CommonWealth 5

WCVB-TV and TheBostonChannel.com invite you to experience CommonWealth 5, an interactive initiative that combines the power of television and the Internet to connect volunteer benefactors with local non-profit organizations in your community. More

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Share Your Ideas With United Way

Channel 5 shares United Way's goal of making Massachusetts the best place in the country for kids. Click here and share your ideas for creating a strong community for kids. More

Beehive Boston Helps Low-Income Families

Beehive Boston is a new Web site that aims to help low-income families and individuals use technology and the Internet to raise their standard of living. More

Channel 5 To Makeover St. Patrick's School

Channel 5 and the Inner City Scholarship Fund will sponsor the "Extreme Makeover: My Hometown," the local version of the ABC Sunday night hit "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," at St. Patrick's Elementary School. More

CommonWealth 5 Spotlight

Cotting School

Project Joy

RFK Children's Acton Corps

Room To Dream

How To Donate

Directory Of Non-Profits

View a list of non-profits that offer a variety of services, and then link to their sites to find out how you can help. More

Donor-Charity Match Tool

From office furniture and computers, to old cars and unused tickets; your castaways could be treasure for a non-profit. Use this tool to find the right organization for your donation. More

Volunteer With A Non-Profit

Have some extra time? Consider volunteering for a non-profit agency that may need your special skill. Take a look at volunteer opportunities in your area. More

Adopt A Project In Your Community

Make a wish come true for a non-profit. From $500 to $5,000, these projects can happen with your generosity. Impact the 'bottom line' of a non-profit on a tight budget. More

Non-Profit Events Listing

Looking for something to do while supporting a worthy cause? Your participation can help make these fundraising events a success! Check out this listing of non-profit events sponsored by CommonWealth5 charities More

Five Upcoming Events

Join WCVB's Walks For Health!

This year, thousands of Bay State residents will join some of WCVB's top broadcast journalists in a dedicated effort to help find a cure for some of our most dangerous health threats. Find out how you can help! More

WCVB In Action

Covering Your Community

Every month, NewsCenter 5 personalities are at work in your community, giving their time to raise awareness about worthy causes and organizations. Where will they be this month?More

Thanks For Giving To CommonWealth 5

Thank you to the Bank of America Celebrity series for donating tickets to a performance of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Community Servings-Boston, Raw Arts Works-Lynnn and Germaine Lawrence, Inc. -Arlington. You can donate your extra tickets through CommonWealth 5 to charitable organizations too!

Serve On A Non-Profit Board