Participation in 4-H builds life skills such as compassion and resilience, and no 4-H project demonstrated these qualities better this year than sewing masks. 4-H members in two Massachusetts clubs, the Thimbles club of Cotuit and the Montague Stitchers in Montague, put their skills to work while helping their communities stay safe. Led by Lisa…

Photographed in this picture is a young mom of three that lost all her income due to Covid-19. Not being “qualified” for any state programs, she was left with crucial decisions on how she will be able to provide for her children. Determine and motivated, mom began her own business but needed some additional assistance…