A town church youth group is working to help with a literacy program for low-income families. Read the full article → from Donate children’s books to Reach out and Read by March 6
Donate children’s books to Reach out and Read by March 6
Charities/Making a difference
Former townie’s NECC fundraiser – Friday
A former hometown girl, is raising funds for New England Center for Children. And she’s inviting readers to join her cause and some fun this Friday night. Read the full article → from Former townie’s NECC fundraiser – Friday
Grants available for early childhood programs – apply by March 18
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation has announced yet another grant opportunity. The focus this time is on early childhood programs. Read the full article → from Grants available for early childhood programs – apply by March 18
Residents urged to help plan protection of land for recreation/conservation
About 500 acres of priority land has been lost to development in last 7 years. None has been protected.
Open Space members hope residents will help them buck that trend. Read the full article → from Residents urged to help plan protection of land for recreation/conservation
Grants available for youth summer programs serving Greater Worcester – apply by February 26
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation has announced another grant opportunity. This time, the focus is on summer programs for youth. Read the full article → from Grants available for youth summer programs serving Greater Worcester – apply by February 26
Help teenage girls feel like princesses for a night
Some girls and their families can’t afford to splurge on prom finery. But a local group is working to help make the prom a magical night for everyone. And they are seeking our help through donations and volunteers. Read the full article → from Help teenage girls feel like princesses for a night
Thank you from Southborough Gardeners
The Southborough Gardeners are thanking local businesses who supported their holiday wreath program. Read the full article → from Thank you from Southborough Gardeners
Scholarships through GWCF – apply by March 7
Another organization has announced that scholarships are available to Southborough residents. Read the full article → from Scholarships through GWCF – apply by March 7
Southborough Troop sends popcorn to the troops
This year, Troop 92 was able to donate $2,000 worth of popcorn to service members on an aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf. Read the full article → from Southborough Troop sends popcorn to the troops
SEF Red Apple awards
The Southborough Education Foundation (SEF) would like to congratulate this year’s Red Apple Award Honorees. Read the full article → from SEF Red Apple awards
SWL: Southborough part of anti-underage-drinking collaborative
Southborough Wicked Local reports that a five town collaborative, including Southborough is working towards reducing underage drinking. Read the full article → from SWL: Southborough part of anti-underage-drinking collaborative
Sharing Southborough service members’ life lessons
Southborough Access Media will soon be sharing an original documentary, “Southborough Veterans: Local Life Lessons”. Read the full article → from Sharing Southborough service members’ life lessons
Southborough girls founded “Pretzels for Presents” to help Children’s Hospital patients
Two eleven year old hometown girls founded their own charity this year. Read the full article → from Southborough girls founded “Pretzels for Presents” to help Children’s Hospital patients
Corridor Nine mini grants include two Southborough Schools
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 two Southborough Schools