We are sad to share news of the death of Marcel “Mark” Sigman, one of Household Goods’ very first full-time, all-in, trailblazing volunteers. Mark retired from a distinguished career at Digital Equipment Corp in 2001. While searching for something to do next, he...
From veterans who have served overseas to young mothers setting up a home, clients are delighted to be able to take home sewing kits assembled by Household Goods volunteer Alice Wiggin. The kits, assembled in decorative tins or boxes include many useful items:...
CPR Training at Household Goods. Thank you to the Stow Community Chest and the Acton Boxborough United Way for funding CPR, AED and First Aid Training for our staff and 18 key volunteers. Thank you to the Acton Professional Firefighters Local 1904 for training...
Our very creative Volunteer Committee put these sweet Halloween treat bags. No tricks here, just treats for our frightfully good volunteers. Thank you! We can’t do it without you…
“All you need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” – Charles M. Schulz We love all our volunteers – the 800 who do so much to keep Household Goods running – and this Valentine’s Day is one of those...
Every May, as Boston College prepares for graduation, Household Goods prepares to spend 10 days on campus, where we will collect unwanted household items from the dorms in a monumental effort that brings together long-time volunteers, individuals, and special groups...