Community Endowment of Lexington Announces Leslie and Colin Masson Challenges

Lexington residents and Founders of the Community Endowment of Lexington (CEL), Leslie and Colin Masson, have agreed to match, dollar for dollar, all gifts made to the Endowment through the end of the year up to $100,000. “We love Lexington and we chose to live here because of its deep-rooted history of neighbors helping neighbors,” said Leslie Masson. Her husband, Colin added, “This philosophy is what makes Lexington such a great place to live, and keeping this spirit of giving alive is our collective responsibility.”

The Community Endowment of Lexington, an endowed fund of the Foundation for MetroWest, was established in 2013 by Lexington residents as an initiative to provide support for those in need and strengthen their community. CEL supports nonprofits serving Lexington that help make life healthier and more enjoyable for all members of the community in the areas of health and human services, arts and culture, environment and community building. In just two years, CEL has granted more than $50,000 to nine nonprofits including the Lexington Symphony, Special Needs Arts Programs and to organizations preventing teen suicide and relationship violence.

“We are incredibly thankful to Leslie and Colin Masson for their ongoing commitment to CEL, and for them to go above and beyond their yearly giving to offer this challenge is an inspiration to the entire community,” says Leslie Zales, CEL Board Chair. “For them to match each gift made to CEL through the end of the year speaks to their love of Lexington, and we will call upon Lexington residents and businesses to act now.”

Join the Community Endowment of Lexington by participating in the Leslie & Colin Masson Challenge. Your gift will ensure that residents of Lexington have a strong and vibrant place to call home now and for generations to come. Make a donation today by visiting www.foundationformetrowest.org/CELgive or by mailing a check to the Foundation for MetroWest, 3 Eliot Street in Natick, MA. If mailing a check, please write “Community Endowment of Lexington” in the memo line. All gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent allowable by law.

With the opportunity to double your gift, the time has never been better to support the Community Endowment of Lexington. Please consider making a donation today. It is up to you to ensure the Massons’ generosity is fully realized.

About the Community Endowment of Lexington:
The Community Endowment of Lexington, an endowed fund of the Foundation for MetroWest, promotes a spirit of philanthropic giving to help enhance the quality of life for all Lexington residents now, and for the future. CEL is a permanent grantmaking source of funding to support our community needs and opportunities, and provide ways for donors to give back or leave a legacy to our community. For more information, visit www.foundationformetrowest.org/lexington

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 $10 million to charitable organizations and currently stewards more than $15 million in charitable assets for current needs and future impact. To learn more, please visit www.foundationformetrowest.org or call 508.647.2260.