There’s still time to register for tomorrow’s ‘Reach Beyond the Finish Line’ 5k! The accompanying Fall Festival will be free and open to all, but those who’d like to run (or walk) for REACH can register over at givebutter.com/reach5k

DVAM is a time to remember that much of the work that’s being done to break harmful cycles of domestic violence is being done by the very survivors of such violence. REACH is proud to support those survivors, and you can help support us by clicking the ‘Donate to REACH’ link in our bio. #DVAM2025

Early bib pickups for our upcoming Fall Festival 5k will be available at Lizzy’s Ice Cream in downtown Waltham, MA (367 Moody St.) on Friday, October 3! Stop by anytime between 4:30pm – 8:30pm to pick up your bib.

The naturalist Jane Goodall died today at 91. Hope, she argued, is not merely “passive wishful thinking” but a “crucial survival trait.” Revisit a conversation with Goodall, from 2021: nyer.cm/F55JtsS

TY to one of our legislative champions, @saldidomenico.bsky.social who last week testified in support of An Act to Lift Our Kids out of Deep Poverty. He understands how cash assistance grants are a lifeline for MA families, and the LOK Coalition cannot thank him enough for his tireless advocacy!

Over 100 artists and bands performed on 63 porches, driveways and lawns Saturday, filling Brookline’s neighborhoods with every genre from jazz to punk rock to a cappella for Brookline Porchfest. Read all about it: brookline.news/even-the-dog...

“When someone asks why women don’t tell about abuse, I always want to say because they’re intelligent, and they know what is likely going to happen if they do tell. The comments on these posts only fortify those fears in anyone who is experiencing domestic abuse.” open.substack.com/pub/defendsu...

"None of this is about ensuring that people can get the best care that they can. None of this is about ensuring that you are supporting pregnancy or improving birth outcomes... All of this is about controlling our bodies, our freedoms, our futures." —Fatima Goss Graves, @nwlc.org

Brookline students performed well above state average on last year's MCAS exams and gained some ground toward pre-pandemic results, but elementary schoolers continue to underperform in English, and Black/Latino students are still scoring below peers in most subjects. brookline.news/brookline-mc...

Regardless of their faith, all people can agree: Protecting the gift of this planet is a sacred duty we must not take lightly or let divide us. Stewardship of our planet is a universal doctrine.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month has begun! We’ll be sharing ‘Take Action’ emails throughout the month explaining how you can directly help DV survivors. The emails will go to those who subscribe to our newsletter and select 'other email updates.' reachma.org/subscribe

rePROs Fight Back offers weekly conversations about all things repro health, rights, and justice! New episodes every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts + everywhere you stream 🌼✨ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r... 🎨: @liberaljane.bsky.social

"Once the backbone of community care, Black midwives are reclaiming their place in a healthcare system that has long erased them." —Meka Kpoh, midwife & founder of Black Birth Justice, in @msmagazine.com x Groundswell Fund

Our deepest thanks go out to the supporters and sponsors who helped us surpass our $20,000 Fall Festival 5k fundraising goal well ahead of the 5k’s Oct. 4 start date! If you’d like to participate, there’s still time to register over at givebutter.com/reach5k

Early bib pickups for our upcoming Fall Festival 5k will be available at Lizzy’s Ice Cream in downtown Waltham, MA (367 Moody St.) on Friday, October 3! Stop by anytime between 4:30pm – 8:30pm to pick up your bib.

Abortion later in pregnancy is often misunderstood & heavily targeted through both policy & stigma. Erika Christensen @rhavote.bsky.social, Jenn Chalifoux, & Dr. Diana Greene Foster sat down with us to share their personal stories & why access to later abortion will always be needed #SafeAbortionDay

Pluralism is one pillar of democracy. “E pluribus unum” — out of many, one. Remove it & the roof caves in. Protecting diversity and every community keeps our democracy standing strong. Let’s keep it that way. Unite & Rise with us: bit.ly/4g5RcEq No Exclusion. @lwvus.bsky.social @lwvva.bsky.social

Thank you to both Richard Sheward (Children's Health Watch) and Cat Quirion (HopeWell) for testifying in support of H.214/S.118 to #LiftOurKidsMA out of Deep Poverty! #EndDeepPoverty #mapoli

People talk about holding abusers accountable and supporting survivors but the truth is it’s really hard and inconvenient to do that and the reality is people really don’t want to. They may be there initially but want to get back to ‘normal’ as quickly as possible.

Many thanks to the Needham Women’s Club for inviting us to speak at their 90th anniversary celebration last night! We're grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with influential partners like these who care deeply about the well-being of our communities and those impacted by domestic violence.

Many thanks to Commonwealth Financial Network for generously donating these 26 (!!!) full-size laundry baskets filled with essential supplies for domestic violence survivors!

We’re proud to share that United Healthcare is a Champion sponsor for our ‘Reach Beyond the Finish Line’ 5k! If you’d like to participate in the 5k, you can register at givebutter.com/reach5k

Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. The included images have more info on what you can do to keep your data safe if you’re using a computer with Windows 10.

Longtime resident Michael Berger's new exhibit, on display at Brookline Bank in Coolidge Corner, captures scenes of Brookline through fractals and haze. brookline.news/in-new-exhib...

