The Massachusetts Commission on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

We're excited to celebrate summer with you! 😎 Join us and other town departments at Livingston Park on June 18 from 1-3 PM for free ice cream, crafts, games, summer reading sign ups and more.

Are you pregnant, postpartum, or raising a child under 5? You may qualify for Mass WIC! Qualifying is easier than you think, and working families are absolutely eligible. Get personalized nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support, and free healthy food. Click the link in our bio to apply in minutes! 📲✨

Want to know more about the Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) Program?

Join us for a RAFT Overview Workshop to learn more about the program, application process, required documents, and additional resources.

Learn more and register: https://www.metrohousingboston.org/event/raft-overview-workshop/

Our first Porch Rummage Sale is next Sunday morning 9:00-12:00! Hope you can come and help us spread the word!

Come spend the day in nature as we walk the beautiful trails of Blue Hills Reservation together. Join our friends The Sun Will Rise Foundation, Inc., where the pace will be relaxed and welcoming, with plenty of room to walk beside others, chat, reflect, or simply move quietly through the woods at your own rhythm.

As you make your way toward the top of the hill, you will pause at three meaningful spots for the Calling of Their Names ritual, a tender moment to speak the names of the people we carry with us and honor their presence together.

Many find this day grounding and healing, a chance to breathe, move, and feel supported by others who understand.

📅Saturday, June 13, 2026
🕐 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍Trailside Museum North Parking Lot

Whether this is your first time joining us or a tradition you return to each year, you are welcome.

Come find the Gardner Family Resource Center at Kids Safety Day TOMORROW June 6th, hosted by the Gardner Elks!

This free, family-friendly event is all about helping our kids stay safe while enjoying fun activities, community resources, giveaways, safety demonstrations, and more. Bring the family and be sure to stop by our table to say hello, learn about local family resources, and connect with our team.

We hope to see you there!

📅 Friday, June 6th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Gardner Elks Lodge — 31 Park St., Gardner, MA

New GRG support group in Berkeley!

Stay connected to support and resources for grandparents & kin raising children. Get email updates about workshops, groups, and events: https://massgrg.com/

Register here: https://bit.ly/MHIEP-616