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• March TDC Connects: Simple Stems, Shared Joy

  • When
    03/24/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Derby Farm Flowers, 1280 Centre St, Newton

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  Simple Stems, Shared Joy: A Floral Workshop
  

  Join us for a meaningful hands-on workshop where we'll create beautiful flower arrangements to brighten the days of memory care residents.

  Led by Lucinda Chrislip, founder of the woman-owned Derby Farm Flowers, you'll learn how to craft elegant, long-lasting arrangements using affordable flowers similar to what you’d find at your local supermarket. Lucinda will share professional design techniques you can use again and again - proving that gorgeous arrangements don't require expensive specialty blooms.

  What We'll Do Together:

  • Learn simple techniques for creating balanced, beautiful arrangements
  • Work with accessible flowers to create something special
  • Create arrangements that will be donated to local memory care facilities through our partnership with Theo's Flowers
  • Connect with other TDC members while making a tangible difference

  No floral experience needed - just bring your creativity and willingness to spread joy.

  This workshop launches our new partnership with Theo's Flowers, bringing beauty and connection to those in memory care.

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• Cradles to Crayons - New Date & Time

  • When
    03/26/2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    281 Newtonville Ave, Newton, MA
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Cradles to Crayons Giving Factory

  Help provide essential items to children experiencing poverty by volunteering at the Cradles to Crayons warehouse. We'll work together inspecting, sorting, and packaging donated clothing, shoes, books, and school supplies to prepare them for distribution to local families in need.

  What We'll Do Together:

  • Sort and inspect donated children's items at different stations
  • Package essentials like clothing, shoes, and school supplies
  • Work alongside TDC members in their efficient warehouse system
  • Help ensure quality items reach children who need them most

  Good to Know:

  • Easy on-site parking or local side streets
  • Located just outside Newtonville with plenty of spots nearby for coffee or lunch afterward

  https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/boston/

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• Postcard Writing for Virginia Voters

  • When
    03/31/2026
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    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Newton, MA

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  Postcard Writing for Virginia Voters
  

  Feeling like you want to do something about the political climate? Join us for an evening of meaningful activism. We're partnering with the Center for Common Ground to write postcards to Black voters in Virginia ahead of a critical redistricting election - your words can help protect fair representation and democracy.

  No experience necessary. We'll provide postcards, stamps, and script for the postcards.

  https://www.centerforcommonground.org
  

  
  

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• More Than Words

  • When
    04/13/2026
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    More Than Words Boston; 242 E. Berkeley St. Boston

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  More Than Words: Putting Donations to Work
  

  More Than Words is a nonprofit social enterprise that empowers youth who are in the foster care system, court-involved, homeless, or out of school by transforming donated books, music, and more into meaningful work and entrepreneurial opportunities.

  What We'll Do Together:

  • Sort donations, scan inventory, and pick and ship orders
  • Assist with merchandise, setting displays, or auditing
  • Tasks are assigned based on shift needs, so each visit may look a little different

  Good to Know:

  • No experience necessary — they'll show you what to do
  • Wear comfortable shoes and clothes you can move around in

  More Than Words Website

  Donation Guidelines

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• Cocotree Kids Project

  • When
    04/15/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    A Member's Home in Newton
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Cocotree Kids Packaging Night

  Join fellow members at a home in Newton for a meaningful evening of service. Together, we’ll sort and package NEW children’s underwear for Cocotree Kids, a nonprofit that provides these essentials to underserved youth across Massachusetts. This simple project makes a big impact - helping kids feel dignity, comfort, and security.
  

  To learn more about Cocotree Kids, please visit their website below:

  https://www.cocotreekids.org/
  

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• 🌍 Earth Week TDC Connects: Plant and Connect at Gaining Ground

  • When
    04/25/2026
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    1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Gaining Ground Farm in Concord

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  Join fellow members for meaningful farm work at Gaining Ground, followed by an optional snack and more time for connection together. All harvested food goes directly to local food pantries, meal programs, and soup kitchens. Experience sustainable farming while building community connections. Wear clothes that can get dirty - we work rain or shine!
  

  What we'll do:

  • Farm work including planting, cultivating, washing and more (1:00-3:15 PM)
  • Optional snack and more time for connection (3:15 PM-4:00)
  • Learn about sustainable agriculture and food security
  • Support local food pantries and soup kitchens
  • Build lasting friendships over shared purpose

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• Community Servings Meal Prep

  • When
    04/30/2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Community Servings
  • Spaces left
    6

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  What We'll Do Together: Join other TDC members in the kitchen at Community Servings to help prepare thousands of scratch-made, medically tailored meals for families impacted by critical or chronic illness.

  • Work alongside fellow volunteers prepping wholesome ingredients and assembling meals designed for 15 different medical diets
  • Receive a full orientation from the Community Servings team before starting your shift
  • Make a direct impact—Community Servings home-delivers about a million meals annually to thousands of families who need nutritionally-appropriate food

  What to Know: Please wear pants covering the ankles, long-sleeve shirts, and closed-toe shoes. Hairnets and aprons will be provided.

  Free, easy on-site parking available!

  https://www.servings.org
  

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