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Educational Loans

Interest-Free Educational Loans AN UPDATE ON STUDENT LOANS After careful consideration, the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts has decided to delay the next application round for our student loan program…

9.18.19 / Post

Paradigm Shift

…Shift, which enabled her to keep going, take more tests, and complete the program. Leger obtained a license in teaching students with moderate disabilities in June 2019, one of the…

5.27.20 / Post

Delivering Nutrition and Social Connection in Turner Falls

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity was an urgent issue in the Pioneer Valley, says Rachel Telushkin, interim executive director of  Brick House Community Resource Center. Getting reliable, nutritious…

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Capacity Grant Program Grantees

…Massachusetts. The first group, primarily artists of color, convened (virtually) in July 2020 to complete the series of webinars. Each received a $1,000 grant. The following artists participated: Diana Alvarez,…

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Conflict of Interest

…Foundation Trustees, members of the Distribution Committee and other volunteer committees or workgroups, and employees of the Foundation (hereinafter “Members”). Members may occasionally have conflicts of interest or situations where…

9.14.18 / Post

$1.2M in Scholarships Awarded, $610K in Interest-Free Loans Offered

Donor Generosity Helps Makes College a Reality for Area Students September 14, 2018 SPRINGFIELD – This week marks the 26th year of the Community Foundation of Massachusetts (CFWM) granting of…

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Early Educators Chart a Path from Self-Care and Cultural Responsiveness To Professional Growth

…programs were invited to participate in a six-month intensive professional development experience. They received individualized coaching in small teams at their respective centers, participated in facilitated professional learning community discussions,…

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Professional Advisor Engagement

…present at your firm on a range of topics including charitable giving opportunities at the Foundation, donor-advised funds and philanthropic advising. Contact us to schedule a time when we can…

6.14.21 / Post

Shoulder to Shoulder: Different Experiences, Same Page...

…pleased that we had almost 100% participation at each meeting – another positive sign of our commitment to this process. We discussed in small breakout groups such topics as inclusion,…

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Equity in the 413: Western Massachusetts Racial Equity Summit

…Public Health, Berkshire Regional Planning Commission 10:30 AM | Concurrent Workshop/Presentation Sessions I Root Causes: Community Level Connections: Engaging Rural Communities in Discussions Around Racial Equity: From Cultural Humility to…