Watertown Community Foundation



The Watertown Community Foundation is a public foundation that works to build and sustain a vibrant, close-knit community in Watertown, Massachusetts, now and for future generations.



    

Recent News from Watertown Community Foundation


Laurie Benson column: Proud to be part of WACF
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Whether I reference earlier board members of the Watertown Community Foundation or the business leaders and dedicated citizens that...more

WCF announces Healthy Watertown grant recipients
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The Watertown Community Foundation has announced the recipients of this year's Healthy Watertown grants, ranging from indoor gym equipment...more

Watertown Community Foundation announces school program grants
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The Watertown Community Foundation has merged with the Watertown Education Foundation and announced the release of the fall 2018...more

Watertown's 'Teens for Trees' kicks off second year
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Funding sources include individual and corporate donations and a grant from the Watertown Community Foundation. The goal is to reach $22,000...more

Watertown foundations merge to support education
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The Watertown Community Foundation and the Watertown Educational Foundation have merged and cemented their two-year school...more

Community service, town celebrations, and a new museum director
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Watertown Community Foundation's 5th annual Watertown Helps Out took place on Saturday, May 5. The event kicked off with a breakfast and a...more

PHOTOS: 5th annual Watertown Helps Out
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... worked on various projects throughout Watertown for the annual event Watertown Helps Out. [Courtesy photo / Watertown Community...more

Watertown Community Foundation celebrates its 15th year
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There are needs in every community, both big and small. Recognizing and anticipating those needs is something the Watertown Community Foundation thrives on. In the last 15 years the WCF has awarded...more

Huge book sale on tap for next weekend
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“We've given away several hundred books,” Alvine said, “and we're always searching for ways to get young people to read more.” Friends of the Library was formed in Watertown in 2003. The used...more

Editorial - Saving the Goss a win for Watertown
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City Council members would be remiss if they didn't vote for matching the announced contribution of the Watertown Community Foundation, representing its donors who want Watertown to grow and succeed....more



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