One Fund Boston Claim Forms Available Until June 15
Victims of the Boston Marathon bombings can file claims starting today through June 15, to possibly receive One Fund Boston assistance. Funds will start being distributed by June 30. One Fund Boston administrator Kenneth Feinberg released the final distribution protocol on Wednesday, which outlines how initial funds raised will be handed out, according to a City of Boston press statement. The protocol for claims and claim forms are available at One Fund Boston’s website. Claim forms are also being mailed to potential claimants who registered through One Fund’s website. “The outpouring of support for The One Fund has been unprecedented in my experience,” said Feinberg via statement. “We remain committed to channeling that generosity to assist those most impacted by the bombings and to do so by the end of June.” Feinberg has said that several hundred claims had already been submitted through the website ruring two public meetings held last week. The meetings were held at the Copley Public Library for feedback from the community on the distribution protocol, initially made available to the public on May 6. Any individual claimant may request an in-person or telephone meeting with Feinberg. Requests to meet with Feinberg and questions regarding claim forms should be directed to claimantservices@onefundboston.org or by telephone to 866-298-2951. SOUTH END PATCH: Facebook | Twitter | E-mail Updates South End Patch
One Fund Boston Receives Tax-Exempt Nonprofit Status
One Fund Boston has gained official tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service, meaning contributions are tax-deductible. IRS Spokesperson Peggy Riley confirmed to Patch that One Fund Boston was granted official 501(c)(3) status by the IRS, which is also posted on One Fund’s website. One Fund Boston has received more than $ 12 million in public donations, and $ 17 milion from corporate donations, according to its website. Forms for victims to file for claims to receive money are being distributed on Wednesday, and money is expected to be handed out starting June 30. Noted administrator Kenneth Feinberg is heading up the distribution of funds. SOUTH END PATCH: Facebook | Twitter | E-mail Updates South End Patch
Dunkin’ Donuts Customers Raise $467K for One Fund Boston
Dunkin’ Donuts customers across New England donated more than $ 467,000 to the One Fund Boston. While getting their cup of joe or donuts, customers deposited money at registers at more than 2,000 Dunkin’ Donuts franchises in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, New York and Maine, according to the Dunkin’ Donuts’ website. “I am so grateful to our franchisees, employees and guests who came together to support The One Fund Boston,” wrote Nigel Travis, CEO of Dunkin’ Donuts. “In addition, Dunkin’ Brands and The Dunkin’ Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation together donated an additional $ 200,000 to the The One Fund Boston.” During a week-long collection, the Canton-based company was able to raise money for those most affected by the Boston Marathon bombings, which is what the One Fund Boston is going towards. The South End’s local Dunkin Donuts locations at 850 Harrison Ave., 616 Massachusetts Ave. and others participated in the collection for One Fund Boston. “Through these combined efforts, we are honored to present The One Fund Boston with a total donation of $ 667,884.61 in the hope that these contributions will help the families who lost loved ones and assist those who were seriously injured in the Boston Marathon bombings,” added Travis. “Our thoughts continue to be with the victims and all those who were affected by the heartbreaking events that occurred at the Boston Marathon.” SOUTH END PATCH: Facebook | Twitter | E-mail Updates South End Patch
‘Boston Bites Back,’ Fundraiser for One Fund at Fenway Park
The Fenway neighborhood will play host to a large-scale fundraising event for the One Fund next week, known as Boston Bites Back. Nearly 100 of Boston’s top chefs will be coming together to present a special culinary tasting event at Fenway Park on May 15 in order to raise $ 1 million for The One Fund. The event is spearheaded by celeb chefs Ken Oringer and Ming Tsai, the Boston Red Sox, Governor Patrick, Mayor Menino, and ARAMARK. The idea is to bring Bostonians together to eat, drink and demonstrate Boston’s unrelenting spirit, while raising money for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, according to organizers. “BBB is an opportunity for the city to join as one and acknowledge our strength as a community,” said Ken Oringer, owner of Clio, Toro, Copa & Uni. “Nothing speaks more to our collective resolve than an evening of hospitality, unity and hometown pride in one of the most iconic venues in Boston – Fenway Park.” “Food is our common ground, a universal experience,” said Ming Tsai, owner of Blue Ginger & Blue Dragon. “This event is an occasion for Bostonians to reconnect over food, mingle with chefs and honor our city’s inspiring resilience. It’s an opportunity for Bostonians to literally ‘bite’ back.” The event also features an online auction with Boston-centric prizes like throwing out the first pitch at Fenway Park, meeting Bill Belichcik, and a special celebrity cookoff right in your own home. The event will be held from 6-10 p.m. at Fenway on Wednesday, May 15. General admission is $ 200, and VIP admission is $ 1,000 per ticket. SOUTH END PATCH: Facebook | Twitter | E-mail Updates South End Patch
One Fund Concert Sells Out in 5 Minutes
A TD Garden concert with proceeds benefitting the One Fund has sold out. Boston Strong, An Evening of Support & Celebration sold all of its tickets in five minutes, according to a tweet from the official TD Garden twitter account. “#BostonStrong shows their strength once again – 5/30 concert @tdgarden to benefit #TheOneFund sold out in 5 mins! THANK YOU for support!” Aerosmith will headline the show. Boston, Godsmack, J. Geils Band, Extreme and other legendary Boston rock acts will perform. South End Patch
Legendary Boston Rock Stars Unite for One Fund
