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Medfield Foundation’s 2025 Appeal

Posted on December 30, 2025 | Leave a comment

Gift to your Medfield Foundation – to make our shared hometown even better in 2026.

Dear Medfield Neighbor, Our Community Needs You — Now More Than Ever. In these uncertain times, your support for the Medfield Foundation can make all the difference. As a 100% volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2001, our mission is simple yet powerful: to build community by supporting local non-profit initiatives, raising funds for those in need, and distributing grants that positively impact Medfield. How Your Support Helps Medfield Community Assistance Fund Through our Angel Run and generous donations like yours, we’ve provided over $375,000 in emergency assistance to Medfield residents – helping neighbors stay in their homes, repair their cars, cover kindergarten tuition, and send children to summer camp. The Legacy Fund Our endowment, the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund, ensures a vibrant Medfield for generations to come. Since 2016, we have granted more than $136,000 to local nonprofits and town departments – supporting organizations such as the Rail Trail, Sustainable Medfield, Peak House Heritage Center, Zullo Gallery, Medfield Outreach, Medfield TV, Medfield Animal Shelter and Medfield High School Theatre Society among many others. Fiscal Sponsorships We’ve helped over 50 community-driven initiatives grow by offering our nonprofit platform, expertise, and tax-exempt status. Projects we’ve proudly supported include the Hinkley Playground, Medfield Rail Trail, Straw Hat Park, Medfield Cares About Prevention, Medfield High School’s first turf athletic field, the Council on Aging Senior Bus, and our newest initiative, Medfield’s 375th Anniversary Parade and Celebration Fund. Give Where You Live Your contribution — big or small — fuels these efforts and ensures Medfield continues to be a compassionate, connected, and thriving community. Use the enclosed envelope or visit MedfieldFoundation.org to learn more and make your donation today. Your support truly makes a difference. With gratitude, Abby Marble President, Medfield Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 745, Medfield, MA 02052 | info@medfieldfoundation.org | medfieldfoundation.org P.O. Box 745, Medfield, MA 02052 | info@medfieldfoundation.org | medfieldfoundation.org The Medfield Foundation has provided fiscal sponsorship to 51 Community initiatives including: • Art in Public Places • Council on Aging Senior Bus • Dale Street Playground • Friends of MHS Theatre • Festival Fund • Hinkley Helpers • Friends of the Kingsbury Pond Grist Mill • Friends of Medfield Outreach • Friends of the Medfield Rail Trail • Friends of Recreation • MFi Covid Relief Fund • Medfield Cares about Prevention (MCAP) • Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention (MCSP) • Medfield Helping Hands • Medfield Fireworks • MHS Athletic Fund • MHS Track & Bleachers • MHS Turf Field of Dreams • Medfield Skate Park • Medfield 375th Anniversary Parade and Celebration Committee • Natasha Domeshek Library Fund • Peak House Heritage Center • Saw Mill Brook Conservation • Sustainable Medfield • Straw Hat Park • Veterans’ Recognition Fund 25 $ $4.4 million $136,000 100+ 25 $375,000 $10K  $1.2M 50+ 85,000 Years supporting the Medfield community Put millions of dollars of your tax-deductible contributions into action in the community Total funds invested in the community since 2001. These funds have directly impacted and enriched the lives of Medfield residents Legacy Fund grants awarded to local nonprofits and town departments generating future hope and promise for Medfield Volunteer Angels required to staff the annual Angel Run Years empowering passionate volunteers to create change for Medfield Emergency assistance funds allocated to Medfield residents With an initial $10,000 grant, the Medfield Foundation enabled a local organization to secure over $1.2 million in funding — a 12,400% return for our community Community projects have been empowered by Medfield Foundation’s nonprofit platform Kilometers completed at the Angel Run by joyful runners, walkers and strollers IMPACT OF VOLUNTEERS IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY FINANCIAL IMPACT

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Medfield Foundation’s 2025 Appeal

