Attn: Nonprofits serving Sudbury: Our Sudbury Grant Program has been on hold since the spring of 2020 while we focused on COVID-related funding. As of May 24, 2021, the program is reopening for one grant cycle. Proposals are due July 1, 2021 for review in September 2021. The Sudbury Program supports projects designed to benefit the […]
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Continued Food Access Support During COVID-19
In January, the Foundation made its first of round of 2021 COVID-related grants, with support for area food pantries, community suppers, and agencies providing personal hygiene products to clients in need. Recipient agencies included: A Place to Turn, Natick Open Table, Maynard Sudbury Community Food Pantry Acton Community Supper and Food Pantry Daniel’s Table, Framingham Dignity […]
Coming Up: Racial Equity Learning Opportunities
Last fall the Foundation was pleased to support an assortment of nonprofit projects focused on addressing racial equity within our organizations and our community. Lots of reflecting, learning and sharing has begun as we all move forward in this journey to dismantle systemic racism. Three of the many excellent learning opportunities that emerged from those […]
Supporting Children After an Act of Violence…
How can we help kids process the senseless acts of violence and confusing images we all witnessed on January 6 at the Capitol? We need to listen, affirm their safety and maintain as much normally as we can.
Upcoming Local Racial Equity Events
Here are a few upcoming virtual programs being offered by our Racial Equity & Inclusion mini grant recipients. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Conference/Town Hall ForumSponsor: Greater Framingham Community ChurchJanuary 18, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.To sign up, email Rick Utaegbulam: @wriz879@hotmail.com by January 14. Mindful Anti-racism: A Radical Exploration of Race & Resilience6-week course beginning […]
Thanks to Our 2020 Grant Partners
We want to take a moment to acknowledge our 2020 nonprofit partners who certainly proved their mettle during this turbulent year. Their response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been nothing short of remarkable as they adapted their programs to remain open, meet changing needs, and fill gaps in services. When the landscape shifted (pretty much […]
Meet Our 2020 Grant Partners
During 2020, it was our pleasure to support these dedicated, thoughtful and resilient nonprofits. A Place to Turn Lincoln METCO Coordinating Committee Acton Community Supper and Food Pantry Lincoln Sudbury Parent Organization Acton-Boxborough United Way Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Advocates, Inc. Lovin’ Spoonfuls, Inc. Amazing Things Arts Center Marlborough Community Cupboard/United Way Bethany Hill Place […]
Wednesday Wisdom
Atkinson Scholarship Apps Due Feb. 1
Atkinson Scholarship Applications are available here and are due on February 1, 2021. The program was established in 1995 to recognize local high school seniors with financial need, academic promise and the capacity to make a meaningful contribution to society. Up to 15 new awards are made each year. Scholarship recipients may reapply for the Atkinson Scholarship annually […]
Nurturing Youth Emotional Well Being
Between the pandemic and the renewed spotlight on systemic racism, 2020 has been a turbulent year for everyone, including children who are feeling anxious and fearful. Young people with prior mental health issues have been particularly affected. What more can we do to protect and nurture the emotional well-being of our kids during these unprecedented […]
