FITCHBURG, MA — September 30, 2024 — Bemis Associates partnered with the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts to award $100,000 to support 24 local organizations.
The Bemis Community Fund focuses on health, human services, and educational causes and prioritizes support for organizations and initiatives that Bemis employees and their families are most involved in and passionate about.
“We believe in the power of giving back to the community that supports us. By partnering with nonprofits that are important to our employees, we not only strengthen the fabric of our community but also foster a sense of purpose and connection within our team. Supporting these causes allows us to make a meaningful impact where it matters most—locally, and in the lives of the people our employees care deeply about.” said Ben Howard, Vice President of Sustainability at Bemis Associates.
The table below detail the grant awards.
| Organization Name | Project Name | Amount Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of North Central Massachusetts | Community Impact | $25,000.00 |
| Mount Wachusett Community College Foundation, Inc. | Child Watch Program. | $5,000.00 |
| Nashoba Learning Group | Adult Program Community Engagement | $5,000.00 |
| LUK Crisis Center, Inc. | LUK Mentoring | $5,000.00 |
| Lunenburg Skate Park | Lunenburg Skate Park | $5,000.00 |
| Discovery Museum | Traveling Science Workshops: Fitchburg | $5,000.00 |
| Beacon of Hope Community Services, Inc. | Evening Respite Program | $5,000.00 |
| Shirley Greenway Committee | Fredonian Park Signage Project | $5,000.00 |
| Health Equity Partnership of North Central MA (CHNA9) | From Community Voices to Community Ambassadors | $5,000.00 |
| Groton Hill Music Center | Community-Based Music Education Partnerships | $3,500.00 |
| Lunenburg Community Food Pantry, Inc. | MicroFund Initiative | $3,300.00 |
| YWCA Central Massachusetts | Domestic Violence Community Services | $3,000.00 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lunenburg | GROW SMART | $2,500.00 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Central Mass MetroWest | Fitchburg area Mentoring Program | $2,500.00 |
| Robert F Kennedy Community Alliance | Behavioral Health Services | $2,500.00 |
| The CASA Project | Child Court Advocacy Program | $2,500.00 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Fitchburg, Leominster, and Gardner | NFL Flag Football | $2,500.00 |
| Friends of Sholan Farms Inc | Farming Tools | $2,500.00 |
| Growing Places Garden Project, Inc. | Local Food Works in North Central MA | $2,500.00 |
| Community Harvest Project | Increasing Consistency/Availability of Fresh Produce in Local Hunger Relief | $2,500.00 |
| Friends of the Hazen Memorial Library | Sustainable Literacy | $2,000.00 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Building a Better Future: Providing Beds for Kids in Need | $2,000.00 |
| North Central Massachusetts Chamber Foundation | Non-Traditional Student Scholarships | $700.00 |
| Acton Chinese American Civic Society | Acton Arboretum | $500.00 |
About the Community Foundation
The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts is a non-profit foundation that manages charitable funds established by individuals, families, businesses, and other non-profit organizations. Our mission is to grow the amount and impact of philanthropy in our 33-community region and to help philanthropists invest in the communities and causes they care passionately about.
About Bemis Associates
For more than 110 years, we have spanned the globe developing inventive solutions that revolutionize the way hotmelt adhesives, coatings, tapes, and specialty film products are manufactured for bonding solutions that meet our customers’ needs. We are committed to continually exploring new ways to improve lives through lasting personal and technical bonds. Our creativity and innovation in the world of bonding know no limits- we ‘engineer imagination’.
Contact:
Meghan Maceiko
Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts
Phone: 978-345-8383
Email: mmaceiko@cfncm.org
Website: www.cfncm.org