Symphony Pro Musica, Hudson, MA $3,000

In support of a Metrowest production of the family-oriented opera, Hansel & Gretel, in collaboration with the Longwood Opera Company in March 2007.

Amazing Things Arts Center, Framingham, MA $5,000

To purchase an arts management ticketing system.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Metrowest, Marlboro, MA $20,000

To purchase and install a membership tracking system at the organization’s four locations to help with data collection and analysis, security and office efficiency.

Concord Museum, Concord, MA $35,000

To purchase and install an admission, ticketing and reservation system to streamline operations and provide an array of demographic information for marketing and planning purposes.

Discovery Museums, Acton, MA $17,500

For a series of projects that will demonstrate environmental responsibility, reduce the Museums' overhead expenses, enhance its facilities, and provide a platform for environmental education.

Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts, Concord, MA $10,000

To help Musketaquid Arts and Environment undertake its first independent annual appeal and expand its base of individual support.

Golden Tones, Inc., Wayland, MA $4,500

To plan and host an event to engage stakeholders in the future direction of the organization as the first step in a more comprehensive strategic planning effort.

Massachusetts Audubon Society, Lincoln, MA $15,700

In support of a project to update the Visitors Welcome area at Drumlin Farm.

Performing Arts Center of Metrowest, Framingham, MA $5,000

For a board development consultation.

Sudbury, Wayland, Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable, Sudbury, MA $3,300

For web site redesign and marketing materials.

Hudson Area Arts Alliance. Hudson, MA $25, 000

Over three years, to increase and enhance arts activities along the newly-opened Assabet River Rail Trail.

Marlborough Community Development Corporation, Marlborough, MA $15,000

To help facilitate a design charette to help Marlborough residents and leaders identify appropriate additions and enhancements to the recently opened Assabet River Rail Trail.

Thoreau Farm Trust, Concord, MA $20,000

To help preserve and renovate the historic Thoreau Birth House.

Communities for Restorative Justice, Concord , MA $25,000

To develop a Restorative Justice certification program for volunteers, police and other professionals.

Crossroads Community Foundation, Natick, MA $15,000

To help pilot a Youth Action Council based on the Foundation’s successful Youth in Philanthropy program which gives area teens the opportunity to learn about philanthropy by making grants to nonprofit organizations.

Framingham Public Schools/Office of Equity & Achievement, Framingham, MA $3,800

To write and print a handbook to help teachers better understand and relate to the parents of their Brazilian students.

John Andrew Mazie Memorial Foundation, Wayland, MA $1,200

In support of an intergenerational and intercultural project that brings high school students and their immigrant parents together to share and preserve their history and while enhancing literacy and literary skills.

Metrowest YMCA Framingham MA 15,000

In support of High Flight, the YMCA’s outdoor, adventure-based counseling program for at risk youth, including funds to replace outdated equipment.