Bay State Lights who are lighting our way — join us every WE CARE DAY, monthly on the 25th. One day and one act of kindness shared among all of us — of all faiths and no faith. Do it because kindness feels good — and service to others increases your gratitude to God. It is a good thing.
These organizations are quietly doing the work of Matthew 25:40 in Massachusetts — feeding the hungry, sheltering the stranger, lifting the fallen — and the important work of assisting those oppressed by life. It is a beautiful thing, responding to those in need as we are all commanded. They serve their neighbors. These are not just examples to follow — they would welcome your time and support of their mission.
Massachusetts — Lights shining across the Bay State
Christian community development in the heart of Boston since 1938. Leadership development, church strengthening, and urban ministry across Greater Boston. They train pastors and community workers to serve their own neighborhoods from the inside.
A Catholic day shelter in the heart of downtown Boston. Free meals, emergency services, job training, healthcare — serving 500+ people every day. No prerequisites. Named for the saint who said: preach the Gospel, and if necessary use words.
Emergency disaster relief, shelter, food pantries, and addiction recovery statewide. The Salvation Army has been serving Massachusetts since the 1880s — their theology and their practice are the same thing.
Founded 1974 — the first women's shelter in the United States. 12,000+ women served every year. It started here.
50+ years. New England's largest homeless organization. Shelter, housing, street outreach, job training.
Feeding America Eastern Massachusetts. 90 million+ pounds. 700,000 people served. The largest hunger-relief organization in New England.
New England's largest Islamic center. Food pantry, refugee services, zakat distributions. Sadaqah on the Charles River for decades.
Founded 1868. The Angell Animal Medical Center is world-renowned. Statewide shelters, humane law enforcement. 155 years of animal advocacy.
Since 1864. 160 years of tikkun olam in the cradle of American liberty. Counseling, food assistance, elder care, refugee resettlement — for any
The 25th of every month is WE CARE DAY.
One day and one act of kindness shared among all of us — of all faiths and no faith. Do it because kindness feels good — and service to others increases your gratitude to God. It is a good thing.
Share your WE CARE DAY story — the one that made you feel good about doing it. Every little kindness helps. A compliment goes a long way. Jesus says don't tell anyone of your kindness, but we need your example so you only get to use your last name initial so you don't have to compromise your faith. Tell us — what made you feel good helping someone? Your story lights the way for others.
Know a business or organization in Massachusetts that shares our values — serving neighbors, lifting the vulnerable, doing the important work of assisting those oppressed by life — Matthew 25:40? Tell us about them and we'll shine a light on their work so that you may patronize these entities who share your values.