Bring Joy & Discovery to Our Community – Please Give Today to help the Children's Museum

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Give Joy, Build Legacy Imagine, as the caretaker of a child, finding a place in your community to learn and grow that feels welcoming and inclusive regardless of your family's background.  A place where physical ability does not limit experience; a place where sensory and social emotional needs are thoughtfully considered throughout the design; a place where finances do not impact access; a place where learning is engaging, explorative, joyful; a place where an outing with kids feels easier.  That's what we're building at Children's Museum of Franklin. If you've donated already, THANK YOU! Please share this campaign on with your community. This Giving Tuesday, your donation has the power to create a lasting legacy by sparking curiosity, inspiring creativity, and bringing joy to children right here in your community. Your support ensures Children's Museum of Franklin becomes a cornerstone of the community, opening its doors to families of all backgrounds and providing every child with engaging, hands-on learning experiences. We're counting on generous donors like you to help us reach our funding needs to continue building. Every dollar you give will stay in our community, supporting initiatives like building interactive exhibits, completing construction, and launching innovative programs that will benefit generations to come. Together, we can reach our upcoming opening at 157 Cottage Street, Franklin with a celebration of community, learning, and play—creating a legacy of discovery and connection for years to come. Let's create a brighter future—one child at a time. Thank you for believing in the power of play and discovery. With gratitude, Erin & Meg Support Joy & Learning: Donate Now Let's create a community  together.

Franklin Food Pantry Invites Community Support on #GivingTuesday

Demand for Food Assistance and Programs Continues to Increase as Winter Months Approach

The Franklin Food Pantry, which provides supplemental food assistance and programs in Franklin, is encouraging the community to support The Pantry through acts of giving and service on #GivingTuesday. The annual event occurs the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and inspires people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.  

In recent months, The Pantry has experienced a sharp increase in demand for food and services including weekend backpack meals for school children, holiday meal kits, and health and wellness items. By supporting The Pantry on #GivingTuesday, Franklin residents can make a lasting, positive impact in their immediate community.  

Franklin Food Pantry Invites Community Support on #GivingTuesday

“#GivingTuesday is an opportunity for everyone to reflect on their blessings, and pass that gratitude on to others in need,” said Tina Powderly, Executive Vice President, of Franklin Food Pantry. “The holiday season can be a time of tremendous stress for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. By coming together, we can provide hunger relief that lasts throughout the new year.”

How to support the Franklin Food Pantry on #GivingTuesday:

• Donate—Make a monetary donation and help provide food and goods to the more than 1,300 individuals and families who rely on The Pantry each year. In Norfolk County, the average cost for a meal is about $5. A donation of $20 helps a family of four start their day with breakfast, eat lunch at work or school, or provide a nutritious dinner at night. Recurring monthly donations to help The Pantry budget for everyday expenses are also available. Click HERE to donate. 
• Show Support—Share support for the Franklin Food Pantry on social media channels. Share The Pantry’s posts or create original content that links to The Pantry website or #GivingTuesday donation page. Be sure to use #GivingTuesday.  
• Volunteer—The Franklin Food Pantry has flexible volunteer options to meet almost everyone's desire to help. To volunteer, complete the online application and a volunteer coordinator will be in contact. Please note that availability for new Pantry volunteers will begin after the holiday season. For more information, click HERE.
• Organize a Food or Fund Drive—Individuals, corporations, schools, churches, community groups, and other organizations can coordinate a food and fund drive using The Pantry’s online toolkit. Collected food and funds will help The Pantry provide assistance throughout the season and into the new year. 

#GivingTuesday takes place on November 28, 2023. To add a #GivingTuesday reminder to an online calendar, please click HERE. For more information or to learn about the Franklin Food Pantry, visit www.franklinfoopantry.org.

About the Franklin Food Pantry, Inc.

The Franklin Food Pantry, Inc. offers supplemental food assistance and household necessities to more than 1,300 individuals per year. The Franklin Food Pantry is not funded by the Town of Franklin. The Pantry partners with several organizations including the Greater Boston Food Bank to achieve greater buying power and lower costs. 

Donations and grants fund food purchases, keep lights on, and put gas in the Pantry truck. Programs include home delivery, a weekend backpack program for Franklin school children, mobile pantries, emergency food bags, and holiday meal packages. The Pantry is located at 341 W. Central St. in Franklin, Massachusetts on Route 140. Visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org for more information.

Instead of Black Friday, let's focus on Small Business Saturday & #GivingTuesday

Yes, the commercials started a while ago. Black Friday deals available online and Before Black Friday. It is hard to avoid them they are so pervasive.

