Posts by Joseph Spinazzola
Ukrainian-Born Pianist Receives Support from the Foundation Trust
Liana Paniyeva, a classical pianist originally from Ukraine, recently connected with the Foundation Trust. Liana is a 2022 recipient of Foundation Trust Emergency Medical Support, a small gift intended to lessen the burden of unexpected medical procedures. Our interview for this article took place shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine began; Liana’s family, including…
Read MoreCelebrating the 2021 Foundation Trust Emerging Artist
2021 Emerging Artist Giselle Bonilla at her show (Photo by Tara Vocino) The Foundation Trust recently hosted a gallery show to celebrate the work of the second Foundation Trust Emerging Artist Fellowship at Follow Your Art Community Studios in Melrose, MA. Giselle Bonilla with Foundation Trust Executive Director Dr. Joseph Spinazzola (Photo by Tara…
Read MoreFour Students Receive Foundation Trust Regional Parochial Scholarships
The Foundation Trust is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Regional Parochial School Scholarships. This is the fourth year the Foundation Trust has provided scholarships to offset tuition costs for parochial school students facing financial need and family adversity. The trustees of the Foundation Trust established this scholarship to mitigate the financial…
Read MoreFoundation Trust Spotlight: Revere Community School
The Foundation Trust Spotlight showcases our staff and partners and highlights the important work they are doing to advance resources and services in our programming areas of focus. In this installment, we are excited to share details about our grantee, the Revere Community School. The Foundation Trust’s Connection to Revere The Foundation Trust’s connection to…
Read MoreFoundation Trust Spotlight: Rehearsal for Life
The Foundation Trust Spotlight showcases our staff and partners and highlights the important work they are doing to advance resources and services in our programming areas of focus. In this installment, we are excited to share details about our partnership with 2020-21 grant recipient Rehearsal for Life. A major element of our foundation’s annual calendar…
Read MoreFoundation Trust Spotlight: Chelsea Community Connections
The Foundation Trust Spotlight showcases our staff and partners and highlights the important work they are doing to advance resources and services in our programming areas of focus. Chelsea, MA a Priority Community for the Foundation Trust Chelsea was selected by the trustees of the Foundation Trust as one of our priority communities for…
Read MoreFoundation Trust in the News
This post is part of a series where we will periodically share news from our partners and grantees, as well as local media. Below please find links to articles featuring activities of the Foundation Trust in recent months. ~ Over the last few months, the Foundation Trust has been pleased to be a part of…
Read MoreFoundation Trust Announces 2020 Award Recipients
As we look forward to our next grant cycle, the Foundation Trust is pleased to share an overview of its charitable giving and other activities in 2020. During the past year, we awarded more than 20 grants, small gifts and scholarships to New England nonprofits, city-run programs, individuals, and national organizations, including participation in local…
Read More2021 Foundation Trust Grant Cycle Announced
The Foundation Trust is pleased to announce that its 2021 grant cycle is now open to nonprofit organizations and city-run public benefit programs in the communities of Chelsea, Everett, Malden, and Salem, MA. Click the image for a printer-friendly overview Several types of support are offered by the Foundation Trust, including partnership grants, event-specific small…
Read MoreVideo Resource: Foundation Trust Joins Council on Aging Partners to Support Seniors in Isolation
The Foundation Trust recently joined partners from the Amesbury Council on Aging and the Melrose Council on Aging to produce a video resource with Melrose MA Television to support seniors in isolation. The video expands upon the resource guide for seniors created by the Foundation Trust in 2020. “The effects of extended isolation on seniors…
Read MoreFoundation Trust in the News – Fall 2020
This post is part of a series where we will periodically share news from our partners and grantees, as well as local media. Below please find links to articles featuring activities of the Foundation Trust in recent months. ~ The COVID-19 pandemic changed the landscape of programs the Foundation Trust typically supports during the summer…
Read MoreFoundation Trust Emerging Artist Fellowship Applications Due October 25
The Foundation Trust is excited to share that applications are currently being accepted for the Foundation Trust 2021 Emerging Artist Fellowship Award at Follow Your Art Community Studios in Melrose, MA. Through this fellowship, The Foundation Trust seeks to advance inclusivity in the arts across cultural, neurological, and gender identities. The fellowship supports a…
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