Santa Foundation: The 2025 Calendar Raffle is here!

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, October 3, 2025 ??

Friday, October 3

Library & Senior Center events

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm Tom Abbott (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

4:00pm Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

6:00pm Santa Foundation Gala (Franklin Elks Lodge #2136)

For additional details on Library events ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->        

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**  NO Town Meetings today   **

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What's happening in Franklin, MA

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

FHS Boys Soccer Community Night 9/25/25

FHS Boys Soccer Community Night 9/25/25

Let’s fill the stands for Community Night!  

Come cheer on the Panthers vs. Attleboro on 9/25 at 6 PM.

Please bring a new insulated water bottle to support the Santa Foundation.

And there will be Chik-Fil-A!

Did you get your tickets to the Santa Foundation Gala Oct 3 ???

Did you get your tickets to the
Santa Foundation Gala Oct 3 ???

Tickets are moving fast

Excited to celebrate with our community

Join us in celebrating 40 years of giving at the Santa Foundation 40th Anniversary Gala!

Date: Friday, October 3, 2025 at The Franklin Elks 

An unforgettable evening of inspiration, community, and heart.

For four decades, the Santa Foundation has brought hope and help to families in need. Now, it’s time to celebrate the impact you’ve helped create.

Let’s make this a night to remember.  

Tickets -> https://www.sfjoy.org/events-products/p/fall-fundraising-gala-the-elks-in-franklin

Santa Foundation 40th Anniversary Gala - Oct 3, 2025

Save the Date!

Santa Foundation 40th Anniversary Gala - Oct 3, 2025

Join us in celebrating 40 years of giving at the Santa Foundation 40th Anniversary Gala!

Date: Friday, October 3, 2025 at the The Franklin Elks

An unforgettable evening of inspiration, community, and heart.

For four decades, the Santa Foundation has brought hope and help to families in need. Now, it’s time to celebrate the impact you’ve helped create.

Stay tuned for ticket information and more exciting details!

Let’s make this a night to remember.

https://www.sfjoy.org/events/event-two-mhgam

Santa Foundation reveals a new web page

Santa Foundation reveals a new web page 

Introducing the new Santa Foundation brand and website!

40 years ago, Robert and Elaine Sullivan started the Santa Foundation to achieve one mission: to bring joy and hope to families in need during the holiday season.

This mission has not changed.

Today we’re celebrating our incredible community, volunteers, and families with a rebrand that reflects our community in a meaningful way.

Dive into the site at sfjoy.org

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Reminder: Santa Foundation Disc Golf at Dacey Field on Sunday, June 29

Reminder: Santa Foundation Disc
Golf at Dacey Field on Sunday, June 29

Got plans on June 29th? 

No? Now you do!

We’re so excited to invite you to our first Santa Foundation Disc Golf Event on June 29th at Dacey Field!

Are you a disc golf newbie? An experienced pro? Either way, you’ll enjoy this event with a Disc Golf Clinic, raffles, food, and a special ring of fire competition. Get your tickets with the link in our bio. (below)

Shared from ->   https://www.instagram.com/p/DKsYDl8RxqY/

Sign up here -> https://www.sfjoy.org/upcoming-events/santa-foundation-charity-disc-golf-event

Sante Fe helps the Santa Foundation with fund raising all day, Wednesday, June 18

Sante Fe helps the Santa Foundation with
fund raising all day, Wednesday, June 18

Wednesday night dinner prep.

We’ll be there around 6:30 PM.

Who can join us?

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DK-ZKZdO2zp/

For more info about the Santa Foundation and what they do, please visit them online at ->  https://www.sfjoy.org/

Disc Golf fundraiser for The Santa Foundation June 29

Disc Golf fundraiser event at Dacey Field for The Santa Foundation on June 29.

In the morning we will have a clinic to help you learn all about disc golf and how to throw discs!

Disc Golf fundraiser for
The Santa Foundation June 29

Disc Golf Clinic

We are working on getting a local vendor to come take orders or you can bring your own. We will also have snacks on the course.

Food for the Day

We will have raffles for you to enter. One ticket will be included in registration with the opportunity to purchase more.

All proceeds to go to the Santa Foundation!

Raffles for Disc Golf Goodies

We will end the clinic with a Ring of Fire. Everyone putts at one basket. Last one standing wins a prize!

Flier attached- registration and more info here:   

https://www.sfjoy.org/upcoming-events

Santa Foundation disc golf fundraiser scheduled for June 29 at Dacey Field

Santa Foundation disc golf fundraiser

Disc Golf for a Cause? Yes, Please!

