Our Stories

My name is Allison, and I am a Master’s student studying Public Relations at Boston University. This semester I am working alongside The Boston House for PRLab, which is the longest student-run PR organization in the country. Today I wanted to write about my experience planning a House Dinner on behalf of the BU COM Graduate Student Council, and why you should get involved with TBH in any way you can. When I was put on The Boston House Team, I had not yet heard of the organiz

Patti’s connection to The Boston House goes back decades and is deeply personal. In 1979, her two-and-a-half year old niece, Danielle, was a resident of The Boston House and sadly passed away after a year-and-a-half battle with cancer. During their stay at The Boston House, Patti’s brother and family found comfort, support, and a place to stay together while Danielle received treatment. Patti remembers visiting and experiencing the warmth of the house firsthand. Now, years la

Mary Berkeley came to us as a volunteer nearly a decade ago. She is known for her green thumb, industrious organization skills and handy...

Open House Press release

Staff member Dawn Emerman shares her family's experience with The Boston House. I love my job as Assistant Director at The Boston House....

Board Member Carol Hancock tells of her own experience with childhood cancer. Being the youngest of nine, Paul went everywhere with us,...

Violet's Story

The Bolger Foundation celebrated the completion of the construction project

Levi's Story