Legends of Boston rock history will take the stage later this month to benefit victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. Aerosmith, James Taylor, Extreme, Godsmack and New Kids On The Block are among the multi-band lineup for a May 30 show at TD Garden. Net proceeds of the show will benefit One Fund Boston. Gov. Deval Patrick and Mayor Thomas Menino helped set up the concert, “Boston Strong, An Evening of Support And Celebration,” which Live Nation is promoting, according to Boston.com. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster and at the TD Garden box office May 6 at 10 a.m. South End Patch
One Fund Raised $20M in One Week
Eight days since the Boston Marathon bombings, a fund established to help victims and their families has raised $ 20 million. Mayor Thomas Menino said at a press conference Tuesday afternoon that The One Fund Boston raised the money in just one week. “The response is more than I could have imagined,” Menino said. Four people were killed and over 180 were injured as result of the week of terror in Boston, beginning with the April 15 bombings. Ken Feinberg, administrator for One Fund Boston, said those who feel they’re entitled to a portion of the funds can file a claim between May 15 and June 15. For seven to 10 days after June 15, Feinberg said he would meet with any family in private to discuss their potential claim. The money will then be distributed beginning June 30. “They will have a check, guaranteed” before July 4, Feinberg said. There will be two public meetings the week of May 5 to determine who is eligible to receive One Fund money. Feinberg said families who are dealing with a death or who have a relative who has been severely injured will likely be the recipients of the money. Those who have endured property damage by way of the bombings are “highly unlikely” to receive funds through the One Fund, which is considered a private fund, Feinberg said. Menino said the city government will work with businesses to get them back up to speed. Beginning Wednesday, April 24 at noon claimants can register for more information at onefundboston.org and or call toll free 1-855-617-FUND. Well over 50,000 individuals have contributed $ 5 million, sending in checks and donating over the web at onefundboston.org. More than 60 corporate donors have committed a total of $ 15 million. So far, John Hancock, AT&T, Bain Capital, Partners Healthcare, New Balance, and Liberty Mutual have all pledged $ 1 million each to the fund. Dozens of companies have invited employees and customers to give as well, according to a press release from the mayor’s office. South End Patch
New Balance Donates $1-Million to One Fund Boston
The New Balance shoe and apparel company has donated $ 1-million to the One Fund Boston to aid the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. New Balance also announced that it will match any donations made by company employees to the One Fund Boston, according to the Boston Globe. The One Fund Boston is continually growing with individuals and company donors, including Partners HealthCare that announced it also donated $ 1-million to fund. One Fund Boston was established by Mayor Thomas Menino and Governor Deval Patrick as a fund to help the victims of the Marathon bombings. In it’s first day alone, the fund raised over $ 7 million to help defray medical costs for the injured. Click on the donate button above if you would like to give to One Fund Boston. South End Patch
Partners Donates $1M to One Fund
As ambulances screamed away from the finish line Monday, they carried many of the injured to hospitals operated by Partners HealthCare, including Mass General and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Partner’s President and CEO Gary L. Gottlieb told workers today that the company will continue its efforts with a $ 1 million donation to One Fund Boston. “We are making this commitment on behalf of and in honor and recognition of every one of our 60,600 men and women who give every moment of every day to support our mission of caring for our patients and their families,” wrote Gottlieb Monday in an email to all Partners employees. “Every one of our employees is a member of this community. So let us take this opportunity to stand together to say we will be there to help.” In the email, Gottlieb thanked the doctors and nurses who have worked tirelessly over the past week. “We know of the extraordinary and immediate response of our doctors, nurses, care teams and the staffs at our hospitals who provided life saving support to the wounded and who will continue to deliver much needed care in the weeks and months ahead. All of our training and preparation for horrific events like this have been widely praised. Even the President made mention of it on his visit to Boston last week,” he wrote. One Fund Boston was established by Mayor Thomas Menino and Governor Deval Patrick as a fund to help the victims of the Marathon bombings. In it’s first day alone, the fund raised over $ 7 million to help defray medical costs for the injured. Click on the donate button above if you would like to give to One Fund Boston. South End Patch
City Establishes ‘One Fund’ for Marathon Victims
Mayor Thomas Menino and Governor Deval Patrick announced a new online funding effort to help the marathon bombing victims and families. OneFundBoston.com launched Tuesday as a simple logo and Paypal link. “I am humbled by the outpouring of support by the business community and individuals who are united in their desire to help; The One Fund Boston will act as a central fund to receive much-needed financial support.” said Patrick in a latter linked to the site. “At moments like this, we are one state, one city, and one people.” According to Menino, Boston’s business community has already stepped up and donated to the fund. John Hancock has already donated $ 1 million to the fund, and other luminaries of the business community have made commitments to give. “Other individuals and corporations making commitments to The One Fund Boston include Jack Connors, John Fish, CEO of Suffolk Construction,Steve Pagliuca, Managing Director of Bain Capital and co-owner of the Boston Celtics, Larry Lucchino, CEO of the Boston Red Sox, and Mike Sheehan, CEO, and Karen Kaplan, President, of Hill Holliday,” according to the statement. South End Patch