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
Fire Department: Tractor trailer crash on Saturday and other updates
Charities/Making a difference
Teens: Apply by January 9th to become community philanthropist
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
Correction: How to contact “Pretzels for Presents”
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”
Holiday Giving in Southborough
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
Buy “Pretzels for Presents” to help Children’s Hospital patients (Updated)
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 mini-grants include ten awards to Algonquin and Assabet
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
Holiday Giving Program for families in need – by December 9
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
SEF selling Southborough pride – Holiday Gifts fundraiser
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
Southborough Community Fund awards $60,000 to non-profits making an impact on community
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
“Vets Corner” raising awareness of veteran suicides; Southborough remembers veterans
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
Scouting for Food: Thank you for your support
Once again, the Southborough community, with helping hands from scouts and families, made Scouting for Food a success. Read the full article → from Scouting for Food: Thank you for your support
Scouting for Food snafu – Don’t forget to put out your donations (even if your bag was missing) (Updated)
I just learned last night from Scouting for Food organizers that there was a snafu out of scouts’ control that caused some residents to not receive Scouting for Food bags on Saturday. Read the full article → from Scouting for Food snafu – Don’t forget to put out your donations (even if your bag was missing) (Updated)
Reminder: ARHS Cross Country Shoe Drive
Algonquin’s running teams are collecting shoes through Thanksgiving. No, they won’t be wearing them. The shoes will be sold as part of a win-win-win fundraiser. Read the full article → from Reminder: ARHS Cross Country Shoe Drive
Historical Society: Challenge Grant to match your donations, restoration efforts, and more fascinating history
SHS is making a plea for contributions to help them preserve history. And, I’m sharing some of the fascinating history they’ve recently shared – including an ironic post on why St. Anne’s Church is a replica of the original church which would have been almost 130 years old today. Read the full article → from Historical Society: Challenge Grant to match your donations, restoration efforts, and more fascinating history