We are pleased to include the following organizations in our 2018 grant portfolio. They are all doing remarkable work on a range of important social issues including access to medical care, after-school programming, homelessness, mental health and special needs, academic support and enrichment, sustainable agriculture, local farming, food recovery and access to healthy food. Sudbury […]
News and Views
Advice from a Formerly Lonely Student
You may have seen this video last year by Cornell college freshman Emery Bergmann which went viral on YouTube. It relayed the unanticipated loneliness she experienced when school began and her disappointment in not finding her “new best friends” as soon as she stepped foot on campus. Clearly, a lot of students related: The video has received […]
Listen Up: 10 Nonprofit Podcasts to Tune in to
Want to keep up with the latest nonprofit trends while you’re on the go? Social-impact podcasts are a good option for learning, getting tips from nonprofit pros and finding inspiration for your organization and personal growth. On the train. On your daily walk. During your lunch hour. They’re portable, varied and a lot of fun […]
SEL: Building Empathy in Children
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is the “It” topic today in education and youth development. SEL programming helps children to feel and show empathy, establish and maintain positive relationships and make responsible decisions. It makes a lot of sense. A strong emotional base sets the stage for learning and positive development. There are a variety of ways teachers […]
Turning Food Deserts into Oases
Food initiatives have become innovative vehicles for community engagement, entrepreneurial growth, healthy eating and relief from food insecurity in cities like Revere, Lowell, Worcester, and Springfield. Ted Siefer has a nice piece in the July issue of Commonwealth Magazine about the burgeoning food movement in Massachusetts’ gateway cities and the good work of some of […]
Upcoming Workshops
Professional development workshops are a great way for nonprofit staff to recharge, learn new skills and connect with colleagues. Topics vary from advice on finding new donors to understanding IT risks to updating your organization’s branding. Many sessions are free, low cost and local. Here’s what’s coming up in our area: Staff Transitions – Covering Your […]
The NOW Lab Opens
Makerspaces are popping up everywhere these days including Sudbury, where the stunning Sara Sherman NOW Lab just opened at the Goodnow Library. Sometimes called “hackerspaces,’ or “fablabs,” makerspaces are community centers that provide individuals with tools, resources and supplies they couldn’t access on their own for the purpose of exploration and creative expression. At Goodnow, the […]
McKendree Densel receives Taft Scholarship
Congratulations to Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School senior McKendree Densel who received the John E. Taft Memorial Scholarship. Established to honor long-time Sudbury Foundation trustee John Taft, the scholarship is awarded annually to a student who has demonstrated leadership in his/her school community through participation in student government or other school/community betterment activities. The scholarship was […]
CY&F Information Session
Please join us at our next information session to learn more about our Children, Youth & Families Capacity Building Grant Program. Staff will be on hand to describe the program goals and application process, and to answer your questions. The Info Session will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. at the Grange […]
Congrats Atkinson Scholars!
The Sudbury Foundation recently awarded Atkinson Scholarships to 15 outstanding high school seniors, honoring them and their families at a breakfast reception held at the Grange Hall in May. The Atkinson Scholarship Program was established in 1996 to recognize local students with financial need, academic promise and the capacity to make a meaningful contribution to […]