Miriam Shaw’s Legacy of Generosity
Most people in North Central Massachusetts have likely never heard of Miriam Shaw, but her generosity has touched the community in ways that are still being felt today.

Montachusett Hospitality Network announces name change
LEOMINSTER: Montachusett Hospitality Network, Inc., announced its plan to formally change the agency’s name to North Star Family Services, Inc., on October 24, 2019. The agency, which provides shelter services to homeless families with children has been in operation since 2003.

Year End Tax Ideas
As the end of 2019 approaches, it’s time to think about year-end giving.

Barron’s Lists Mason as a Top 50 Registered Investment Advisor
We are proud to announce that Mason Investment Advisory Services, which manages our investments, made Barron’s list of Top 50 Investment Advisors.

Responding to Crisis
On September 22, 2019, a 3-Alarm Fire in a condo complex on Beekman Street in Fitchburg left 31 displaced. Community Foundation acted quickly to help those families affected.

Looking Ahead
As with most new adventures, beginning my role as President of the Community Foundation fills me with excitement and some trepidation.

Anonymous Fund Supports Townsend Senior Center
The Community Foundation recently distributed a gift to the Friends of the Townsend Seniors from the Anonymous Fund, a fund set up by a generous local donor who has chosen to remain anonymous.

Shining a Light on Mental Illness
This past year, the SHINE Initiative, a group focused on bringing attention to mental health issues in children and young adults, reached a milestone when they launched their 35th Student Wellness Advisory Team in Central Massachusetts. 

Give Anonymously By Giving Through a Community Foundation
There are a number of reasons why donors prefer to keep their charitable contributions anonymous from both the public and the charities to which they give. They may hold personal convictions about keeping good works private or prefer to draw attention to the cause rather than the giver, or they may support a cause that friends or neighbors consider controversial.

Making Connections for a Stronger Community - A Chat with FATV
President and CEO, Steve Adams sat down with FATV for the November 2019 episode of North Central Journal.

Lord Family Foundation Established to Meet Their Charitable Goals
Kevin Lord and his wife Leigh had often talked about doing something to give back.   After his business had a particularly good year, Bob Alario, one of Community Foundation’s founders and Kevin’s accountant, recommended the Lord’s start a Family Foundation at the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts.

Community Foundation Helps Launch New Veterinary Clinic at Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School
The Community Foundation supported Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School (Monty Tech) with a gift of almost a half a million dollars, to aid in the building of their new Veterinary Clinic.

Community Foundation's LUCAS Initiative Continues to Prove It's Worth and Impact
The Gardner Fire Department saves a second life using the LUCAS 3 device , donated by the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts as part of the LUCAS Initiative

Coming Together to Honor our Community’s Veterans
A story of the partnership of the Community Foundation and the local non-profit, Operation Service, to establish a Veterans Memorial site in Leominster

Building Opportunities for People in Transition
Construction underway for transitional housing facility in Fitchburg to help people in transition of North Central Massachusetts

4 Reasons to Give Through Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts
Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts offers a variety of giving tools to help people achieve their charitable goals. 

Over 28 Million Words Read From Early Literacy Innovation Zone
Early Literacy Innovation Zone making immense progress in childhood literacy

The Foundation Awards $11,400 in Scholarships to Ten Winchendon Residents from The F. Leo Murray & Irene Murray Scholarship Fund
F. Leo Murray and his wife, Irene, were both long-time Winchendon residents,  they wanted to give back to young people in their community, which is what motivated them to establish the endowed scholarship fund that bears their name, and benefits Winchendon students.

Fitchburg Public School Educational Foundation Scholarship Fund Provides $5,350 in Scholarships to Fitchburg High School Graduates
The purpose of the endowment is to provide funds for scholarships, for applicants who are City of Fitchburg residents, and graduates or students of Fitchburg High School or Goodrich Academy, and who are worthy in character, industry, and ability, but in need of financial assistance.

The Foundation Distributes $11,876 from the St. Leo School Scholarship Endowment Fund Contributing to the Education of 31 Area Residents
The scholarships are made possible each year by an endowed fund established by generous donations from parents, community members, and St. Leo’s School staff members.  

Robust Stock Market Helps Donors Create Greater Impact
Robust Stock Market Helps Donors Create Greater Impact

Year-end Giving Deadlines
The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts is ready to assist you with your year-end giving. So that we can provide the best possible service and ensure your charitable gifts qualify for a charitable income tax deduction in the 2017 tax year, please keep these important dates in mind:

Community Foundation elects trustees and officers
  Fitchburg, Mass. (Nov. 10, 2017) – The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts elected trustees and officers at its recent annual meeting.   

Foundation supports scholarships with grants
The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts announced it awarded $78,000 in scholarship grants to three educational institutions.  

Community Foundation distributes over 300 fourth-quarter grants and scholarships
  Fitchburg, Mass. – The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts made $810,169 in charitable distributions from discretionary, advised and scholarship funds for its most recently completed quarter.  

Boys and Girls Club Says Thank You
Every year the Alan McCulloch Fund makes a distribution from its donor-advised fund at the Foundation. This year, the Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg and Leominster were the lucky recipient of a grant. The club members sent along personalized thank you cards. 

