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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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Republished on the day of John Harney’s funeral

Posted on December 30, 2025 | Leave a comment

The Medfield Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award bestowed on John Harney in 2012 is republished here on the day of John’s funeral.  Whereas that award was about John’s civic engagement in Medfield, his funeral was about the man and his family that fortunately shared our hometown since 1965.

John Harney – Lifetime Achievement Award — Medfield civic and community leadership

John Harney is a 47-year resident of Medfield, and was nominated for the Lifetime Achievement award by Medfield resident and retired Medfield High School teacher Richard DeSorgher, who described Harney as “a shining example of the role of a citizen in society. Democracy is not a spectator sport, and without the John Harneys of this world, our government could not exist.”

Harney’s role as a Medfield civic leader began in 1978 as an elected member of the School Committee. From there, Harney served as a Medfield Selectman, joined a number of committees and boards involved with the Medfield State Hospital site, was a 14-year member of the town’s Economic Development Committee, and involved in Collective Bargaining Teams and the Solid Waste Committee.

DeSorgher noted that as selectman, Harney led the drive to save the Dwight-Derby House, and he also fought for the preservation of open space in Medfield.

“John led the drive at Town Meeting to purchase several parcels of land here in Medfield, including the Wheelock property, the Plain Street/Community Gardens land, and the Cronin/Wight Street property. He also fought hard to obtain the Route 27/Plain Street open space that was defeated at Town Meeting,” said DeSorgher.

DeSorgher noted, “Whether in my classroom, the newspapers, in the community, or at public meetings,  John Harney can be seen making democracy work. John speaks out on issues, popular or not, because he believes his cause is right and just. The result of John’s volunteer and civic service is a better town of Medfield for all of our almost 13,000 residents.”

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HTW on the MFi 2025 Angel Run

Posted on December 18, 2025 | Comments Off on HTW on the MFi 2025 Angel Run

From the Hometown Weekly –

https://hometownweekly.net/medfield/angel-run-has-successful-20th-year/

Hometown Weekly

Angel Run has successful 20th year

Angel Run has successful 20th year

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!

 Medfield

 December 17, 2025

 Isabell Macrina

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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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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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Posted in Charity, Children, Downtown, Entertainment, Events, Medfield Foundation, Medfield High School, People, Recreation, Sports, Teens, Uncategorized

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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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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Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund Awards $40,000 In 2025 Grants

Posted on May 14, 2025 | Comments Off on Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund Awards $40,000 In 2025 Grants

From Colleen Sullivan on the Medfield Patch –

Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund Awards $40,000 In Grants

On a beautiful evening in Medfield, the MFi Legacy Fund Grant recipients gathered in celebrating these groups and volunteers

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Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund Awards $40,000 In Grants

The Medfield Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2025 Legacy Fund Community Impact Grants. The Medfield Foundation (MFi) is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable corporation whose mission is to build community by supporting nonprofit initiatives, raising funds for those in need, and distributing grants that positively impact Medfield.

Since 2018, over $135,000 in grants have been awarded to Medfield community groups. The annual process starts with a “Call for Applications” in February, with invitations for semi-finalists to compete in a Pitch It! Shark Tank type event in April, and selection of final winning recipients in May. Any Medfield-based nonprofit or Town department is eligible to apply.

“It’s an honor to support these amazing groups and volunteers that contribute so much to our community”, said Chris Cahill, Co-Chair of the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund Committee.

This year’s grants were awarded to:

  • Friends of Medfield High School Theatre Society for sound and stage support
  • Sustainable Medfield for an educational mailing to new residents
  • Peak House Heritage Center for a structural survey and their re-siding project
  • Medfield Animal Shelter towards shelter renovation needs
  • Zullo Gallery Center for the Arts toward strategic planning for building ownership

ABOUT THE MEDFIELD FOUNDATION LEGACY FUND

The Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund is a professionally-managed endowment fund supported by generous gifts from the community. The Legacy Fund invests for the long term while also helping to address current needs through grantmaking. Grants are made to organizations working in the community through an annual competitive process conducted by volunteers serving on the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund Grant Committee.

For more information or to contribute to the Medfield Foundation Legacy Fund, please visit https://www.MedfieldFoundation.org

Make an Impact. Leave a Legacy!

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Repair Cafe – Saturday – 2-5pm

Posted on May 1, 2025 | Comments Off on Repair Cafe – Saturday – 2-5pm

From Catherine Friend White –

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EV Car Show, Sunday 1-3 at The Center

Posted on April 30, 2025 | Comments Off on EV Car Show, Sunday 1-3 at The Center

From Chris Gordon, Medfield Energy Committee –

EV CAR SHOWSUNDAY, MAY 4, 1-3 PM1 ICE HOUSE ROAD THE CENTER AT MEDFIELDContact us at:sustainablemedfield@gmail.com Come talk to local owners of plug-in hybrids and all-electric models.An Initiative of the Medfield Foundation An Initiative of the Medfield Foundation, INC. Test drive a new lucid! Ice Cream and kids’ crafts table!

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