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The Sudbury Foundation is working to best support our local communities and nonprofit partners during this unsettling time. Like most of you, our plans are evolving and shifting as circumstances unfold. For now, we wanted you to know about a few decisions that are confirmed: All grant programs are currently on hold for 2020 while […]

HOW TO SUPPORT SUDBURY RESIDENTS DURING COVID-19 FROM THE SUDBURY TOWN SOCIAL WORKER Visit the Board of Health website for frequent updates. Beware of scams. Research and be thoughtful before donating goods or money to ensure legitimacy. VOLUNTEERING:NEIGHBOR BRIGADE: Onboarding volunteers to deliver groceries and other needed items.https://www.neighborbrigade.org/ Scroll down on website and click on “Volunteer” […]

Thanks to our friends from SPARK Kindness. 1. Practice self care + calming practice. This is highly individual! Do what brings you comfort. Breathing, meditation, spiritual practice, cup of tea, yoga can all be helpful. 2.  Look to the heroes & show gratitude – as Greater Good Science says, when we focus on those who are helping (healthcare […]

Foundation for MetroWest (FFMW) recently completed and launched its Impact MetroWest project, an interactive data website which identifies more than 50 indicators that measure quality of life in the region. The goal of the project is to bring awareness to and drive action around the strengths and challenges facing communities in MetroWest. Much of the data […]

Ready to recharge, learn new skills and connect with colleagues at a professional develop training or workshop?  There are plenty of sessions that are local — and free! Here’s what’s coming up in our area: Healthy & Holistic FundraisingPresenter: Tracy Sopchak, Next Step NonprofitDate & Time: Wednesday, February 12, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.Location: Cary Memorial Library, […]

Mentors play a powerful role in providing young people with the tools they need to make responsible decisions, stay focused and engaged in school, and reduce or avoid risky behavior like skipping school, drug use and other negative activities. According to a national report called The Mentoring Effect, young people who were at-risk for not completing […]

We are pleased to support the following organizations in 2019. Sudbury Program Grants Fresh Start Furniture Bank, Hudson, MA $5,000For general support. Goodnow Library Foundation, Sudbury, MA $10,000To pilot an intergenerational internship program. MAB Community Services, Inc./MA Assn. for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Brookline, MA $15,150To support a Low Vision Peer Empowerment Support Group […]

Atkinson Scholarship Applications are due on Saturday, February 1, 2020. The program is open to graduating seniors at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School and the dependents of Town of Sudbury and School Department employees who attend other high schools. The program offers eligible students a maximum of $5,000 per year in scholarship assistance for approved post-secondary […]

The Census is important! Data collected from the Census will inform the distribution of more than $20 billion of federal funds in Massachusetts annually, impacting political representation and a wide range of critical services including public education, social services, roads, health care. As trusted messengers, nonprofits can raise awareness, help individuals access and complete the Census, […]