Grant Recipients

2026 GRANTEES

All Newton Music School:  Tuition assistance for young girls in need to attend high-quality music education within their Newton community.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts:  Expansion of one-to-one mentoring services to girls and young women in the city of Newton.

Communities for People:  Supporting Beacon Forward, a mentorship and support program for youth in foster care, offering education in essential life skills development and preparation for transition to independent living. 

Dreamfar High School Marathon:  Non-competitive running and mentorship program that promotes health and wellness, instills the value of hard work, and improves students’ self-confidence and positive attitudes toward school.

Hope and Comfort, Inc.:  Programming dedicated to providing local women and girls with sustained access to high-quality hygiene products that promote health, dignity, and confidence.

Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston:  Comprehensive mentoring programs for girls, boys, and adults with mild to moderate disabilities.

John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton:  Supporting the SMART Girls Empowerment Program, a structured mentorship and engagement program designed to support the social, emotional, and physical development of girls in grades 3–8. 

New Art Center:  Expansion of Expressive Arts Therapy programs for women, girls, and teens, which provide health-building, educational, and therapeutic arts experiences for Newton residents.

Newton Athletes Unlimited:  Supporting Therapeutic Recreation Programs that improve the physical and emotional health and wellness of children and adults with disabilities.

Newton Community Development Foundation:  Programming for young residents of NCDF properties and their families, providing safe, structured and enriching after-school activities.

Newton Community Education:  Need-based scholarships to girls for educational and recreational summer camp or school-year extracurricular activities.

Newton Neighbors:  Scholarships for Newton school children to attend summer camps, providing them with opportunities for ongoing learning, growth, fun, and confidence building. 

Pathway to Possible:  Supporting direct mental health programming for adults with cognitive and/or developmental disabilities, their families, and the organization’s staff.

The Second Step:  Supporting the Steps to Justice Program, which provides trauma-informed, free legal services to women who are survivors of domestic violence.

Service Stars:  Expansion of year-round programming that blends service learning, social-emotional development, and leadership cultivation for children. 

The Wily Network:  Supporting programs offering clinical coaching and community building opportunities for diverse young women who lack a financial safety net while attending college in Newton.

West Suburban YMCA:  Financial assistance for preschool-aged participants from low-income households enrolled in the summer day camp.