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A Time for Charity: 2Life Featured on WGBH

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A Time for Charity: Greater Boston's 2Life Communities provides senior adults a place to call home

WGBH, Boston's PBS affiliate, shared a beautiful story about about 2Life Communities. Residents, supporters, community partners, and our CEO, Amy Schectman, were featured, telling the story of our organization - where we began, where we are today, and where what we have planned for tomorrow. This was the third of four stories GBH is highlighting this holiday season in a series titled "The Holidays, A Time for Charity," which profiles local nonprofits making a difference in the lives of families throughout Massachusetts. Click here to read the whole story! 

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