Food is Family

Food is Family

For many, food means family. Food “relief” is therefore so much more than just something to eat – it’s a respite from the stressors caused by the COVID pandemic, found in the opportunity to enjoy a meal with your family. On September 30th, West End House invited...
Schools Close Their Doors & We Open Ours

Schools Close Their Doors & We Open Ours

What does it mean to go back to school when school buildings are closed? As Boston Public Schools began the year with to a fully-remote teaching model, we put measures in place to be able to invite our young people  to join us during the day for virtual learning...

Join us for Inktober

West End House youth and families – please join us for Inktober, West End House edition. Inktober is a month long art challenge created by artist Jake Parker that focuses on improving skill and developing positive drawing habits. It’s simple: every day for the month...
Allston Brighton Contributor and Legend – Bill Margolin

Allston Brighton Contributor and Legend – Bill Margolin

It’s not often that a community gets to honor a living legend. An outdoor art installation honoring Bill “Snoopy” Margolin was recently unveiled on the north side of the West End House adjacent to Ringer Park. Bill Margolin continues to influence generations of young...
BCBS of MA 10th Annual Service Day

BCBS of MA 10th Annual Service Day

This past Thursday, West End House participated in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts’ 10th Annual Day of Service. This year, as they transitioned to a virtual week of service, four of their associates participated in a career panel, sharing their own personal...