A Southborough resident is putting her photography skills to charitable use from a safe distance. Read the full article → from Southborough’s Front Steps: Social Distancing photos for charity
As with other Town departments, potential visitors to the public safety building are now being asked to call ahead. Read the full article → from Virus update: Public Safety officials asking potential visitors to call-ahead instead
An ongoing mission by Rotarians reminds that some areas of the world still struggle to access clean water. A volunteer mission this month will include efforts to improve sanitation for primary school students in Guatemala. Read the full article → from Rotary member heading to Guatemala for mission – You can help
Have a public recreation project you think deserves funding? Applications for Choate Fund Recreation Grants are now being accepted for 2020. Read the full article → from Public recreation grants available – Apply to the Choate Fund by April 30th
A local credit union is offering a scholarship for one student of Algonquin Regional. The selected applicant will receive either a $1,000 or $4,000 scholarship. Central One is offering four scholarships for four high schools in towns where they have branches. One student will be selected from each school, and only one of those will Read the full article → from Central One Scholarship opportunity for ARHS senior
The non-profit needs more volunteers. Read the full article → from Friends of Rec seeking news members
SYFS is re-running a workshop series for parents of teens. Read the full article → from Register for “Next Level Parenting” Workshops
The association for teachers in Southborough’s K-8 schools is offering two scholarships to graduating seniors from Algonquin. Read the full article → from Southborough Teachers Association offering scholarships
The Southborough Library is offering incentives (like waived fines and fun giveaways) for supporting the Food Pantry during Love Your Library month. Read the full article → from “Love Your Library” collection drive for Food Pantry: Fine amnesty and giveaways
Last week, Middlesex Savings Bank handed out checks totaling $50,000 to three charities supporting the Southborough community. It was part of $1.4M in unrestricted gifts doled out by its charitable foundation this year. The donations went to 84 food pantries, senior centers, and libraries. Read the full article → from Middlesex Savings Bank donating $20K to Southborough Police & Fire
The Southborough Scholarship Advisory Committee asked me to share an announcement. Read the full article → from Scholarship Committee urgently seeking help: Volunteers and Donations needed (Plus, other vacancies)
Three Neary students are asking the community to: “Help people who do not have enough money to afford clothes for their bodies, school supplies for their education, and toys for their kids.” Read the full article → from Cradles to Crayons drive this month, organized by 4th graders
Trottier Middle School is hosting another special Special Olympics fundraiser. Read the full article → from Trottier’s 3rd annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics – Feb 13
Southborough Youth and Family Services asked me to help them reach out to the community again. The agency published the 2nd issue of its newsletter to help educate the public on its services and initiatives. Read the full article → from Youth and Family Services promoting services to those in need and their need for volunteers