The Vocational Awards Committee is raising money to help vocational students pay the cost of tools, fees and licenses that are needed to practice their trade.
Police officers in Dartmouth, Fairhaven and Acushnet are helping Jerry Pinto fill three buses full of new, unwrapped toys for families in need Dec. 10 and 11.
The buildings at 88-90 Hatch Street provide workspace for 65 artists and performers of all types, space where they can perfect their craft and their skills.
Victoria Grasela said the goal of the United Way of Greater New Bedford is to collect enough food to create 1,000 Thanksgiving baskets for needy families.