Weymouth, and friends, ran the 2020 Stop the Stigma Virtual 5K in memory of Brian Curtin. Many participants form teams and run in memory or support of friends and family affected by mental health or addiction issues.

news, news and events, popular March 30, 2021

Interfaith’s annual Stop the Stigma 5K supports local mental health care and addiction recovery

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Share the Scene:Interfaith’s annual Stop the Stigma 5K supports local mental health care and addiction recovery Run or Walk to Help Stop the Stigma Nearly…

Three people in masks distributed 450 'Boo Buckets' to local children on the South Shore, standing in front of a shelf full of pumpkins.

education, events, news, town of milton November 7, 2020

Interfaith treats local children for Halloween, 450 ‘Boo Buckets’ distributed to kids in need on the South Shore

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Share the Scene:Interfaith treats local children for Halloween, 450 ‘Boo Buckets’ distributed to kids in need on the South Shore With help from dozens of…

Interfaith Social Services’ Family and Children Program Coordinator Emily Ryan takes calls about Interfaith’s Help for the Holidays program last winter. The agency is seeking sponsors to provide holiday gifts for 700 children this season.

education, events, news, town of milton November 4, 2020

Interfaith Social Services seeking sponsors to provide holiday gifts for 700 children this season

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Share the Scene:Interfaith Social Services seeking sponsors to provide holiday gifts for 700 children this season Though fall has just begun, most local social service…