News & Updates

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...