Nonprofits

O'Sullivan has been promoting biotechnology in Central Massachusetts for years and has helped it grow into what it is today.

The Greater Worcester Community Foundation goes about its influence in the community quietly, letting millions of dollars distributed to nonprofits and community organizations do the talking.

The Heywood HealthCare Charitable Foundation has awarded grants to nine area nonprofit groups, totaling nearly $100,000, the Gardner-based provider announced.

In October, Girls Inc. of Worcester launched the public part of its $5.5-million fundraising campaign

Venture Community Service has named a new vice president to oversee operation of 44 sites throughout Massachusetts.

The board of directors at Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services (SYFS) has named two co-executive directors.

The mayors of nine Massachusetts cities are among the more than 200 civic and health leaders who urged lawmakers on Thursday to reauthorize a state trust fund aimed at preventing chronic health conditions like diabetes and asthma.

In a move to create affordable space for artists in Worcester, the Creative Hub has partnered with the Arts and Business Council of Greater Boston to buy the former Ionic Avenue Boys and Girls Club.

Worcester Art Museum has brought Heather Davis on to run the day-to-day operations of the organization.

The board of directors for the Community Harvest Project of North Grafton has hired Cordelia Lyon as the organization's new executive director.