Marlborough: Friends of Marlborough Seniors awarded $100K

Marlborough: Friends of Marlborough Seniors awarded $100K – News – MetroWest Daily News, Framingham, MA – Framingham, MA MARLBOROUGH – The Friends of the Marlborough Seniors was recently awarded a $100,000 grant from the Cummings Foundation for various programs that will enhance seniors lives.The grant was awarded as part of the Cummings Foundation’s “$100K for 100″ program which provides $100,000 grants to 100 community organizations across Greater Boston. More than 470 community organizations applied for the grant program.”Our organization is incredibly grateful to the Cummings Foundation for their continued support,” said Sean Nicholas Fay, president of the Friends of Marlborough Seniors. “Our ability to serve Marlborough’s seniors is due in large part to the generosity of the Cummings Foundation and this grant will allow us to enhance the lives of countless seniors in our community.”The funds will be used for transportation, dementia programs, subsidized meals and educational, cultural and recreational opportunities.”We are very proud of the proud of the programming we have for seniors,” said Mayor Arthur Vigeant. “Our beautiful new senior center is always bustling with activity and the Cummings Foundation grant will enable us to continue offering these great services to Marlborough seniors.”Vigeant and Council on Aging Director Trish Pope accepted the grant during a ceremony at TradeCenter 128 in Woburn last week.The $100K for 100 program supports nonprofit organizations that are not only based in but also primarily serve Middlesex, Essex and Suffolk counties. MetroWest Daily News, Framingham, MA




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