News and Views

Eat Fresh

July 26, 2011

One of the many valuable programs the Sudbury Foundation has supported is the “Eat Fresh” initiative at A Place to Turn (APTT), a food pantry in Natick. Funds from the grant (combined with a companion grant from the Foundation for MetroWest) allow APTT volunteers to shop twice a week for fresh produce so no matter when […]

Are you a Social Innovator?

July 25, 2011

Are you a MetroWest nonprofit doing interesting work providing adult supports to at-risk children? Could you use some assistance in evaluation? Measurement? Messaging? Executive coaching? Networking? Building relationships? If so, you might want to apply to the Social Innovation Forum for a unique funding opportunity designed to bring your nonprofit to the next level. The […]

Dream Green

July 20, 2011

The Discovery Museums (TDM) in Acton recently unveiled a new exhibit, Dream Green, designed to get kids and families thinking about energy conservation at home. Using technology, bold graphics and hands-on activities, the new Dream Green exhibit lets visitors design and build their own model house, try out various types of insulating material and then, […]

Creative Community Garden

July 19, 2011

The creative staff at the Sudbury Park & Recreation Department are always thinking. Director Nancy McShea, an enthusiastic organic gardener, developed this idea – a community organic garden on the grounds of the Fairbank Community Center, designed, sighted, built and planted by community members (with a little help from an expert consultant) enrolled in Park […]

Breakfast of Champions

July 19, 2011

On the cusp of greatness, the 15 Atkinson Scholarship recipients, selected for their scholastic achievement and contributions to the community, celebrated their award at an annual breakfast hosted by the Foundation on May 15, 2011. The Atkinson Scholarship Program recognizes local students with financial need, academic promise and the capacity to make a meaningful contribution to […]