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 manager@waverleyoaks.com.
CHARITY RUNS & WALKS
Ride for Food 5K RIDE & WALK
OCT 6
The 13th Annual Ride for Food fundraiser will raise funds to help end food insecurity in our communities. The event begins and ends at the Noble and Greenough School in Dedham. There are 25-mile, 50-mile, and 62-mile bike routes, as well as a 5K walk option. The registration fee is $85 per person.
For the third consecutive year, Ellie Fund will be fielding a team! Each participant is responsible to raise just $350, and 100% of these proceeds are donated to Ellie Fund and the families whom we serve. Click here to learn more.
BOSTON FIREFIGHTER’S ROAD RACE
OCT 13
The Boston Firefighters 10K Road Race is an annual event that brings together participants from all walks of life to celebrate fitness, camaraderie, and support for the brave men and women of the Boston Fire Department. Held against the backdrop of the historic city, this race offers a scenic and challenging course that winds through Dorchester on Sunday, Oct. 13th.
As runners lace up their shoes, they join a community dedicated to honoring the selfless service of firefighters while promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. Whether a seasoned athlete or a first-time runner, the Boston Firefighters 10K Road Race is a meaningful and uplifting experience, embodying the spirit of unity and resilience that defines both the city and its firefighting heroes.
FUNDRAISERS & COMMUNITY EVENTS
SPOOKY ZUMBA PARTY
OCT 25
Let’s move, sweat and have some fun with your favorite instructors! Sign up now for a Spooky Zumba Party on Friday, October 25th from 6:30 to 7:45pm!
Free for members & $20 for guests.
CHARITY SpotligHTS
OUR SPACE
Our Space is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit group that brings creative arts programming to hospitals, community residences, camps, and home/hospice settings. All of their programs are offered free of charge and they rely solely on generous donations to provide these critical services.
Run by Belmont resident, Gail Erdos, and Lexington resident, Peggy Tryon, both cancer survivors, and a host of volunteers, they visit about 12 hospitals a month, spending 4-5 hours providing a little much-needed distraction and relief for sick kids and their families.
You can support Our Space by making a financial contribution, donating art supplies or volunteering.
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
