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 […]
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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 […]
‘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 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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; […]
Senate OKs $200M Withdrawal From Rainy-Day Fund to Offset Budget Gap
The state senate voted Tuesday to spend $ 200 million in rainy day cash to balance the budget and freeze the unemployment insurance rates businesses pay, according to The Republican. The bill is part of an effort to close a projected $ 515 million shortfall in this fiscal year’s $ 32 billion budget, causing […]