FELS pie ordering deadline extended
The FELS Thanksgiving Pie order deadline has been extended through midnight on Sunday, Nov. 11. Online orders will be accepted for pies for pickup, as a gift for Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School teachers/staff, or donation—go to www.FELSGrant.org. Pecan, pumpkin, apple and chocolate pies will be available for pickup on Tuesday, Nov. 20 in Lincoln or Sudbury. FELS will also deliver gifts of pies to teachers and staff at L-S and will gratefully accept donations of pies for the L-S Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Luncheon, food pantries in Lincoln or Sudbury, or Lincoln or Sudbury fire and/or police.
COA seeks donations for holiday gift baskets
During the holidays, Lincoln Council on Aging staff visit homebound, frail, and needy seniors to deliver baskets full of basic necessities. They are collecting new, unopened, unscented, full-sized items to fill the baskets: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, tissues, paper towels, toilet paper, lip balm, deodorant, disposable razors, shaving cream, kitchen sponges, trash bags, laundry soap, socks, coffee and tea, postage stamps, and pharmacy gift cards. Questions? Call Abigail at 781-259-8811. Please bring your donations to the Council on Aging in Bemis Hall by December 7.
Youth in Philanthropy accepting applications
For eighth-graders and high school students interested in making an impact in their community and becoming a civic leader, the Foundation for MetroWest is currently accepting applications for their Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) program. Lincoln School eighth-graders and high school students who live or learn in MetroWest communities are eligible; meetings take place from January to May (dates, times, and locations vary by program). The Lincoln School program meets Mondays and Fridays from 2:20–2:50 p.m. starting Monday, Dec. 3. High school program details and applications are available online at www.yipmetrowest.org/students and are due by Friday, Dec. 7.
YIP helps participants become engaged and informed civic leaders in our community by teaching the importance of philanthropy and the needs that exist in our backyard. YIP also helps local youth develop valuable 21st-century skills including critical thinking, understanding budgets, public speaking, reaching consensus, and case-making. Ultimately, the group of 20 students work together to evaluate grant applications and distribute funds to worthy nonprofits working to serve youth in our communities.
Since launching in 1997, the Foundation for MetroWest’s Youth in Philanthropy program (one of the largest youth philanthropy education programs in the country) has educated over 1,250 students who have granted over $1.1 million to over 200 MetroWest youth development organizations. For more information, visit www.yipmetrowest.org.