Southborough Community Fund

A sponsorship to support the 2021 Arts on the Trails program held at the Elaine & Philip Beals Preserve.

A sponsorship to support the 2020 Messiah Community Chorus presentation of Handel's Messiah, if the concert does not take place the funds can be used for the 2022 concert.

A sponsorship of the 2020 Santa Day, if the event does not take place the funds can be used for the 2021 event.

To support the Holiday Giving Program and any combination of the consultants listed in the application as determined by the Sarah Cassell.

To Support the seniors and their caregivers through delivering meals on a regular basis.

To Support Thrive's After School Community (TASC) program for children, teens and young adults with developmental disabilities.

To sponsor the StoryWalk on the Southborough Library property.

To sponsor the free outdoor movie night.

To support the youth and safety in the community the additional purchase of PPE and cleaning supplies.

A sponsorship to support the 2019 Messiah Community Chorus presentation of Handel's Messiah

To support the SHS' collection, conservation, and preservation

To support “Crafternoons”, an ongoing series of art creation programs designed for children and young adults

A sponsorship to support the 2020 Art on the Trails program held at the Elaine & Philip Beals Preserve

To support Thrive's After School Community (TASC) program for children, teens and young adults with developmental disabilities

The Messiah Community Chorus: A sponsorship to support the 2018 Messiah Community Chorus presentation of Handel's Messiah

To support the SHS' collection conservation and preservation

Supporting two distinct projects:

To support the 2019 Art on the Trails program held at the Elaine & Philip Beals Preserve

To support Thrive's out-of-school time programs (Kids' Club and TASC) for children, teens and young adults with developmental disabilities

Messiah Community Chorus: To support the Messiah Community Chorus’ presentation of Handel’s Messiah, an annual tradition in Southborough

To support the stabilization of its historical collections and to develop educational exhibits and materials for the community

To support the 2018 Art on the Trails program to be held at the Elaine and Philip Beals Preserve

To support the Extended Day program at Algonquin Regional High School for young adults ages 18-25 that addresses a gap in services for those living with autism spectrum disorder or other intellectual and developmental challenges

Greater Marlboro Programs, Inc. designs services to empower individuals and their families and to foster inclusion, interdependence, and self-expression. Our supports build upon individual strengths and preferences with the ultimate goal that each person will live in our community as a productive, participating member.

This grant will provide funding to pilot a new Extended Day Program for young adults with developmental disabilities who would benefit from a structured educational and recreational program in the hours following the young adult’s school, work, or day program.

New Hope’s mission is to end domestic and sexual violence in our communities. They work towards this goal by providing full-spectrum, trauma-informed care to survivors of domestic and sexual violence, regardless of race, age, income level, gender or sexual orientation.

This grant will support New Hope’s continued work to build a network of local community resources and direct outreach to Southborough residents, making them aware of the free services available through their local advocate and through their 24-hour, toll-free hotline.

The mission of the Southborough Historical Society is to preserve the best of our past for our future, enhancing the quality of life in Southborough, Massachusetts.

This grant will assist with immediate needs for organizational support and preservation of historic resources due to flood and subsequent mold damage.

Our public library serves patrons of all ages beginning at birth. They are the center of community activity providing services such as circulating books and other materials as well as in-house programs for children, teens, and adults. Programs vary from literature related to natures, arts, sciences and other fields with an emphasis on variety to meet the needs of the community.

This grant will fund a series of art workshops and classes for children, covering an age range from preschool to middle school.

SYFS is a community resource that offers guidance and support to children and families who are in need or in crisis. They offer a variety of both preventive and treatment services, in and out of the schools, including early intervention programs, mental health education for school personnel and parents, counseling/crisis intervention, and programs connecting families with resources. They also provide programs that offer fun and strengthening activities for youth and the community at large.

This grant will once again provide Youth Camperships for those in need so that more children in town can receive a positive and meaningful camp experience.

SOLF works to preserve, protect and enhance the natural resources of the Town of Southborough in order to maintain and improve the quality of life for present and future generations.

This grant will support estate planning workshops with property owners about the advantages of placing a conservation restriction on property and/or donating land to a land trust.

The collaborative of Southborough includes the Food Pantry, Senior Center and Youth and Family Services. They work together to provide services, referrals, and assistance to town residents in need of support. It also provides financial assistance to households in emergency situations. The three groups work together with the Fire and Police Dept. to share information and resources in order to assist residents short and long term.

This grant will once again create a pool of emergency funds designated to assist with urgent, essential services for Southborough residents in need. Areas of assistance include food insecurity, utilities, transportation, heating fuel, medications, and other essential services.

