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STORIES ABOUT 2LIFE COMMUNITIES | BOSTON, MA

See what’s happening in and around our communities.

2Life communities are vibrant places where residents, staff and volunteers are engaged in a variety of purposeful activities on any given day. They’re interacting with each other, with students and the broader community, and making a difference in the lives of others. Here we share some of the stories that make us smile and highlight how the 2Life mission is coming to life in our communities and beyond.
 

2Life staff and volunteers outside of Shillman House in Framingham, MA
Giving time and resources to those in need bridges the gap between the individual and the community and provides services that support and enhance people’s lives. It also helps nonprofits do more with the resources they have. At 2Life, volunteering is built into almost every aspect of community life...
Gina Plata, chief of community life
Gina Plata, Chief of Community Life, shares her thoughts on the role and importance of volunteering in community life.
Alice Cutler, 2024 recipient of 2Life's L'Dor Vador award
At this year’s Raising the Roof gala on June 6, 2024, 2Life honors Alice Cutler for a lifetime of service.
Former 2Life board chair Jeff Sacks and current board chair Laura Efron
Outgoing 2Life board chair Jeff Sacks reflects on how far 2Life has come since he joined the board in 2011, while incoming board chair Laura Efron discusses her priorities in her new role.
2Life resident exercising
What difference does the integration of housing, health care, and home care make for 2Life residents? Let’s follow four fictional residents through different parts of their days and find out.