In honor of Giving Tuesday, I’m running my annual roundup of holiday collection drives in town. Read the full article → from Holiday Gift collection drives in Southborough
Charities/Making a difference
Southborough Gardeners Wreaths
Order your wreaths from the Gardeners for delivery by December 3rd

This year, the Gardeners are selling three styles of wreaths to deck your doors. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners Wreaths
Reminder: Winter Wishes deadline is Nov 30
In advance of the holidays, SYFS is holding its annual gift card collection drive.

Southborough Youth & Family Services is asking residents to give a helping hand to families experiencing financial anxiety during a tough time of year. Read the full article → from Reminder: Winter Wishes deadline is Nov 30
Donate Coats – Saturday at Transfer Station
When you head to the Transfer Station this weekend, you can make a drop off for a collection drive.

The Southborough Rotary Club is co-sponsoring a collection drive to help keep those less fortunate warm through the winter. Read the full article → from Donate Coats – Saturday at Transfer Station
Sign up to Give at the Blood Mobile
A Blood Mobile will be visiting Southborough. Residents are encouraged to donate life saving blood.

Donors at upcoming blood drives will be rewarded with a $10 gas card. Read the full article → from Sign up to Give at the Blood Mobile
Anxiety Skills Training for youth
SYFS offering free "1:1 coaching" for stressed 10-18 yr olds

Southborough Youth and Family Services is promoting Anxiety Skills Training for 10-18 year old residents. Read the full article → from Anxiety Skills Training for youth
Listen and Say it with L.O.V.E.
SYFS is trying to help residents improve their communication with loved ones and others.

Southborough Youth and Family Services is promoting a set of workshops that focus on improving communications. The communication skills aren’t just for family members. It can also apply to friends and even co-workers. Read the full article → from Listen and Say it with L.O.V.E.
Help Fund the Southborough Food Pantry’s Holiday Drive
The Southborough Food Pantry's latest donation drive is an online fundraiser to help their clients through the holidays.

The Southborough Food Pantry has launched an online donation site. Their goal is to raise $5,000 to help them buy needed food and supplies. Read the full article → from Help Fund the Southborough Food Pantry’s Holiday Drive
Winter Coats and Socks Drive
The community is being asked to donate new socks and new/gently used coats.

The Southborough Rotary Club is co-sponsoring a collection drive to help keep those less fortunate warm through the winter. Read the full article → from Winter Coats and Socks Drive
Gobble Wobble reminders
Don't forget to sign up to shake your tail feathers in the Thanksgiving Day run, or volunteer to help out

Registration is open for the 16th annual Gobble Wobble. Sign up now to take part in the 5K run/2 mile walk. Read the full article → from Gobble Wobble reminders
Village Society 100th anniversary fundraiser
To celebrate its centennial, the Southborough Village Society is asking the public to support the Community House by buying engraved bricks.

The non-profit supporting the Southborough Community House asked me to follow up with more details on their brick fundraiser. Read the full article → from Village Society 100th anniversary fundraiser
Fuel Assistance and other Needs-Based Services

I was prompted by a reader to share information on the Fuel Assistance support offered by the Town. That reminded me that there are other Needs-Based Services that the Town offers that may be especially needed this fall and winter. Read the full article → from Fuel Assistance and other Needs-Based Services
Winter Wishes gift card drive this month
In advance of the holidays, SYFS is holding its annual gift card collection drive through November 30th

Southborough Youth & Family Services is asking residents to give a boost to families experiencing financial anxiety during a tough time of year. Read the full article → from Winter Wishes gift card drive this month
Sign up for the Gobble Wobble (Updated)
Get the early bird rates for the Turkey Day run

Registration is open for the 16th annual Gobble Wobble. Sign up now to take part in the 5K run/2 mile walk. Read the full article → from Sign up for the Gobble Wobble (Updated)