Marlborough charities to receive Thanksgiving grants

WOBURN, November 21, 2012 – Given its not-for-profit status, New Horizons at Marlborough is no stranger to philanthropy. Thanks to a new program by its sponsor, however, the independent and assisted living community is participating in an unusual holiday giving initiative this year.

Through the Staff Giving on Thanksgiving program, full-time employees with 10 or more years of seniority with Woburn-based Cummings Properties or any of its affiliated organizations, including New Horizons, were each invited to choose a locally based not-for-profit to receive a $1,000 donation.

Having received an enthusiastic response to this inaugural program, Cummings Properties will distribute a total of $111,000 during the week of Thanksgiving.  (See sidebar for the complete list of grant recipients.)  The Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest and Marlborough Public Schools Music Association will collectively receive $5,000.

Ginger Ryan, marketing director of New Horizons, stated, “As a Marlborough resident, I am aware of the positive reputation the Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest has built within the community. I am very happy to recommend it to receive a donation.”

Cummings Properties president and CEO Dennis Clarke said, “Cummings Properties has always been extremely active in local philanthropy. This year, the Company is delighted to do something extra special by involving more than 100 staff members in a new donation program. It is truly our pleasure to support such deserving local charities during the holiday season, especially knowing that they are so meaningful to our most senior colleagues.”

Home to more than 450 senior citizens, New Horizons was established in 1994 on the site formerly occupied by Madonna Hall School for Girls.