We pick up trash in Boston. We put up fliers to discourage littering and encourage responsibility in neighborhoods. We believe there is an energy that litter gives off in neighborhoods that can affect human behavior. I live by a philosophy that when people see good acts they are more likely to act good. I hope that this group be it myself and hopefully others will pick up litter on every street in Boston at least once. It is important to cultivate happiness and doing something bigger than yourse …

Welcome to the Boston Fashion Meetup Group. Our mission is to cultivate a strong Boston fashion community through collaboration, outreach, and entrepreneurship. Join other Boston area fashion professionals, entrepreneurs and businesspeople for networking, lively discussions, events, informative panels, workshops, fashion photo shoots, and more! Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a newcomer, a student, own a business, freelance, or just love fashion; this group has much to offer and ga …

discuss ways to help each other get through the complex resource benefit system Support all around. I am a Certified Peer Specialist and a peer facilitator.

Mindful Families Encouraging parents to be mindful within ourselves, our families, the North Shore community and the greater environment through: - emotional support and encouragement -learning opportunities with emphasis on holistic health, natural parenting, and environmental consciousness - local resources to help put the lifestyle into action - community building and outreach opportunities Our calendar includes a wide range of events for all members of the family such as play groups, hikes, …

Boston is a great city but after having lived here for some time I've come to realize most people don't get out and explore beyond their own neighborhoods. Every neighborhood in Boston though has something neat about it though so I started this group as a way for proper Bostonians to meet other proper Bostonians from other neighborhoods. This group is for people who like living in urban environments and call Boston their home. From East Boston to West Roxbury, the North End to the South End, Rox …

This group is for people who care about their dog and their dog's behavior and want to train, learn AND have fun while working their dog in a friendly environment! This group is associated with Higher Expectations Dog Training & Behavior Modification (http://hexdogs.com/), open to anyone interested in creating a better relationship with your canine, and ultimately a better-behaved dog!  Join us for training practice, socialization opportunities, classes, workshops, dog-friendly events & more, as …

The TIE Social Entrepreneurs Group's mission is to create a peer-network and support group of entrepreneurs, non-profit and business professionals, and other thought leaders dedicated to effective social impact. The group's monthly meeting is open to the public and is held on the first Monday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the Tantric Bistro, 123 Stuart St. Boston 02116.

FOMA is an association of aviation enthusiasts and Minute Man Air Field supporters dedicated to increasing awareness of the airport’s and General Aviation's contributions to the local economy, community and environment through outreach, networking and advocacy.

Get fit, have fun, meet new people! The Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition (MassBike) promotes a bicycle-friendly environment and encourages bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation. MassBike’s Vision for the Future - Bicycling in Massachusetts is a safe, respected, convenient, and enjoyable way to get around. Roads throughout the state are safe and welcoming for cyclists, and all users interact in a courteous and legal manner. Car-free pathways connect our communities, bicycles are fully inte …

The BeatBrigade is an interactive drumming group operating through HandReach, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the poorest children in the developing world overcome severe debilitating trauma injuries. The BeatBrigade engages in therapeutic drumming that promotes community and benefits survivors of burn and trauma injuries. Outstanding BeatBrigadiers are invited to tour locally and abroad to drum with people of all kinds! ** Everyone is welcome to join and participate in the BeatBr …

Welcome; You have embarked upon your life's journey as the wonderful, beautiful woman that you are in a brand new way. You have faced obstacles, heartbreak, and triumphs while raising your children, caring for your husbands or significant others, parents, and have done it all on a shoe string budget at that! The purpose of this group is to share support, and to be spiritually uplifting for each other going through various changes, and challenges in life. We will create a place designed to p …

Secular Performing Arts & Entertainment Meet Up group is specifically designed to help promote the works of secular humanist, atheist, and free thinking artists of all walks of life, including secular LGBT communities. We believe that performing arts & entertainment is a major tool to help create a more secular society and strengthen the bonds of secular communities throughout Massachusetts.

How can we do the most good in the world? What are the best charities? Which causes are most important? How can we best use our money and time to make a difference? And how do we do that without going nuts? Let's get together and talk about that.

This group is dedicated to helping local businesses use the Internet to grow their businesses. More than any time history, local businesses have the tools to empower them to control their success with local, social and mobile online marketing - the problem is that they are just too many of them and they are hard to use. We aim to teach local businesses how to make it all simpler for them so they can be successful. Our group is filled with people passionate about helping local businesses and orga …

We are a local charity who has held Christmas Parties for kids in need three years in a row. Our first year a small group of volunteers got together and bought presents we rented a hall and had children from needy families for food, music and Santa and all the kids got gifts and photo opportunities with Santa. Or second year we were multiplied everything by ten as we were awarded over five hundred toys to give away by one donor and many more contributed. We had our party for children and many mo …

As a community we are continually looking to raise awareness understanding and behaviors of acceptance. Today so many kids feel like that they don't fit in for a whole range of reasons; from physically being different to socially or emotionally feeling different. The Parent Network and Medfield Youth Outreach have partnered with Medfield Public Library to host the first in a series of book groups for parents promoting acceptance and anti-bullying conversations. It is our belief that conversatio …

The Friends of the Needham Rail Trail Greenway is a group of interested citizens with broad representation from the community working in partnership with residents, neighborhood associations, town and state government to support the financing, planning, design, construction and maintenance needs of the Greenway. The Friends group will work to resolve engineering, environmental and safety concerns, including street crossings and bridges, parking and other amenities, dimensions and materials used …

Founded in 2004, A3D (African Development through Drum and Dance) started with a group of friends who traveled to Senegal, West Africa on a two week journey that forever changed their lives. After experiencing the sights and sounds of Africa, it became clear that many of the things we take for granted, most of the people there either never had or need more of, but will likely not be able to achieve without help from outside. Some of those things include medicines, school computers, and much mo …

This group is for young professionals, from all background and experiences, to actively promote Save a Child’s mission (below). We love to create fun around Boston while developing our leadership skills. If you are passionate about improving healthcare for children through the SACH mission and like to have fun, this group is for you! The mission of SACH is to improve the quality of pediatric cardiac care for children from developing countries who suffer from heart disease and to create centers …

Fields Corner Main Street (FCMS) is one of 19 Main Streets programs in the City of Boston working to make the city’s historic commercial districts stronger and livelier. Focusing on the Dorchester Avenue business district from Melville Avenue to Freeport Street, FCMS' mission is: To ensure that Fields Corner continues to be a thriving, welcoming, secure district comprised of diverse businesses serving residents and attractive to visitors. To promote Fields Corner, encouraging more people to live …