NEADS Nation
Remembering Rainbow
Rainbow was the first dog matched with a veteran in the NEADS Canines for Combat Veterans (now SDV) program and served her partner, Roland, honorably. She went on to serve NEADS as a canine ambassador and lived out her remaining years as the well-loved, constant companion of former NEADS employee John Moon.
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Supporter Spotlight: The Reiser Family Foundation
The Reiser Family Foundation recently donated 350 copies of the best-selling Rescue & Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship (featuring NEADS Service Dog Rescue) to distribute to hospitals with a robust pediatric department and other organizations working with children. This is just one of the many ways the foundation supports NEADS.
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The Working Dog Project
The Working Dog Project, run by the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, is applying cutting-edge genomics to investigate how genetic variation influences two key working dog behaviors: scenting and…
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NEADS Earns Most Consecutive 4-Star Ratings from Charity Navigator
NEADS’ strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it another 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the 17th consecutive time that NEADS has earned this top distinction. In fact, with only one other organization that has received as many, NEADS is at the very top of the 10 Charities with the Most Consecutive 4-Star Ratings list.
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The Big Dog Show Exhibit Features NEADS Service Dog Rescue
This summer, visitors to Shipyard Park, Boston National Historical Park, and the Harbor Walk will be greeted by 20 8 foot high Cor-Ten steel American Dog sculptures as part of a new art installation, “The Big Dog Show.” Created by award winning sculptor Dale Rogers, the exhibit is on display from June 21 to September 10 and is hosted by the Navy Yard Garden Association in partnership with the Boston Planning and Development Agency, Boston National Historical Park, and National Park Service.
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Reading with Rescue in Worcester
It was early Thursday morning, and excitement and anticipation filled the air as children from Quinsigamond School in Worcester waited for the arrival of some very special guests. Authors Jessica…
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Chris Heinel Golf Tournament – Supporting NEADS for 22 Years
Cheers to another successful Chris Heinel Golf Tournament! For the past 22 years, our friends and supporters in Downington, Pennsylvania have organized a fun-filled, sports star-studded, day of golf at…
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Congratulations, Spring 2018 Graduates
On April 29, NEADS staff, Board, volunteer puppy raisers, friends, family members, and supporters came together to celebrate 18 of our newest Service Dog teams at the Spring 2018 Graduation.…
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Spirit Award 2018 – NEADS Puppy Raisers
The 2018 NEADS Spirit Award was presented to the NEADS Puppy Raisers. It is both a heartbreaking, and heart-filling act to raise a puppy for NEADS. Puppy Raisers are invested…
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Rescue at the Copley
On April 14, a sold-out crowd of children and their parents gathered at the Fairmont Copley Plaza for an inspiring afternoon story time and book signing event from the authors…
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And They Pulled for Paws
We asked you to show us your muscle, and you sure came through! On Saturday, April 14, 16 teams took part in the 2nd Pulling 4 Paws Truck Pull to…
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NEADS Charity Navigator Rating – What It Means for Donors
14 consecutive years… 15 consecutive years… We update the stats every year, but we’re proud to say our most recent rating puts us at 16 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity…
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Recognizing NEADS ELC and Kennel Volunteers
On Saturday, January 20, NEADS held a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon to thank its ELC (Early Learning Center) and Kennel volunteers for their commitment and dedication to NEADS. Since most volunteers…
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Boston’s Prudential Tower Shines Blue and Red for NEADS
On Saturday, December 16, NEADS staff, clients, and volunteers gathered at the Prudential Center to flip the switch to light up Boston as part of the annual 31 Nights of…
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#GivingTuesday 2017
As 2017 comes to a close, we would like to draw attention to Tuesday, November 28. Called #GivingTuesday, this global giving movement is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday. #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving.
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