Generic Ministry

06/16/2026

Adult summer van volunteers needed! Our van in action last summer! You can be a part of this amazing crew providing critical supplies to those living outdoors in Boston this season. We can train drivers and riders never go alone - we always have a team of 2-3 people going in each Tue and Wed evening. Click on the calendar link to sign up and read more about this awesome job!
https://www.genericministry.org/ride-van

06/11/2026

https://www.genericministry.org/get-involved-x

05/29/2026

https://www.genericministry.org/get-involved-x All details can be found on each specific SignUp form for each task. See this link for more info!

05/27/2026

Once again the youth group is crushing it and met the van on the common to check in with John and all our other clients. They handed out cookies, gift cards and walked around to check in on folks. They also listened to stories, helped hand out donations and asked for feedback on a potential new name.

05/24/2026

A huge thank you to the GM Youth group for a strong showing at the garage yesterday. A lot got organized and we appreciate the extra help!!!

05/20/2026

Important name-change updates! Please check your email for more details - an email was sent this morning to all subscribers. We are soliciting additional feedback with this new form - please submit your thoughts by May 31st! (Video from Emma and new form are IN THE COMMENTS. We are only so-so with the tech skills. 😅) Thank you!

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05/15/2026

At our monthly lunch meeting yesterday, we hosted two guests who lead important work in and beyond our town: Rick Vincent, Vice President of Generic Ministry, and Chris Gosselin, Director of Instructional Technology and Innovation for Needham Public Schools. We’re grateful for all we learned about how Generic Ministry serves unhoused clients in Boston, and about how NPS is responding to the “arrival technology” of AI. Many thanks as well to this month’s hosts, First Church of Christ, Scientist!

05/11/2026

04/30/2026

A HUGE thank you to the First Parish of Westwood for collecting 544 items - clothing and toiletries - during Lent. AND they will be making sandwiches for us in May! We are very appreciative of their support and look forward to ongoing collaboration. Items collected were so helpful, they went right on the van, and we didn't get a photo!

04/30/2026

Hello, Everyone! Emma asked me to introduce myself as the person behind most of GM's posts and emails. My name is Michelle and I've been volunteering for GM for several years now. I'm a local clinical social worker and mom of teens (our youngest has designed many posts as well!). The start of my career was in the world of homeless services and I care deeply about the beautiful work GM does - bringing respectful, empathetic care, connection, and supplies to those living outdoors in Boston. On a recent trip to NYC I was deeply moved by this sculpture outside the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine. It reminded me of the need for continued support for the most vulnerable, and often unseen, members of our communities.