MetroWest Emergency Relief Fund
When faced with a crisis, we must join together and act as a community-with purpose, compassion, and focus-to assist the most vulnerable populations in our region. We are stronger together.
This fund was established to enable the rapid delivery of financial resources to MetroWest-based nonprofit organizations working to serve our communities during broad-based emergencies, including natural disasters, financial crises, and public health emergencies. As the current COVID-19 pandemic deeply impacts our region and its residents, the Foundation will open a rolling rapid response grant program to provide operating grants to nonprofit organizations.
At this time, the Foundation will prioritize organizations who are providing emergency basic needs to our most vulnerable residents, families and youth across our region.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I give?
Can I make a grant from an existing donor-advised fund into the Emergency Relief Fund?
Yes. Anyone can make a grant from a donor-advised fund to the Emergency Relief Fund. If you have a donor-advised fund at the Foundation, you can log into Donor Central to make a fund transfer, or contact Mary Crowley if you have questions. If you have a donor-advised fund at another institution, you can recommend a grant from that fund to the Foundation for MetroWest and note if your gift is for the “MW Emergency Relief Fund” in the purpose language.
How much of my donation will go directly to organizations working to support vulnerable populations in MetroWest?
My nonprofit organization is interested in resources from this fund. How can we be considered?
Are there other resources available for my nonprofit?
Can individuals apply for assistance from this fund?
When will you share who you fund?
Contact us
For donor inquiries, please contact:
- Mary Crowley, Director of Operations
- Jay Kim, Chief Operating Officer
For media inquiries, please contact our Communications Team
For grant inquiries, please contact our Program Team
Lead Supporters
Ajana Foundation
Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund
Barr Foundation
Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation
Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation
Tripadvisor Foundation