Foundation for MetroWest’s Middlesex School Youth in Philanthropy Students Grant $1,500 to The Discovery Museums To Support Access Programs
ACTON, MA—The Discovery Museums announced today a $1,500 grant recommended by the Foundation for MetroWest’s Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) student group at Middlesex School in Concord. The funds will support the Museums’ Especially for Me program series, which offers free events for families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing, have a visual impairment, or are on the autism spectrum.
Foundation for MetroWest provides its YIP student groups with training in nonprofit management, philanthropy, and grant evaluation before they carefully evaluate grant applications submitted by area nonprofits. “Every student put serious thought into each stage of their deliberations and we are proud of the hard work these youth put into this process,” said Judy Salerno, Executive Director of Foundation for MetroWest.
“It is inspiring to see students take an interest in community service and the work we do here,” said Neil Gordon, CEO of The Discovery Museums. “Supporting families whose children who have barriers to free play and experiential learning is something they should feel very good about.”
Visitors can register for Especially for Me events online at http://discoverymuseums.org/EspeciallyForMe. The remaining 2016 schedule is as follows:
Free Evenings for Families of Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Saturday, July 9, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunday, August 14, 3:30pm - 7:00pm
Saturday, October 15, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday, December 3, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Free Evenings for Families of Deaf or Hard of Hearing Children
Saturday, July 30, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday, November 5, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Free Evenings for Families of Children with a Visual Impairment
Saturday, November 19, 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Free ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Friendly Afternoons
Tuesday, October 4, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday, November 1, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday, December 6, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Free Mornings for Families of Deaf or Hard of Hearing Infants and Toddlers
Monday, September 29, 9:30am - 12:30pm
About Foundation for MetroWest
Established in 1995, the Foundation for MetroWest is the only community foundation serving the 33 cities and towns in the region. We promote philanthropy in the region, help donors maximize the impact of their local giving, serve as a resource for local nonprofits and enhance the quality of life for all our residents. Since inception, the Foundation has granted $11.6 million to charitable organizations and currently stewards more than $16 million in charitable assets for current needs and future impact. To learn more, please visit www.foundationformetrowest.org or call 508-647-2260.
About The Discovery Museums
The Discovery Museums are the children’s and science museums of Metrowest Boston. Two great museums and the new Discovery Woods nature playscape and treehouse—for one admission price—blend the best of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) learning on a beautiful 4.5-acre campus in Acton, MA, located about 20 miles west of Boston. The Museums serve families and schools from towns throughout the region, with a commitment to informal education that enhances classroom learning. The hands-on, playful exhibits, developed by professional educators, inspire curiosity, exploration, experimentation, and imagination. The Discovery Museums combine manageable scale, convenient location and free parking to provide a fun and engaging experience where children and adults can discover their world together.
The Discovery Museum are an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For more information please visit www.discoverymuseums.org. The Discovery Museums’ programming is supported in part by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
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