The Foundation today announced the awardees of its Leicester Savings Bank Fund. The fund seeks projects that work to build a stronger community and improve the quality of life for all in Leicester through community development, education, recreation, human services, or the arts. Those organizations receiving funds this year are:
- Audio Journal Inc. for support of the Leicester Connection.
- Harvest Fair Committee for support of the 2018 Harvest Fair.
- Leicester Christmas Display, Inc. for support of the 2018 Christmas display.
- Leicester Council on Aging for salary support for their Outreach Coordinator.
- Leicester Little League, Inc. towards the purchase of a new batting cage.
- Leicester Middle School Council towards the purchase of supplies for the CommuniTeen program.
- Leicester Summer Concert Series Committee for support of the 2018 concert series.
- Make-A-Change Inc. for programming support to provide opportunities and experiences for youth in foster care.
- Massachusetts Audubon Society for supplemental curriculum support for science learning in Leicester Public Schools.
- Second Chance Animal Shelter to host a Homebound to the Rescue clinic in Leicester.
- Senior Citizen Club of Leicester for its entertainment series programming.
- St. Joseph and St. Pius X Parishes for support of the food pantry.
- Talk, Tears and Tea for operational support in its support group program.
- Town of Leicester - Burncoat Park Sports Planning Committee in support of the rehabilitation project of Burncoat Park.