Our staff had a great time visiting the Major Taylor Museum to learn about Worcester's own bicycle racing legend. 🚲 With two new members on our team, it was a wonderful way to connect and learn some local history. Thank you Major Taylor Museum for having us!
Greater Worcester Community Foundation
Philanthropy
Worcester, Massachusetts 1,339 followers
We foster greater giving and impact for all of Worcester County.
About us
Greater Worcester Community Foundation is central Massachusetts’ leading community foundation, employing its expertise and resources to address the region’s most urgent needs. Since 1975, it has worked in partnership with donors to build a $200 million endowment composed of more than 600 named charitable funds and award over $167 million in grants that have helped transform communities and build a strong and vibrant region. For more information on the Foundation’s programs and how to give, please visit www.greaterworcester.org.
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External link for Greater Worcester Community Foundation
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- Philanthropy
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Worcester, Massachusetts
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1975
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1 Mercantile St
Suite 010
Worcester, Massachusetts 01608, US
Employees at Greater Worcester Community Foundation
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We have two grant programs now open for applications! The Leicester Savings Bank Fund is perfect for projects that enhance the life of residents and support needed services in Leicester, MA. 🌻 The Worcester County Food Bank to End Hunger supports nonprofits working towards a shared vision of a hunger-free Worcester County. 🥕 Visit our website to learn more about info sessions for each. Apply now using the link below. Applications for both are due April 25. https://buff.ly/jUZdjwR
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Thank you Our Bright Future, Inc. ! We are honored to receive this award.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our 4th Annual Gala on Saturday! It was an unforgettable evening, and we are truly grateful for your unwavering support. We would also like to extend our congratulations to this year's incredible award winners! Your dedication to our community and organization is inspiring, and we are so thankful for everything you do! Pathway Award: Cornerstone Bank Empowerment Award: Dexter-Russell, Inc. Visionary Award: United Way of Central MA Impact Award: United Way of South Central MA Legacy Award: Herman F. Becker Foundation Foundation Award: Greater Worcester Community Foundation Beacon of Hope Award: Reliant Foundation Community Pillar Award: Fels Foundation Photo Credits: Unity Mike Photography #ThankYou #Gratitude #CommunityFirst #Gala #4thAnnualGala #OurBrightFuture
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Our scholarship program closed last week, and we need help reviewing the hundreds of applications from Worcester County students! Click the link below to register for our virtual orientation session -- perfect for new volunteers or those that need a refresher! https://buff.ly/41dIf50
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We’re proud to be part of the Barr Foundation's Creative Commonwealth Initiative, which has helped us invest in and support Worcester County artists, cultural organizations, and creative projects for several years. Learn more about this unique initiative and how community foundations across Massachusetts are investing in the arts in this Inside Philanthropy article👇
community foundations as "sleeping giants" "key strategic partners" for private foundations given their deep local knowledge and credibility in their regions. Thanks Mike Scutari and Inside Philanthropy for taking the time with San San Wong about Barr Foundation arts and creativity initiative launched in 2017.
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Our scholarship program closes tomorrow, and we need help reviewing the hundreds of applications from Worcester County students! Click the link below to register for our virtual orientation session -- perfect for new volunteers or those that need a refresher! Another virtual session will also be offered on March 5. More details to come! https://buff.ly/4hPruUP
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Our 2025 scholarship application deadline has been extended! Get your application in by Feb 26 to gain access to over 140 scholarship opportunities. To learn more about the scholarships we offer, click the link below. https://buff.ly/4fVlY1W
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Registration is open for our upcoming Grant Writing Workshop with trainer Dodi Swope, offered in partnership with ONE Worcester! In this three-hour workshop, we will discuss the various tools available to help you navigate the grant scene and ways to find a “good fit” funding source. Register for free by clicking the link below or scanning the QR code! https://buff.ly/4hKxhe5
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The latest Insights Insider is out, produced in partnership with Worcester Regional Research Bureau, Inc.! Using data from Worcester County Insights, this insider explores the prevalence of asthma in children as a key community health indicator for the county. See all the Insights Insiders at https://buff.ly/44PZcnr
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🎓 Meet our scholarship students! 🎓 We were thrilled to see Effie, one of our Youth for Community Improvement alumni, receive a scholarship last year! Thanks to her scholarship, Effie has the financial support needed to pursue a career in the medical field. Applications to our scholarship program close February 21. Don't miss this opportunity to pursue your dreams! https://buff.ly/4fVlY1W
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