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Philanthropy LBC Boston Fundraiser Supports People of Ukraine
Sunflower for Peace volunteers
Quincy, MA – Margarita Kvacheva, CEO of LBC Boston, announced she has raised over $56,000 for Sunflower of Peace to support Ukrainian citizens affected by the war. Temple B’nai Moshe matched the first $20,000 of donations from the fundraiser. “We employ both Ukrainian and Russian employees and want to show our support for not only our employees, but their friends and family in Ukraine. I do not support what Russia is doing and
decided to raise money for Sunflower of Peace as they know how to get the help to where it is most needed,” said Kvacheva. “Many of our partners and vendors have contributed to our fundraiser, and we thank everyone for their generous donations. Every little bit helps and we hope to continue to raise money to help people in Ukraine.” Sunflower of Peace Foundation is a Boston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Its current mission is to
LBC Boston organized an auction to raise funds for Sunflower for Peace to support Ukrainian citizens affected by the war.
support the people of Ukraine affected by the Russian military invasion. It is collaborating with a global network of established organizations and institutions to provide medical and humanitarian aid that will be used by the paramedics and doctors in the areas that are affected by the violence in Ukraine. The organization is acquiring and distributing first-aid backpacks, medicine, medical instruments, and other means of survival.
First aid kit
Pittsfield Firm Volunteers at Earth Day Events Pittsfield, MA – On April 22, employees of Pittsfield-based architectural and engineering firm, EDM, volunteered at Earth Day events at two area environmental education sites: Spicebush Swamp Park (Westmoor Park) in West Hartford, Conn. and the April Hill Conservation and Education Center in South Egremont, Mass. The crew, which in addition to architects, designers, and other team members included CEO Jeromy Richardson, traded the usual tools of their trade for shears, rakes, and other landscaping implements to make a positive difference in their
The EDM team at April Hill Conservation and Education Center
The EDM team at Spicebush Swamp Park
communities’ environments. At Spicebush Swamp Park, which serves as a 33-acre “outdoor classroom” for area schools and includes a trout pond, the EDM team used the paid day of service offered by the company to remove invasive trees and plants, work that paved the way for planting native species, further beautifying the area and ensuring an even more welcoming habitat for birds. These efforts were organized for the Town of West Hartford and coordinated by the United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut as part of its Year of Caring initiative. At the April Hill Conservation and
Education Center, the location of a farm where area students learn about sustainable farming and regenerative farming practices that are responsive to climate change, EDM employees readied the vegetable garden for planting and undertook other tasks, including mulching, and splitting and stacking firewood. April Hill is operated by Greenagers, which provides employment and volunteer opportunities for teens and young adults in the fields of conservation, sustainable farming, and environmental leadership. In addition to the events at Spicebush Swamp Park and April Hill Conservation
Jeromy Richardson stacks wood at April Hill Conservation and Education Center.
and Education Center, several EDM staff members participated in Earth Day volunteer events at locations in Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts.
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