United Neighbors of Fitchburg announces it's reopening with help from MOC and new foundation funding
(Reprinted from the SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE ) FITCHBURG -- The United Neighbors of Fitchburg is reopening the doors of its Cleghorn Neighborhood Center after reaching an affiliation agreement with the Montachusett Opportunity Council and securing funding from several foundations, including the Wallace Foundation, Amelia Peabody Foundation and the Community Foundation of North Central Massachus...

Foundation supports local non-profit agencies and programs in awarding of grants
Leominster, Mass.   (June 15, 2017) –   The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts announced a distribution of 27 grants, totaling over $300,000, from its general endowment funds and field of interest funds, during a press event at Apple Hill Farm.

Nashoba Valley Community Healthcare Fund Awards multiple health-related grants
For Immediate Release (May 10, 2017)  – The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts and the Greater Lowell Community Foundation awarded 14 grants, from the Nashoba Valley Community Healthcare Fund, to help improve the health of residents in 13 area communities. 

Foundation distributes $1.2M
Fitchburg, Mass. – The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts made $1,288,329 in charitable distributions from discretionary, advised and scholarship funds for its most recently completed quarter.   The Community Foundation, which has over 180 charitable funds that have been established by donors, said 48 of its funds made distributions and grants to programs in the ar...

Fitchburg schools out to close reading gap
Reprinted from the Sentinel and Enterprise By Elizabeth Dobbins edobbins@sentinelandenterprise.com FITCHBURG   — Only a few hundred preschool students in the city have access to a reading and vocabulary program aimed at closing the gap between   low income   students and their more affluent peers, according to the district’s top administrator. 

Community Foundation Elects Officers & Trustees
Fitchburg, Mass. (Nov. 7, 2016) – The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts elected trustees and officers at its recent annual meeting.

Community Foundation To Host Community Meeting in Devens, Mass. Nov. 8
The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts invites you to a learning and networking event at North Middlesex Savings Bank on Main Street in Ayer, Mass. Join us for coffee, pastries and more.

Community Foundation to Host Community Meeting Oct. 25
The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts invites you to a learning and networking event at the beautiful library in Gardner, Mass.

Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts makes a new round of distributions
The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts made $1,254,328 in charitable distributions from discretionary, advised and scholarship funds for its most recently completed quarter.

Foundation awards 90 scholarships
(July 1, 2016) - This past fiscal year, the Foundation and fundholders awarded $290,000 in scholarships to  students throughout 33 North Central Massachusetts communities. 

Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts supports local non-profit agencies and programs in awarding of grants
Leominster, Mass. (June 9, 2016) – The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts announced the distribution of 23 grants, totaling nearly $500,000 from its general endowment funds and field of interest funds, during a press event at Apple Hill Farm.

Foundation to celebrate 15th anniversary
Leominster, Mass. (May 16, 2016)  – The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts is hosting its Annual Donor Appreciation Event, which will celebrate the organization’s 15th anniversary, on June 9.    The event, which includes the awarding of over 20 grants, will highlight the nonprofits accomplishments over the 15 years. The event is sponsored by North Middlesex Savings Bank, ...

Community Foundation launches nonprofit series
For Immediate Release (March 21, 2016) – The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts will host a series of nonprofit workshops in partnership with local businesses.  “We extend a special thanks to all our sponsors who will make our nonprofit series possible,” said Phil Grzewinski, president of the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts.  North Middlesex Savings Ba...

Nashoba Valley Community Healthcare Fund Awards multiple health-related grants
For Immediate Release (Feb. 19, 2016) – The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts and the Greater Lowell Community Foundation awarded 20 grants, from the Nashoba Valley Community Healthcare Funds, to help improve the health of residents in 13 communities in the region.   “Because it is an endowed fund, each year we can make important grants that help improve people’s...

Foundation elects new officers
Fitchburg, Mass. (Nov. 16, 2015) – The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts elected trustees and officers at its recent annual meeting. Reelected as trustees to three-year terms was Richard Cella, Law Office of Richard A. Cella, Leominster; Jay Drake, Royal Steam Heater, Gardner; Ashleigh Gelinas, Gelinas and Ward, LLC, Leominster; Charles Gelinas, Gelinas and Ward, LLC, Leo...

Foundation distributes nearly $500,000
Fitchburg, Mass. (Nov. 12, 2015) – The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts made $487,566 in charitable distributions from discretionary and advised funds for its most recently completed quarter.  The Community Foundation, which has over 170 charitable funds that have been established by donors, said 24 of its funds made grant distributions to programs in the area of educa...

Seminar on Most Overlooked Estate Planning and Charitable Giving Strategies
The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts and the Montachusett Estate and Retirement Planning Council Present Most Overlooked Estate Planning and  Charitable Giving Strategies Leo J. Cushing Esq., CPA, LLM Professional Advisor’s Event October 22, 2015 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leominster, Mass. Cost: $50 RS...

Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts launches a series of new grants
Leominster, Mass. (June 11, 2015)  Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts announced 30 grants, totaling nearly $500,000 from its general endowment funds and field of interest funds, during a press event at Apple Hill Farm. 

Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts makes a new round of distributions
For Immediate Release (Mar. 18, 2015)  – The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts made $899,653 in distribution during its most recently completed quarter.  The Community Foundation, which has over 170 charitable funds that have been established by donors, said 31 of its funds made distributions to local programs, for a variety of causes.  

Nashoba Valley Community Healthcare Fund Awards a new round of grants
For Immediate Release  (March 12, 2015) – The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts and the Greater Lowell Community Foundation awarded 14 grants, from the Nashoba Valley Community Healthcare Fund, to help improve the health of residents in 13 communities in the region.  “What is so gratifying about these grants is the immediate and positive health impact they have on the reside...

Literacy fund gives children a head start
The North Central Massachusetts Literacy Fund has made a $2,500 donation to a United Way of North Central Massachusetts reading initiative for children. “The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is a wonderful program for our young people because it is proactive and has a proven track record of improving reading skills and, ultimately, graduation rates,” said John DiNapoli of Unitil, which is one ...

Community Foundation funding provides hot meals to displaced families
The Spanish American Center is preparing over 100 hot meals twice a week for displaced families living in local hotels thanks to funding provided by the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts.

Community Foundation elects trustees and officers
The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts elected trustees and officers at its recent annual meeting. 

Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts Launches a Series of New Grants
Fitchburg, Mass. – The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts announced 23 grants, totaling nearly $293,000 from its general endowment and a field of interest fund, during a press event held in its Fitchburg office.

Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts Announces Quarterly Distributions
The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts made $682,000 in distribution during the first quarter of the year.

Nashoba Community Health Care Fund Awards Grants to Help Improve the Health of Local Communities
The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts and the Greater Lowell Community Foundation awarded 14 grants to help improve the health of residents in 13 communities in the region.

Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts Makes a New Round of Distributions
The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts made over $708,000 in distribution during its most recently completed quarter.

Community Foundations Seek Grant Applications
The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts is accepting applications for grant funding from its general endowment fund. 

Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts Makes $1 Million in Distributions
The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts made over $1 million in distribution for its most recently completed quarter.

Community Foundation Elects Trustees and Officers
The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts elected trustees and officers at its recent annual meeting.

Community Foundations Seek Grant Applications that Address Health Issues
The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts and the Greater Lowell Community Foundation (Community Foundations) are accepting applications for grant funding from the Nashoba Valley Community Healthcare Fund through October 25, 2013.

Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts Launches a Series of New Grants
The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts announced 18 grants of nearly $280,000 from its general endowment and a field of interest fund, during a press event held Wednesday in its Fitchburg office.

Community Foundation makes $25K in Grants to 10 Food Pantries
To help replenish food pantries after a busy winter, the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts has awarded $25,000 to 10 food pantries.

Mack to Direct Gift Planning for the Community Foundation
Linda Mack of Townsend has joined  the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts as director of gift  planning.

Nashoba Community Health Care Fund Awards Grants to Help Improve the Health of Local Communities
The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts and the Greater Lowell Community Foundation awarded 14 grants to help improve the health of residents in 13 communities in the region.

10th Anniversary Special Event
Community Foundation Celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a Special Event

Healthcare Grants Distribution
Nashoba Community Health Care Fund awards grants to improve the health of local communities.

Campaign Finale
United Way campaign finale & thank you event to be held.

Grant Requests
Community Foundation seeks grant applications.

Community Foundation Elects Trustees & Officers
The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts elected trustees and officers at its recent annual meeting.

Healthcare Grant Requests
Community Foundations seek grant applications that address health issues.

Healthcare Grant Distributions
Nashoba Community Health Care Fund awards grants to improve the health of local communities.

General Fund Grant Distributions
Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts launches a series of new grants.

ARC Community Services receives major gift from the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts
Arc Community Services’ capital campaign has received a significant boost, thanks to a $600,000 gift from the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts.

Community Foundation Elects Trustees & Officers
The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts elected trustees and officers at its recent annual meeting. 

Community Foundations Seek Grant Applications that Address Health Issues
The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts and the Greater Lowell Community Foundation (Community Foundations) are accepting applications for grant funding from the Nashoba Valley Community Healthcare Fund through October 29, 2010.

2010 Grant Distributions
Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts announces a series of grants.

Nashoba Community Health Care Fund Awards Grants to Improve the Health of Local Communities
The Nashoba Valley Community Healthcare Fund recently awarded $118,972 in grants to help improve the health of residents in 13 communities in the region.

2009 Grant Distributions
Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts announces seven grants.

Community Foundations Seek Grant Applications
The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts and the Greater Lowell Community Foundation (Community Foundations) are accepting applications for grant funding from the Nashoba Valley Community Healthcare Fund through November 2, 2009.

Community Foundations Elects Trustees & Officers
The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts elected trustees and officers at its annual meeting.

Spring 2009 Newsletter
Community Foundation News