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You – our friends and neighbors in Middlesex County – do so much good in our community. It’s awe-inspiring! We think you’re great – and to celebrate National Community Foundation week and this season of gratitude, we are launching “15 Days of Your Giving.“

Did you know that one out of five students between the age of 13 and 18 reports being bullied during the school year? And that students who are bullied are more likely to experience low self-esteem and isolation, and suffer from depression, suicidal thoughts, and anxiety? Bullying has destructive consequences on our young people. We don’t have to accept this behavior, and we can all do something about it. Several years ago, a group of business owners decided to take action. Working together through the Community Foundation, they established the Council of Business Partners Fund, and, with the help of…

We all lost a community champion when Arthur (Art) Director passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016. Art led quietly by example, both in his business life and in his community service life. A long-time supporter of our youth, Art gave of his time and his considerable talent to ensure children have every advantage possible to succeed today, and well into the future. The Board of Directors and staff of the Community Foundation of Middlesex County extend

They are everywhere – in the house next door, behind the counter at the business down the street, at the board of directors table of your favorite nonprofit – volunteers and leaders who give their time and talents to our community. The Community Foundation of Middlesex County is fortunate to be surrounded by “Good People Doing Great Things”.  Every day the Community Foundation is reminded that everyone in the region truly cares about their friends and neighbors and where they live, work and play. Late last year the Community Foundation inaugurated its first Local Leaders, Local Legends recognition program, awarding the Sherry…

  Every day, we have a choice. When you read the headlines or turn on the news, when you scroll through your social media feed, it is easy to think that the negatives far outweigh the positives, that the common bonds that hold us together – compassion, respect, shared responsibility, a belief in service, and a willingness to embrace our differences – are a fading memory of a distant past. But that is not the reality we see in our local communities each day. Our story is one of positive impact. Of neighbors helping neighbors improve the quality of life for all through the arts, education,…

Lately, when you read the headlines or turn on the news, or when you scroll through your social media feed, it’s easy to think that the negatives far outweigh the positives, that the common bonds that hold us together – compassion, respect, shared responsibility, a belief in service, and a willingness to embrace our differences – are a fading memory of a distant past. Fortunately, that is not the reality we see every day in each and every one of our towns. We see so, many good people of diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and abilities, making the choice to have…