March 2, 2026 CFWM News
Of Western Mass: 35 Years of Impact
The Impact of Western Mass
This year marks an important milestone for the Community Foundation: 35 years of Impact.
Since 1991, the Community Foundation has worked alongside donors, nonprofits, foundation partners, local and state leaders, and neighbors to strengthen Western Mass. Our work has been grounded in listening, collaborating, convening, and a deep understanding of the role philanthropy can play in strengthening our region.
This year marks both a reflection and a recommitment to that impact. It is an opportunity to honor what we have accomplished together and to look ahead with purpose and intention.
It’s the People of Western Mass that Make our Region Strong
The strength of this region has never rested on any one organization. It lives in the people who show up for one another every day.
This year’s brand identity and messaging campaign are built around a simple idea: celebrating the amazing people and community values that make our work possible.
Throughout the year, we will lift the voices and generosity, creativity and imagination, hope and joy, empathy and compassion, optimism and trust that define Western Mass. These are the community values that shape our decisions, inform our grantmaking, and sustain the progress we work to achieve.
They are the reasons our region continues to move forward.
Looking Ahead
Anniversaries create space to pause and reflect, just as much as they invite celebration.
The Community Foundation remains committed to listening closely, investing thoughtfully, and centering the heart of our region: the people of Western Mass.
Throughout the year, you can expect:
- Community gatherings and special events
- Stories highlighting impact across the region
- Conversations about the future of our work and our strategic priorities
- New initiatives that carry our impact forward
Visit our website regularly for updates, announcements, and a preview of what’s ahead as we celebrate 35 years of impact in Western Mass.