Dedham Savings Community Foundation Supports Saint Francis House
The Dedham Savings Community Foundation has awarded a grant to Saint Francis House in Boston. Grant funds will support the purchase of Move-In Kits stocked with essential household items to help formerly unhoused individuals transition into affordable apartments. Kits will include bedding, kitchenware, cleaning supplies, and other necessities that help residents settle in comfortably and support long-term housing stability.
Dedham Savings Community Foundation Supports Tucker Elementary School
The Dedham Savings Community Foundation has awarded a grant to Tucker Elementary School in Milton, MA. Grant funds will support the construction of a new playground and outdoor learning space for students and the surrounding community. This will help advance the school’s effort to replace an aging playground with a safe, accessible, and engaging space where children can play, exercise, learn outdoors, and build social connections with their peers.
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.