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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...

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...

Nearly three decades ago, the Community Foundation for MetroWest launched Youth in Philanthropy (YIP), a pioneering program that empowers young people to lead with purpose and make a meaningful difference in their...

“I will tell my friends that YIP empowered me to do more public speaking, learn about local nonprofits and their service, and an opportunity to meet new people. Throughout the 17 weeks, I...

The Community Foundation for MetroWest is pleased to announce the appointment of three distinguished leaders, Michelle T. Miller, PH. D. of Dover, Antonio J. Gutierrez of Framingham, and Michael Stephens of Wellesley,...

Note from Caroline Murphy, Vice President of Advancement and Philanthropic Services: At this year’s Spring Inspiration Breakfast, I had the opportunity to sit down with Holly Fogle, Co-Founder of the Monarch Foundation,...

The Community Foundation for MetroWest is set to host its highly anticipated Annual Spring Inspiration Breakfast on April 8, 2026, where community members, donors, and local philanthropists will gather for a morning of inspiration, connection, and local impact.  This year’s event will...