A big thank you to all of our coalition partners who spoke at the #LiftOurKids rally in support of raising cash assistance grants for families living in Deep Poverty. We could not do this without your continued support. #EndDeepPovertyNow (Part 2)

The vast majority of U.S. states allow voters to cast ballots early—in person or by mail. Only three states—Alabama, Mississippi, New Hampshire—do not offer these options. Voting restrictions are barriers to participation. Get registered. Get voting! Get started here: www.vote411.org

On the latest episode of the Brookline.News podcast, go behind the scenes with our reporting into the Calculus Project, and get the answer to a Comm Ave mystery (yes, those restaurants are in Brookline, not Boston). brookline.news/brookline-ne...

We’re proud to share that The Village Bank is a Trailblazer sponsor for our ‘Reach Beyond the Finish Line’ 5k! If you’d like to participate in the 5k, you can register at givebutter.com/reach5k

Porchfest is this weekend! Stay tuned for a preview on Brookline.News, and click here to check out other local events including two film festivals, a library family game night and more. brookline.news/10-things-to...

In the final episode of our six-part series with @patientforward.bsky.social on abortion later in pregnancy, Erika Christensen @rhavote.bsky.social, Jenn Chalifoux, and Dr. Diana Greene Foster share their personal stories & why access to later abortion care will always be needed. #podcast

What happens when you dial 988? You will be connected to a qualified, trained counselor who will provide judgment-free support and connect you to the necessary resources. #MentalHealthMonday To learn more about what to expect, visit 988lifeline.org/get-help/what-to-expect/.

“You deserve to have people in your life who add peace, not conflict. You deserve to discover and protect your peace in the way that works for you.” open.substack.com/pub/defendsu...

Public school enrollment in Brookline dropped during the pandemic, and it hasn't bounced back even as COVID waned. Why are families still choosing private school? Brookline.News reporter Celeste Alcalay talked to parents, students and school leaders about the trend. brookline.news/brooklines-p...

We’re proud to share that Physician Management Resources is a Trailblazer sponsor for our ‘Reach Beyond the Finish Line’ 5k! If you’d like to participate in the 5k, you can register at givebutter.com/reach5k

We have two Community Advocate positions (one part-time, one full-time) we’re actively hiring for! Learn more and apply over at reachma.org/get-involved/careers

This month’s REACH newsletter is going out tomorrow! If you’d like to stay up to date with everything that’s happening at our organization, you can subscribe by clicking the link below. reachma.org/subscribe

Big Win for Voters! Utah Supreme Court strikes down state congressional gerrymander. Thanks to action taken by the League of Women Voters of Utah, the rig was deemed unconstitutional. Fair districts to come for the 2026 midterms! Unite and Rise! bit.ly/4g5RcEq @lwvus.bsky.social @lwvva.bsky.social

Our 4th annual Corporate Lunch is happening on Tuesday, October 21! Learn more and register (the event is free to attend!) here: givebutter.com/corporate2025

Today, the Senate Working Group on Gun Violence Prevention held its first hearing today, where I presented my bill to ban assault rifles. I am so grateful to the families and the local leaders who showed up today to testify and share their experience with gun violence. (1/2)

Today the League of Women Voters mobilizes hundreds of thousands of voters in a single day—National Voter Registration Day. Now more than ever, it is as vital to register as it is to check you registration. You can do it all online: www.vote411.org Use it! Don’t lose it! @lwvus.bsky.social

Today is bill hearing day! The @liftourkidsma.bsky.social coalition will be rallying outside the State House at 11:30am before our hearing at 1pm to testify in support of Marjorie Decker and @saldidomenico.bsky.social bills to lift kids out of Deep Poverty. Join us! #LiftOurKids

REACH recently attended a legislative briefing on the Economic Abuse Act which is currently being considered in the Massachusetts State House. If passed, the bill would provide protections to domestic violence survivors who have experienced financial abuse.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, REACH Residential Programs Director Bianca Ruiz was kind enough to share her thoughts on how we can better support local Hispanic communities. tinyurl.com/2msmvtu4

The fourth and final entry in our Gaming for Good blog series, ‘Understanding the Abstract of Grief with Gris and What Remains of Edith Finch,’ is now live! You can read it by heading over to tinyurl.com/twxesaf9 🎮 💜

Remembering those we lost 23 years ago during the September 11 terrorist attacks. If you’re experiencing emotional distress, help is available. You can contact the Disaster Distress Helpline by calling 1-800-985-5990 or by visiting disasterdistress.samhsa.gov.

Many thanks to @walthamtimes.bsky.social for helping us promote our upcoming Fall Festival and 5K run on October 4! You can learn more and register for the 5K over at givebutter.com/reach5k 💜 tinyurl.com/jete42dm

REACH recently joined the Needham Police Department to celebrate National Night Out, a nation-wide movement designed to strengthen community connections and raise awareness around crime prevention. You can learn more about National Night Out over at natw.org.

A woman in California recently used the ‘Signal for Help’ to discreetly alert bystanders she was in danger while she and her abuser were in a 7-Eleven. You can learn more about the Signal for Help and how to effectively support survivors of domestic violence here: tinyurl.com/ms7d9a4j

Yesterday, the Supreme Court issued an unsigned order allowing the administration to resume racial profiling. The League stands by our commitment affirming our belief in & commitment to diversity & pluralism. Stand with 8.5 million other Americans who agree: bit.ly/4g5RcEq @lwvus.bsky.social