(1) Small Business Saturday is an opportunity to really spend our money wisely and locally. Consider the #ThinkFranklinFirst gift card and the shops where it can be used. Check out the listing of shops here ->  https://franklingiftcard.com/participating-businesses

Don't have a #ThinkFranklinFirst gift card? You can buy one online or at Dean Bank. www.franklingiftcard.com

Did you catch the series on local Franklin businesses we are running? The first 2 are available and more are coming. Thanks to contributor Lyn MacLean!

• Pour Richard's Wine & Spirits ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/11/the-shop-local-for-holidays-series.html
• Pretty Is Pink -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/11/shop-local-at-pretty-is-pink-boutique.html 

Yes, #ThinkFranklinFirst Gift Cards are reloadable

(2) There are over 100 nonprofits based in Franklin and a number of others who service this community while based elsewhere. #GivingTuesday was developed in response to the popularity of Black Friday and an attempt to focus on supporting the nonprofits. 

You should be seeing nonprofits advertising or emailing to prompt a donation for their cause on #givingtuesday. 

The Franklin Downtown Partnership is just one of the many we can support! The Food Pantry, SAFE Coalition, HMEA, the Hockomock YMCA... the list goes on...  If you can't think of a nonprofit to support there is a listing of them based in Franklin here -> https://www.franklinareanonprofitnetwork.org/p/area-non-profits.html

You can support the Franklin Downtown Partnership

FAA December Newsletter & Holiday Social Info

FAA Members, 

Attached please find a copy of the December FAA Newsletter with information about our upcoming Holiday Paint-Together meeting on Wednesday December 1st,  as well as numerous call to entries and local classes, member exhibition announcements and workshops.

We at the FAA would like to take this moment to remind readers that the pandemic has hit arts non-profits especially hard, and The Franklin Art Association is no exception. After the isolation of the past 2 years, we need art more than ever to remind us of our shared humanity and to bring us together. 

Please consider donating to the Franklin Art Association this Giving Tuesday November 30th, your support will help ensure that we can continue to bring fantastic programing to you and our entire community! 

Donations can be made in person at our Wednesday December 1st meeting or via mail at Franklin Art Association, 279 E. Central St. PMB#289 Franklin MA 02038.  The FAA is a registered non-profit if you would like a receipt for tax purposes you only need ask!

Hope to see everyone on Dec. 1st with holiday season cheer!!!

 Membership Renewal Form as of 2021-22.pdf

 FAA December 2021 newsletter.pdf

Donate safely this #GivingTuesday

Donate safely this Giving Tuesday by Rosario Méndez, Attorney, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Giving Tuesday is a great time to show your gratitude by donating to help others. But you don't want to give money to a fake charity or scammer (any day of the week). Read more >

Giving Tuesday is a great time to show your gratitude by donating to help others. But you don’t want to give money to a fake charity or scammer (any day of the week). 

Before you donate this Giving Tuesday ― and anytime you’re asked to give to charity:

• Research the cause or the organization. Search online for the name of the organization or cause with words like “review,” “scam,” or “complaint.” See if others have had good or bad experiences with the charity. Check out what charity watchdog groups say about that organization.  

• Continue reading the article ->   https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2021/11/donate-safely-giving-tuesday?utm_source=govdelivery

 

Donate safely this #GivingTuesday

The 495/MetroWest Partnership reminds this is a good time to shop #MyLocalMA

The 495/MetroWest Partnership (@495Partnership) tweeted Wed, Nov 24, 2021:

"Whether on #BlackFriday, #SmallBusinessSaturday, or #CyberMonday, consider shopping, dining, and staying local in support of the outstanding retail stores, restaurants, and lodging throughout 495/MetroWest! #MyLocalMA https://t.co/nsUxdL0JeL"

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/495Partnership/status/1463532271739285508

And the best way to do this for Franklin is with the #ThinkFranklinFirst gift card.

• If you have a card, you can reload the value to buy more locally.
• Buy a gift card for someone to use locally. (See the merchant list where they are accepted -> https://franklingiftcard.com/participating-businesses)
• Don't forget that the nonprofits among us also could use a donation and #GivingTuesday is coming up on Nov 30

the best way to do this for Franklin is with the #ThinkFranklinFirst gift card

Giving Tuesday - Franklin Food Pantry

Yes, #GivingTuesday was yesterday but the need still exists and the Food Pantry is accepting donations for the Franklin Food Elves 12 days of giving...

