Good Shepherd Community Care

02/12/2026

We are excited to announce our 2026 Annual Institute Dinner: coming this Spring! Join Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett, family medicine physician, nationally recognized health equity leader, and trusted voice on the future of American health care, for a powerful and reflective talk on what hospice teaches us about caring for one another when it matters most. Drawing on decades of leadership in whole-person care, equity, and health system reform, as well as her personal experience with Good Shepherd Community Care during her father, Commentator and former White House Communications Director, David Gergen's final year, Dr. Gergen Barnett will explore how compassion, trust, and community can transform the patient and family experience and guide us toward a more humane and just health care system.

Learn More: https://gscommunitycare.org/Cart-Institute-Dinner-Online

National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation

02/10/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Ukulele Kids Club Inc. for their incredibly generous donation of ukuleles to our Pediatric Palliative Care program 💛 These instruments will bring moments of music, comfort, and joy to children and families when it’s needed most.

02/04/2026

We are deeply grateful to The Parmenter Foundation for selecting us as a 2026 grant recipient. This generous support strengthens our ability to provide compassionate care to individuals and families navigating end-of-life, loss, and grief. We are truly honored to be among the organizations benefiting from this meaningful investment.

https://tm.einnews.com/pr_news/888693986/the-parmenter-foundation-expands-compassionate-care-bereavement-community-with-2026-grants

More than $400K in grants to support 23 programs impacting end-of-life care, loss, and grief

01/29/2026

Winter vibes, warm smiles, and the best company! ❄️✨ So grateful for this incredible team and a night spent celebrating all that we do together.

01/22/2026

We are so grateful to our neighbor and community partner, Bright Horizons for spending the week truly 💛 This special initiative invites their staff to take time each day to give back to local nonprofits through thoughtful, creative projects.

We were honored to be this year’s recipient and will be sharing these care packages with the children and families of our HEARTplay program. It’s these small, heartfelt gestures that bring comfort, joy, and smiles to families who need it most. Thank you so much for your generosity and partnership!

01/19/2026

As we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we are called to confront the enduring inequities that continue to shape our health care system, especially for patients and families of color.

In today’s climate, many communities, particularly immigrant families and communities of color, are experiencing heightened fear and instability due to increased enforcement actions, including ICE raids. Health providers across the country are noticing a worsening and increasing correlation between stepped up immigration enforcement and immigrant families skipping medical appointments, choosing to forgo care and canceling their limited state-provided health insurance, weighing health risks against fears of detention or deportation. These realities further exacerbate deep rooted mistrust and compounds the emotional and physical stress faced by patients and families seeking access to healthcare.

At Good Shepherd Community Care, our Racial Equity Committee helps guide ongoing action and reflection as we work to address racial disparities in access to high-quality serious illness care and expand culturally responsive training, practices, and interventions. Over the past year, the Committee has focused on deepening partnerships with organizations that share our commitment to equity and justice, including the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, We Are Better Together, Everyday Boston, Bethel AME Church, Faith Christian Church, Concord Baptist Church, and several local community health centers. We are committed to continuing to strengthen our outreach and services within Black communities through Boston to ensure all people access to high-quality serious illness care.

Racial disparities in health care are unacceptable. Communities of color continue to face systemic barriers that limit access to care, and racism remains a disruptive force in the delivery of equitable treatment. At Good Shepherd, we are committed to confronting these realities and advocating for equity in care, ensuring that every individual and family has access to compassionate, dignified support during some of life’s most challenging moments.

We honor Dr. King’s legacy not only today, but every day, through our continued commitment to justice, dignity, and care for all.

01/16/2026

"Volunteer training with Good Shepherd has given me more than I could imagine. It teaches about the end of life process, comforting each client and bringing peace to each family, understanding and respecting their unique situation. It has deepened my own understanding of what it means to be a caregiver accompanying one on their final journey."
-G.S., Good Shepherd Volunteer

If you’re looking to make a difference that truly matters, we’d love to welcome you to our outstanding volunteer team! ❤️

Apply Now: https://gscommunitycare.org/Volunteer

12/31/2025

A year to reflect on, be grateful for, and carry forward. Thank you for being part of our 2025 story ❤️

12/30/2025

As we close out the year, we want to share our gratitude and thanks to our 2025 Corporate Champions for standing with Good Shepherd Community Care and supporting our mission. Your partnership makes it possible for us to provide compassionate care and support to patients and families when they need it most. Thank you for believing in this work and for being such an important part of our community!

12/18/2025

Good Shepherd's Miriam Boyd Parlin Hospice Residence is all dressed up for the holidays, and our residents have been enjoying delicious meals and sweet treats made with care by our amazing staff.

We know the holidays can be especially hard when a loved one is seriously ill, or when you are grieving someone who has died. During this season and always, Good Shepherd is here to support you and your loved ones in whatever way you need.

Wishing comfort, connection, and moments of peace to all who are navigating the holidays this year.

12/16/2025

We’re thrilled to share today’s publication of “A Legacy of Care” in Fig City News. We’re honored that this feature is one of the longest pieces they’ve ever published, and grateful for the care and thoughtfulness they brought to telling our story. The article beautifully captures the depth, history, and lasting impact of Good Shepherd Community Care’s legacy. ❤️

https://figcitynews.com/2025/12/a-legacy-of-care-how-good-shepherd-has-served-newton-for-nearly-50-years/

Good Shepherd staff speak with a patient (photo: Good Shepherd Community Care) A Legacy of care: How Good Shepherd has served Newton for nearly 50 years By Parker Maslowski on December 15, 2025 Every week, staff members at Good Shepherd Community Care competed for the privilege of driving Theresa Ni...

12/09/2025

This year, Good Shepherd Community Care was humbled by the overwhelming response to our 2026 Boston Marathon® Charity Team. With only five coveted bibs available, each with a $10,000 fundraising commitment, we received an incredible number of applications from around the world. What stood out most were the deeply personal stories of why people feel called to run for hospice and palliative care.

Our team members are not only athletes; they are advocates who are literally putting their bodies on the line to honor loved ones, elevate compassion, and ensure families have access to the care they need most.

One Good Shepherd runner, Kevin Yang, MD, a physician from San Diego, shared: “As a palliative care physician, I see firsthand how essential this care is. Patients at the end of their lives consistently ask for comfort for themselves and their families. Good Shepherd’s expertise and kindness matter deeply during life’s most vulnerable moments. They are committed to meeting patients and families where they are, and to providing care regardless of ability to pay”.

We are honored to have these 5 extraordinary individuals represent Good Shepherd on the world’s most iconic marathon course. Their courage, determination, and dedication will help ensure that countless patients and families continue to receive the care, comfort, and connection they deserve.

Learn more about our 2026 BAA Charity Team: https://gscommunitycare.org/BAA-Charity-Team

This year, Good Shepherd Community Care was humbled by the overwhelming response to our 2026 Boston Marathon® Charity Team. With only five coveted bibs available, each with a $10,000 fundraising commitment, we received an incredible number of applications from around the world. What stood out most ...