Waltham Nonprofits Awarded Zakim Fund Grants

WALTHAM, MA – Two Waltham-based nonprofits were among 52 grassroots organizations awarded grants this week by the Lenny Zakim Fund. Healthy Waltham and Neighbors Who Care received funding at the Zakim Fund's 2017 awards ceremony on Monday.

Healthy Waltham promotes healthy eating and lifestyle choices to families with young children, recent immigrants, low-income residents, seniors and adults with disabilities. Neighbors Who Care matches seniors with local volunteers to alleviate feelings of loneliness and isolation among the elderly.

"The grantee list is extremely diverse and will help to change the lives of thousands in MA communities," said Jude Goldman, Executive Director. "The work being done by the organizations funded by The Lenny Zakim Fund represents commitment, creativity and activism at its best."

The Zakim Fund annually grants funding to homegrown grassroots organizations and provides resources, training and support to ensure sustainability for fledgling nonprofits and groups.

Photo 1: Healthy Waltham received a grant from the Lenny Zakim Fund Grant at a ceremony on February 6. Pictured L-R are Kaytie Dowcett, Board Member, Reva Haselkorn, Program Coordinator/Chef Instructor, Maria DiMaggio, Communications & Development, and Brighid Courtney, Board Member.

Photo 2: The Lenny Zekim Fund awarded a grant to Neighbors Who Care at a ceremony in Boston on February 6. Pictured L-R are Nancy Mulvihill, President/CEO and Martha Ryan, Executive Director.

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