 

As the lead organizer of our upcoming Disc Golf Fundraiser for the Santa Foundation, I figured it was probably important to know how to actually play… LOL.

 

So today, I joined the amazing Chantal Gibson and her awesome crew—who are running our clinic and tournament—for a little hands-on experience.

 

And guess what?

 

I was pleasantly surprised to find that I could actually do it… and it was really FUN! Being out on the course was so peaceful—it was something I didn’t expect, but definitely appreciated.

 

I’m beyond excited to bring this energy to Franklin’s Dacey Field on June 29th!

 

This is a partner-style tournament, so grab a friend (or we’ll pair you up), and come out for a no-pressure, good-vibes kind of day—all for a GREAT cause.

 

Registration is officially open—let’s make some throws and some memories!

https://www.sfjoy.org/upcoming-events/santa-foundation-charity-disc-golf-event

How about some bowling fun to help the Santa Foundation?

Sunday March 30,2025  4pm-6pm

How about some bowling fun to help the Santa Foundation? 

$30/person

Includes 2 hours bowling, shoes, pizza and a drink

Community, Raffles, Fun

Tickets available online ->  https://www.sfjoy.org/upcoming-events/family-bowling-event

You can wear your support of the Santa Foundation with branded clothing now available!

branded clothing now available

"EXCITING NEWS!

THE SANTA FOUNDATION NOW HAS SWAG!!

WELCOME TO THE SANTA FOUNDATION ONLINE SWAG STORE.

We've got you covered with sweatshirts, tee's, hats and blankets!

Welcome to the Santa Foundations online Swag Store! All purchases will generate a donation to the Foundation for our mission! Wearing this gear makes you part of our community - Providing support to our neighbors in need. 

Check out the link: https://www.customapparelcai.com/santafoundation"

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/18BXJ2a8oG/

Pam & Joe Formosa say "thanks" to the community for help in revitalizing The Santa Foundation (audio)

FM #1353 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1353 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares conversation with Pam and Joe Formosa, who are leading the revitalized Santa Foundation. We had our conversation in the new facility at 275 Washington St, Suite a6.

Santa Foundation

We talked about

• Thanking the community and all who helped

• How Pam & Joe ended up in this role

• Planning for the future underway

The recording of our conversation runs about 34 minutes.   Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1353-santa-foundation-revitalized-01-10-25/

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Visit the Santa Foundation online at -> https://www.sfjoy.org/

Or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SantaFoundation 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know 

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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CBS News interviews Santa Foundation (video)

Did you catch the Santa Foundation on CBS News with Levan Reed?

"The holiday season has officially begun and communities are ready to give families in need the Christmas they deserve with the help of a Massachusetts non-profit."

Find out how you can help the Santa Foundation -> https://www.sfjoy.org/ 

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1B11EkHUKD/

Santa Foundation Open House scheduled for Nov 23

Santa Foundation Open House scheduled for Nov 23

 

"Come share in our excitement with music, refreshments and a tour of our new workshop!"

Saturday, Nov 23 from 1 to 3 PM

275 Washington St, Suite A6

Shared from -> https://facebook.com/events/s/santa-foundation-open-house/917164459941289/

The Santa Foundation has shared their Top Ten wish list items for teens

Ten wish list items for Santa Foundation

This holiday season, the Santa Foundation is committed to making a difference for children and teens in our community. However, our teen inventory is critically low as we fulfill multiple shelters and need your help!

Your donations can provide essential items and thoughtful gifts that show these young people they are loved and valued.

If you can contribute, please consider donating to our holiday drive by shopping our Amazon Wishlist and choosing an item flagged highest/high priority. Together, we can spread joy and hope this season!

Thank you for your support!

Amazon wish list ->   https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2OYU8G1Z3HZA4/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

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FHS Boys Soccer deliver soccer balls to Santa Foundation

FHSBoysSoccerBooster (@FHSBoysSocBSTRs) posted on Sat, Nov 02, 2024:

"After today's (11/02/24)  practice, @_FranklinSoccer delivered the collected soccer ball donations to the Santa Foundation.

Thank you to all that contributed and helped us provide these gifts for Franklin families in need!

@coachgoldmanPE @FHSSports

#givingbacktothecommunity https://t.co/e7V8tQsiko"

@_FranklinSoccer delivered the collected soccer ball donations to the Santa Foundation

 Shared from -> https://x.com/FHSBoysSocBSTRs/status/1852813678577582509