Central Boston Elder Services raises $230,000 at community gala
What happened
Central Boston Elder Services held a gala on October 3 that raised more than $230,000. The event honored Boston Police officers Joey C. Key and Carina Shepard, who received the Drum Major for Justice Award for their work with seniors in Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mission Hill. The gala was hosted by 7NEWS anchor Amaka Ubaka and NBC10 reporter Jeff Saperstone.
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Why it matters
The funds raised support Central Boston Elder Services, a non-profit agency that serves more than 12,000 Boston residents each month. The organization uses the donations to help older adults and people with disabilities remain independent in their homes and communities.
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Who's involved
- BostonLocation where the non-profit agency operates and serves residents
- DorchesterNeighborhood where one of the honored police officers resides
- RoxburyNeighborhood where the police officers received recognition for their work with seniors
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The entities involved
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Dorchester
neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts
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Roxbury
dissolved municipality and current neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, United States