Posted on December 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Medfield Foundation’s 2025 Appeal
Dear Medfield Neighbor, Our Community Needs You — Now More Than Ever. In these uncertain times, your support for the Medfield Foundation can make all the difference. As a 100% volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2001, our mission is simple yet powerful: to build community by supporting local non-profit initiatives, raising funds for those in need, and distributing grants that positively impact Medfield. How Your Support Helps Medfield Community Assistance Fund Through our Angel Run and generous donations like yours, we’ve provided over $375,000 in emergency assistance to Medfield residents – helping neighbors stay in their homes, repair their cars, cover kindergarten tuition, and send children to summer camp. The Legacy Fund Our endowment, the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund, ensures a vibrant Medfield for generations to come. Since 2016, we have granted more than $136,000 to local nonprofits and town departments – supporting organizations such as the Rail Trail, Sustainable Medfield, Peak House Heritage Center, Zullo Gallery, Medfield Outreach, Medfield TV, Medfield Animal Shelter and Medfield High School Theatre Society among many others. Fiscal Sponsorships We’ve helped over 50 community-driven initiatives grow by offering our nonprofit platform, expertise, and tax-exempt status. Projects we’ve proudly supported include the Hinkley Playground, Medfield Rail Trail, Straw Hat Park, Medfield Cares About Prevention, Medfield High School’s first turf athletic field, the Council on Aging Senior Bus, and our newest initiative, Medfield’s 375th Anniversary Parade and Celebration Fund. Give Where You Live Your contribution — big or small — fuels these efforts and ensures Medfield continues to be a compassionate, connected, and thriving community. Use the enclosed envelope or visit MedfieldFoundation.org to learn more and make your donation today. Your support truly makes a difference. With gratitude, Abby Marble President, Medfield Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 745, Medfield, MA 02052 | info@medfieldfoundation.org | medfieldfoundation.org P.O. Box 745, Medfield, MA 02052 | info@medfieldfoundation.org | medfieldfoundation.org The Medfield Foundation has provided fiscal sponsorship to 51 Community initiatives including: • Art in Public Places • Council on Aging Senior Bus • Dale Street Playground • Friends of MHS Theatre • Festival Fund • Hinkley Helpers • Friends of the Kingsbury Pond Grist Mill • Friends of Medfield Outreach • Friends of the Medfield Rail Trail • Friends of Recreation • MFi Covid Relief Fund • Medfield Cares about Prevention (MCAP) • Medfield Coalition for Suicide Prevention (MCSP) • Medfield Helping Hands • Medfield Fireworks • MHS Athletic Fund • MHS Track & Bleachers • MHS Turf Field of Dreams • Medfield Skate Park • Medfield 375th Anniversary Parade and Celebration Committee • Natasha Domeshek Library Fund • Peak House Heritage Center • Saw Mill Brook Conservation • Sustainable Medfield • Straw Hat Park • Veterans’ Recognition Fund 25 $ $4.4 million $136,000 100+ 25 $375,000 $10K  $1.2M 50+ 85,000 Years supporting the Medfield community Put millions of dollars of your tax-deductible contributions into action in the community Total funds invested in the community since 2001. These funds have directly impacted and enriched the lives of Medfield residents Legacy Fund grants awarded to local nonprofits and town departments generating future hope and promise for Medfield Volunteer Angels required to staff the annual Angel Run Years empowering passionate volunteers to create change for Medfield Emergency assistance funds allocated to Medfield residents With an initial $10,000 grant, the Medfield Foundation enabled a local organization to secure over $1.2 million in funding — a 12,400% return for our community Community projects have been empowered by Medfield Foundation’s nonprofit platform Kilometers completed at the Angel Run by joyful runners, walkers and strollers IMPACT OF VOLUNTEERS IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY FINANCIAL IMPACT

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Thank you Linda Thompson!

Posted on November 22, 2025 | 1 comment

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/medfield-non-profit-recycles-flowers-memory-care/

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Love Medfield. Here are some meaningful ways to support it!

Posted on November 19, 2025 | Comments Off on Love Medfield. Here are some meaningful ways to support it!

Fueling Medfield:

Your Gift Makes Everything Run.

As the holiday season—the true time of giving—begins, we know you’re looking for meaningful ways to support your town.

You may know us best for our upcoming Angel Run 5K, but the Medfield Foundation is so much more than a race! We are a dedicated engine supporting countless local initiatives right here in Medfield.

The Medfield Foundation has raised $5.5 million since its inception to directly impact the lives of Medfield’s residents.

This year, you don’t have to cross a finish line to make a profound difference. Please consider giving to support all that the Medfield Foundation does.

Your donation today ensures our momentum continues, funding the crucial programs that make Medfield a wonderful place to live for everyone.

Thank you for your generosity this time of year!

Donate       

There is still time to register for the 2025 Angel Run!

We are officially counting down the days until the Angel Run 5K—get ready to experience the most festive, feel-good event of the holiday season!

Register    

Here’s what we do at The Medfield Foundation…

Provide Support

We have helped over 50 local non-profit initiative through our charitable platform, to support their fundraising efforts, such as Hinkley Helpers most recently.

