Grimes King Foundation for the Elderly Established in 1860

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Grimes King Foundation for the Elderly Established in 1860 The Foundation is bound to a stewardship role in furtherance of its historical purpose and mission.

Given the pervasive nature of problems facing poor, elderly women of African descent in Boston, and the limited resources of the Foundation, the Foundation

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CREST Mental Health & Wellness series: Intergenerational Trauma and Resources Event Details Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:00PM–8:30PM Roxbury Community College 1234 Columbus Ave., Roxbury, MA 02120 Summary You’re invited to join Tufts CTSI’s Collaboration for Research Effectiveness, Sustainabilit...

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26/03/2026

Massachusetts currently has the second-highest cost of living in the United States, approximately 49% above the national average. According to The Status of Women & Girls in Massachusetts study by the Women's Foundation of Massachusetts, 43% of elder women do not meet the cost-of-living threshold.

At Rosie’s Place we work to address the gaps and critical needs created by the soaring costs of living that our guests face. Whether it’s a meal in our Dining Room, groceries from our Food Pantry or rental assistance to stave off eviction, our help is comprehensive and compassionate.

26/03/2026

Leaders from Massachusetts' local food policy councils convened in person for a Local Food Policy Council Summit in February. The network is convened by MA Food System Collaborative and meets monthly. If you are interested in joining or starting a local food policy council in your community, reach out to Emily Fidanza at [email protected] to get involved with the network.

26/03/2026

Join us for our upcoming High Tea ☕✨
Bring your friends or family and enjoy a lovely afternoon together.
Limited seats available—reserve your spot today!

https://www.ethocare.org/hightea/

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26/03/2026

Save the date! 🌱📅

Our Urban Farming Symposium will be back on March 28, 2026! This one-day, in-person gathering will bring together farmers, growers, youth, policymakers, and community leaders from across the Commonwealth.

📝 Registration opens in February
📧 For more info: [email protected]
🤝 Sponsor/vendor inquiries: [email protected]

More details coming soon! We can't wait to grow together.

26/03/2026

Pre-orders for our 2026 Seedling Sale are officially OPEN! 🌱

Get a head start on your garden with strong, healthy seedlings grown with care by our UFI team. From vibrant vegetables to flavorful herbs, we've got what you need to plan a thriving growing season.

Pre-ordering is the best way to secure your favorites.

Give yourself the gift of looking forward to a healthy garden this Valentine's Day! We can't wait to see you grow with us this spring 💚

To order: https://revisionfarmseedlings.square.site/

26/03/2026
26/03/2026

We're honored to welcome Karen Washington as keynote speaker at the Massachusetts Urban Farming Symposium.

Co-owner & farmer at Rise & Root Farm, co-founder of Black Urban Growers, and long-time advocate for food justice, Karen has spent decades transforming how we think about land, equity, and community power.

Join us and Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources on March 28 at UMASS Boston.
Early bird pricing ends tomorrow at 11:59 PM.

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/3ZhNKiB

26/03/2026

It's that time of year! Next Saturday is our annual UFI seedling sale. Choose from hundreds of varieties of seedlings to take home. We'll have compost for sale too 😀

26/03/2026

Transitioning from a nursing home back to the community doesn’t need to be difficult. We can help you with planning and ensuring support is in place at home. The Community Transition Liaison Program (CTLP) helps with discharge plans and connects residents to both state and local support.

Learn more: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/community-transition-liaison-program-ctlp?_gl=1%2Atijmx3%2A_ga%2AMTE4MDMyMDA2Ni4xNjUxNjkzOTM3%2A_ga_MCLPEGW7WM%2AMTcwOTkyODk2Ny4xOTEuMS4xNzA5OTI5MTM0LjAuMC4w

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About the Foundation

The Grimes-King Foundation for the Elderly, Inc (successor to the Home for Aged Colored Women c. 1860) functions as the guardian and distributor of funds to address today’s demands and challenges faced by elderly African American women in the Boston area. Originally funds were collected to establish a home to benefit elderly poor women of color, who for the most part, had worked in the houses of some of the wealthier families of Boston but who had no secure home in which to ‘Age-in-Place’. The Home for Aged Colored Women opened in 1860 and was incorporated in 1864. The Home for Aged Colored Women served its inhabitants well; by 1944 the goals evolved from direct Outside Aid toward systemic support of the mission and advocacy, and the organization was renamed in 1969 as the Grimes-King Foundation for the Elderly, Inc.