Lending a hand for Cushing

The importance of Cushing’s volunteers cannot be overstated. Throughout the year, they can be seen supporting staff in programs for students and adults; assisting in the MarketPlace shops; helping with maintenance and landscaping; coaching athletic teams; or assisting with skills such as music or cooking.

Opportunities to volunteer are open to individuals as well as corporate groups. As Cushing opened its new Garden Shop, funded through grant money and private donations, the shop, greenhouse and garden received much-needed extra support from volunteers from Morgan Stanley, Voya, SHP Financial, State Street, Rockland Recovery Group, Linden Ponds and Liberty Mutual. Volunteers painted, prepped, weeded, planted, mulched and more.

Elsewhere in the MarketPlace, a team from Arbella Insurance came in to unpack and organize products in Take 2 and Unique Boutique, and many other groups, including North River Church, have given their time and service.