BOSTON – Downtown Crossing got an unusual dollop of holiday joy Monday as passersby stopped to greet Gov. Charlie Baker, snap a selfie and grab a hug as he rang a Salvation Army bell to garner donations that piled up in the traditional red kettle by his side.
Baker began a competition that continues Tuesday with Speaker Robert DeLeo of the Massachusetts House of Representatives at the kettle and again Wednesday when Boston Mayor Marty Walsh will take his stand at the kettle. All are vying to see who can raise the most during their time with the bell in hand.
BOSTON – While you're out doing any last-minute shopping today, if you happen to think about those who aren't lucky enough to have presents or a home of their own, take heart – there's a way to help them right away, and it only involves taking a ride.
Just for today, users of uberPOOL, a new carpool option offered by the Uber ride-sharing service, can help raise money to aid the homeless in Boston by using the code: RIDEFORPINESTEET.
