Community Services/Non-Profits in Dedham, MA

“A VFW post that exceeds all expectations of what a post should be and represent. Great staff and members. I highly recommend stopping there if you're ever in the Boston area.”

“Just got home from the 100th Anniversary Gala at the Dedham Community House and walking through the front door after not having been there for over 3 DECADES, I was rocketed back to the days of my youth when I spent a great deal of time at D.C.H. The fellowship of the event was palpable and the pride in the principles that D.C.H. encompasses is inspiring. The outgoing director of 15 years, Michelle, introduced the new incoming director, who has decades of experience in non profit programs and knows and understands the missions and goals of Dedham Community House).I went to preschool here and I was both nurtured and gently disciplined so that I could LEARN and the wonderful teachers helped form me into the human being that I am today. I went to Dedham Community House summer camp from age 6 to age 12. I made some of my closest friends during those summers days at camp. I learned teamwork, scheduling and routine, listening to directions, sports, crafts, and empathy and compassion for others. I wouldn't trade those days for anything. It's so wonderful to know that D.C.H. is still a place for children to go to be safe and guided. D.C.H. is an important part of our community and I am sure it will be here and thriving 100 years from now. ???”

“I have been donating platelets for years. I have A- blood and my veins are very deep. This has been a problem my whole life. I go to the Red Cross donation center on Rustcraft Road in Dedham, Massachusetts. I wish I knew the gentleman‘s name, the manager. He’s there all the time and he’s very nice, positive and cheers us on as we sit there donating platelets.
Today, I’m writing mainly because I absolutely love the phlebotomist, her name is Medjine. When I donated over the years, it has been a big deal and a lot of stress preparing myself for draw. I’ve been sent home before because they couldn’t find my veins and after getting all pumped up and prepared mentally to be turned away, has been devastating.
I try to book when Medjine is working. I went today and it was stress free knowing she would be working with me. I had a double successful donation today-in and out quite easily. Thank you!

My friend recently passed away from leukemia and he would go to the Beth Israel for platelets at least three times a week and he would thank me every time and it made me feel really good.”