Yankee Magazine proudly recognizes the “Angels Among Us 2009.” Congratulations to these dedicated New Englanders who are making a difference! Kara Rainey is being a friend in Boston, Massachusetts, at the Home for Little Wanderers. Wynona Ward is seeking justice in Vershire, Vermont, as founder of Have Justice Will Travel. Ron Whitcomb and Don Sullivan […]
By Ian Aldrich
Oct 07 2009
Kara Rainey has been a regular volunteer with Boston’s Home for Little Wanderers since 2005. Mentoring, companionship, and getting kids out and about on field trips are all part of her mission. A metal sculptor herself, she also teaches art classes at one of the nonprofit’s group residences.
Photo Credit : Nemeth, TiborYankee Magazine proudly recognizes the “Angels Among Us 2009.” Congratulations to these dedicated New Englanders who are making a difference!
Kara Rainey is being a friend in Boston, Massachusetts, at the Home for Little Wanderers. Wynona Ward is seeking justice in Vershire, Vermont, as founder of Have Justice Will Travel. Ron Whitcomb and Don Sullivan are working together in Providence, Rhode Island, in Operation Vet 2 Vet. Bill and Anna Spiller are feeding their neighbors in Wells, Maine, when they Plant a Row for the Hungry.
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Ian Aldrich is the Senior Features Editor at Yankee magazine, where he has worked for more for nearly two decades. As the magazine’s staff feature writer, he writes stories that delve deep into issues facing communities throughout New England. In 2019 he received gold in the reporting category at the annual City-Regional Magazine conference for his story on New England’s opioid crisis. Ian’s work has been recognized by both the Best American Sports and Best American Travel Writing anthologies. He lives with his family in Dublin, New Hampshire.
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