Posted onFebruary 28, 2026|Comments Off on 3/15 DEADLINE for 2026 Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund Grants
MEDFIELD FOUNDATION LEGACY FUND NOW ACCEPTING
NON-PROFIT GRANT APPLICATIONS
The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund has announced that applications are now being accepted for its 2026 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 15, 2026.
The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund Community Board 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 16, 2026. At PITCH IT!, applicants will present their proposal, goals, and financial needs and directly engage with the Community Board on their projects. The Community Board will make its final selection of grant recipients for the 2026 funding round in late April, 2026.
This year marks the sixth round of Legacy Fund Community Impact grants. To date, over $136,000 has been awarded to thirteen organizations, including the Cultural Alliance of Medfield, the Friends of the MHS Theatre Society, the Friends of the Medfield Rail Trail, Medfield Cares About Prevention, Medfield Outreach, The Peak House Heritage Center, Zullo Gallery and Sustainable Medfield.
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 in the Medfield community as well.
Act fast to take advantage of this spectacular opportunity!
ABOUT THE MEDFIELDFOUNDATION LEGACY FUND
The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund is a professionally-managed endowment created to support community-driven projects. Volunteer-run and designed to complement the initiatives of Medfield organizations, the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund raises private funds for public good. The Legacy Fund invests for the long term while also helping to address current community needs through annual competitive grantmaking for immediate positive impact.
Posted onFebruary 5, 2026|Comments Off on Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund – 2026 Grants
MEDFIELD FOUNDATION LEGACY FUND NOW ACCEPTING
NON-PROFIT GRANT APPLICATIONS
The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund has announced that applications are now being accepted for its 2026 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 15, 2026.
The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund Community Board 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 16, 2026. At PITCH IT!, applicants will present their proposal, goals, and financial needs and directly engage with the Community Board on their projects. The Community Board will make its final selection of grant recipients for the 2026 funding round in late April, 2026.
This year marks the sixth round of Legacy Fund Community Impact grants. To date, over $136,000 has been awarded to thirteen organizations, including the Cultural Alliance of Medfield, the Friends of the MHS Theatre Society, the Friends of the Medfield Rail Trail, Medfield Cares About Prevention, Medfield Outreach, The Peak House Heritage Center, Zullo Gallery and Sustainable Medfield.
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 in the Medfield community as well.
Act fast to take advantage of this spectacular opportunity!
ABOUT THE MEDFIELDFOUNDATION LEGACY FUND
The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund is a professionally-managed endowment created to support community-driven projects. Volunteer-run and designed to complement the initiatives of Medfield organizations, the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund raises private funds for public good. The Legacy Fund invests for the long term while also helping to address current community needs through annual competitive grantmaking for immediate positive impact.
By Isabell Macrina Hometown Weekly Reporter The Medfield Foundation’s annual Angel Run turned a typical 5k run into a runner’s winter wonderland. The MFI Angel Run was originally in honor of Natasha Domeshek to raise funds for scholarships of the graduating class. Now, the funds from the race go towards the Community Assistance Fund that is dispersed throughout Medfield to benefit the community. So, community members gathered at Medfield High School dressed in running gear, holiday outfits, and some with canine companions to participate in this year’s Angel Run.
The emcee of this year’s run was Greg Schwandick, who announced the course’s winter theme and gave out the usual instructions to wait behind the starting line. He also suggested the ore serious, competitive runners go towards the front of the line, and those with small children or dogs go to the back to avoid accidental trampling. Sophia O’Toole, a Medfield High School senior, sang the national anthem to start the event. With a chill in the air and anticipation in their bones, the racers huddled behind the starting line and waited. As soon as the airhorn went off, they took off.
The course takes the runners through Medfield, down the streets to the cheering of local cheerleaders, underneath large snowflakes and candy canes. It turned running into a scene from the Nutcracker, and one with an end goal that benefitted the community. The runners came in with surprising speed with the cold weather. First through the finish line was Tommy Ross after only 17 minutes and 14 seconds! Ross runs it even though he’s not from the area, but family down the street had a child in the same grade as Natasha so he runs it for them. Next was Bryce Jenning and Chris Unger, both students who came in just after Ross. Yana Zubarev was first for the women, taking the last corner like it was nothing to her.
Runners crossed the finish line at the other side of the high school and were greeted with water, apples and bananas, and a small runners party in the school. They had set up small carnival games, like bowling, ring toss, and more! From candy canes to pizza, there was food and treats for all to be had. It was a wonderful day for a wonderful cause. Congratulations to all the runners!
Posted onDecember 15, 2025|Comments Off on “Medfield Photovoice” student art project 3:30–4:30 pm, 1/22, MHS Library
From Krissy King, MPH, Substance Use Prevention Coordinator
Photovoice Gallery to Showcase Medfield High School Student Art and Wellness Project Public Walkthrough on January 22 at Medfield High School Library
Medfield, MA — Members of the public are invited to attend a gallery walkthrough of the Medfield Photovoice student art project on January 22 from 3:30–4:30 p.m. at the Medfield High School Library.
Through a variety of expressive media, including photo collages, triptych art, light painting, and digital art, Medfield High School students explored a series of prompts reflecting the positive and negative influences on their health and well-being. Each project is accompanied by student-written captions designed to inspire education, reflection, and community dialogue about the experiences and challenges facing Medfield youth.
Medfield Photovoice is a collaborative effort between the Medfield Cares About Prevention (MCAP) community coalition, the Bellforge Arts Center, and the Medfield High School Art Department. Originally developed in 1992 by Caroline C. Wang and Mary Ann Burris, the Photovoice model is a participatory health promotion strategy that empowers individuals to examine personal and community issues through the lens of photography. This project supports MCAP’s ongoing Action Plan to advance youth health and wellness in Medfield through education, empowerment, and community-driven change.
The reception will also feature spoken reflections from selected Medfield students, accompanied by live music from the Medfield Guitar Club.
For additional information, please contact Krissy King at kking@medfield.net.
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Posted onDecember 11, 2025|Comments Off on Early 1800’s Medfield Letters
Last night Walter McClennen gave a talk about his book of letters to Hannah Smith who lived in Medfield and kept the letters her sisters wrote to her between 1804 to 1825. Interesting insights into the life of an average young woman’s quotidian life at that early time.
Posted onNovember 25, 2025|Comments Off on MMA’s Spaghetti & Snowballs 12/2
From Patti Allan –
ONE WEEK LEFT! Help Make Spaghetti & Snowballs Our Best Yet! 🎄✨
The MMA’s biggest fundraiser of the year is almost here—and we need YOU to help make it magical!
Spaghetti & Snowballs is one week away – Tuesday, December 2nd at the MHS Cafeteria, and we’re so close to another sold-out celebration to kick off the holiday season!
🎟️ TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE:
5:15pm Seating: Community seats are SOLD OUT! Just 4 premium tables left ($160/table of 8)
6:30pm Seating: 36 community seats ($10) and 12 premium tables ($160/table of 8) still available
This event is fun for all ages! Secure your reserved premium table for family and friends, or grab community seating before they’re gone! Get tickets:https://givebutter.com/fH1k6h
🙏 WE NEED YOUR HELP! This beloved Medfield tradition depends on community support. We’re still looking for:
Join us for spaghetti, holiday music by Medfield orchestra, band and chorus students, a bake sale, gift basket raffles, and photos with Olaf! Let’s make this year’s event unforgettable.
Posted onNovember 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.
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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