News & Updates: Impact MetroWest

Inspiration: This pantry and meal program began in 1986 when two women placed an ad in the local Concord newspaper inviting all citizens to meet and tackle food insecurity in their area. ...

As we previously shared with you, Impact MetroWest our interactive website has been refreshed with current data and analysis about the region to help educate and inform the community. The following insights...

As people live longer, the number of older adults who receive support from Advocates, a Framingham based nonprofit, has increased. The 2018 MA Healthy Aging Report found 31% of adults aged 65...

A Letter from the Executive Director Regarding Recently Released Low MCAS Scores Dear Friends, Many of you may have read the recent Boston Globe article published on October 10th that highlights the...

Zoey Bergstrom from One Family, Inc is a fan of Impact MetroWest (IMW), and commented that she loves the data, loves the tool, and finds the categories of data indicators logical and...

Inspiration: Discovery Museum is a destination for young children throughout the MetroWest. The organization wanted to enable youth of all abilities to be able to play and learn together. In addition to...

Indicator data showcases region’s growth, challenges and opportunities September 1, 2022 (Natick, MA) – The Foundation for MetroWest was updated and relaunched the Impact MetroWest interactive website, a community resource, that paints...

Inspiration: Lovin’ Spoonfuls already knew the benefits of food rescue and why it was essential to tackling food insecurity. They were doing incredible work in the Greater Boston area facilitating the rescue...

Inspiration: Jeff’s Place, founded in 2010, offers hope and healing in a supportive community for grieving children, teens, families, and individuals. They moved to Framingham in 2013 but quickly outgrew their space...

OUT MetroWest & Foundation for MetroWest Inspiration: There was increasing need for OUT MetroWest’s programs which connect LGBTQIA+ youth with supportive peers and LGBTQIA+ adult role models. As the organization began to...

How can each of us make an impact in our 30+ MetroWest communities? We’re so glad you asked! Watch our brief video to learn more about how the Foundation for MetroWest is...

In many ways, MetroWest is a high-income region.  This belief can hide many stark realities about our community, namely that many people struggle to make ends meet without recognition or adequate support. The rising cost of living, continued high...