Press Release

Foundation for MetroWest announced today that it has awarded grants totaling $160,000 to organizations throughout the MetroWest region as part of their 2009 grant cycle. The announcement was part of an event held today at the DeCordova Sculpture Park + Museum in Lincoln, MA.

The 2009 distributions were focused on three key service areas – Arts & Culture, Family Support, and Environmental. Recipients of this year’s grants will be using the funding to support a variety of activities including the creation of new jobs, staff development, providing support and resources to the elderly and victims of domestic abuse, and building open and accessible park lands. (A full list of recipients is included below)

“During this time of unprecedented financial need, Foundation for MetroWest is proud to support organizations throughout the region,” said Judith Salerno, executive director of Foundation for MetroWest. “By distributing these much needed funds we are doing our part to ensure that the MetroWest region remains vital and strong.”

In 2009 the Foundation for MetroWest distributed nearly $600K throughout the region and has distributed more than $5M since its inception in 1995. For more information please visit www.FoundationforMetroWest.org.

2009 Foundation for MetroWest Grant Recipients

Arts & Culture

Amazing Things Center of Framingham / $7,000
DeCordova Museum of Lincoln / $5,000
Discovery Museum of Acton / $5,000
Framingham History Center of Framingham / $5,000
Reagle Players of Waltham / $5,000
Commonwealth Ballet of Acton / $3,000

Minuteman Senior Services of Burlington / $5,000
Second Step, Inc. of Newtonville / $5,000
Springwell Inc. / $5,000
REACH Beyond Domestic Violence of Waltham / $7,500
Wayside Youth and Family Support Network, Inc. of Framingham / $7,500
Advocates, Inc. of Framingham / $10,000
Employment Options of Marlborough / $10,000
Framingham Court Mediation Services of Framingham / $10,000
Jewish Family Service of Metrowest of Framingham / $10,000
MetroWest Outreach Connection, Inc. of Framingham / $10,000
Parenting Resource Associates, Inc. of Lexington / $10,000
WATCH, Inc. of Waltham / $10,000

Environmental

New England Wild Flower Society of Framingham / $10,000
Southborough Open Land Project of Southborough / $7,000
Waltham Land Trust of Waltham / $7,000
Mass Audubon of Lincoln / $5,500

About Foundation for MetroWest

Foundation for MetroWest connects philanthropic opportunity with demonstrated need in MetroWest. We promote philanthropy in the region, help donors maximize the impact of their local giving, serve as a resource for local nonprofit organizations, and enhance the quality of life for all of our citizens. It’s about making lives better. It’s about making giving easier. It’s about MetroWest. For more information please visit us online at www.FoundationforMetroWest.org.