TRADES SCHOLARSHIPS - WINTHROP HIGH SCHOOL & THE VOKE (Northeast Metropolitan Vocational Regional High School)
In 2022, the Foundation awarded WHS with two $1,500 scholarships for two graduating seniors planning to go into the trades.
In 2024, Winthrop Foundation awarded three $1,500 scholarships for WHS graduating seniors going into the trades, and three $1,500 scholarships to Winthrop seniors attending the Voke (Northeast Vocational Regional High School) who plan to enter into the trades.
WINTHROP YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
Awarded $13,240 to this 501c3, to fund a 12-week intensive hockey skill-building program, to improve the skills of young skaters while having no impact on the cost to their families.
WINTHROP HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL
Awarded $10,000 for the renovation of Veteran's baseball field, including a complete renovation of the infield to fix concerning areas such as growing weed, lips around the infield, improper clay, and worn out sod.
CELEBRATING THE SEASON
In recent years, the Winthrop Foundation has played a crucial role in revitalizing and enriching the town's holiday spirit during its annual November Holiday Event. The Foundation has been instrumental in the lighting of the trees at Crest Ave Park and the East Boston entrance, as well as providing support to the dedicated group of volunteers who organized the entire event in 2022. The Foundation is pleased to be supportive of the Chamber of Commerce as it re-takes the lead in organizing and sponsoring this joyful family event. The Trustees of the Foundation are dedicated to ensuring that this beloved tradition, which brings our community together during the holiday season, continues to be one of the most outstanding and successful community events each year.
TREE WINTHROP/GROW (previously Winthrop Loves Trees)
Awarded a substantial $70,400 grant to enhance the urban canopy and green spaces within the town. Funding allocated to Tree Winthrop, a nonprofit organization, was utilized for procuring numerous trees, tree bags, implementing the Adopt-a-Tree volunteer watering initiative, establishing pollinator gardens, and conducting an inventory of trees situated on public land in the town. Commencing in September 2022, the project has made significant progress and is on track to conclude by the spring of 2024, enriching the town with both aesthetic appeal and valuable environmental benefits.
ROBOTICS TEAM AT WINTHROP HIGH SCHOOL
The student-led WHS Robotics Team received a $5,000 grant to design and build a robot for the upcoming 2022-2023 FIRST Robotics Competition. This competition focuses on the production, programming, and testing of student-built robots. The grant money was used to cover expenses for robot components and competition registration, providing WHS students with valuable opportunities to engage in manufacturing, engineering, and coding while creating innovative features and designs for the robot. This project also served as a platform to introduce students and parents to the exciting world of engineering.
DOG PARK
The Town of Winthrop received a $100,000 grant to bolster its own funds to develop and construct a dog park. The Winthrop Dog Park, a long-anticipated project, reached a significant milestone with groundbreaking and completion in September 2022. Located on Veterans Rd along the southeastern edge of Miller Field, the Winthrop Dog Park offers a space for all resident humans and canines to relish.
WINTHROP LITTLE LEAGUE
Awarded $25,000 to construct new Little League batting cages, netting, fencing and groundwork, as well as installation and labor costs.
WINTHROP PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization)
Awarded $1,500 for "Hope for the Holidays" gifts cards provided to the neediest of Winthrop families during the winter holidays.
HOMETOWN HEROES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
A special award of $2,000 in recognition of the above-and-beyond work done by the Winthrop Dept of Health, its director Meredith Hurley, and her team of volunteer nurses and health professionals, to keep residents as safe as possible during the most difficult days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
POLICE EXPLORERS - TOYS FOR TOTS
Awarded $1,000 to the Police Explorers "Toys for Tots" holiday gift giving for families in need.
CASA: Community Action for Safe Alternatives
Awarded $10,000 in rapid-response funds to increase outreach to youth for mental health support at the onset of COVID-19.
CASA strives to improve the quality of life for all Winthrop residents and provide a safer community for children and youth by identifhing and providing prevention resources. CASA educates familiar and individuals about the effects of substance abuse as a complex issue and assists them in creating healthier environments.
WINTHROP PUBLIC LIBRARY
Awarded $3,500 during the onset of COVID-19 to purchase software that allows for virtual public programming in lieu of the library's closure.
The Winthrop Public Library celebrates its 125th Anniversary in 2024!
MI AMORE
Awarded $10,000 at the onset of COVID-19, to expand emergency food resources for vulnerable Winthrop residents. Awarded $1,000 during COVID-19 for emergency shelter.
Mi-Amore is a veteran led, 501c3 project that provides food resources, including recovered edible food, to the town's elderly, single and struggling families, and those recovering from addiction. Mi-Amore collaborates with public school system, community leaders, and faith institutions of Winthrop to identify and support at-risk populations, with an all-volunteer community and Board that delivers meals, fresh fruit, vegetables and bread to support residents in need.
FOR KIDS ONLY - WINTHROP
Awarded $10,000 to allow FKO to modify its operations and activities per the state's Covid-19 re-opening guidelines and provide full-day summer programming for 75 Winthrop children.
FKO-Winthrop is a nonprofit offering school-age youth out-of-school time enrichment and social-emotional learning opportunities that help them learn, grow and thrive.
COTTAGE PARK YACHT CLUB
Received a $5,000 grant to boost the promotion of the 2021 Snipe International Racing Association's Western Hemisphere and Orient Championship Regatta, offering Winthrop a platform to shine. The grant was utilized to support various expenses including race management, event celebrations, media center arrangements, hospitality, and costs linked to international participants and officials.
POINT SHIRLEY ASSOCIATION
Awarded $3,600 to support emergency staging services and revenue loss due to COVID-19 during the onset of the pandemic.
WINTHROP HIGH SCHOOL
Awarded $2,500 to support alternative 2020 senior graduation events in light of COVID-19 preventing the annual celebratory graduation ceremony.
WINTHROP MIDDLE SCHOOL
Awarded $3,800 to provide subsidized books to WMS students during COVID-19 to enhance summer reading and future summer programs.
URGENT AID FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
In the initial stages of the COVID-19 crisis, dozens of small businesses in Winthrop were at risk of closing their doors. The Trustees provided $750 vouchers to help over 25 local establishments navigate the challenging times. The vouchers, distributed as gift certificates, were distributed by a local nonprofit to families and individuals in need, who them purchased items from the establishments, including groceries, prepared food, and more.
The grant application is open and submissions are being accepted on a rolling basis.
We encourage those seeking grant funding to carefully review the guidelines and apply.
The Winthrop Foundation is a not for profit organization recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
A copy the Foundation’s organizational documents, Community Mitigation Agreement and Bylaws are posted on this website. They also may be requested by email or phone.
The Winthrop Foundation is located in Winthrop, Massachusetts
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