shby Harvest Health Initiative offers a compelling example of what thoughtful, community-rooted programming can accomplish at the Ashby Free Public Library.

The Institute emerged from needs identified through the HEAL Collaborative, a resident-driven partnership grounded in Hope, Empower, Access, and Love.

CFNCM funding helped transform Winchendon CAC’s The Hub into an accessible, welcoming, and financially sustainable space where youth and the community thrive.

Rein in a Dream is turning therapeutic horsemanship into life-changing independence for children with developmental and learning differences, and a community foundation grant is helping keep the barn doors open.

A CFNCM grant and hundreds of volunteer hours helped complete a new boardwalk on the Jewell Hill Trail, advancing Fitchburg’s vision for connected, accessible outdoor recreation.

This year, the Townsend Historical Society proudly completed the “Brushstrokes of the Past” project at the Reed Homestead, preserving the historic murals of Rufus Porter.

CFNCM is excited to report that the North Central Massachusetts Housing First Initiative was featured in an article published in the Public Administration Review, Nov 2024.

The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts has awarded $116,000 to support 14 community health projects to benefit the Nashoba Valley region.