Yesterday, the Southborough Police Department shared news of their charitable contribution. Read the full article → from SPD brings Christmas to kids battling cancer
Charities/Making a difference
Assabet students grant “Aztec Wishes” again this year to children in need
Assabet students and staff worked again this year to grant wishes to local children. Read the full article → from Assabet students grant “Aztec Wishes” again this year to children in need
Historical Society recruiting volunteer history buffs
The Southborough Historical Society is in need of more helping hands. Their pitch points out that it’s an “unparalleled” opportunity for history buffs. Read the full article → from Historical Society recruiting volunteer history buffs
More Holiday Giving: Support children in foster care; reminder of other giving drives in Town
Last week, I shared information on charitable holiday drives in Southborough. I received one more. So, here is that information, along with a reminder of the others. Read the full article → from More Holiday Giving: Support children in foster care; reminder of other giving drives in Town
Holiday Giving in Southborough (Updated)
I’ve put together a list of the gift drive collections in town this holiday season. Read the full article → from Holiday Giving in Southborough (Updated)
Buy “Pretzels for Presents” to help Shriner’s Children’s Hospital patients
Two 8th grade hometown girls founded their own charity two years ago. Read the full article → from Buy “Pretzels for Presents” to help Shriner’s Children’s Hospital patients
Holiday Giving Program for families in need – by December 6
Southborough Youth and Family Services’ annual Holiday Giving Program is in full swing. Here is information on how you can participate this year. Read the full article → from Holiday Giving Program for families in need – by December 6
Grants announced by Southborough Community Fund (and NEF)
SCF is awarding $53,590 worth of grants to organizations benefiting the Southborough community, including for a special after school program at Algonquin.
The announcement was a reminder that I never shared news about two grants the high school was awarded by the Northborough Education Foundation this fall. Read the full article → from Grants announced by Southborough Community Fund (and NEF)
Resident roundup: Native athletes score successes
I have more news on Southborough residents to share. This one is focused on athletic accomplishments of adults who do or did call Southborough their hometown. Read the full article → from Resident roundup: Native athletes score successes
Resident roundup: Raising funds and collecting for causes
It’s time for another roundup of residents making news. There’s too much to share in one post, so this one will focus on residents doing good. Read the full article → from Resident roundup: Raising funds and collecting for causes
Woodward “Green Team” asks for your vote to win outdoor garden
Woodward School’s the Green Team, is vying to win an outdoor garden and a picnic table made of recyclable materials. They are asking for you “votes” to help. Read the full article → from Woodward “Green Team” asks for your vote to win outdoor garden
Senior Center Autumn Fair: Donate items/services and save the Date – November 18
The Southborough Senior Center is planning its annual Autumn Fair fundraiser for Friends of the COA. They are seeking donations from the community. Read the full article → from Senior Center Autumn Fair: Donate items/services and save the Date – November 18
Scouting for Food – Bags out by 9am this Saturday
Don’t forget to put out your bags for the town’s annual drive for the Southborough Food Pantry. Read the full article → from Scouting for Food – Bags out by 9am this Saturday
Scouting for Food: Flyer posting this Saturday; pickup November 4th
It’s time for the annual Scouting for Food drive. Look for scouts posting bags on doorknobs this weekend. They’ll be coming back around the following Saturday hoping to find pantry donations for pickup. Read the full article → from Scouting for Food: Flyer posting this Saturday; pickup November 4th