Cedar Wood Foundation

Building Bridges Through Music is dedicated to fostering academic excellence through music education with innovative programs like the After School Program and Summer S.M.A.R.T. Program. These initiatives engage children ages 5-14 in a creative blend of music and STREAM activities, promoting both learning and fun. With a commitment to inclusivity, the organization seeks to unite diverse communities through the power of music, supported by generous grants from foundations such as the Cummings Foundation. Their focused efforts aim to mitigate summer learning loss and enrich the educational experience for every child involved. Generated from the website

Mercy Center was established in 1960 by the Sisters of Mercy and Catholic Charities as a school for children with disabilities. The center is located in Worchester, Mass. It provides comprehensive educational and employment training opportunities for students with developmental disabilities, mental disabilities, sensory impairments, and physical challenges combined with attention, communication, motor, medical and behavioral involvement. Its programs are designed to maximize a student's independence with a goal of full participation. The center operates full-day sessions during regular school days. It offers various vocational services to more than 50 individuals with developmental disabilities. The services are provided primarily at the individual's place of employment or at supervised work sites within the community. The center also offers services to individuals who are medically fragile or are experiencing other significant issues that limit their ability to be engaged in full-day work activities.

The Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI), based at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, is a state agency dedicated to promoting the reduction of toxic substances through research and education. The institute offers a range of services, including the CleanerSolutions online tool, which assists users in finding safer cleaning products and replacing hazardous solvents. TURI's Cleaning Laboratory provides support for businesses and individuals seeking to improve their cleaning processes while minimizing environmental impact. The institute emphasizes safety evaluations and facilitates connections with vendors to encourage the use of safer chemicals in various applications. Generated from the website