Will it be this year? It is a lifetime opportunity! Thanks to the generosity of the John Hancock Non-Profit Boston Marathon® Program, The Children's Room has 6 bibs for the 2023 Boston Marathon on April 17, 2023. We are looking for energetic, committed individuals [...]
Community Grief We are shocked, outraged, and pained and want to acknowledge the tragedy and horror in Texas at the Robb Elementary School. This is now about grief in families, in multiple classrooms, a school, an entire community, and the nation. The grief that [...]
Our Miles & Memories Marathon Team ran the distance, Monday, April 18, achieving the well-deserved boast of having run the Boston Marathon, but also exceeding our fundraising goal of $100,000. The day was bright, cool, and full of cheering fans. A runner’s delight. We [...]
We are so excited for the 125th Boston Marathon! We’re proud to introduce the runners on our 2021 Miles & Memories Team! They will run in the celebrated 125th Boston Marathon on Monday, October 11. The Children’s Room creates safe, supportive communities so that [...]
The Dragonfly The DeCecca family came towards The Children's Room after John's wife, Dina, died in an accident in 2010. John was raising their two daughters, Olivia and Ella, and helping them navigate the death of their mom. "We went away on vacation [...]
Today, JetBlue Airways released a short documentary-style film featuring Maria Duffy, Annual Giving Manager for The Children’s Room, the leading child bereavement organization in Massachusetts. The film highlights Maria’s journey in running the virtual Boston Marathon in memory of her mom, Paula, and the [...]
Each year our Marathon Team plays a crucial role in raising much-needed funds to support TCR’s services for grieving children, teens, and families. Runners receive ongoing support from The Children’s Room in reaching their fundraising goals. Thanks to the generosity of the John Hancock [...]
What is #GivingTuesday? We have Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Now there is a global day dedicated to giving back: #GivingTuesday. On Tuesday, November 29, 2016, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: [...]
Online registration is now open for our 2012 Summer Workshops! We're excited to provide you with four different workshop opportunities this summer. All trainings take place at our home in Arlington and last from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. Continuing Education Credits are available. [...]
"When a group of proactive, strong women come together, the potential of shared connections, conversation and caring is immeasurable." That's the mission of Collective Change, a giving collaborative and a social model for educating women about ways to truly make a difference. The Children's [...]
The Children’s Room
1210 Massachusetts Ave.
Arlington, MA 02476
Phone: (781)-641-4741
Fax: (781) 641-0012
Email: info@childrensroom.org
Our business office hours:
Monday through Friday
9:30 am to 5:30 pm.
