Nonprofits

The Foundation for MetroWest has announced that Judy Salerno is stepping down from her executive director role after 15 years.

People are on the move at Webster Five, Slowey McManus, RemodelWerks and more.

15-40 Connection of Westborough, a national education and advocacy nonprofit teaching people how to detect cancer earlier, is rebranding as DetecTogether and expanding its work to people of all ages, the organization announced on Thursday.

More than $700,000 has been funneled into Central Mass. cultural nonprofit organizations as part of a $10-million funding package disbursed to 183 groups across the state through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and Executive Office of Housing & Economic Development, the groups announced on Thursday. 

The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development has awarded $558,134 to four Central Mass. housing authorities to support the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. 

Entrepreneurship for All, the Lowell nonprofit with a location in Worcester, has received a $277,777 racial justice grant from Facebook, the organization announced on Monday.

Edward Street Child Services, an early childhood investment and advocacy group which dates back to 1883, has simplified and changed its name to Edward Street, the nonprofit announced on Dec. 1.

People are on the move at Elevate Counseling Services, Anna Maria College, Open Sky Community Services and more.

The workplace has long been many different things for many different people – a space to chase one’s career ambitions, to network, pursue passions, make ends meet, among others – but for some, it’s been a safety net.

When Worcester public schools were closed this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic, the health-minded decision not only kept students out of the classroom – it also took away a key way for community health providers to reach students easily while they’re already in school.