Nonprofits

Worcester-based Spectrum Health Systems has received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to operate a reentry program for offenders leaving prison considered at high-risk for resuming criminal activity.

For local nonprofits, it can be a never-ending marathon to gather the dribs and drabs of money that keep the lights and the paychecks signed, which explains the enthusiasm in the voice of Joseph Cox when he talks of the $2 million his EcoTarium received from the Worcester-based C Jean and Myles McDonough Charitable Foundation.

The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts has awarded a $78,000 grant to Marlborough-based Employment Options, which will allow the organization to expand its social enterprise program known as Catering Options.

The U.S. Department of Health and Humans Services (HHS) on Thursday awarded a $1.03 million grant to...

Energy-buying consortium PowerOptions is seeking developers to supply wholesale renewable energy to individual members of its 500-member consortium, particularly to larger member institutions such as area hospitals, universities and municipalities.

The Seven Hills Foundation has purchased a 22,750-square-foot building at 208 Charlton Road in Sturbridge for $1.45 million.

Energy-buying consortium PowerOptions has chosen Hopkinton-based Solect Energy to lead its Small Systems Solar program, the companies announced Thursday.

Culture in Worcester has received a $15.25 million boost with the announcement that the Myles & C. Jean McDonough Foundation will grant those funds to seven cultural institutions in the city and surrounding area.

Female nonprofit CEOs continue to earn less than their male counterparts, according to a new report from GuideStar.

To hear Spectrum Health Systems CEO Chuck Faris tell it, Massachusetts is a relatively good place to be in the addiction treatment services industry, and to receive treatment if you need it.