A GoFundMe has been setup to help a Southborough family with two young children who were displaced by a house fire. Read the full article → from GoFundMe for family displaced by fire
Charities/Making a difference
Safe Spaces making the holidays welcoming for LGBT Asylum seekers
Southborough's youth program members and volunteers have been stuffing stockings for asylum seekers in Worcester
Members and supporters of Southborough Safe Spaces have been working to stuff Christmas Stockings full of Queer Cheer for asylum seekers in Worcester. Youth members will finish off that project at their 2nd Annual Holi-gay party tomorrow night. Read the full article → from Safe Spaces making the holidays welcoming for LGBT Asylum seekers
Gulbankian accepting nominations for residents deserving “Holiday Cheer”
A Southborough business is asking the public to submit nominations for their “Annual Holiday Cheer Giveaway”. Read the full article → from Gulbankian accepting nominations for residents deserving “Holiday Cheer”
“Red Apple” gifts are due by Friday
Red Apples are donations made to the Southborough Community Fund in the name of a teacher or school staff member. Read the full article → from “Red Apple” gifts are due by Friday
Reminder: Winter Coats & Socks Drive through the 21st
The community is being asked to donate new socks and new/gently used coats.
The Southborough Rotary Club is co-sponsoring a collection drive to help keep those less fortunate warm through the winter. Read the full article → from Reminder: Winter Coats & Socks Drive through the 21st
“Fill a Cruiser” for the Food Pantry – Sunday
The Southborough Police Association is holding its 2nd annual collection drive for the Food Pantry before the holidays
In the spirit of the holidays, the Southborough Police are hoping the community will help them donate a carload (or more) of items for residents in need. Read the full article → from “Fill a Cruiser” for the Food Pantry – Sunday
Holiday Gift collection drives in Southborough
In honor of Giving Tuesday, I’m running my annual roundup of holiday collection drives in town. Read the full article → from Holiday Gift collection drives in Southborough
Southborough Gardeners Wreaths
Order your wreaths from the Gardeners for delivery by December 3rd
This year, the Gardeners are selling three styles of wreaths to deck your doors. Read the full article → from Southborough Gardeners Wreaths
Reminder: Winter Wishes deadline is Nov 30
In advance of the holidays, SYFS is holding its annual gift card collection drive.
Southborough Youth & Family Services is asking residents to give a helping hand to families experiencing financial anxiety during a tough time of year. Read the full article → from Reminder: Winter Wishes deadline is Nov 30
Donate Coats – Saturday at Transfer Station
When you head to the Transfer Station this weekend, you can make a drop off for a collection drive.
The Southborough Rotary Club is co-sponsoring a collection drive to help keep those less fortunate warm through the winter. Read the full article → from Donate Coats – Saturday at Transfer Station
Sign up to Give at the Blood Mobile
A Blood Mobile will be visiting Southborough. Residents are encouraged to donate life saving blood.
Donors at upcoming blood drives will be rewarded with a $10 gas card. Read the full article → from Sign up to Give at the Blood Mobile
Anxiety Skills Training for youth
SYFS offering free "1:1 coaching" for stressed 10-18 yr olds
Southborough Youth and Family Services is promoting Anxiety Skills Training for 10-18 year old residents. Read the full article → from Anxiety Skills Training for youth
Listen and Say it with L.O.V.E.
SYFS is trying to help residents improve their communication with loved ones and others.
Southborough Youth and Family Services is promoting a set of workshops that focus on improving communications. The communication skills aren’t just for family members. It can also apply to friends and even co-workers. Read the full article → from Listen and Say it with L.O.V.E.
Help Fund the Southborough Food Pantry’s Holiday Drive
The Southborough Food Pantry's latest donation drive is an online fundraiser to help their clients through the holidays.
The Southborough Food Pantry has launched an online donation site. Their goal is to raise $5,000 to help them buy needed food and supplies. Read the full article → from Help Fund the Southborough Food Pantry’s Holiday Drive