L’Arche Boston North Launches ‘We’re All in the Same Boat’ Fundraiser Saturday

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“We’re All in the Same Boat,” a weeklong fundraiser for L’Arche Boston North’s International Solidarity Fund and COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund, kicks off this Saturday, July 11.

Organizers say money raised helps provide basic necessities such as food, medical care and housing to people with disabilities striving to overcome poverty and prejudice around the world.

The Haverhill-based L’Arche Boston North launches the event with “Solidarity is in Our Hearts: A Conversation with Richard and Stephanie Bower,” at 11 a.m., Saturday, during a watch party n Facebook.

Donor door prize drawings take place Monday at 9 a.m. to Tuesday at noon, Wednesday at 9 a.m. to Thursday at noon and Friday at 9 a.m. to Friday at 9 p.m. Prizes include L’Arche merchandise such as “We’re All in the Same Boat” t-shirts, L’Arche ankle socks and an embroidered L’Arche handbag. Local winners are also eligible to receive some of L’Arche’s Homemade Hummus.

SolidariDANCE! Takes place live on Zoom Friday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. Register here.

To learn more, call 978-374-6928 or email [email protected].

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