MARE IN THE NEWS

Press Contacts:

• Janice G. Halpern, Director, Public Relations & Fundraising
  (617) 542-3678 x113 - janiceh@mareinc.org
• Kristin Erekson, Public Relations & Fundraising Associate
  (617) 542-3678 x119 - kristine@mareinc.org

MARE Press Releases:

• $60,000 Raised to Help Local Children Find Permanent Families
• Walk for Adoption to Help Local Children Find Permanent Families
• Walk for Adoption Fact Sheet

Check out the lastest edition of the MARE Spring 2010 Newsletter

Adoption News

• Boston Herald, “Process offers host of benefits,” June 21, 2009
• Boston Herald, “Adopting broader horizon helps foster kids,” June 21, 2009
• Globe Metro-West, “Open hearts,” January 29, 2009
• Bay Windows, “Adoption makes a family,” January 22, 2009
• Worcester Telegram & Gazette, "Adoption day across country: Petersham family gets bigger," November 21, 2008
• Worcester Telegram & Gazette, " And now Patty makes five: Families with adopted children just add love," November 21, 2008
• The Herald News, "Family's long wait to adopt is almost over," November 13, 2008
• Worcester Telegram & Gazette, "Foster parent recruited: DSS seeking folks to help area youths," June 22, 2008
• The Herald News, "OUR VIEW: Unsung heroes," May 15, 2008
• The Abington Mariner, "Sage advice from Rockland foster family," May 15, 2008
• The Wellesley Townsman, "Current Issues for Adoptive Families," March 13, 2008
• The Carver Reporter, "A home forever," January 11, 2008
• The Reading Advocate, "Heart Gallery showcases adoptable children in state," January 4, 2008
• The Boston Globe, "He's home for good," November 29, 2007
• New Bedford Standard-Times, "Giving thanks for the blessing of a child," November 22, 2007
• Boston Herald, "Home is where the heart is for hundreds of kids on Adoption Day," November 17, 2007
• Boston Herald, "200 orphans find permanent homes," November 17, 2007
• The Boston Globe, "First the adoption, then some adapting: Making a foster child your own has rewards, risks," November 11, 2007
• The Wakefield Observer, "Family ties: Former MARE director to be honored," October 31, 2007
• Rockland Standard, "Rockland woman recognized for decades of adoption work," October 26, 2007
• The Boston Globe, "Honoring an innovator," October 25, 2007
• Worcester Telegram & Gazette, “Adopted, Adored," May 13, 2007
• Edge Boston, "In Public Sector, GLBT Adoption and Foster Care Are Thriving," May 10, 2007

Car Donation News

• Tewksbury Advocate, "Tewksbury Business Helps Foster Children Find Homes," February 12, 2010
• Boston Globe, “For this charity, car donations work,” February 5, 2009
• WCVB-TV 5 Boston, "Susan Wornick describes MARE Car Donation Program as one of the better ways to maximize donation dollars," April 29, 2007

Community Outreach News

• Bay Windows, "May is National Foster Care Month," May 11, 2010
• WWLP Channel 22 News, "Adoption Party for Potential Parents," April 24, 2010
• WWLP Channel 22 News, "Important Information About Adoption," April 12, 2010
• Somerville News, "Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange Book Available,"
  April 29, 2009
• The Republican, "Voke students hail challenge," October 26, 2008
• Worcester Telegram & Gazette, "100 kids, 80 potential families at Assumption adoption mixer," July 21, 2008
• The Wakefield Observer, "MARE shepherds children, parents through adoption process," October 17, 2007
• Boston Business Journal, “Jordan’s adopts cause to help foster children find homes,” September 7, 2007

Fundraising News

• massnonprofit.org, "Mass. Adoption Resource Exchange Gets $50K Grant," January 14, 2010
• Boston Herald, “Art donations boost adoption charity auction,” June 1, 2009
• The Saugus Advertiser, "Mini-golf fundraisers will help foster children find homes," June 30, 2008

 Heart Gallery News

• Brockton Enterprise, "Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange Launches Mall Campaign in Brockton," May 25, 2010
• NECN, "Heart Gallery on Display in Worcester," February 25, 2010
• Worcester Telegram & Gazette, "Foster Children the Focus of Library Exhibit," February 23, 2010
• The Marlborough Enterprise, "Heart Gallery: Mall Toy Store Encourages Adoption," December 25, 2009
• Bay State Parent, "Adoption Insights: Gallery Helps Match Children & Families," May 2008
• Worcester Telegram & Gazette, "Heart Gallery event set to raise awareness of the need for older children to be adopted," May 12, 2008
• Cape Cod Times, "A photo exhibit of, rather than by, children," April 8, 2008
• The Sentinel, "Adoptable kids featured in Heart Gallery," March 13, 2008
• WBZ News, "Children in need of homes," March 6, 2008
• Boston Metro, "Adoption Gallery Hits State House," March 6, 2008
• Boston Herald - Exhibit gives families Heart - March 2, 2008
• Malden Observer, "Heart Gallery showcases foster children," February 21, 2008

Letters to the Editor

• The Sun Chronicle, "Here's how to help vulnerable children," April 12, 2010

National Adoption Month News

• The Boston Globe, "Abandoned to Happiness," November 26, 2009
• Bay Windows, "Home Sweet Home," November 24, 2009
• The Boston Globe, "All in the Family," November 21, 2009
• The Republican, "Families adopt children during event," November 21, 2009
• The New Bedford Standard Times, "'Doing God's work,' adoptive families open their hearts, homes,'" November 21, 2009
• Worcester Telegram & Gazette, "Adoption Day," November 20, 2009
• The Brockton Enterprise, "Familie ties are made during Brockton Adoption Ceremony," November 20, 2009
• The Bay State Banner, "Transracial Adoptions Earning More Respect," November 19, 2009