June 12, 2010
12:01 PM - 3:00 PM

Boston Pride Parade A number of GHO members joined Governor Patrick, Congresswoman Niki Tsongas, and others in the 40th Boston Pride Parade, sponsored and organized by Boston Pride. The Parade honors the 1969 Stonewall Rebellion that began the modern Gay Rights movement and commemorates the progress that has been made since those early days of the battle for equal rights. Over twelve hundred people marched and another eight hundred lined the route of the Parade. Nothing could dampen the spirits of either the marchers or spectators -- not even a major downpour shortly after the march began. For pictures of this historic event, please go to 40th Boston Pride Parade.

May 8, 2010
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Haverhill Helps the Homeless

Several GHO members weathered the storm to help out at the Haverhill Helps the Homeless event at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Haverhill. Participating members were (in alphabetical order) Bill, Demet, Doug, Eva, and Pam. Despite the dismal weather, there was a large turnout.

April 25, 2010
Noon to 4:00 PM

Haverhill Goes Green
an Eart Day Fair for the Entire Family!

There were speakers, vendors, demonstrations, music and more at Winnekinni Castle on Route 110 in Haverhill from Noon to 4:00 PM in celebration of Earth Day. This year marked the 40th anniversary of the very first time people got together to raise awareness about our fragile Earth and the need to protect it. The event focused on how we could take advantage of new green technologies to save money and reduce our carbon footprint. At the event, we also learned about local farms and the benefits of buying locally-grown food. The event was sponsored by Haverhill's Brightside and was an outgrowth of last year's GHO sponsored Green Summit. For pictures, please go to Haverhill Goes Green, 2010.

April 24, 2010
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Haverhill City Cleanup Day

Members of GHO joined Mayor Jim Fiorentini and the members of Brightside in the City's yearly Earth Day activity: the all-city cleanup. This year, the Mayor was rather ambitious and asked that we clean up much of the city. We were dispatched in groups around the most needy areas and worked hard to make Haverhill look as good and clean as possible. To see pictures of one group's activity, please go to City Cleanup, 2010.

December 19, 2009
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Calvary Baptist Church Food Pantry Food Drive

Join us once more in delivering non-perishable food items to the Calvary Baptist Church Food Pantry. The need is great and your help will be greatly appreciated. more....

November 21, 2009
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Emmaus House Thanksgiving Food Drive

Join us in delivering non-perishable food items to Emmaus House as we celebrate Thanksgiving by donating to those who are less fortunate than us. more...

October 24, 2009
9:00 AM to 12:00 noon

Make a Difference Day (Bloomfest, 2009)

We decided to join Brightside, Haverhill in planting 3500 daffodil bulbs in front of Haverhill Stadium. Brightside was recently reorganized and is now headed by our very own Doug Edison. more...


October 15, 2009
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

North Shore OFA Listening Tour

Whether you were active in the campaign or not, the Obama Administration wants your talents, your ideas and your best energies. John Spears, recently named the State Director for Organizing for America (OFA) in Massachusetts, facilitated the discussion and brought us up-to-date on OFA’s upcoming activities here in Massachusetts and beyond more....