The Food Elves are Coming

Join the movement & give back Corresponding with #GivingTuesday this year, The Franklin Food Pantry has launched our largest fundraiser of the year - The Franklin Food Elves! The Franklin Food Elves are middle school, high school and college students who are committed to helping to end food insecurity in their own town by raising money for the Franklin Food Pantry. The program runs from December 1 - December 12. Be on the look out for a purple envelope and flyer in your neighborhood from your local elf. If you do not receive a flyer or do not live in Franklin, you can make a direct donation to the Elves' campaign here  (https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E188424&id=37). During the holiday season the Food Elves collect money to help provide food to our over 1400 neighbors throughout the year. During these hard times, we are seeing more people than ever who count on the Pantry for healthy food, proteins and shelf-stable items. Every dollar raised helps us buy what they need to help put meals on their table and have one less child go to bed hungry at night. We appreciate your generous support throughout the year and hope you can find it in your hearts to support your Food Elf during this season of giving. Thank you for your commitment to helping to end food insecurity. Donate Now Franklin Food Pantry | www.franklinfoodpantry.org ‌ ‌ ‌

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FTC Consumer Alert: Giving wisely in the time of COVID

Giving wisely in the time of COVID by Rosario Méndez, Attorney, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Thanks to COVID-19, many charitable organizations are faced with greater demand for their services, but less in donations as people have less to give. Now, more than ever, it's important to make sure that your donation will be used wisely and well. Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, and as you consider new places to send your donations, now and throughout the holiday season, don't forget these four tips for giving wisely: Read more >  https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/11/giving-wisely-time-covid This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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Best Buddies: Inclusion is everywhere.

'Friendship is the Light of Life' As Best Buddies has grown across the world over the last 30 years, so has our annual Leadership Conference. This year, international guests from 13 different countries made the trek to Indiana University in July. With attendees from Germany to Kenya to Haiti, we show that inclusion knows no bounds, and we hope you'll help us continue to prove this point in celebration of #GivingTuesday, the world's biggest day of giving.  Two first-time attendees were Chloe Wong and Sandy Chow, a Chapter President and Ambassador from Hong Kong. The pair endured 17-hour flights just to be in the company of others who believe in inclusion as much as they do. If you ask either of them, they won't hesitate to tell you it was all worth it. As Chloe put it: "I was honored to be a part of the Leadership Conference with my Best Buddy, Sandy. It was a dream come true, and I was amazed to see Sandy's growth at the conference. She finished her very first speech in English and made friends from all over the world. The Leadership Conference gave us both the confidence to be ourselves. Best Buddies makes us better, and it's taught me that friendship is the light of life." Each year, people like Sandy and Chloe are truly transformed by the Leadership Conference. It shines a light on people's abilities and empowers leaders to be themselves. But you don't have to look halfway around the world to find people who need these opportunities. You probably don't even have to leave your neighborhood. In every country, every state, and every single city across the world, there are Chloes and Sandys who are just waiting to be given a chance. For #GivingTuesday, we're asking you to be a spark in your community. More than $50,000 are now being matched across the country, so there's no better time to ignite inclusion with us.

Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). bestbuddies.org/giving-tuesday

Best Buddies International 100 SE 2nd Street, Suite 2200 Miami, FL 33131 Phone: (305) 374-2233

 

Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee: December Events

View this email in your browser Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee  December Events #GivingTuesday On December 3rd, do some good in your community! Donate or become a member of the FBRTC! • More Info https://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/2019/11/25/givingtuesday-donate-today/  Monthly Meeting Join us for our monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 7:30pm at the Franklin YMCA. • More Info https://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/event/fbrtc-monthly-meeting-2/  Copyright © 2019 Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have opted in to stay informed about the Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Our mailing address is: Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee PO Box 68 Franklin, Ma 02038

In the blink of an eye

Holiday Edition 2018    Thankful for you.    Dear Friends, In the blink of an eye, it will all be over. The harried pace of the next few weeks will roll into a post-holiday calm that will be welcomed by many of us. We, at the Pantry, will take pause and look back at all that we have accomplished, thankful to our generous community of supporters who made it all possible. Many nonprofit organizations appeal to their donors for support during the holiday season and encourage end-of-year giving. We are no different. We offer a variety of ways to engage our supporters to capture the spirit of giving that abounds this time of year. The gifts that are made now will help us get through the leaner months ahead, when giving subsides and food drives are less frequent. There are so many ways you can support the Pantry. However you choose, we are grateful. Join us Thanksgiving morning for the Franklin Turkey Trot Buy groceries online through our GivingTuesday Campaign Support your neighborhood Food Elf through the "12 Days of Donating" Campaign  Make a one-time donation or set up a monthly recurring gift to feed our families all year long When the season of giving ends, the need continues. Your gifts now will help us care for the 1,000 individuals who count on us long after the holidays are over.  THANK YOU for your support, however you choose to help the Pantry. Wishing you and your families a very Happy Thanksgiving!   Warmly, Erin  Franklin Food Pantry       www.franklinfoodpantry.org Our facility is generously donated by Rockland Trust. We are located at 43 West Central Street, Franklin, MA, on Route 140 in the Rockland Trust parking lot,  across the street from the fire station.

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