Fall 2009
From the Foundation's Framingham Union Grants Panel (benefiting the Framingham community) -
Central Massachusetts Area Health Education Center, Inc.
$11,252.75
To improve access to and appropriate utilization of behavioral health services for Latinos and Brazilian residents in Framingham.
MetroWest Free Medical Program
$25,000.00
To expand health care services for uninsured and underinsured Framingham residents.
Natick Visiting Nurse Association
$148,139.78
To provide prescription drug assistance to the uninsured and underinsured Framingham residents.
New England Eye Institute
$7,900.00
To provide eyeglasses for needy students as part of the Framingham Public Schools Vision Center.
From the Foundation's Leonard Morse Grants Panel (benefiting the Natick community) -
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston
$15,000.00
To provide emergency and homeless prevention assistance to at-risk families.
Natick Service Council, Inc.
$25,000.00
To provide food of higher nutritional value for the Council's food pantry.
Natick Visiting Nurse Association
$45,000.00
To provide prescription drug assistance to the uninsured and underinsured Natick residents.
Trustees of Boston University
$55,826.00
To provide dental sealants and oral health education for second grade students in Natick.
From the Foundation's Distribution Committee (benefiting the MetroWest area) -
Advocates, Inc.
$66,154.72
To fund a Jail Diversion Program in Marlborough for persons with mental illness and substance abuse issues who become involved with the police department.
American Heart Association
$30,375.00
To expand the number of individuals that can perform CPR.
Ashland Public Schools
$16,984.00
To provide health and wellness programs at the Mindess and Warren schools.
BayPath Elder Services, Inc.
$18,072.00
To conduct in-home assessments and provide meals to home-bound elders.
Great Brook Valley Health Center, Inc.
$25,000.00
To provide outreach, education and case management services for perinatal women and children at the Framingham Community Health Center.
Hope Worldwide
$15,000.00
To provide monthly food staples to low-income residents in the MetroWest area.
Justice Resource Institute
$10,000.00
To support the merger between JRI and Health Awareness Services to insure the continued operation of critical health services in the MetroWest area.
Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers
$20,398.20
To expand MassHealth and related insurance outreach and enrollment for low-income residents in the MetroWest area.
MetroWest Legal Services
$29,827.20
To improve access to care for MetroWest residents by assisting them with applications under various health insurance programs.
Natick Visiting Nurse Association
$76,742.64
To provide prescription drug assistance to the uninsured and underinsured MetroWest residents.
Salvation Army
$15,000.00
To provide meals to homeless individuals and families in the MetroWest area.
Wellesley Food Pantry
$7,500.00
To provide fresh vegetables and fruits to meet and enhance the health needs of low-income residents.
Spring 2009
From the Foundation's Framingham Union Grants Panel (benefiting the Framingham community) -
Advocates, Inc.
$126,534.00
To provide mental health support and intervention to pre-school students.
Framingham Parks & Recreation
$15,000.00
To provide low-income families with access to exercise and nutrition programs that address overweight and obesity.
Framingham Police Department
$8,525.00
To hire a summer outreach worker to connect gang involved youth to community services.
Framingham Public Schools
$10,000.00
To provide a summer nutrition program for low-income students.
Great Brook Valley Health Center
$38,000.00
To operate a school based health center at Framingham High School.
MetroWest Legal Services, Inc.
$155,683.55
To provide case management services to ensure Framingham students receive needed health care.
South Middlesex Opportunity Council, Inc.
$32,594.00
To provide early intervention for men at risk of battering.
Trustees of Boston University
$79,902.00
To provide a school-based cavity prevention program for children enrolled in Framingham Public Schools.
From the Foundation's Leonard Morse Grants Panel (benefiting the Natick community) -
Kids Connect, Inc.
$37,619.00
To screen and treat behavioral vision issues in students with learning and behavior challenges.
Natick Public Schools
$18,700.00
To support nutrition and fitness programs at Wilson Middle School.
Natick Service Council, Inc.
$140,580.00
To increase access to dental care for individuals who are uninsured and underinsured.
From the Foundation's Distribution Committee (benefiting the MetroWest area) -
Arthritis Foundation Massachusetts Chapter
$29,993.00
To offer chronic disease self-management programs in MetroWest area towns.
Central Massachusetts Area Health Education Center, Inc.
$54,419.00
To improve access to health services for underserved minority residents in Milford.
Framingham Public Schools
$7,332.88
To provide counseling services to students within the Framingham Adult ESL Plus program.
Great Brook Valley Health Center, Inc.
$24,355.00
To hire a part-time social services case manager.
Holliston Council on Aging
$1,000.00
To support the Council on Aging's nutrition program.
Medway Council on Aging
$19,307.00
To hire a part-time nurse to provide preventative screenings and health education to Medway and Franklin seniors.
MetroWest Legal Services, Inc.
$22,680.00
To help low-income individuals and families with basic health needs.
MetroWest Outreach Connection, Inc.
$22,500.00
To aid victims of domestic violence.
Natick Visiting Nurse Association
$25,000.00
To meet the dramatic increase in costs related to unreimbursed care and medical supplies.
Northborough Family & Youth Services
$25,000.00
To hire a case manager to meet the increase demand for counseling services.
South Middlesex Opportunity Council, Inc.
$5,000.00
To purchase food for families in need.
VNA Care Network, Inc.
$28,000.00
To provide cultural competency training for key staff and volunteers at councils on aging.
2009 Scholarships to date
Nursing - $50,000
Medical/Clinical - $42,000
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