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Accessible Picnic Tables

Tables for everyone

Our collaboration with SMILEMass is in full swing: the creation of accessible picnic tables. This groundbreaking project aims to extend a warm invitation to  individuals with limited mobility. Our specially designed tables are a powerful step towards inclusivity, ensuring that everyone is invited and welcome to the table. 

By embracing accessibility and inclusivity,  we not only create a physical space but also cultivate a heartfelt sense of belonging and community for individuals with diverse abilities. These tables become bridges to connect people, fostering an environment where laughter, stories, and shared moments can be enjoyed by all- reaffirming the inherent worth and joy each individual brings to our community.

For more information on how to be involved or to organize a group event, please contact

Barry Glass at barry@volunteerventuresma.org or Michaela Shamash at michaela.vvma@gmail.com

Desk
Mates

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Since the start of this initiative, hundreds of desks have been distributed to students and families in the Boston area. Over 700 volunteer builders have made this initiative possible. Together, we built and distributed over 400 desks! 

Our desk mates project is currently on hold as we build our accessible picnic tables 

Desk Mates was launched in January 2021 and driven by a simple yet powerful goal: to help young students succeed. School closures due to the pandemic and the shift to virtual learning amplified the problem that many students did not have a space to study at home. We wanted to change that. Knowing the impact a dedicated study area can have on academic success, we set out to provide desks for those in need, ensuring every student has the chance to thrive in their education.

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 Desk Recipients

Public School Communities

  • East Somerville Community School

  • Hennigan K - 8 School, Boston

  • Gardner Pilot Academy, Allston-Brighton

  • Harmony Grove Elementary, Framingham

  • Mather Elementary School, Boston

Youth Clubs and Organizations

  • Boys’ and Girls’ Club, Dorchester

  • Dorchester Youth Collaborative

  • Family Day Care Providers, Hyde Park

Homeless Resettlement Organizations

  • Fresh Start, Hudson

  • Mission of Deeds, Reading

Homeless Shelters and Sanctuaries

  • Catholic Charities Family Shelters, Boston

  • Father Bill’s and MainSpring Family Shelters

  • New England Home for Little Wanderers

  • New Hope, Inc Milford

  • Project Hope, Dorchester and Roxbury

Other Partners

  • Family Promise, MetroWest

  • Lexington Refugee Assistance Program

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