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Donor Profiles: Susan Carls Churchill

For Susan Carls Churchill “home” was growing up in Wayland. Although she now lives in Boulder, Colorado where she is raising a family of her own and engaged in another high tech start-up, she loves the MetroWest area and frequently returns to visit.

“I think growing up in a community like Wayland gave me a head start in life. My parents imparted a strong sense of philanthropy when we were growing up, and now, when we all get together at Christmas, we decide where we want our donations to go.” With a special interest in the areas of mental health and global health, Susan asked Foundation for MetroWest to identify a school or institution that is an innovator in providing mental health services.

“I wanted a program that helped the family as well as the individual. The staff at Foundation for MetroWest helped me find the Walker School. One of the great advantages of Foundation for MetroWest for someone like me is that they really know what works well and which organizations to support.”

“What’s great about Foundation for MetroWest is they pay attention to the people they give to,” notes Dr. Rick Small, Executive Director of the Walker School. “Susan Churchill came to visit. And she will again. It’s more than just sending out a check. Their process itself opens doors to the community.”

About the Walker School

The Walker School in Needham has pioneered programs in mental health that focus on skills, achievement and competence in children with mental disabilities. Its program places emphasis on keeping children in their homes, working with families, and helping children remain in their own public school system.

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