The Alice C. A. Sibley Fund was established in 2004 at the Foundation as a permanent endowment to serve area residents who have limited access to eye care and specialty ophthalmology services. We have approximately $24,000 available each year for local direct services in optical health. The Mary B. Grogan Fund for Youth, created in 2001, in dedication of Mary Grogan's decades of leadership in the Worcester County 4-H Foundation, the fund specifically benefits young residents of Millbury.

Those organizations receiving funds this year are:

Alice C.A. Sibley Fund

  • McAuley Nazareth Home Children's Vision Fund $1,500
  • MAB Community Services Greater Worcester Visually Impaired Elders Program $7,542
  • Family Health Center of Worcester Prescription Eyewear for Low Income Families $15,000

Mary B. Grogan Fund for Youth


  • Millbury Memorial Jr./Sr. High School Environmental Science Class Service Project 'Earth Links' $1,000
  • R.E. Shaw Elementary School For children attending Camp Bournedale $760
  • Millbury Public Library Animal Vacation program $500