Neighbors!

It's Joseph Porcelli the founder and organizer of Neighbors for Neighbors and Snowcrew.  I'm writing to invite you to …

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Neighbors,

Given the lovely weather outside, we've activated SnowCrew again. 

Click here to ask for help or to sign up to be notified when an elderly, disabled, or neighbor in need requests shoveling assistance.

 

Some things to keep in mind:

• If you plan on shoveling a neighbor out, leave a comment on the request so others know you are one your…

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Good Morning Neighbors,

These 5 neighbors still need your help shoveling out:

• 2 Pond, Jamaica Plain, MA - Sidewalk and drive way. 
• 42 Louder's Lane Jamaica Plain, MA - toyota Prius '04…

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Mornin' Neighbors:

Here is the list of elderly, disabled, and sick/injured neighbors who need your helping digging out this morning. By digging them out, you enable them to go about their lives and do essential things like get to the food store, pharmacy, and doctors office. If you need help or want to be notified of who needs help, visit the SnowCrew page. 

Down the…

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Neighbors,

How much faith do you have left in our ability to predict snow? Yesterday, it was not supposed to be much, now today - hello.

Given there is a lot of snow on the ground, we've activated SnowCrew from NJ to NH. Click here to ask for help or to sign up to be notified when an elderly, disabled, or neighbor in need requests…

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We've made awesome progress today. In total 26 neighbors have been dug out. 8 More still need help, 2 of which are out of state (we'll help anyone who asks). 

Boston:

• 694 Bennington Street East Boston MA http://seeclickfix.com/issues/394624
• 159 Princeton St East Boston MA…

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Hey Neighbors,

There are many elderly and disabled neighbors who still need our help. In total, together we/SnowCrew have dug out 11 neighbors but there all these folks below still need out help.

Please pitch in where you can. Your help give these neighbors freedom, access to food and medicine, and greatly reduces their anxiety. 

Allston-Brighton:

• 6 Melton Rd Brighton, MA Allston-Brighton MA…

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Neighbor,

Today was a day many of us will remember for some time. In addition to digging yourselves out, many of you opted to help dig out your neighbors in need through SnowCrew. 

In total, there have been 26 requests for assistance shoveling. Today, 9 homes/cars were dug out, 2 are still underway, and 16 others still need to be shoveled. 

I want to give a special shot out to Jen Barnes, from HolonDesign.com who…

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Neighbors,

It just got a lot easier to find out which of your nearby neighbors need help during and after the blizzard. 

Fill out this form now to be notified when an elderly, disabled, or sick neighbor near you submits a request for assistance. 

Then, if you are willing…

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Neighbors,

A massive snow storm is expected to hit Boston this Friday and dump 1 to 2 feet of snow!

While snow storms can be fun, they can also cause a lot hardship for our elderly, disabled, and sick neighbors as snow makes it very difficult to for them to get basics such as food, medicine, and getting around town.

Utilizing…

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Neighbors,



Even though I no longer live in Boston, the city, the neighborhoods, and the people are still deeply ingrained in me and I still care. A lot. I also still believe deeply from years of experience that when neighbors come together and behave compassionately and selflessly towards each other great things are possible - like Neighbors for Neighbors.



In Jamaica Plain the Whole Foods debate has challenged the community to re-consider whether or not it really values…

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Woo hoo!

Go Neighbors for Neighbors, Jamaica Plain, MA.

1200 members strong. AWESOME!

02130 rocks!

Neighbors,



I just received this email from Jenna at changemakers.net. Unfortunately, Neighbors for Neighbors, was not selected as a finalist. I am very grateful and honored by your support. In total we received 163 votes and were rate 4.9 out of 5 total stars.



Please do check out the amazing ideas that made the final cut. Here is what she wrote:



Dear Joseph:



I write you today with the list of finalists from We Media “The Power of Us” Challenge. In… Continue

Neighbors,



Late last night a friend of mine told me about a very cool contest by We Media and Ashoka's Changemakers. They are searching to find the best new ideas for inspiring a better world through media and technology. They are looking for business and non-profit ideas and will award $50,000 in seed funding to the innovators who can bring the best ideas to life.



I submitted an application early this morning (thanks to Adrian D for editing) to expand our Neighbors for… Continue

Dear Neighbors:



A few quick action items and reminders for this holiday season:

• First off, I hope you can all contribute to the Neighbors for Neighbors Holiday…

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