Join us to hear from Foundation for MetroWest Executive Director Jay Kim about the critical needs in our 30+ MetroWest communities, learn about our new initiatives designed to tackle some of our region’s most pressing issues, and honor the evolution and remarkable achievements of the Foundation under Judy Salerno’s leadership.
Thank you to Carol and Jack O’Neil for their support in co-chairing the 2022 Spring Inspiration Breakfast.
Our 2022 Honorees
Judy Salerno - Community Philanthropist Honoree
Judy Salerno, Executive Director Emeritus of the Foundation for MetroWest, served as the Executive Director for 16 years. She was previously a Trustee, and served on the Distribution Committee.
Under Judy’s leadership, the Foundation raised millions of dollars to support the MetroWest community, transformed its endowment into a stable, permanent resource for our most vulnerable neighbors, and invested over $24 million in our MetroWest nonprofits. In March 2020, the Foundation was positioned to respond quickly to the pandemic thanks to her visionary leadership and granted over $5 million to those in need.
We honor Judy’s vision, wisdom, and contributions to the MetroWest community.
Jared Ross - Young Philanthropist of the Year
Jared Ross participated in the Foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) program in 2018. Having participated in many other service projects at Wayland Middle School, Jared was excited to dive deeper into the needs of his local community.
Upon graduating from the program Jared joined the Foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy Junior Board and has served on the board for three consecutive years, leading a variety of fundraising and marketing efforts, raising thousands of dollars to support YIP and the ONEmetrowest Fund.
Jared is a strong advocate for the Foundation’s work in the community, and we are proud to honor him as our 2022 Young Philanthropist Honoree.
Sponsorship
Strengthen your local community by becoming a sponsor of the Spring Inspiration Breakfast. Sponsors receive visibility in promotional materials, tickets to the event, and much more. Benefits commensurate with the level of sponsorship. Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, there will be a limited number of individual tickets available for purchase.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Joyce Minkoff at [email protected] or 508.647.2260.
Click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Note: We are near capacity for the allowable COVID-19 limit.
Presenting Sponsors
Patty and Paul Gannon
Carol and Jack O’Neil
Benefactor Sponsors
Susan and Brian Kavoogian
Pamela and Steve Lesser
Jessica and Peter Walter
Founder Sponsors
Morgan Stanley David Swartz Managing Director, Wealth Management Complex Manager
Janet and John Pattillo
Margaret Ramsey and John McCluskey
Patron Sponsors
Boston Financial Management
Susan and David Elliott
Susanna and Timothy Estella
Donna Hale and John Donovan
Cori and Eric Kaufman
Leisman Insurance
Metropolitan Cabinets & Countertops
The Nelson Companies
Northern Trust
Patricia and James Poitras
Andrea Sussman and Andrew Troop
The Village Bank
Ken Vona
Lilly Yun
2022 Event Committee
Carol and Jack O’Neil, Co-chairs
Katherine Babson
Woolsey and Bea Conover
Louis and Hope Crosier
Tom and Shari Crotty
Ryan and Jenni Dessert
Donna Hale and John Donovan
Sean and Karen Edwards
Susanna Estella
Kathryn Fagin
Patty and Paul Gannon
Ann Grape
Jennifer Guadiz
Gary and Elaine Holmes
Marla and Bill Kannel
Cori and Eric Kaufman
Brian and Susan Kavoogian
Maggie and Niko Kley
Pamela and Steve Lesser
Laurel and Stephen Lyle
Margaret Ramsey and John McCluskey
Jeanne O’Keefe
Janet and John Pattillo
Patricia and James Poitras
Bob and Amy Rands
Kyle and Amy Schaffer
Patricia Schneider
Tina Vasconcelles
Robert Vigoda
Ken Vona
Jessica and Peter Walter
Unable to join us?
Consider making a gift to the Foundation for MetroWest to show your support.
