Showing posts with label fund raising. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fund raising. Show all posts

Friday, November 14, 2025

Joshua talks about his Capstone Project raising money for kids who love music (audio)

FM #1580 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1580 in the series. 


This episode shares the conversation I had with Joshua Shearer as he talked about his BFCCPS Capstone Project fund raising for the non-profit Music Will. 


Accompanied by his mother, Josh came to the Studio after school to talk about his love for music and his fund raising efforts which have raised over $2,000 in a couple of months for Music Will.


Listen in to our conversation (about 12 minutes)

Audio link -> 
https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1580-josh-shearer-and-his-capstone-project-11-04-25/


Joshua’s page on Music Will
Joshua’s page on Music Will
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Music Will home page ->  https://musicwill.org/ 


Joshua’s page on Music Will ->  https://give.musicwill.org/fundraiser/6591420 



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Thursday, November 13, 2025

FHS Unified basketball fundraiser Monday, Nov 24 to raise money for KyleCares

FHS Unified basketball fundraiser Monday, Nov 24 to raise money for KyleCares
FHS Unified basketball fundraiser Monday, Nov 24
to raise money for KyleCares




"We are SO excited to be partnering with @fhsunified basketball for their charity game to raise money for KyleCares!

We hope you can join us on November 24 at FHS at 6:30 PM! Wear your green!!!"
















You can find out more about KyleCares on their page ->  https://kylecaresinc.org/



Wednesday, November 12, 2025

You can help the Music boosters with their fundraiser at Hot Table, Nov 12

Music boosters fundraiser with Hot Table, Nov 12
Music boosters fundraiser with Hot Table, Nov 12

Help the Music Boosters by getting food from Hot Table on Wednesday, Nov 12 from 4 to 9 PM. Use code GIVE35 when ordering. 





Friday, November 7, 2025

Leo & Luke start fund raising effort on hand soap/hand sanitizer for The Franklin Food Pantry

ON BEHALF OF JACK’S GRANDSONS:
Leo’s cereal drive was a HUGE success last year benefiting The Franklin Food Pantry & he has decided to hold another drive! His brother Luke will also we helping him this year & we hope to make it even MORE successful!
This year they are in need of hand soap/hand sanitizer. We created an Amazon fundraising link (below!) so all items can be purchased & shipped directly to us!

If you do not use Amazon and would like to contribute - please message me & we will make arrangements to pickup!

Thank you for your kindness & generosity; it is greatly appreciated by us and the pantry!





Wednesday, November 5, 2025

The annual Pantry Elves Campaign is getting ready to start, are you going to join?

The annual Pantry Elves Campaign is getting ready to start, are you going to join?
annual Pantry Elves Campaign
"Attention middle school, high school, and college students: are you looking to support The Pantry and earn community service hours? 

Join our annual Pantry Elves Campaign! The need for food assistance is at an all time high - but you can help fight food insecurity and bring hope to families and individuals in the Franklin area.
 
Visit our website to learn more!" 

Register by Dec 1, 2025Pantry Elves info ->   https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/get-involved/volunteer/pantryelves/





Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Saturday, November 1, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, November 1, 2025 ???

Saturday, November 1

Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser     (order online for pickup Nov 25)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)
9:00am Recycling Event (Franklin High School)
10:00am Trails Giving (White Barn Farm, Wrentham)
10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:30am Weekend Wiggles! (Franklin Public Library)
1:00pm Painting for Adults! (Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm Fall Dance Concert (Dean College Main Stage Theater)
2:00pm Chess Club (Franklin Public Library)
7:30pm Fall Dance Concert (Dean College Main Stage Theater)
8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

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


** NO  Town Meetings today   **


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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

Friday, October 31, 2025

Franklin Food Pantry Experiences Unprecedented Need as Federal SNAP Benefits End

Facing unprecedented demand for food and assistance, the Franklin Food Pantry is appealing to the community for support after serving a record-breaking 215 households in a single day. The increase in households seeking assistance comes as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are scheduled to end on November 1, 2025. 

In response to the growing need, The Pantry is purchasing additional food from wholesale suppliers and leveraging established partnerships with local retailers. To ensure new clients can access help, The Pantry is adding dedicated Client Support Service Hours every Wednesday from 11 AM to 1 PM. During this time, staff will focus exclusively on registering new clients, scheduling shopping appointments, and assisting with critical wraparound services (note: shopping is not available at this time). 
Franklin Food Pantry Experiences Unprecedented Need as Federal SNAP Benefits End
Franklin Food Pantry Experiences Unprecedented
Need as Federal SNAP Benefits End

“The threat to SNAP benefits has brought food insecurity to the forefront, but the reality is that demand has been rising sharply for months,” said Tina Powderly, Executive Director of the Franklin Food Pantry. “People are losing jobs, housing costs are at historic highs, and health insurance premiums are increasing. Just this week, in a single day, we registered as many new clients as we typically did in an entire month last year. We’re committed to being here for our neighbors — but we need our community’s support to ensure that anyone who needs food can access it with dignity.” 

