Thread by @NiaNBCBoston

#FEELGOODFRIDAY: Although 2020 was 😩 I’m lucky to be working during the #pandemic, telling stories that matter, especially about people & pets with a big ❤️ who make the 🌎 go round. Here are 17 of those stories I did w/@SBM_Steve, 1 of the best photographers ever!
Thread. 1/18

A Mass. mom joined a group of parents at her son’s #daycare in #Medford, MA to raise enough money to prevent it from shutting down due to #COVID.

Parents Help Save Medford Daycare From Closing Due to Pandemic

Full story: nbcboston.com/news/local/par…
2/18

This Boston woman walked around the city handing out food to people in need until she raised enough money to open a free outdoor refrigerator/food pantry to feed more people. A Boston restaurant is stepping up to provide free electricity for the fridge.

Full story. 👇🏽👇🏽
3/18

Essential workers have gone above & beyond during #COVID. A #Salem, MA family is showing their appreciation with a holiday song on the radio.

‘Full of Gratitude':Salem Family Honors Essential Workers With Holiday Song

Full story nbcboston.com/news/local/ful… @christmas_thank
4/18

People from Boston and beyond donated about 25K to Quincy-based Interfaith Social Services when the charity came up short for #Thanksgiving.

Community Comes Together to Raise 25K to Feed Those in Need

Full story: nbcboston.com/multimedia/com…
5/18

#Needham, MA-based charity, @HopeandComfort1, is fighting #COVID & #hygiene #insecurity by giving hygiene products to people in need.

With Importance of Hygiene During Pandemic, Mass. Nonprofit Helps Provide Products to Those In Need

Full story: nbcboston.com/news/coronavir…
6/18

Children make up the largest age group living in poverty in U.S. A non-profit is helping underserved children despite donation shortages, highlighting the issue of child poverty.

Charities Hit Hard Due to Donation Shortages Amid Pandemic
Full story: nbcboston.com/news/coronavir…
7/18

Despite living through 2 pandemics, wars, depressions, heartache, etc., 1 of #Boston’s #oldest residents is happy as a clam ☺️ and shows us how we can be too!

Charlestown's Oldest Resident Has Some Advice on Life Through a Pandemic

Full story: nbcboston.com/news/local/cha…
8/18

#Comfort & #Therapy #Dogs nationwide were sidelined by the #coronavirus #pandemic for months. Recently, they got back in the game to do what they do best: love us.🐶💜 🤗

Therapy Dogs Sidelined By Coronavirus Pandemic Returning to Work

Full story: nbcboston.com/news/local/the…
9/18

LOVE this story!! Gave me all the #feels. If you like Little Free Libraries (@LtlFreeLibrary) & diversity, than you’re going to LOVE this story as well. ☺️ 💕 📚📖🤓

‘Little Free Libraries' Push for Diversity Across Country and World

Full story: nbcboston.com/news/local/lit…
10/18

👏🏽👏🏽 for everyone who still participated in this year’s @bostonmarathon even though it was virtual.

Runners, Spectators Making Most of Virtual Boston Marathon

nbcboston.com/news/local/run…
11/18

If you LOVE ❤️ LASAGNA and you LOVE💗 giving back than you’re going to LOVE 💕 my delicious story about “LASAGNA LOVE.”

Mass. Mother Helps Community in Need Amid Pandemic With Specialty Dish

Full story: nbcboston.com/news/coronavir…
12/18

58% of poll workers in the 2018 general election were 61 years or older. #COVID scared many away in 2020 but younger people stepped up to help.

Fewer Seniors Are Working at Polling Places Amid the Pandemic. Young People Are Stepping in

Full story: nbcboston.com/news/politics/…
13/18

“...a demographic of folks in this country who are not registered to vote and folks who struggle with accessing health care.” Dr. @AlisterFMartin on voter registration.

MGH Doctor Starts Nationwide Patient Voter Registration Campaign

Full story: nbcboston.com/news/local/mgh…
14/18

When Muslims in East #Boston could not eat food that is not halal, a local cook stepped up to provide them with free meals they could eat.

Caterer Steps Up to Cook Hundreds of Free Halal Meals in East Boston

Full story: nbcboston.com/news/coronavir…
15/18

A Mass. gas station chain gave free #gas to #health #care #workers during the #coronavirus #pandemic this past Memorial Day.

Free Gas for Health Care Workers at Select Stations Across Mass. Monday

Full story: nbcboston.com/news/local/cha…
16/18

A MA doctor nearly died of #COVID. He credits his wife & generous docs with saving his life. When he recovered he vowed to keep treating patients despite the risks.

Mass. Doctor Credits Wife, Convalescent Plasma for Coronavirus Recovery

Full story: nbcboston.com/news/coronavir…
17/18

Despite being unemployed during the pandemic a Mass. woman started an org. that provides free masks to #healthcare workers and others in need.

Quincy Woman Launches Organization to Provide Masks for Those in Need

Full story: nbcboston.com/news/coronavir…
18/18