Please mark your calendar for Shriver Job Corps next CRC ( Community Relations Council ) meeting. It will be on Thursday, August 1, 2024. From 9:30 -10:30 AM. Your input is very important to Shriver Job Corps. We will also recognize Job Corps 60th year anniversary. Please RSVP by July 29th to
Rollstone Bank & Trust, through its Charitable Foundation, has pledged $15,000 to the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center (MVOC) in Gardner, a nonprofit organization that supports military veterans and their families in need of services. The donation will help support MVOC’s housing expansion project in Winchendon, which will provide 44 new apartments for veterans. “RBT has […]
Nearly $900,000 in Funding Supports Organizations Across Central Massachusetts Region The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts announced it has awarded eight grants totaling $890,455 through its Activation Fund program to support a wide range of organizations serving the region. The Activation Fund supports organizations in building capacity in sustainable ways as they work to address […]
United Way of North Central Massachusetts (UWNCM) recently distributed $874,325 in grants to 45 agencies across the community. These funds were allocated through two grant programs aimed at tackling regional challenges and providing after-school and out-of-school time opportunities for local children and youth. In the 2024-25 cycle, UWNCM’s Community Impact Fund awarded $588,335 to 29 […]
Federal Affairs: At the end of April, the US Department of Labor announced a final rule from the Biden Administration dealing with salary workers and overtime pay. The new rule will raise the salary threshold under which salaried employees are eligible for overtime in two stages. The first, starting on July 1, will raise the […]
Ice Cream. Grandma’s Favorites. Paddling Fun. And Putting Your Green Thumb to the Test From delicious treats, opportunities to learn about gardening, and even a salt room to enjoy for a little self-care, our region’s small businesses are ready to welcome you and your family (and even your pets!) to engage, rejuvenate and enjoy the […]
Be part of something meaningful at the North Star Family Services, Inc. Bidding on New Beginnings auction! Bid on incredible items to bring hope to homeless families. Your support creates a significant impact for families in our community. Thursday July 18 – Monday July 29 6:00 AM – 11:45 PM North Star Family Services, Inc., […]
Gardner Food Truck Festival 2024 Saturday July 13, 2024 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT Downtown…Gardner City Hall, 95 Pleasant Street, Gardner MA 01440 Admission to this event is FREE! The Gardner Food Truck Festival is an annual community oriented summer kick off celebration. Now in it’s 7th year, this festival includes a multitude of […]
Attend NXT Level Studios for a night of storytelling with local author, Matt Landry, Author of: Keep Moving Forward. FREE PRESENTATION & BOOK SALE “The healing connection between nature and mental health. How hiking can teach us the lessons we need to learn in order to enjoy the journey, achieve our goals, create structure and […]
ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS Was your business impacted by the flooding on September 11, 2023? The Small Business Association (SBA) is in the city of Leominster providing resources for business owners. SBA and FEMA have representatives available at the Disaster Recovery Center located at City Hall to help answer your questions Monday-Saturday from 9am-7pm until July […]