Dedham Savings Community Foundation Awards Grant To Boston Main Streets Foundation

The Dedham Savings Community Foundation has awarded a grant to the Boston Main Streets Foundation (BMSF). Grant funds will support the launch of a multi-phased initiative to consult with financial experts to review the organization’s financial practices and recommend improvements. The organization will purchase a modern cloud-based accounting system to replace manual excel-based accounting practices to help improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities. The newly adopted system will require streamlining accounting processes to help refine workflows and maintain strong financial oversight to support BMSF’s long-term success.

ABOUT BOSTON MAIN STREETS FOUNDATION (BMSF)

BMSF is committed to supporting small business owners through technical assistance and collaboration to help build vibrant, inclusive, and economically resilient neighborhoods. Since 2005, the organization has invested in Boston’s most underserved communities to strengthen local businesses, enhance community pride, and improve public safety. By expanding access to resources and funding, especially for entrepreneurs of color—BMSF works to close equity gaps and advance long‑term opportunity in low‑ and moderate‑income areas.

ABOUT DEDHAM SAVINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

The Dedham Savings Community Foundation is a privately funded foundation created by Dedham Savings to provide financial support to charitable organizations that serve disadvantaged populations within the Bank’s community reinvestment area. These communities include Dedham, Needham, Norwood, Sharon, South Boston, Walpole, Westwood, and contiguous areas. Typical requests are received from schools, libraries, family service organizations, and non-profit organizations. The Trustees of the Foundation accept grant requests from community organizations and make awards twice per year. Organizations wishing to request funding from the Foundation may apply online at www.dedhamsavings.com/community.