Raise Funds

We support Medfield residents directly, two examples: our Community Assistance Fund, helps local folks in need via emergency assistance, and our Camp Fund, sending local kids to summer camps.

Make an Impact

Through the foundation’s Legacy Fund, a professionally managed endowment, we support community driven projects, through an annual grant program. Nearly $100,000 has been granted to local organizations like Medfield Outreach, Sustainable Medfield, and The Peak House Heritage Center, to name just a few.

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New Life Furniture Bank Appeal

Posted on November 11, 2025 | Comments Off on New Life Furniture Bank Appeal

From Susan Maritan –

Dear Neighbor, 

I am a military veteran and served five years in the U.S. Navy. I know the demands placed on our service members: extended periods away from home, time spent in harm’s way, and low pay. People often say, “thank you for your service,” yet when veterans transition to civilian life, a number of them fall through the cracks. For various reasons, some returning veterans miss out on job training, mental health support, or medical care until it’s too late. I remain deeply troubled by the statistics on homeless veterans in our society.

Because of generous donors like you, New Life Furniture Bank has, over the past 12 years, provided furniture and household essentials to 1,425 military personnel, men and women alike, with furniture and household essentials to make their apartments a home. Currently, more than 15% of our clients are military veterans. You can make a difference in their lives by contributing to our Annual Campaign. Please visit newlifefb.org or send a check to:

New Life Furniture Bank 
P.O. Box 573
Medfield, MA 02052

In the future when you say, “thank you for your service,” to a military veteran, you’ll know you’ve backed those words with meaningful action. Each gift to New Life changes both a space and a life. This Veterans Day, you can turn empty rooms into homes filled with hope:

$150 – Provides a new bed for a veteran or a member of their family
$250 – Fully furnishes a kitchen, dining, living room for one veteran-led household
$1000 – Provides brand new beds for seven veterans and their family members
$2500 – Furnishes comfortable homes for ten veteran-led households

New Life is a volunteer-driven organization, and our growth depends on community support. Please consider signing up. Our website lists the various opportunities. There’s a volunteer position for everyone!  

With warm regards,

Ron Yates
Co-Founder and Chairman

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Angel Run shirt deadline is 11/2

Posted on October 31, 2025 | Comments Off on Angel Run shirt deadline is 11/2

Celebrating 20 Years of the Angel Run! 🎉 In 2006, family and friends of Natasha Domeshek came together to honor her memory through a heartfelt community event — the very first Angel Run. 💙 What began as a tribute to a beloved third grader has grown into a cherished holiday tradition that brings our community together, continuing the Angel Run’s mission to support families and spread joy across our town.

Join us! 🏃‍♀️✨ Sunday, December 7th at 11:30 AM👉 Register before November 2nd to get this years commemorative shirt!: angelrun.medfieldfoundation.org/about

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St. Vincent de Paul Society’s Bingo Night Fundraiser on 11/7 at The Center

Posted on October 30, 2025 | Comments Off on St. Vincent de Paul Society’s Bingo Night Fundraiser on 11/7 at The Center

From Anna Mae O’Shea Brooke –

Bingo Night to Benefit St. Vincent de Paul Society

The St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVdP) of Medfield & Norfolk will host a Bingo Night Fundraiser on Friday, November 7, at The Center at Medfield, 1 Ice House Rd. Doors open at 6pm and games begin at 7pm.

Admission is $25, which includes 10 games; each additional set of 10 cards may be purchased for $20 (cash only). The evening will feature cash prizes, a 50/50 raffle, basket raffle and refreshments for purchase.

Enjoy a fun night of prizes, raffles and community spirit; all to support the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Medfield & Norfolk in our mission of neighbors helping neighbors.

All proceeds support the SVdP’s  mission of neighbors helping neighbors; providing direct assistance to local individuals and families in need.

For more information, please email svdp.ejnm@gmail.com

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Medfield Foundation Angel Run 12/7

Posted on October 24, 2025 | Comments Off on Medfield Foundation Angel Run 12/7

Register by 11/2 to get the shirt –

We're here to talk about the Angel Run! Raise your hand if you've ever heard of the Angel Run. Raise your hand if you've ever been to the Angel Run? The Medfield Foundation Angel Run is a very festive 5K Race or Fun Run! The streets are all decorated, There’s entertainment along the way, like… And people cheering to rally you on! People get dressed up in costumes, you can run or walk, bring a stroller, people even bring their dog! At the finish line, there’s a Party with food and drinks. It’s really fun and it’s a fundraiser to raise money for charity. It’s happening on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Medfield High School. This year, you can make a team with your family, friends or even your class: Your teachers will be handing out a flyer to take home so you can learn more information and register. Tell your parents to register by November 2, 2025 so you can get a free shirt! We’re going to show you a video so you can learn more about it. We’ll walk around after that and you can ask us any questions. We hope to see you there!!

