Making Massachusetts more walkable
WalkBoston makes walking safer and easier in Massachusetts to encourage better health, a cleaner environment and more vibrant communities. Our website is centered on the work we do with people and organizations in communities across the state.
Save the Date: Annual Celebration – 3/24, 5pm
Join us on March 24th (on Zoom) to celebrate & honor this year’s Golden Shoe winners! Each March, we hold our Annual Celebration to honor achievements in walkability and to highlight the contributions of our wonderful volunteers, board members, and the many individuals and corporations who support us each year. Our Golden Shoes Awards recognize …
January/February 2021 Newsletter
We mail out copies of our printed newsletter two times a year to supporters, state & local officials; if you’d like to receive a copy, or have an idea for an article, please let us know! See past newsletters here articles “Executive Director’s Letter” By Stacey Beuttell “Counterpoint to Ageism” By Althea Wong-Achorn/Development Director “New …
Executive Director’s Letter
2021 is here. I have never waited with such anticipation to turn the page on a calendar before. My relief that 2020 was over was short-lived as we witnessed an armed insurrection at our nation’s Capitol. As we once again wrestle with how to rise above the madness, I remain hopeful that 2021 will be …
Beat the Bay State Stories
37,509 MILES WALKED • 450+ PARTICIPANTS • 31 TEAMS • $25K RAISED Our first-ever Beat the Bay State Team Challenge wrapped up in November 2020, and we couldn’t be happier about the turnout. What was intended to be a traditional 5K in-person event turned out to be a virtual success that encouraged family and friends …