Individuals and organizations who want to help can provide immediate, impactful support in the following ways:

The Pantry purchases food and personal care items at significant discounts and tax-free from the Greater Boston Food Bank and local retailers, making the most of every dollar donated. 
Mobilize coworkers, youth groups, sports teams, and clubs and collect nonperishable food and deliver to The Pantry at 341 W Central St., Franklin, MA. Be sure to register your food drive with The Pantry. A list of high priority needs can be found The Pantry’s website.
Purchase and Ship Donations though The Pantry’s Amazon Wish List 
Send items that The Pantry needs the most by using our Amazon Wish List. Please be sure to send packages to Franklin Food Pantry, C/O Postal Center, PO Box 288, 279 E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038.
Additional information on supporting The Pantry can be found online at www.franklinfoodpantry.org

To receive food assistance from the Franklin Food Pantry, please visit our website for Franklin Food Pantry’s eligibility information, or contact Laura Du, Client Services Manager, by email at Ldu@franklinfoodpantry.org, or by phone at 508-528-3115. 

For assistance outside Franklin Food Pantry’s service area, please use the Greater Boston Food Bank’s online agency locator tool to find a food pantry.

About the Franklin Food Pantry, Inc.
The Franklin Food Pantry, Inc. offers supplemental food assistance, household necessities, and resource referrals to more than 1,880 individuals per year. The Pantry relies on donations and grants to purchase items and pay for daily operations, and partnerships with The Greater Boston Food Bank, Spoonfuls, and local grocery stores to achieve greater buying power and lower costs. Programs include Inside Shopping, Curbside Pickup, Emergency Food Boxes, Mobile Pantries, Home Delivery, Kids’ Snack Bags, Weekend Backpacks, Holiday Meals, and the SNAP match at Franklin Farmers Market. 
The Pantry is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in good standing in Massachusetts, recognized by Charity Navigator as a Four-Star Charity, and awarded GuideStar’s Platinum Transparency ranking. The Pantry is located at 341 W Central St. in Franklin, MA on Route 140. Please visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org, or on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for more information. 

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

WATCH A BRIEF CLIP of the LiveARTS String Quartet in concert! (video)

Dear music lover,

We're sure you haven't forgotten about the LiveARTS String Quartet's November 16 concert!

And we thought you might enjoy a little hors d'oeuvre to whet your appetite for the performance!

Watch a quick (2 1/2 minute) clip of the LASQ performing Beethoven's String Quartet Opus 18, #1  Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV_-DRMtUJQ



And if you love how that whetted your appetite, then you'll really love joining us IN PERSON for the THREE COURSE MUSICAL MEAL:
  • Mozart
  • MORE Beethoven
  • Brahms

YUM! It's going to be a delicious feast of great musical masterpieces,
served up by world-class musicians!

The LiveARTS String Quartet in concert
Sunday, November 16 at 3:00
Franklin Historical Museum
80 West Central Street, Franklin
For this single concert, admission will be free of charge,
with voluntary donations gratefully received at the door and in advance.

Please consider becoming one of the early donors helping to establish a regular season for the LiveARTS String Quartet!

Click here to become a Pioneer Donor!  https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-lasq

Thank you so much, and we are excited to
make music for you on November 16!

Monday, October 27, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, October 27, 2025 ???

Monday, October 27


8am In Person Early Voting (Town Clerk's Office) 

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


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



Library & Senior Center events
Library & Senior Center events
For additional details on Senior Center events ->   



**   Town Meetings today   **

CANCELED: Police Station Building Committee - to be rescheduled

Monday, October 27 Time: 6:00 PM


Franklin Cultural Council

Monday, October 27 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10272025-1969 


Franklin Agricultural Commission

Monday, October 27 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10272025-1970 


Library Board of Directors Regular meeting

Monday, October 27 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/Search/?term=&CIDs=all&startDate=10/27/2025&endDate=10/31/2025&dateRange=&dateSelector= 


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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


Sunday, October 26, 2025

Trails Giving event scheduled to Give Thanks for Open Space - Nov 1

Trails Giving event scheduled to to Give Thanks for Open Space - Nov 1
Trails Giving event scheduled to
 Give Thanks for Open Space - Nov 1
Join White Barn Farm and Metacomet Land Trust to Give Thanks for Open Space

Saturday, November 1st 10 AM – 6 PM
431 South St. Wrentham
  • Morning Mountain Bike Ride
  • Cold County Bluegrass Band
  • Afternoon Hike – leaves at 2pm from Farmstand
  • Heath Nisbett – Acoustic Guitar
  • Jubilee – Grateful Dead Cover Band
Face Painting, Pumpkin Painting, Hot Cider

Beer and Pizza Available for Purchase

$10 per car – proceeds to support Metacomet’s land protection work




Saturday, October 25, 2025

Franklin Food Pantry: Urgent Appeal for Support


Urgent Appeal for Support

Hello Neighbor,


We're reaching out with an urgent appeal. Just this morning, Governor Maura Healey announced that the state cannot cover new federal funding gaps for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – a program that more than 1 million Massachusetts residents rely on to put food on their tables. Lack of SNAP benefits directly hurt those who need help most: 32% are children, 31% are people with disabilities, and 26% are seniors – as well as our local grocers who rely on this revenue.


The federal shutdown is also affecting programs like heating assistance; combined with rising health insurance, food and housing costs, many families are being pushed to the brink.


The Franklin Food Pantry expects a sharp rise in requests for help. We are so grateful for support from our community and we all need to come together now to take action and to ensure no neighbor goes hungry. If you are in a position to give, please make a donation HERE today—your support will make an immediate difference.


If you or someone you know needs food assistance, please contact Laura Du, Client Services Manager, at 508-528-3115 or Ldu@franklinfoodpantry.org.


With gratitude,

The Franklin Food Pantry Team

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