KNF&T takes an active role in giving back to the community in which we live and work. Through both monetary contributions and encouraging volunteer work among our employees, KNF&T has formed lasting partnerships with several charitable organizations including:
Special Olympics Massachusetts, providing year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of well-coached Olympic-type sports for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics also provides athletes with continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, prepare for entry into school and community programs, express courage, experience joy, and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics Athletes, and the community.
Children’s Hospital Miles of Miracles began in 1996 when a handful of Children's Hospital supporters entered the Boston Marathon and raised $110,000 for the hospital. Now more than 300 runners compete in over 10 races a year, raising nearly $2 million for Children's Hospital of Boston. All Miles for Miracles team members have stories to tell about their devotion.
YMCA of Greater Boston is dedicated to improving the health of mind, body and spirit of individuals and families in our communities.
Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
America SCORES, an inner city after-school program offering soccer, poetry and community service to inspire in children a lasting dedication to education, team play, health and civic responsibility.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Jimmy Fund which supports the fight against cancer in children and adults and helps to raise the chances of survival for cancer patients around the world.
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, an organization founded by parents of children with juvenile diabetes to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.
Pine Street Inn, a not-for-profit organization committed to men, women and children in need of shelter, sustenance, and the basic moral and material supports necessary to lead a dignified and stable life.
Rosie's Place, founded in 1974, offers sanctuary for poor and homeless women, and provides emergency and long-term assistance to women who have nowhere else to turn.
Victory Programs promotes the successful reintegration of individuals into their communities through the achievement of long-term sobriety, the rebuilding of family systems, and the accessing of such stabilizing factors as housing, holistic health care, employment and community affiliations. The organization provides innovative services to individuals and their families who are affected by alcoholism and addiction, and who have psychiatric and medical problems, including AIDS and HIV disease.