News & Updates

The Community Foundation for MetroWest is pleased to announce that Avidia Bank and National Development will be honored with the 2026 Community Leadership Award. This recognition highlights the significant contributions both organizations...

The Community Foundation for MetroWest is deeply saddened by the passing of Woolsey S. Conover, one of our original founders and a foundational leader in creating the Foundation.  Woolsey played an instrumental...

The Community Foundation for MetroWest today announced the members of the new ARTbuilds Community Advisory Board, who will help guide ARTbuilds, CFMW’s new Action Project and regional investment strategy for arts and...

For generations, the most resilient local businesses have understood a fundamental truth: a company grows only as well as the neighborhood around it. But bridging the gap between everyday business success and...

At the Community Foundation for MetroWest, our deepest commitment is to you, our donors, fundholders, and community partners. For years, we’ve worked side by side to strengthen our region, addressing the causes you care about most right...

New CFMW Action Project brings together data, community voices, and philanthropic investment to expand access, support artists, and strengthen creative spaces. The Community Foundation for MetroWest today announced the launch of ARTbuilds, a new CFMW...

ARTbuilds MetroWest is an action project by the Community Foundation for MetroWest that supports local arts and culture organizations in reaching wider audiences, increasing accessibility, and sharing resources across the region. The project began with four pilot organizations: ArtSpace Maynard, Gems @ The Arts (Framingham), LexArt (Lexington), and Mother...

The Community Foundation for MetroWest today announced $1.35 million in corporate funding for its Action Projects, high-impact, data-informed investments that bring together business leaders, nonprofits, experts, and donors to address the root causes of inequity, close funding gaps, and...

There is a moment in every strong community when generosity becomes more than an idea; it becomes something lived, shared, and multiplied. For the Community Foundation for MetroWest, that moment happens every...