Society Helps Fire Victims

Joe Borges presents a check from the Society to Sharron Schoonover Furtado representing the Firefighter Wives Association. The $750 contribution will go to the victims of the Four Winds fire.

New Members Inducted

Welcome to new member Anthony Branco, who was inducted at the February meeting by President Bob Medeiros. Also welcome to Zach Leone and Gary Pinto, who were inducted in January.

2018 Holiday Food Drive a Success!

Thanks to everyone who supported the 2018 Holiday Food Drive. Michelle Orlando and Joe Borges, co-chairs, reported that we surpassed the goals they had for the drive! The total weight of food collected collected was 2095 LBS, this is 1125 LBS over last year-WOW! Also collected was a total of $2610.99 in cash donations-this is $810 more than last year.

In The News

Read about the Food Drive in the January 5, 2019 issued of the Herald News.

Upcoming Events

Meeting: March 6 at Cultural Center

6:30 social hour -- 7 meeting.

Let Bob or Michelle know if you'll be attending.

PHS State Council Meeting

March 13 - Inner Bay, New Bedford 6:30 p.m.

Basketball Game:

PHS vs. Sons of St. Patrick

March 23 -- More info to come!

Portuguese-American of the Year

April 6 at Venus de Milo. Tickets: $50

Congratulations to Gabe Cabral, Portuguese American of the Year

PHS of Fall River Scholarship

Applications must be postmarked no later than April 11

Applications available on our scholarship page, from Fall River area high school guidance counselors, St. Anthony of Padua Credit Union, Rockland Trust in Somerset, and Alexandra's Boutique.

Annual Gala

Celebrating Portuguese Culture

June 22 at White's

You can help the Society continue its good work. Click the link to make a contribution to the cause.