Southbridge

Four Central Massachusetts organizations working to afford individuals with disabilities job training, workforce placement, and post-placement support are amongst nine awardees statewide receiving $900,000 in grants.

People are moving up at Cornerstone Bank, the Marlborough Economic Development Council, and bankHometown.

Clark University, the Leominster East Side Community Center, and the MetroWest YMCA Regional Early Learning Center are among the 20 Central Massachusetts entities slated to benefit from $23.08 million in federal funding pending final approval by the U.S. Senate and President Joe Biden.

Professionals are being hired and promoted at Central Massachusetts businesses like Geisel Software, Shepherd & Goldstein, Cornerstone Bank, and Consigli Construction.

The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts awarded four grants totaling $1 million to area nonprofits in order to improve child mental health, access for children to affordable health care, food delivery for people in need, and child care businesses.

The hotel’s new name and branding is a reference to a line of Wellsworth glasses produced by the American Optical Company.

In a post-COVID world, the demand for these services is higher than ever, yet animal nonprofits are reporting financial crises as flattening donations are failing to cover expenses.

Dozens of Central Massachusetts nonprofits have received funds ranging from $5,000 to $30,000, as part of the Worcester-based Reliant Foundation’s 2023 community grants.

People are on the move at Sundin Marketing, North Brookfield Savings Bank, and Clinton Savings Bank.

UMass Memorial Health - Harrington hospital in Southbridge has opened two community fridges and closets on its campuses, which will supply food items and lightly used clothing for individuals to access as part of the hospital’s health equity initiatives.