Good Shepherd Community Care

03/31/2026

You're Invited! Join Good Shepherd and Keynote Speaker: 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.

Tickets $100, now available: https://gscommunitycare.org/Cart-Institute-Dinner-Online

03/19/2026

CAST YOUR VOTE! Our nurse, Heather Trombley, has been nominated to be recognized by the Boston Red Sox on May 13, 2026! ❤️ ⚾

They are now in the final stage of voting and have a chance to be recognized during the game for their commitment to the nursing profession. TEN nurses will be honored on the field during a special pregame ceremony! The nurse who receives the most votes will throw the ceremonial first pitch, and nine additional nurses will be recognized on the field alongside them. Plus, one nurse will sing the National Anthem! Each winner will also receive 2 game tickets, Clove shoes and a pair of Fabletics scrubs.

Vote Now: https://nurse.org/articles/red-sox-nurse-appreciation-night-event/

03/05/2026

🍕 Eat Pizza. Support Good Shepherd!

Join us on Tuesday, March 10th from 4–10 PM at American Flatbread Brighton for a delicious way to give back!

Order a pizza during this time, and a portion of your total purchase will be donated to Good Shepherd Community Care. Even better - all proceeds from the evening will benefit our B.A.A. Charity Team as they train and fundraise for the upcoming Boston Marathon®.

Bring your friends, your family, and help us turn pizza night into meaningful impact. Every pizza helps our runners get one step closer to the finish line! 🥇


https://brighton.americanflatbread.com/

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!