Last updated: 4/13/23

One Boston Day

One Boston Day recognizes the resiliency, generosity, and strength demonstrated by the people of Boston and those around the world in response to the tragedy of April 15, 2013.

Ten years later, Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston invite community-based organizations, businesses, City workers, and residents to come together for volunteer events and acts of kindness in recognition of our City’s spirit of care for one another in response to the tragic events of April 15, 2013. Learn more below and share your acts of kindness with the world using the hashtag #OneBostonDay.

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Multiday Events

City of Boston Credit Union Children's Book Drive

April 1 - April 30

The City of Boston Credit Union (CBCU) will be hosting a children's book drive at all of our branch locations throughout the month of April.

Help Lyric Stage Care For Our Neighbors!

April 7 - May 14

The Lyric Stage Company of Boston invites you to drop off donations during its run of Sister Act from April 7 through May 14.

West Roxbury Main Streets Shoe Drive

April 10 - 17

West Roxbury Main Streets is partnering with Cradles to Crayons to organize a shoe drive in West Roxbury.

Boston Children's Hospital's Give Pints for Half-Pints

April 11 - April 16

Donate blood on behalf of Boston Children's patients by giving pints for half-pints as an act of kindness during One Boston Week.

Donation Drive for New England Center and Home for Veterans (NECHV)

April 13 - April 21

In honor of One Boston Day, the Downtown Boston BID is collecting new and unused clothing and toiletries to donate to the New England Center and Home for Veterans (NECHV).

A Message from the Mayor

Download the Acts of Kindness Checklist

Watch Mayor Wu's One Boston Day Message

Boston is a proud, close-knit community—a city not just of neighborhoods, but of neighbors. Whether in triumph or tragedy, celebration or solidarity, we have always stood together. Ten years ago, in the wake of an unthinkable act of violence at the Boston Marathon, we found strength in each other. We mourned with families and supported survivors whose lives would never be the same. Each year, in that spirit of community, we’ve come together on One Boston Day to perform acts of kindness to honor those we lost.

This year, we’re inviting non-profits and community groups, businesses, and residents across Boston to share volunteer opportunities in this central location, making it easier than ever to spread the word and sign up. These opportunities will live here on this page, along with an Acts of Kindness Checklist. I hope you’ll sign up to support our communities, and I look forward to joining all of you in service on One Boston Day.

In solidarity,