The message was clear to everyone at this year’s Annual Meeting: In order to grow our community here in Central Massachusetts, we must work together to build relationships, promote teamwork, and make an impact.

The Annual Meeting is a special gathering and a chance to highlight community progress, in the past year and over the longer term.

We share the sentiment of our partners and friends at the Worcester County Food Bank (WCFB) that food is a matter of societal justice.

To really understand the work of a nonprofit organization, nothing compares to a face-to-face visit, which is why we offer our Outreach & Education Site Visitors Program.

Our mission here at GWCF is to enhance the community, now and in the future, through philanthropic leadership. That inspiring generosity, wisely stewarding resources entrusted to us, and effective grant making.

“Congratulations! It is my pleasure to inform you…” This is the phrase that every college-bound senior hopes to see from the schools they’ve applied to. But once accepted, how do they afford it?

As 2016 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank everyone who helped make this year a success for our Foundation and community.

It was just ten years ago when Greater Worcester Community Foundation received a challenge grant from the National Gay & Lesbian Funding Partnership to develop the region’s first (and still only) community fund serving the LGBT communities of Central Massachusetts.

We love the feel of autumn for many reasons, including the back-to-school mindset and the promise of fresh learning. For our many friends who lead local community nonprofits, we are especially mindful of the need to discuss new ideas with peers.