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Music That Heals. Impact That Lasts.
Every two years, the Kendall Square Orchestra (K²O) gathers at Symphony Hall for Symphony for Science — a signature concert experience that harnesses the power of music to confront urgent public health challenges.
This year, the program turns toward the crisis of homelessness, channeling the emotional intensity of live performance into a call for dignity, healing, and change. In support of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP), the concert raises critical funds to deliver life-saving medical care to more than 11,000 individuals across Greater Boston.
Rooted in lived experience and shared humanity, Symphony for Science 2025 invites audiences to listen with open hearts — and to take action by showing up, bearing witness, and helping fund care where it’s needed most.
Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program
Fresh out of medical school, Dr. Jim O’Connell expected a traditional medical career. Instead, he found his life's work on the streets of Boston, where a simple act of washing feet became the foundation of a new approach to homeless healthcare. What began as a short assignment grew into a 40-year mission rooted in compassion, dignity, and unwavering commitment. As founding physician and president of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, Dr. O’Connell pioneered the nation’s first medical respite program, proving that true healing begins with humanity. His work has transformed countless lives, and the stories speak for themselves.
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