Ginger DeShaney

Jan 30, 2025 | southbostononline.com | Ginger DeShaney |Jeanne Rooney

By Ginger DeShaneyIn a remarkable hands-on experience, a group of Condon Community Center kids built a 10-foot row boat from scratch, learning not only the art of crafting a boat but also gaining valuable life lessons along the way.

May 15, 2024 | southbostononline.com | Ginger DeShaney |Jeanne Rooney

By Ginger DeShaneyThe Internet as we know it is broken, according to the book “Our Biggest Fight.”Renowned author, advocate, and Project Liberty founder Frank H. McCourt’s latest book delves into the alarming consequences of technology on today’s youth, shedding light on its role in exacerbating mental health challenges, fostering a sense of isolation, and leading to teen suicide.

Dec 1, 2023 | southbostononline.com | Ginger DeShaney |Jeanne Rooney

By Ginger DeShaneyWhen Victor Baldassari was told he was being considered for an ABCD Community Heroes Award for his work with Kickoff for Kids, he asked if it could be a group award. “There’s a couple of us that make the magic happen down there,” Victor said. But ABCD doesn’t present group awards. So he had to think about it.

Nov 2, 2023 | southbostononline.com | Ginger DeShaney |Jeanne Rooney

By Ginger DeShaneyCampbell Marchant has been in South Boston since March 2022, but he’s already making an impact on the neighborhood. After getting the lay of the land last November and not wanting to step on any toes, Campbell launched his first Southie Kids Food Drive 12 days before Thanksgiving, raising $7,000 for 700 meals for kids at the Condon, Tynan, Excel High School, and more. This year, his goal is to raise $30,000 for 2,000 meals for Boston Public Schools students and others in need.

Oct 19, 2023 | southbostononline.com | Ginger DeShaney |Jeanne Rooney

By Ginger DeShaneyComing from a military family, Kelly Conroy has always been passionate about taking care of soldiers. “Our troops don’t get what they need and certainly not what they deserve,” said the lifelong South Bostonian. “I feel like it’s something we can do just to lift them up. Some of them are just so young and they’re so far away from home. “It’s such a big sacrifice on everyone. I just figured, you know, if I can do a little something, why not?”Kelly isn’t doing a little something.