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Run of the Charles
The Charles River Watershed Association employs
scienti昀椀c research, advocacy e昀昀orts, and legal
tools to protect and improve the Charles River
ecosystem. Their approach develops evidencebased strategies that build resilience, safeguard
public health, and advance environmental justice in
response to climate
change challenges.
Their fundraising
event, Run of the
Charles, supports
these important
initiatives.
The Run of the
Charles draws more
Red Cross Food Pantry
The Red Cross Boston Food Pantry is operated
by the American Red Cross of Massachusetts.
Their mission is to be an inclusive, inviting, and
barrier-free nonpro昀椀t organization. Since 1982,
The Red Cross Boston Food Pantry has focused
on alleviating hunger and food insecurity among
undeserved communities throughout the Boston
area. Their e昀昀orts include operating an onsite food
pantry and working
collaboratively with
agency community
partners at mobile
distribution sites.
75% of the food
distributed is fresh
produce and is
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than 1,200 paddling
enthusiasts from
across North America
who participate in
various competitions,
including 3, 6, and
9-mile races and the
signature 14-Mile
Relay Race In 2024,
Bergmeyer marked
its 4th year of participation, 昀椀elding a team for the
corporate relay challenge—a 昀椀ve-segment race
requiring two-person crews per segment, with one
particularly challenging upstream portion. Despite
昀椀elding a team composed primarily of newcomers,
Bergmeyer has shown consistent year-over-year
improvement, culminating in an impressive 7th place
corporate division 昀椀nish last year.
Martin's Park Cleanup
given with sensitivity
towards sustainability
and the environment.
Produce not 昀椀t for
distribution is saved
for composting at
local farms.
Project Angel Food
In November 2024,
Bergmeyer volunteers
packed more than 2,000
meal bags as part of the
Red Cross Boston Food Pantry’s annual distribution
of Thanksgiving care packages for families in need.
We are grateful for our long-standing partnership
with the Red Cross Boston Food Pantry that
works tirelessly, year-round, to support our local
communities.
Martin’s Park is the result of a multi-year
collaboration with the City of Boston, state o昀케cials,
private corporations and generous donors. Located
on the Smith Family Waterfront in the Seaport
District, Martin’s Park opened in 2019 in honor of
Martin W. Richard, the youngest victim of the 2013
Boston Marathon
bombings.
The 昀椀rst-of-itskind in the city,
Martin’s Park is a
climate-resilient,
inclusive park
and play space
providing children,
Project Angel Food in Los Angeles prepares and
delivers more than 1.5 million medically tailored
meals each year, free of charge to homes of men,
women, and children a昀昀ected by life-threatening
families, and visitors of all
abilities to learn, grow and
play. The Friends of Martin’s
Park, Inc. strives to provide a
welcoming, public gathering
place and playground rich
with robust horticulture that
celebrates the diversity and
inclusion of all its visitors.
Martin’s Park is maintained
by The Friends of Martin's
Park, Inc. with assistance
from the City of Boston and local volunteers.
Located directly across from our Boston o昀케ce, in
August 2024 Bergmeyer volunteers worked with The
Friends of Martin’s Park, Inc. to clean and maintain
the gardens and play spaces.
illnesses. Since the
COVID-19 pandemic,
Project Angel Food has
expanded to meet the
moment and the need
throughout Los Angeles
County by delivering
medically tailored meals
and nutritional counseling
services to more
than 2,400 people
per day. In November
2024 volunteers from
our Bergmeyer Los
Angeles o昀케ce cooked
and packaged over
1,500 meals for local
Angelinos in need.
