Wellesley Volunteers
Our grant provides funds to establish a volunteer clearinghouse for Wellesley, to better meet the needs of both volunteers and the organizations they serve.
Read MoreVolunteer Drivers Program
The grant for this program, launched in the first quarter of 2011, has proven successful in addressing many of the transportation needs of Wellesley seniors who are unable to drive. It has provided the opportunity for building relationships among drivers and riders and for reducing potential isolation for our seniors. A second grant has helped to expand the program and provided ‘proof of concept’ for additional funding from other sources.
Read MoreAfter-School Programming for Youth
Our grant to Babson College and the Wellesley Housing Authority expanded their existing after-school opportunities, run by Babson students. They engaged the children and teens living in residences under the Housing Authority in new and vibrant programming, and doubled the number of children served. With a second grant, this program has expanded further to include pre-college and career coaching.
Read MoreWellesley ESL Program
Our grant to the Wellesley Free Library supports the development of a comprehensive ESL program to address the increase of non-English speakers in our community and to help them become more a part of our community. The program will include training for additional tutors, conversational classes, one-on-one tutoring and cultural education.
Read MoreSuicide Prevention
Our grant enabled the Wellesley Board of Health and the Youth Commission to certify twenty community instructors in suicide prevention techniques and to launch a comprehensive suicide prevention website.
Read MoreLuminary Night
Our grant to Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club enabled that organization to expand the December Luminary Night celebration to all of the diverse neighborhoods of our town and to residents of Wellesley Housing locations.
Read MoreSupport for Wellesley ABC Program
Wellesley A Better Chance (ABC) will enhance its donor communication and website to advance and support programming for promising students of diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
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