On Saturday June 8th NEAD held its first “Family Fun” event at Fenway Park. Thirty neighborhood parents and children were able to attend the game at a discounted price due to a grant from our corporate sponsor NSTAR. NSTAR has been a member of the NEAD family since our inception and we are truly grateful for [...]
North End Younger Seniors Barbecue
On Tuesday June 4th North End Against Drugs provided a barbecue for Ida DePasquale’s North End Younger Seniors club. Fifty of the club’s members were treated to hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, chips and water. Chief cook was Mikey “Fudd” Giannasoli who also donated half of the cost of the event to NEAD. Thanks so very [...]
Michelina and Raymond Costa Scholarship Awards
North End Against Drugs presented its annual Michelina and Raymond Costa Scholarship Program on Monday May 20th at the Nazarro Center as part of the final family dinner series to close the 2013 school year. The evening began with an informative presentation by NEAD board member and Health Educator of North End Waterfront Health, Mary [...]
NEAD attends Boston Red Sox games
Thanks to the generosity of the Boston Red Sox Charitable Foundation 40 neighborhood residents were able to attend Red Sox games on April 11th and April 12th. Among the attendees pictured are the Griffins, and John D’Amico and Wally. Thanks so much Boston Red Sox for your continued support to NEAD . [...]
NEAD Bingo a HUGE Success!
On Sunday NEAD had it’s first ever charity bingo fundraiser. We would like to give a ”Huge Thank You” to all the players who attended, all of the generous local businesses and individuals who provided the prizes or made a cash donation, the Nazzaro Centers’s Carl Ameno and Laurie D’Elia who gave up their day [...]
9th Annual NEAD Michelina and Raymond Costa Scholarship fund for the 2013-2014 academic year
North End Against Drugs is pleased to announce that applications are now available for the 9th Annual NEAD Michelina and Raymond Costa Scholarship fund for the 2013-2014 academic year. Students attending tuition & non-tuition based schools are encouraged to apply. Gift cards for supplies will be awarded to non-tuition based school winners. You “must” be [...]
NEAD Fundraiser Bingo – Sunday April 21st
NEAD will be holding our first ever Charity Bingo Fundraiser on Sunday April 21st at the Nazzaro Center from 2 P.M. – 5 P.M. Great prizes, refreshments, raffles, and lots of fun. Ticket are $30 for 3 cards , extra cards available for purchase, please see Laurie D’Elia for sign up, or send a check [...]
NEAD Easter Party
On Saturday March 30th, NEAD held its annual Easter Party at the Nazzaro Center. There were more than 100 adults and children in attendance all enjoying pictures with the Easter Bunny, Easter egg coloring and a goodie bag containing a stuffed animal and candy and toys. City Councilor Sal LaMarttina hosted the Puppet show featuring a [...]
Easter Party Saturday 3/30/13
NEAD will be holding its annual Easter Party on Saturday 3/30/13 at the Nazzaro center from 10 AM – 12 PM. The event is once again sponsored by NEAD board member Michael Giannasoli in memory of Florence Giannasoli. There will be Easter egg coloring and photos with the Easter Bunny from 10 – 11. City [...]
Save the Date!! – NEAD Bingo Fundraiser Sunday April 21st
NEAD will be holding our first ever Charity Bingo Fundraiser on Sunday April 21st at the Nazzaro Center from 2 P.M. – 5 P.M. Great prizes, refreshments, raffles, and lots of fun. Ticket are $30 for 3 cards , extra cards available for purchase, please see Laurie D’Elia for sign up, or send a check [...]