January 21, 2026
The foundation recently awarded $78,000 in scholarships to 21 MetroWest residents pursuing degrees in medicine, nursing and the allied health professions. The Scholarship program is one way the foundation invests in equitable, resilient communities.
Additionally the Board of Trustees approved over $1,032,000 in grants to MetroWest health and human service organizations. Included in the Fall 2025 round of funding are grants to improve health equity, increase housing stability, and achieve food security.
The following organizations were awarded funding:
A Place To Turn
Advocates, Inc.
Ashland Health Department
Brazilian American Center - BRACE
Framingham Public Schools
Gratis Healthcare, Inc
Hockomock Area YMCA
Hudson Health Department
Jewish Family Service of Metrowest
Natick is United
Natick Public Schools
Natick Service Council, Inc.
Needham Community Council, Inc.
Open Table, Inc.
Project Bread - The Walk for Hunger, Inc.
Project Just Because, Inc.
RIA, Inc.
Town of Natick
United Way of Tri-County
William James College