The Library’s Board of Trustees asked me to share their request to support the Southborough Library Fund. Plus, Library staff asked me to share news of a grant they received from the Southborough Community Fund.
As long as I’m sharing those stories, as President of the Friends of the Southborough Library, I feel compelled to bring attention to that organization as well. Read the full article → from Supporting the Southborough Library
Assabet students collaborated to help children in need have a happy holiday. Read the full article → from Assabet students grant “Aztec Wishes” to children in need
Southborough Recreation is working with Special Olympics Massachusetts to offer a free basketball program this winter. Read the full article → from Special Olympics Basketball free classes begin in January; seeking volunteers
Are you looking for a creative teacher gift? Instead of yet another mug or Christmas ornament, why not give Southborough teachers the resources they need to be creative and innovative through the Southborough Education Foundation’s Red Apple Program. Read the full article → from Reminder – Red Apple Awards donations due Tuesday
A glimpse of what the SFD has been up to over the past month Read the full article → from Fire Department: Tractor trailer crash on Saturday and other updates
The Foundation for MetroWest is recruiting teen philanthropists and has reached out to our town. Read the full article → from Teens: Apply by January 9th to become community philanthropist
Last week I shared a story about two girls raising funds to buy presents for patients at Children’s Hospital. I had a typo in one of the email addresses. So, if you reached out and didn’t hear back, please try again with the corrected information. Read the full article → from Correction: How to contact “Pretzels for Presents”
I’ve put together a list of the gift drive collections that community organizations have asked me to promote this holiday season. Read the full article → from Holiday Giving in Southborough
Two eleven year old hometown girls founded their own charity this year. Read the full article → from Buy “Pretzels for Presents” to help Children’s Hospital patients (Updated)
Corridor Nine recently gave out 25 mini-grants to educators. Two went to teachers at Southborough schools. Read the full article → from Corridor Nine mini-grants include ten awards to Algonquin and Assabet
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 9
The Southborough Education Foundation has launched a new fundraiser. They are selling clothing, accessories, decorations and more. All of the items have logos or images centered on Southborough. Read the full article → from SEF selling Southborough pride – Holiday Gifts fundraiser
Nonprofits or Town organizations looking to make a difference in our town can apply for a grant from the Southborough Community Fund. Read the full article → from Southborough Community Fund awards $60,000 to non-profits making an impact on community
For those of you wondering about the flags on St. Mark’s field downtown. Plus, a recap of Southborough’s Veterans Day ceremony. Read the full article → from “Vets Corner” raising awareness of veteran suicides; Southborough remembers veterans