The STC oversees volunteers to create, monitor and maintain town resource trails in Southborough in coordination with any entities that are public or private, and will coordinate with the Regional trail organizations.

This grant will support the hiring of professionals to remove the most dangerous obstructions from a recent microburst on Town trails and assist with the purchase of posts and "blazes" to mark trails clearly.

The Messiah Community Chorus comprised of 40-50 volunteer vocalists, supported by a professionally hired full orchestra and vocal soloists presents an annual performance of George Friedrich Handel’s “Messiah”. As an annual tradition that dates back to the early 1970s the concert is performed at the Pilgrim Congregational Church in downtown Southborough.

This sponsorship & matching grant challenge will once again support the 2016 performance of Handel’s “Messiah” at Pilgrim Church in Southborough.

The mission of HOPEworldwide is to provide healthy food and other required items to a need MetroWest population in a manner that provides dignity to clients.

This grant will provide support for healthier options for clients (which includes many Southborough families,) including a selection of fresh fruits and vegetables to augment the processed and packaged foods traditionally offered by most food banks.

New Hope's mission is to end domestic and sexual violence in our communities. They work towards this goal by providing full-spectrum, trauma-informed care to survivors of domestic and sexual violence, regardless of race, age, income level, gender, or sexual orientation.

This grant will support New Hope in its continuing efforts to build its network of local community resources, specifically distributing information and building awareness of its services in Southborough.

This grant will provide partial support for the purchase of Thermal Imaging Camera, an essential piece of equipment that enhances the safety of firefighters and the effectiveness of locating victims in low visibility environments.

SYFS is a community resource that offers guidance and support to children and families who are in need or in crisis. They offer a variety of both preventative and treatment services, in and out of the schools, including early intervention programs, mental health education for school personnel and parents, counseling/crisis intervention, and programs connecting families and resources. They also provide programs that offer fun and strengthening activities for youth and the community at large.

This grant will provide Youth Camperships for those in need so that more children in town can receive a positive and meaningful camp experience.

SOLF works to preserve, protect and enhance the natural resources of the Town of Southborough in order to maintain and improve the quality of life for present and future generations.

This grant will support an environmental education program for residents to learn about the growing beaver population in Southborough and what appropriate strategies can be employed to address problems for homes near an increasing number of beaver lodges and dams.

Southborough Recreation Department offers a variety of fun and affordable programs that satisfy the needs and interests of residents young and old.

This grant will provide partial support for the funding required to replace the Fay Memorial Playground on Central Street.

The collaborative of Southborough includes the Food Pantry, Senior Center and Youth and Family Services. They work together to provide services, referrals, and assistance to town residents in need of support. It also provides financial assistance to households in emergency situations. The three groups work together with the Fire and Police Department to share information and resources in order to assist residents short and long term.

This grant will create a pool of emergency funds designated to assist with urgent, essential services for Southborough residents in need. Areas of assistance include food insecurity, utilities, transportation, heating fuel, medications, and other essential services.

The Messiah Community Chorus comprised of 40-50 volunteer vocalists, supported by a professionally hired full orchestra and vocal soloists presents an annual performance of George Friedrich Handel's "Messiah." As an annual tradition that dates back to the early 1970s, the concert is performed at the Pilgrim Congregational Church in downtown Southborough.

This sponsorship and matching grant challenge will support the 2015 performance of Handel's "Messiah" at Pilgrim Church in Southborough

The Green Team's mission is to inform the school community – students, parents, and staff – about reducing environmental impact through education and implementation of enhanced recycling, composting and gardening.

This grant will support a Styrofoam recycling event on April 9, 2016, providing funds for rental equipment during the day.

This grant will support the purchase of 3 Knox Boxes to provide increased emergency assistance for frail elder seniors who may be in need of assistance or “well being” checks.

This grant will support a Youth Campership Program for those in need so that more children can receive a positive and meaningful camp experience.

This grant will support the library in providing science programming, with a focus on science combined with literature, for preschool through older elementary school-age children.

This grant will support the Continuation and Expansion of Wildlife Survey, Nature Walks and Programs for Environmental Advancement.

This grant will support the purchase of Two Freedom Concept Adaptive Bikes that will help students with limited to severe developmental mobility challenges learn to use the bikes and help them build confidence. The program allows children from all backgrounds to have a fun, enriching, and growth-producing summer.

This grant will support the Collaborative Emergency Need Funding: United Parishes of Southborough, Southborough Senior Center and Southborough Youth and Family Services.

This grant will support the Food Insecurity Program.