Dedham Savings Community Foundation Supports Hope & Comfort, Inc.
The Dedham Savings Community Foundation has awarded a grant to Hope & Comfort, Inc., an organization that provides essential hygiene products to people in need throughout Massachusetts. Grant funds will support the purchase of essential items like soap, deodorant, toothpaste, and related products. For families facing financial hardship, these everyday items can be difficult to afford, making programs like Hope & Comfort an important resource for healthier, more stable lives.
Dedham Savings Community Foundation Supports Sheehan School PTA
The Dedham Savings Community Foundation has awarded a grant to Sheehan School PTA in Westwood. Grant funds will support the purchase of three composting systems for the Outdoor Learning Center, each including a composter and an earth machine. Together, these systems are expected to produce enough compost annually to help the Outdoor Learning Center reduce its reliance on purchased compost each spring while supporting a more cost-effective, sustainable operation.
Dedham Savings Community Foundation Supports Rosie’s Place
The Dedham Savings Community Foundation has awarded a grant to Rosie’s Place. Grant funds will support the purchase of a new dock-height box truck for its Food Program, helping the organization expand its capacity to meet the growing food needs of women and families in Greater Boston.
Dedham Savings Community Foundation SUPPORTS JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICES
The Dedham Savings Community Foundation has awarded a grant to Jewish Family & Children’s Service to support improvements at its Canton Day Program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Grant funds will support the installation of soundproofing measures to reduce noise, improve privacy, and create a calmer environment through acoustical wall panels, door treatments, and ceiling tiles in key program areas. These upgrades will better support participants with sensory sensitivities while enhancing comfort, confidentiality, and program quality for clients and staff.