CHARITY EVENTS & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Support our local community and meet like-minded people!
Here are a few opportunities to get involved and make a difference. Know of a local fundraiser, event or non-profit that could use some support? Reach out to us at [email protected].
CHARITY RUNS, RIDES & WALKS
Strides for Education 5K & Kids Fun Run
MAY 4
WALTHAM, MA
The Strides for Education 5K & Kids Fun Run is an annual event that brings the Waltham community together for a fun, healthy, family-oriented activity in the heart of Waltham on historic Moody Street. All proceeds fund grants for Waltham students educators.
Click here to sign up & learn more.
Arlington Education Foundation 5K
MAY 18
ARLINGTON, MA
The AEF 5K Run celebrates Arlington students, teachers, and staff who work tirelessly to create enriching and innovative educational experiences. All ages are welcome to participate. The proceeds from the run will be used to support innovative and creative new projects, as well as system-wide initiatives, that enhance the educational experience in Arlington Public Schools.
Click here to sign up & learn more.
NEW ENGLAND TAKE STEPS
JUNE 7
CAMBRIDGE, MA
Take Steps is the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s largest fundraising event campaign, where funds are raised to accelerate research, advance treatments, and provide programs and support to improve the quality of life for those living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The walk route is 1-mile and will start and end at North Point Park – 6 Museum Way, Cambridge.
Click here to sign up & learn more.
Against the Tide
JUNE 14 & 21
MASSACHUSETTS
Join Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition on June 14th and June 21st for Against the Tide and swim, run, or walk to support breast cancer prevention.
June 14th at Hopkinton State Park in Hopkinton, MA and June 21st at Nickerson State Park in Brewster MA on Cape Cod. Also, virtually from June 14th to June 21st.
Events include USATF-Course-Certified 5K and 10K runs, USMS-Sanctioned 1-mile swim, 1-mile recreational and competitive swims, ½-mile recreational swim, and a 3-mile fitness walk.
Bike MS: Cape Cod Getaway 2025
JUNE 28 – 29
MASSACHUSETTS
Join the largest Bike MS event in the New England area and celebrate 41 years of Bike MS: Cape Cod Getaway! Take in beautiful Cape Cod views as you ride from Quincy to Provincetown, MA, including crossing the Bourne Bridge traffic-free, on this two-day cycling experience. You can choose from multiple route options over the weekend, including the new “Leap Ahead Route” where you can skip closer to the finish line.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
COMMUNITY COOKS
Community Cooks mobilizes volunteers to provide home-prepared meals for our neighbors in need throughout Greater Boston. They have a network of over 800 volunteer home cooks who provide healthy home cooked meals to Social Service agencies in the greater Boston area. Agencies then deliver these meal to local communities like Waltham, Belmont, Arlington, Watertown and many others.
They are currently in need of volunteers to serve their Waltham partner agencies. Only dish and one Wednesday per month commitment. Click here to learn more.
FUNDRAISERS & COMMUNITY EVENTS
UNITING TO SUPPORT REFUGEES
APRIL 27
Have you been wondering how you can personally step up to help refugees? The BETC Refugee Response Team, in collaboration with the First Church of Belmont, Unitarian Universalist, invites members of the greater Belmont community to join together at a critical fundraiser for Refugee & Immigrant Assistance Center (RIAC) on Sunday, April 27th from 4-6pm.
All proceeds will help RIAC continue to provide food, rental assistance, and other services to the people arriving at their door. Speakers will provide updates on the latest news regarding refugee relief and will share volunteer opportunities and other ways people can help.
Click here to learn more & show your support.
Waltham Boys & Girls Club Gala & Auction
MAY 1
The WBGC Gala & Auction on Thursday, May 1st is an evening filled with impactful stories, live and silent auction items, and community engagement to celebrate their long-standing mission of providing young people with the resources they need to reach their full potential.
Click here to learn more & purchase a ticket.
DONA NOBIS PACEM
MAY 3
Join The Jameson Singers in a call for peace through music at its choral-orchestral spring concert featuring Ralph Vaughan Williams’ iconic cantata, Dona nobis pacem, on Saturday, May 3rd at 8pm at First Church Cambridge.
COMMUNITY MEETUPS
WATERTOWN RECREATION ADULT RECESS
Spring is here! Check out Watertown Recreation’s brand new program Adult Recess! A different sport will be played each week and the program runs from April 29th to June 3rd from 7pm – 8pm. The fee is $95 for all 6 weeks or $20 drop in ($30 rock climbing drop in).
Sports include dodgeball, rock climbing, street hockey, futsal, kickball and flag football. Each week the group will go after the program to a local restaurant.
Click here to learn more & register!
GIVING BACK
At Waverley Oaks, we are proud of our commitment to charitable causes. Here are just a few non-profits we regularly support!
American Cancer Society
Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge
The Salvation Army Waltham Corp
Waltham Fields Community Farm
Becca Pizzi Foundation
Thom Child and Family Services
Healthy Waltham
Our Space
Middlesex Human Service Agency
The Community Day Center of Waltham
Ellie Fund
