Category: In the News

This article originally appeared in the Source on Oct. 5, 2020 FRAMINGHAM – The 11th annual 5k4kids fundraising event by Wayside Youth and Family Services will be held virtually the week of October 10th to 17th. Registration is a $10 donation or $17 with a T-shirt included. The deadline to register is October 16. All…
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This article originally appeared in the Framingham Source on Sept. 14, 2020 FRAMINGHAM – Wayside Youth & Family Support Network received a COVID-19 Relief Grant from the Saab Family Foundation to provide personal protective equipment to staff returning to working with families in their homes, gift cards for basic needs like food, cleaning supplies and…
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This article originally appeared in the Framingham Source on September 14, 2020 FRAMINGHAM – Wayside Youth & Family Support Network received a COVID-19 Relief Grant from the Saab Family Foundation to provide personal protective equipment to staff returning to working with families in their homes, gift cards for basic needs like food, cleaning supplies and…
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This article originally appeared in massnonprofitnews on August 3, 2020 August 3, 2020 —The Greater Lowell Community Foundation announced it granted $1,139,000 in emergency funding to 55 area nonprofits that are providing crucial assistance to the most vulnerable populations, including the elderly, low-income, and homeless in Greater Lowell who have been impacted by the coronavirus…
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This article originally appeared in the Watertown News on July 9, 2020 By Charlie Breitrose The Watertown Community Foundation wanted to thank those who have donated to help out their neighbors during the difficult times cause by the COVID-19 pandemic, and have handed out lawn signs proclaiming “We ♥ Watertown.” WCF Executive Director Jan Singer…
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This article originally appeared in the Watertown News on June 18, 2020 As the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown began, a new program paired up people who needed help doing things like going to the grocery stores or getting masks with Town residents who could help them. So far, the Mutual Aid Network in Watertown has had…
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This column originally appeared in the MetroWest Daily News on May 22, 2020 By Lauren Barry/Guest Columnist Children with mood disorders like depression will have a harder time being quarantined, especially teens who rely heavily on social interaction and peer support. For children who struggle with mental health issues, being at home during COVID-19 normalizes…
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