Stockbridge Community Outreach
Coping with Coronavirus: An update from Local non-profits
by Patrice Johnson The coronavirus shutdown is exacting serious impact on all parts of the community, non-profit organizations included. With that in mind, this reporter reached out to leaders of local non-profits for updates. Below are the responses we received. If your charitable or nonprofit organization is not listed below, please send a few sentences […]
Fresh Food Initiative Plans to Increase Quantities
by Karen Smith Although the Fresh Produce distribution doesn’t officially begin until 5 pm, the parking lot at Jeruel Baptist on April 13th was full at 4:30 and masked, hardworking volunteers started filling cars with pre-packed boxes. By 5:12 pm, all 125 boxes had been given away. Unfortunately, some went away empty-handed. Previous distributions at […]
McDonald’s Donates to Outreach
From Facebook: Stockbridge McDonald’s donated 377 fresh baked blueberry and chocolate banana muffins to Outreach for distribution today! Kim Duncan and Derek Young helped put the boxes in my car…that’s a lotta muffins. Such a treat! Thank you, McDonalds, you are a terrific community partner.
Lady Panthers Place Four on All-GLAC Team
A successful 2019-20 season that saw the Stockbridge girls’ basketball team roll to a GLAC league title with a 11-1 league record came to an end in district play, but several Panthers earned All-GLAC honors for the season. First-team honors went to sophomore Gwen Rogozinski. She was a unanimous choice with all the league coaches […]
GROUPS AND RESOURCES THAT ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY 2020
The Stockbridge area is home to a wide array of nonprofit and charitable organizations, all for the benefit of local residents. The information below represents the Community News third effort to compile current descriptions and contact information. Not listed or notice an error? Please accept our apologies and email corrected information to Stockbridgecommunitynews@gmail.com or snail […]
5 Healthy Towns
by Matt Pegouskie On August 26, the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation’s Board of Directors approved the 8th Comprehensive Wellness Plan submitted by the Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition (SAWC) and presented by SAWC board members Emily Stewart and Mark Taylor. The Wellness Plans are constructed by SAWC’s members to meet wellness issues throughout the Stockbridge school […]
Stockbridge Community Outreach Overview 2019
by Karen Smith The difference between a boss and a leader: A boss says, ‘Go!’ A leader says, ‘Let’s go!’ –E. M. Kelly And so it was with a group of citizens and clergymen who responded to the growing needs of the community during the recession of the […]
Masons donate to Outreach for Christmas
by Diane Rockall Stockbridge Lodge 130 Free and Accepted Masons dropped off gifts Wednesday afternoon at Stockbridge Community Outreach to help brighten the Christmas of others in the community.
Stockbridge Community Outreach Coat Drive
New coats, mittens, hats, gloves and scarves are being accepted at 114 Wood Street from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m from now until December 15. Items will be distributed through Stockbridge Community Outreach. 114 Wood St. is next to the Stockbridge library. All ages, all sizes are being accepted. Call Susan at 517-775-1610 for […]