Volunteerism

Boston Celtics

Boston, MA - In the shuffle of everyday life we sometimes forget to thank those who have sacrificed their lives for our country.  To recognize the brave men and women of our armed forces the Boston Celtics and TD Bank geared up for a daylong volunteer event at the New England Center for Homeless Veterans (NECHV) on Monday.

Members of the Celtics CommUNITY Crew volunteered alongside active service members from the First Coast Guard District and the USS Constitution to assist with serving meals in addition to painting the living quarters and sorting donations for the supply store.

The New England Center for Homeless Veterans in downtown Boston serves nearly 300 homeless men and women a day. The center lends a helping hand to these homeless veterans who are struggling with addiction, trauma, mental illness and unemployment.

“TD Bank is honored to support the New England Center for Homeless Veterans," stated Dan Griggs, Marketing President of TD Bank. "Our veterans have done so much for our country, so to have the opportunity to give back to them is a privilege."

Celtics forward Jeff Green stopped by to help the volunteers’ efforts to organize clothing and shoes in the store before putting on an apron to serve the evening chow donated by the Love and Hope organization.

“On the eve of Veterans Day it is really special for us to have Jeff Green, Celtics staff, and members of TD Bank here,” reflected Andy McCawley, President and CEO of NECHV.  “They have had a day of service assisting us with both providing services to veterans and helping us to continue to make our facility an even better home for those that live here.”

With teams from all around the NBA coming together to give back to the armed forces as a part of NBA Cares Hoops for Troops week, the Celtics CommUNITY Crew was proud to do their small piece of giving back to our nation's heroes.

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Celtics, TD Bank Serve Meals to Veterans

BRIGHTON, Mass. - Milestones are often a symbol of commitment and longevity. In celebration of its 20th Anniversary, USI Insurance Services (USI) launched the program Twenty for 20: USI Gives Back, which is a nation-wide event where each of the 140 USI offices from across the country invest their time and talent in community service.

On Tuesday, local USI employees joined forces with Boston Celtics legend Dana Barros to volunteer at Cradles to Crayons.  Together the volunteers helped to sort clothes, toys and books before packaging them to be sent out to youth in need.

Statistics show more than 305,000 Massachusetts children 12 years old and younger live in poor or low-income households.

“We are excited to be here today to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of USI, as well as their efforts to giving back to the community,” said Barros. “By dedicating time at events such as the one today at Cradles to Crayons, we can help ensure that the youth have essentials they need.”

As the day came to an end, volunteers were able to provide more than 450 youth from around the greater Boston area with clothing essentials to start off the fall season.

“USI is proud to support Cradles to Crayons and their mission to aid underprivileged children along with our partner the Boston Celtics,” explained USI chief marketing officer David Lofstrom. “Events like today are a meaningful way for our associates to contribute to the valuable service being done by Cradles to Crayons and the local communities they serve.”

Volunteerism

Celtics, TD Bank Serve Meals to Veterans

Dana Barros, USI Volunteer at Cradles to Crayons