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MFi YL Grants Open to End of April

Posted on April 17, 2025 | Comments Off on MFi YL Grants Open to End of April

MFi Youth Leadership Program Now Accepting Grant Applications


The Medfield Foundation Youth Leadership Program is now accepting applications for its 2025 Grant Program. Up to $1,000 in funding will be awarded, which may be awarded in full or divided among multiple recipients. Applicants are welcome to learn more about the grant process and to submit a grant request at https://forms.gle/y9Yy9svXdJAFdsEw7 by April 30th.

Just as the Medfield Foundation has its Legacy Fund endowment and its Pitch It! Grant Program, the MFi youth leaders team raised $1,000 in the fall of 2024 to award in its own process. The Youth Leadership Grant Program is our call for any and all ideas that will enrich the lives of those who call Medfield home. The youth leaders will review the applications, ask questions, interview the applicants, conduct site visits, and make final presentations to their youth leader teammates before voting on and selecting the winner(s). Funding decisions will be communicated to winners by May 30th.

Founded in 2014 by the Medfield Foundation Inc. (MFi), the MFi Youth Leadership program empowers high school students with a sense of philanthropy and volunteerism to take action in their community. From an early age, the town’s youngest residents have opportunities to make a difference in their community. Those opportunities continue to grow as children come of age in our town. The Medfield Foundation is responsible for many local fundraising initiatives. As part of its commitment to community involvement, MFi created this program where high school students could take that philanthropic spirit, run with it and gain leadership experience in the process. Our youth leaders support one of the Medfield Foundation’s largest signature events, The MFi Angel Run, in the fall. It provides a perfect opportunity to get involved and gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to plan and manage a fundraising event. Then the winter/spring programming focuses on the grant process, including how to solicit proposals and how to review and award grants.

For more information, visit https://www.medfieldfoundation.org/youthleadership or email mfiyouthleadershipgrant@gmail.com

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MFi Legacy Fund Grant Applications due 3/21

Posted on March 16, 2025 | Comments Off on MFi Legacy Fund Grant Applications due 3/21

MEDFIELD FOUNDATION LEGACY FUND NOW ACCEPTING GRANT APPLICATIONS

The Medfield Foundation has announced that applications are now being accepted for its 2025 Legacy Fund Community Impact grants. Up to $40,000 in grants will be awarded, and any Medfield-based nonprofit or Town department is eligible. Applicants are welcome to submit a grant request online at https://www.medfieldfoundation.org/ by March 21st, 2025.

The Legacy Fund Committee will review all submissions and select the finalists who will be invited to PITCH IT!, a Shark Tank-type event to be held in person on April 16th, 2025. At PITCH IT!, applicants present their proposal, goals, and financial needs and directly engage with the Legacy Fund Committee on their projects. The Legacy Fund Committee will make its final selection of grant recipients for the 2025 funding round in May 2025.

The Medfield Foundation has awarded close to $100,000 over 5 years for the benefit of Medfield through its Legacy Fund Community Impact grants. Recipients include Cultural Alliance of Medfield, Friends of the MHS Theatre Society, Friends of the Medfield Rail Trail, Medfield Cares About Prevention, Medfield Outreach, The Peak House Heritage Center, Sustainable Medfield, Hinkley Helpers, Medfield TV, Kingsbury Pond Gristmill Committee, Zullo Gallery Center for Arts and Friends of the Dwight-Derby House.

Grantees have used their awards to further important projects in Medfield and in some cases to leverage significant additional resources such as matching grants or federal or state funding. This year’s applicants should be prepared to illustrate a strong and compelling current need for funds, and possibly present how those funds may generate additional investments from the Medfield community as well.

Act fast to take advantage of this spectacular opportunity!

ABOUT THE MEDFIELD FOUNDATION LEGACY FUND
The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund raises private funds for public good. The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund is a professionally managed endowment created to support community driven projects. The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund invests for the long term while also helping to address current community needs through annual competitive grantmaking for immediate positive impact.

For more information or to contribute to the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund, please visit www.medfieldfoundation.org/legacy-fund. Or you may contact us directly at info@medfieldfoundation.org.

Make an impact. Leave a Legacy!

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