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Caroline Murphy and Holly Fogle in conversation at the Spring Inspiration Breakfast
April 22, 2026
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,...
March 26, 2026
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...
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March 16, 2026
In this episode of Wealth Beyond Riches, host Abbey Henderson, CEO and Wealth Advisor at Abaris Financial Group, and member of the Professional Advisor Leadership Council at the Community Foundation for MetroWest, with Jay Kim, Executive Director of...
February 9, 2026
Philanthropy is rarely a straight line. For many donors, it unfolds gradually, shaped by personal values, evolving community needs, and lessons learned along the way. Through ongoing conversations with donors, nonprofit partners,...
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February 3, 2026
After-school program at Whitcomb Middle School provides targeted math support to sixth graders through an innovative, sustainable tutoring model. The Community Foundation for MetroWest (CFMW) is pleased to announce it has received...
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February 3, 2026
We are thrilled to share that MetroWest resident and Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) instructor Julie Williams will be running the 130th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20, 2026, in support of the Community Foundation for MetroWest (CFMW).  Julie’s connection to the Foundation...
December 2, 2025
The Community Foundation for MetroWest is proud to announce our 2025 Fall Grant Partners in Human Services, Arts & Culture, and Hunger Relief. This year, we awarded $1,070,000 to 132 nonprofits across...
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October 31, 2025
Updated on November 3, 2025 What is SNAP? The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP), formerly called food stamps, is a program that eligible Massachusetts residents use to purchase food.  Residents are deemed eligible...
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October 29, 2025
A recent survey by Philanthropy Massachusetts, which aims to understand how federal policy changes and funding shifts are affecting nonprofits, provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by organizations across the state. With...
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October 2, 2025
Simplifying Complex Gifts Through Partnerships and Guidance  When it comes to charitable giving, cash isn’t your only option, and often it’s not your most strategic one. Many donors hold significant wealth in...
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September 29, 2025
The Community Foundation for MetroWest is pleased to announce that Bowditch & Dewey, LLP and Morgan Stanley will be honored with the 2025 Community Leadership Award. This recognition highlights the significant contributions...
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September 8, 2025
Discover how a collaborative initiative between Milford Public Schools, the Community Foundation for MetroWest, Saga Education, and Life Science Cares Boston is redefining educational equity and student achievement. After achieving promising results...