This year, the Rotary is making a push to expand their scholarship program. They’ve asked me to thank their newest sponsor Fitts Insurance for its $300 donation. But their most important message, is that they are looking for more donors. Read the full article → from Southborough Rotary seeking more donors to scholarship program
The Friends of the Southborough Library are getting ready for their big Book and Bake Sale on Monday, October 12th – Heritage Day. We are seeking volunteers and donations to help.
(We’ll also need lots of customers – so save the date! It’s an easy one to remember.) Read the full article → from Library Book and Bake Sale: Heritage Day
Southborough Cultural Arts Council is looking to fund more programs in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. They are also seeking new members. Read the full article → from SCAC: Cultural arts grant applications due by October 17; seeking new members
If you received a KidStuff coupon book in your kids’ backpacks – make sure to buy it before you start tearing out pages! (If you didn’t get one – find out how you can.) Read the full article → from SEF Fundraiser – KidStuff Coupon Books (No, they aren’t free)
SYFSis preparing for another season of Project Friend. The mentoring program pairs younger and older “Friends” to help build positive meaningful relationships. Read the full article → from Project Friend: Big and Little Friends (with age groups covering K-college & senior citizens)
The Southborough Historical Society posted another glimpse into our town’s past. This one exposes the underbelly of the Cordaville area in the late 1800s. Read the full article → from History of the Kelly Gang: The Outlaws of Cordaville
Over the weekend, Southborough’s White-Koltz family lost their house to a fire. Neighbors immediately began rallying to help the couple. Now they are sharing how others in the community can pitch in. And the homeowners are sharing their immense gratitude. Read the full article → from Community support for owners of house lost in fire (Updated)
The New England Center for Children announced completion of a $10.9 million capital campaign to open the new John and Diane Kim Autism Institute. Read the full article → from NECC new institute ribbon cutting – October 17
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation asked me to help them get the word out. They are accepting a new round of grant proposals from organizations that serve our region. Read the full article → from Grants available for serving Greater Worcester Community – apply by September 15
I’ve been asked to share information with WWII and Korean War veterans and their families. Read the full article → from Honor Flight opportunity for veterans of WWII or Korea
The New England Center for Children was awarded a large grant from Microsoft. Read the full article → from NECC recieves $3.4 million tech grant from Microsoft
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 accepting grant applications
New England Center for Children passed on some news items worth sharing and a Thank You to the community. Read the full article → from NECC Thank you and news
The Greater Worcester Community Foundation has announced yet another grant opportunity. The focus this time is on ending hunger. Read the full article → from Apply for grants to help end hunger by June 15