Finance + Legal Services

Coastal Bridge Gives

Giving with Intent: The Investor's Guide to Philanthropy Article by Mike Kazakewich | Photography by Provided Most people give because they care. They’re moved by emotion, personal values, and a desire to make a difference. That’s the heart of philanthropy, and it should remain at its center. But just as an emotional decision can lead to an impulsive investment, heartfelt giving without strategy can sometimes fall short. Increasingly, donors are beginning to approach their philanthropy with...

Shopping

Giving with Inside Living

A Roundup of Holiday Gifts from Inside Living Style Article by Staff | Photography by Mark Arnold Visit Inside Living Style on Broad Street for these special items, plus much more! Item Number One Legrify Inspired Reed Diffuser and Candle, Fraser Fir Item Number Two Jellycat Plush Stuffed Animals Item Number Three Holiday Glass Set with Pitcher, Cocktail Glasses, and Drink Stirrer  Item Number Four enewton Bracelet Stacks Item Number Five enewton Bracelet Stacks

Arts + Culture

A Living Legacy

Milford’s Santa Claus Marks 35 Years of Cheer Article by Chelsea Spata | Photography by Mark Arnold For more than three decades, when the sleigh bells start to jingle in Milford, one man has faithfully answered the call. At 74, Rick George has spent the past 35 years donning the red suit, spreading joy to generations of families, and embodying the generous spirit that defines the holiday season. It all started, surprisingly enough, at the Milford Animal Control Department. “We were looking...

Food + Beverage

Hugs of Food

The Giving Table at Foran High School Turns Care into Cuisine Article by Chelsea Spata | Photography by Caroline Collen On a Tuesday evening at Joseph A. Foran High School, the culinary room hums like a small restaurant at the dinner rush. Colored stations, each with its own assignment, click into action. Onions and garlic are chopped, salad greens washed, sausage sizzling on the stove. There’s rock music playing, a homemade card making its way around the room, and a deadline: one hour to turn...