Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts
Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts


To ensure a permanent source of income for the Townsend Public Library, it established an endowed fund with the Foundation. Over $775,000 has been raised.

Community Foundations elects new trustees & officers

Community Foundation awards 6 Managing for Excellence Grants

The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts held a series of regional forums with the nonprofit community to develop a better understanding of the needs in the community.

In addition to providing invaluable feedback, the Foundation awarded a total of $10,000 in Managing for Excellence Grants to six agencies at those forum.

They included: Athol Salvation Army, Loaves and Fishes, Gardner CAC, Orange Food Pantry, Ginny’s Helping Hand and Our Father’s House.


Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts’ President Phil Grzewinski presents Managing for Excellence Awards to Lori Studt, Gardner CAC.


Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts’ President Phil Grzewinski presents Managing for Excellence Awards to Jack Wool, Loaves and Fishes.


Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts’ President Phil Grzewinski presents Managing for Excellence Awards to Amy Clarke, Orange Food Pantry.


Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts’ President Phil Grzewinski (right) presents Managing for Excellence Awards to Ginny White (left), Ginny’s Helping Hands, and Barbara Garneau, Our Father’s House.