South Shore Stars at Hale Education Receives a Helping Hand at Closing Camp

On September 26th, approximately 3,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross" employees volunteered at 80 service projects across the state, including at South Shore Stars, located at Hale Education. There, Blue Cross employees assisted in closing up camp at the end of the season.

According to Blue Cross, since 2011, the annual Service Day has channeled nearly $12 million in grants and in-kind support to non-for-profit.  Along with receiving the help of Blue Cross employees for a day, each not-for-profit organization receives a minimum $2,500 contribution. 

 This year’s projects are focused on health justice, particularly through environmental sustainability, food access, racial equity and community health.

“Service Day is truly one of the most extraordinary days of the year at Blue Cross as thousands of our associates fan out across the state to volunteer with the local not-for-profits our communities rely on,” said Sarah Iselin, Blue Cross’ president and CEO. 

Photo courtesy of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Volunteers helped to close up camp at South Shore Stars, located in Westwood's Hale Education.

Photo courtesy of Blue Cross Blue Shield. Volunteers work to clean up camp at South Shore Stars during Service Day.

Thanks to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts for contributing this news to Westwood Minute.