American Red Cross – Although Milton Academy hosts yearly blood drives, click here to see how else you can help or donate on your own.
Celebrate Milton – The first Sunday in October, the town of Milton hosts a day of fun for town residents. Various groups set up booths. Milton Academy runs a booth with activities for kids and the Jazz Band performs. The Community Service Board will announce the call for face painting and craft volunteers.
Cradles to Crayons – Located at its new facility in Brighton, this organization collects lightly used kids clothing, toys, and school supplies for disadvantaged Boston area children. The Community Service Program sends large volunteer groups to its “Giving Factory” warehouse to sort donations during annual service days. Individual volunteers could contact them directly to help out in the warehouse or organize a donation drive.
Samariteens – this befriending hotline for teens struggling with depression or grief is staffed by peers in Boston. A few Milton Academy students have become involved in this over the years and found the work to be very rewarding. Click here.
TeenLife – This online clearinghouse provides many resources on service opportunities, events, and workshops for the Boston area, as well as regionally and nationally. Click here.
Walks
AIDS walk
Avon Breast Cancer Walk
Boston 3-day for Breast Cancer
Cohn’s Walk
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