This Month's News & Updates
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Our model of philanthropy is proving its power!
Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the commitment of our community partners, students and nonprofits across the region are supported.
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Celebrating This Year's Scholarship Recipients
On June 27, over 300 people - students, their families, scholarship donors and fund representatives - came together to honor the achievements of our 2018 scholarship recipients.
Over $675,000
was awarded to
413 local students
who are beginning or continuing their college educations. This year
marks the highest number of awards in the history of the Foundation
. 146 volunteers serving on 46 different selection committees helped to make it happen.
Since the program began in 1978, we have awarded
$11.2 million to 7,784 students through 132 scholarship funds
, each endowed by local donors with eligibility criteria reflecting various interests.
The next scholarship application cycle will open in
January 2019
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Ingrid Rivera, recipient of the Dennis Elroy Barry Memorial Scholarship, and Joycelyn Augustus, scholarship founder and GWCF Board Member.
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Worcester County Food Bank Fund to End Hunger Grants
Over $74K
The
WCFB Fund to End Hunger
combats food insecurity by advancing
projects that offer innovative and sustainable solutions to hunger including advocacy and best-practice programming.
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This year's recipients are:
AIDS Project Worcester
Boys & Girls Club of Worcester
Building Futures, Inc.
Catholic Charities Worcester County
Centro, Inc.
Community Harvest Project, Inc.
Dismas House of Central Massachusetts
Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center
Friendly House
Gardner Community Action Committee, Inc.
Gardner Public Schools
Growing Places Garden Project, Inc.
Jeremiah's Inn
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Milford Youth Center
Montachusett Opportunity Council
Muslim Community Link
Pernet Family Health Service
Quinsigamond Village Community Center
Rachel's Table
Rainbow Child Development Center
Regional Environmental Council
Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts
Spanish American Center
Tasks for Transit, Inc.
Tri-Parish Community Church Food Pantry
United Way of Tri-County
Veterans, Inc.
Worcester Community Action Council
Webster Public Schools
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Grantee Spotlight!
Rainbow Childhood Development
Through this grant,
Rainbow Childhood Development
will expand its program
ming, allowing c
hildren to participate in nutrition training and hands-on gardening to increase their daily consumption of fresh, seasonal vegetables.
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Community Grant Program Now Open for Applications!
Through Community Grants, the Foundation supports nonprofits that are addressing the needs of our communities and creating access to opportunity. DEADLINE: Sept. 15, 2018!
Areas of Interest:
Civic Life, the Arts, & the Environment
Early Childhood Development
Economic Security
Healthy Communities
Youth Development & Education
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Year One of the Creative Spark Grants Are Awarded
The
Creative Spark Program
is intended to support organizations and individual artists who use arts and creativity to activate underserved populations and amplify under heard voices in Worcester.
This year's recipients are:
Ansaar of Worcester
Crocodile River Music
Eli Mateo, Musician
Future Focus Media Cooperative
Girls Inc. of Worcester
Mass Leap, Inc.
Music Worcester, Inc.
SAORI Worcester
Seven Hills Foundation
Steven Schwartz, Artist
Worcester Earn-A-Bike
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Grantee Spotlight!
Ansaar of Worcester
With this grant,
Ansaar of Worcester
will expand its social and cultural integration outings for non-English speakers, in particular, disabled and low-income Arabic-speaking and Somali-speaking refugees.
Photo Credit: Ansaar of Worcester
Grantee Spotlight!
Eli Mateo, Musician
Eli Mateo
will continue KidsSTOMP, a summer-long Saturday morning music program in University Park for children to engage in fun, interactive performances and learn about music and community.
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Summertime Site Visits Await
You may be familiar with our grantees, but have you had the chance to see these organizations behind the scenes? Our
Outreach & Education Site Visitors program
gives you the first-hand experiences that will leave you informed and inspired. Join us!
This month, we're visiting:
July 10, 10am
Area(s) of Interest: Youth Summer Programs/Camp Programs
July 12, 5:30pm
Area(s) of Interest: Immigrant/Refugee Programs/Services
July 18, 4pm
Area(s) of Interest: Youth Supplemental/ After-school/Year-round Programs
July 19, 9am
Area(s) of Interest: Mental Health
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July 24, 9am
Area(s) of Interest: Immigrant/Refugee Programs/Services
July 27, 9am
Area(s) of Interest: Substance Abuse/ Recovery Programs/Services
July 30, 9am
Area(s) of Interest: Multi-Service Agency
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2018 Fairlawn Foundation Fund Grantees Focus On Mental Health
The
Fairlawn Foundation Fund
supports innovative projects that address mental health needs in our community, such as closing gaps in service and increasing the supply of qualified and culturally competent mental health professionals.
Since 1991, the fund has awarded
more than $6 million
in grants to support capital needs, clinical services, and professional education.
This year's recipients are:
Arms With Ethics
Children's Friend, Inc.
HOPE Coalition
The Bridge of Central Massachusetts
The CASA Project
Youth Opportunities Upheld (YOU), Inc.
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Grantee Spotlight!
HOPE Coalition
With this grant,
HOPE Coalition will continue their work with the Worcester ACTs (Addresses Childhood Trauma) program. In its second year, this partnership provides early childhood trauma response for families with young children exposed to violence.
Photo Credit: HOPE Coalition
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Free Summer Activities in Worcester
Looking for something fun, exciting and FREE to do with your family this summer?
Recreation Worcester:
Run by the City of Worcester, this six-week summer program for kids focuses on teamwork, sports, arts, and fun learning, and will be offered at a number of sites across the city of Worcester. Click
here
for the full list.
Free Fun Fridays:
Each Friday, from June 29th to August 31st, organizations throughout Massachusetts, including local favorites like the
Worcester Historical Museum, Worcester Art Museum, and EcoTarium,
will be offering free admission! The full list and schedule can be found
here
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Movies on The Common:
Enjoy a night out with your family on Movies on The Common! This is a free monthly family event, open to all ages. Catch movies like Wonder Woman and The Secret Life of Pets. Check out the
schedule
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Let's connect!
The Foundation has an active and growing social media presence. Like our Facebook Page for announcements on fund applications, local news and happenings, and more. Join the conversation with over 2,800 followers!
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And don't forget our blog, Foundation Reflections!
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