In 2012, the results of a community health survey revealed that substance abuse was one of the biggest concerns among Norwood residents. As a response, a group of concerned citizens formed a coalition, which has since become Activating Substance Abuse Prevention, or, more simply, ASAP Norwood. In this episode, I’m joined by ASAP leader, Lauren … Read more ASAP Norwood: Building guardrails for a healthy community
For 85 years the Norwood Business & Professional Women’s Club has been a way for Norwood women to get involved and give back. Through their various events and efforts, they raise money for scholarships and local causes. To learn more about this organization, we invited newly-elected President Alice Rericha to join us. Open to any … Read more Bettering our city: The Norwood Business & Professional Women’s Club
Being a parent is hard, especially when money is tight and certain baby supplies feel out of reach. Enter Baby Bear, a local initiative where Norwood parents share with Norwood parents. Resurrected by Stephanie Downs in December of 2018, Baby Bear happens twice a month and is an opportunity for parents to get clothes, toys, … Read more Baby Bear: Where Norwood Parents Share