The Salvation Army and Friends of Families in Transition have partnered up this holiday season to help families placed in local motels for shelter. Read the full article → from Lend a helping hand this season to ring the bell
Last Saturday, members of the community came together for two worthwhile collection drives. If you wish you had participated, it’s not too late. Read the full article → from Collection drives: Thanks for those who gave; opportunities for those who missed out
The Algonquin chapter of Best Buddies is using currently running a Red Barn Coffee fundraiser. Read the full article → from Get your caffeine fix and help out Best Buddies – through December 2
Three students recognized for their hard work, dedication, and commitment of preservation in town. Read the full article → from Students recognized for community spirit (updated)
The students and staff at Neary School are keeping very busy this fall. Read the full article → from Neary news: Candy for troops, card-a-thon for sick kids, logo contest, anti-bullying, and baking for pantries
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports – plus Girls Soccer and young players support Breast Cancer Awareness
I’m taking part in Blog Action Day, an initiative to raise awareness on global issues. This year, the issue is Inequality. Since this blog is all about Southborough, I’m focusing on our town. Read the full article → from Inequality in Southborough (Updated)
Troop 92 asked me to let the town know that their scouts are out raising funds this month. Read the full article → from Who’s knocking at my door? Boy Scout popcorn fundraiser starts this weekend
Everyone knows that the schools hold fundraisers throughout the year. Even if you child isn’t in a Southborough public school, you may have been hit up to buy something in support. Read the full article → from School fundraisers that don’t cost you anything
Youth groups from St Matthew’s and St Anne’s churches, Pilgrim Church, and St. Mark’s Church traveled to Mississippi, Chicago and Vermont to complete their missions this summer. Read the full article → from Southborough youth groups worked to help less fortunate communities this summer
From now through July 8th, you can contribute empty cans and bottles to help a worthy cause. Read the full article → from Recycle your empty bottles and cans into DREAMs for low-income children
Southborough native Kim Edgren was born with a congenital heart defect. Throughout her life she’s faced medical procedures and multiple open heart surgeries to manage her condition. On Saturday she will do her part to help the millions of others who like her have been impacted by congenital heart disease. Read the full article → from Doing good: Southborough native organizes walk to benefit those with heart defects
For the Southborough Scholarship Committee, the Valentine’s Day love came early this year. Last weekend they hosted a Valentine’s Day dance and silent auction to raise money for the town’s scholarship fund. Keep reading to find out how they did, and to learn about where the money goes. Good music and fun were the themes Read the full article → from Dance fundraiser nets enough to fund two scholarships