We’re inviting Sudbury nonprofits, community groups and Town departments to help spread the word about the good work we are doing in Sudbury by exhibiting at our first Community Info Fair. As an exhibitor, you’ll have the chance to:– Meet your neighbors– Share your mission, vision & accomplishments– Promote your events and activities– Recruit volunteers– […]
News and Views
2019 Atkinson Scholars Named
Congratulations to the 15 outstanding high school seniors who were recently awarded Atkinson Scholarships. The 2019 recipients include:Sofia Block, Modesty Butler, Calvin Carmichael, Teddy Chunias, Sophie Clark, James Ensley, Nicole Keller, David Ma, Jada McCray, Suley Oller-Guerrero, Emma Rits, Christelle Saint-Louis, Camille Slattery, Janaii Valentine, and Mackenzie Weng. Fourteen of the recipients will graduate from […]
2020 Census: Help Insure an Accurate Count
According to the Massachusetts Census Equity Fund, the state could lose up to $2,372 in federal funding each year for every person who is not counted. If there is an undercount in our state and region, we risk losing funding for vital services as well as diminishing our voice in government. Many of the services that […]
Don’t Panic: It’s Just an Audit
Guest post by Ellen SturgisNight Heron Consulting Like New Years and the Fourth of July, the annual audit is a fact of life for nonprofits. What also seems to be almost required is the near panic that sets in when the annual Engagement letter shows up with a proposed start date. But it’s a terrific […]
Good Reads – March 2019
From time to time, we like to post links to thought-provoking stories related to the Foundation’s areas of interest: youth development, sustainable agriculture and the local food system, post-secondary education and anything “Sudbury”. This “education” post features articles about some creative approaches to common problems students face as well as other tips and food for […]
Happy Valentine’s Day!
We’ve chosen Valentine’s Day to officially launch our new Facebook Group, Sudbury Doing Good. We created the group to shine a light on the amazing charitable and volunteer activities taking place in Sudbury, MA. These groups (and their caring members) are the heart and soul of the community, supporting a wide range of causes and constituents designed […]
Making Sure Everybody Counts in 2020
According to the Massachusetts Census Equity Fund, the state could lose up to $2,372 in federal funding each year for every person who is not counted. If there is an undercount in our state and region, we risk losing funding for vital services as well as diminishing our voice in government. Many of the services that […]
Food Rescue in MetroWest
The Sudbury Foundation, in partnership with the MetroWest Health Foundation, Middlesex Savings Bank Charitable Foundation, and the Foundation for MetroWest, has approved a three-year continuation grant of $362,500 to Lovin’ Spoonfuls, the Boston-based food rescue agency. The grant will enable Lovin’ Spoonfuls to continue their work “rescuing” fresh fruits and vegetables from grocery stores, farmers markets […]
Atkinson Scholarship Apps due 2/1/19
Atkinson Scholarship Applications are due on February 1, 2019. 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 or […]
Good Reads – January 2019
We are starting off the new year with some good articles, tips and things to ponder. The Best Men Can BeThis remarkable anti-bullying, anti-harassment video aimed at young boys is worth watching and sharing. How to Talk to Transgender YouthUnderstanding how to talk to trans kids in your family and community can help put everyone […]
