A Celebration to Bring Together the Community & Raise Funds for NEW Health
Special to the Regional Review
On Saturday, June 7, NEW Health (North End Waterfront Health) held its third annual Viva le Bocce tournament at Langone Park. Members of the community were also invited to attend and spectate at no cost; the day featured refreshments, raffles, giveaways, donation opportunities to support NEW Health and tables featuring other community organizations.
NBC Boston’s Priscilla Casper emceed the event. Speakers included NEW Health CEO Vincenzo “Vin” Scibelli, NEW Health Board Chair Jason Aluia, and City Councilor Gigi Coletta. NEW Health also thanks Ciara D’Amico, City of Boston Deputy Director of Neighborhoods, for attending the event.
The donations generated from Viva le Bocce are critical to supporting NEW Health services and programs. A record $29,336 was raised – which is more than double what was raised last year.
In addition to the community health center’s medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, OB-GYN and laboratory services in the North End and Charlestown, NEW Health also extends even further into the community with its robust food access program, including the Community Fridge in Charlestown, scholarships for those pursuing health care careers, substance use disorder services including its Public Health Vending Machine at the Charlestown location, a free Walking Club for the community, and a variety of programs for seniors.
This year’s winning team was the Friends of the North End.
NEW Health is grateful to Monument Restaurant & Tavern, Waverly Kitchen & Bar, Ducali Pizzeria, Pizzeria Regina and North End Creamery for donating food for the event.
A special thank you to the event sponsors:
· Platino Level Sponsors: C3 – The Community Care Cooperative And Eastern Bank.
· Oro Sponsors: Forcella, Gardner Resources Consulting, Mass League Of Community Health Centers
· D’argento Sponsors: Artu Restaurant And Aafcpas
· Bronzo Sponsors: Anzalone Realty, Climatwin (Climate Risk Intelligence Solutions), Commonwealth Purchasing Group, The Gilardi Group, Next Stage Benefits, North End Athletic Association, And Regan Communications Group, As Well As Local Civic Leaders: State Senator Lydia Edwards, Stephen Lynch For Congress And City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata.
Raffle donors included: Bella Vista, Bruins Foundation, F45 North End, Format, Golden Goose, Handle Bar, I Am Books, Joe’s Waterfront, La Summa, Little Sage, MyPilates, NBC Boston, Neptune Oyster, New England Aquarium, Oh Cheese, Paul Revere House, Pauli’s, Pink Carrot, Polcari’s, ROSE Town Kitchen & Bar, Soma Yoga, Star Market, Sunny Girl, TD Garden, Theo’s Cozy Corner, Umberto’s, and a special event-exclusive silent auction item donated by Wynn Resorts/Encore Boston Harbor.
As a federally qualified health center and an affiliate of Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Medical Center, North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health) extends its world-renowned healthcare services to people who live and work in and around Boston’s North End, Waterfront and Charlestown neighborhoods. NEW Health is committed to improving the quality of health and life for those it serves by providing high quality health care that is consumer oriented, culturally appropriate, neighborhood-based, affordable, and produces positive outcomes. NEW Health is a 2023 Health Center Quality Leader (HCQL), the only Massachusetts health center to receive a Gold badge from the Health Resources and Services Administration, among the top 10% of health centers nationwide.
NEW Health has been serving the North End of Boston and the surrounding community since 1971. In addition to primary care services for all patients, many specialty services are also offered including dental, vision, behavioral health, obstetrics, gynecology, laboratory services and x-ray services. NEW Health is a private, non-profit corporation that is governed by a community-based Board of Directors and licensed by the Department of Public Health. More information at www.newhealthcenter.org, on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.