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Thank you for joining PBHA’s 20th Annual Robert Coles “Call of Service” Lecture and Award!This year, we were honored to ...
09/29/2026

Thank you for joining PBHA’s 20th Annual Robert Coles “Call of Service” Lecture and Award!

This year, we were honored to welcome physician and former Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Vivek Murthy, who joined our celebrations of 122 years of standing for good. We also celebrated the legacy of Dr. Robert Coles.

May the stories we heard and lessons we learned inspire the actions we take tomorrow 🧡

09/22/2026

Come join us THIS FRIDAY for PBHA’s Annual Coles “Call of Service” Lecture and Award ceremony at 4:00pm in First Parish Church! This year’s awardee is Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. We’ll see you there! 🧡💙

Doors open at 3:30pm. The ceremony will be followed by Dr. Robert Coles’s Memorial Reception.

Forever remembered, loved dearly, and deeply missed 🕊️Robert Coles is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, child psychiatris...
09/18/2026

Forever remembered, loved dearly, and deeply missed 🕊️

Robert Coles is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, child psychiatrist, and longtime PBHA advisor, the lecture lifts up voices that inspire civic engagement and moral leadership. Dr. Coles passed away in June 2026 at the age of 97. Through the Robert Coles “Call of Service” Lecture and Award, he helped bridge the gap between public service and students at Harvard University and beyond. We are deeply grateful for the opportunities, conversations, and connections that grew from his extraordinary work and lifelong dedication to service. His impact shaped generations of PBHA students, community partners, and award recipients, and his legacy will continue to inspire those committed to building a more compassionate and just world.

We look forward to honoring his life and legacy at this year’s 20th Annual Robert Coles “Call of Service” Lecture & Award. Dr. Coles Memorial Reception will be on September 25th from 5:30-7:30pm at PBHA.

Thank you everyone for joining us at our Fall Open House & Plant Sale! 🧡💙 Don’t forget to submit your Volunteer Applicat...
09/14/2026

Thank you everyone for joining us at our Fall Open House & Plant Sale! 🧡💙 Don’t forget to submit your Volunteer Application by this Friday, 09/18!!

And, a special thank you to Brattle Square Florist for the amazing plants! 🪴

Join us on a group tour this Friday in one of the communities we serve and learn about its history and our programs! Sig...
09/07/2026

Join us on a group tour this Friday in one of the communities we serve and learn about its history and our programs! Sign up for Through The Gates now!

We are just three weeks away from PBHA's 2026 Robert Coles “Call of Service” Lecture and Award on Friday, September 25th...
09/03/2026

We are just three weeks away from PBHA's 2026 Robert Coles “Call of Service” Lecture and Award on Friday, September 25th at 3:30 PM, honoring Dr. Vivek Murthy, former Surgeon General of the United States.

As we look forward to honoring Dr. Murthy, we also want to take the time to celebrate the incredible impact that Dr. Robert Coles, who passed away this summer, had on our Harvard and PBHA community. Dr. Coles was a beloved teacher whose course, "The Literature of Social Reflection," inspired generations of Harvard students to seek moral courage. He also sat on PBHA's Board of Trustees, ran reflections and provided mental health support for PBHA volunteers, and believed deeply in the mission of PBHA and the power of the students' service. His life's work is deeply intertwined with generations of PBHAers.

We will have a special celebration of Dr. Coles' life and legacy during the event, and will also host a memorial reception in the Phillips Brooks House Parlor afterwards to gather and share memories. Whether or not you can join us in person, please add your appreciation or memories of Dr. Coles by September 20th that we can share with our community and his family. https://forms.gle/48WqrnQEygCTLYVq5

Join PBHA TODAY and stop by our Open House from 3-6PM to learn about our volunteer programs, meet fellow students and co...
09/03/2026

Join PBHA TODAY and stop by our Open House from 3-6PM to learn about our volunteer programs, meet fellow students and community members, and find your place in a tradition of student-led action that has shaped Harvard and our surrounding communities.

For generations, Harvard students have come together through PBHA to serve alongside Boston and Cambridge partners, build community, and work toward social justice. These photos are a glimpse into that history — and today, that legacy continues with you!

JOIN: pbha.org/apply

09/02/2026

HAPPY FDOC! Best way to celebrate? Come TODAY September 2nd until September 4th to PBHA’s Annual Plant Sale at PBHA Lawn 3-6pm. Buy a plant, make a difference! 🧡💙

PBHA is excited to invite you to the 2026 Robert Coles “Call of Service” Lecture and Award on Friday, September 25th at ...
08/17/2026

PBHA is excited to invite you to the 2026 Robert Coles “Call of Service” Lecture and Award on Friday, September 25th at 3:30 PM, honoring Dr. Vivek Murthy, former Surgeon General of the United States, the first surgeon general of Indian descent. A distinguished physician, public health leader, and advocate focused on making loneliness, social isolation, and youth mental health national public health priorities. He is also author of the best-seller Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World. Join us to hear from Dr. Vivek Murthy and his dedication to service! RSVP: https://coles2026.eventbrite.com

Thanks to Farrington Nature Linc - Farrington Memorial for hosting our Summer Urban Program camps this summer and every ...
08/12/2026

Thanks to Farrington Nature Linc - Farrington Memorial for hosting our Summer Urban Program camps this summer and every summer! ☀️🌳🪵

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