September 18, 2020 Community Stories

“We Saved People’s Lives”
Four times per month, 200 people line up for New North Citizen Council’s mobile food pantry. The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts delivers the food

September 18, 2020 Community Stories

A Determined Neighborhood Stands Tall
Stone Soup Café serves 10,000 meals yearly to people who are food insecure. Grants from the Community Foundation and the COVID-19 Response Fund supported its work. During the pandemic, the Café is providing a curbside pantry and packaged cooked meals for pickup by people in need. Photo courtesy of Stone Soup Cafe.

September 18, 2020 Community Stories

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September 18, 2020 Community Stories

Grantee Spotlight: The Literacy Project

September 14, 2020 Community Stories

Nuestras Raíces Farm: A Summer Classroom for Local Youth

August 20, 2020 Community Stories

Friends of Children: “These are the stories we celebrate”

August 12, 2020 Community Stories

Summer Fun, Learning, and Respite for Springfield’s Families

July 10, 2020 Community Stories

A Safe, Warm Welcome for Refugees
Greater Springfield Senior Services staff members prepare to deliver meals to clients at home.

July 8, 2020 Community Stories

During Crisis, Meal Deliveries Comfort Older People and Their Caregivers
The Community Health Heath Center of Franklin County opened an outdoor COVID-19 testing site at their Orange location.

June 11, 2020 Community Stories

Not a Single Day Without Health Care