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The Maynard Community Chest
The Maynard Community Chest is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that strengthens our community by supporting local charitable agencies that provide a broad range of essential human services to people who live or work in Maynard, Massachusetts. The Community Chest supports 13 organizations and provides many kinds of services to Maynard residents of all ages, abilities and types of need. Local community volunteers keep fundraising and operating costs low. The Community Chest has no paid staff. The Community Chest is independently audited each year and requires a thorough financial disclosure from all agencies. As long as you live or work in Maynard, MA, you are eligible to receive the services provided by our Member Agencies.
Contribute
Give back, lift up—donate to the Community Chest!
The operation of the Community Chest starts with your contributions. By contributing to the Maynard Community Chest, you join the ranks of devoted Maynard citizens interested in helping their community thrive. There are many ways to contribute, select an option that’s most convenient for you.
Contribute Online
Maynard Community Chest has partnered with Network for Good to provide its service for donating with a credit card or through Pay Pal. You can give one-time or set up monthly recurring donations and you have the option of donating in honor or in memory of someone. Network for Good securely handles your personal and credit card information using the same standard security as online shopping.
There is a 4.75% processing fee for credit card or Pay Pal donations, however, which you can either choose to pay yourself or it will be deducted from your total donation. You will receive an automated tax receipt from Network for Good and the Maynard Community Chest will also acknowledge each credit card/Pay Pal donation.
It’s fast and simple, for both you and us! Get your credit card ready and donate now.
If you would like even more information on how Network for Good works with the Maynard Community Chest, read Network for Good's Frequently Asked Questions page for donors.
Contribute By Check
Send this year’s annual contribution via check to:
Maynard Community Chest
P.O. Box 369
Maynard, MA 01754
Make a meaningful gift in honor or in memory of someone special and support your local community at the same time. The Maynard Community Chest will send letters for donations made in honor or in memory of family, friends, neighbors or colleagues. We will send an acknowledgment letter to the person or people you are honoring (amount held confidential) and will send you a receipt for your tax records.
Contribute By Payroll Deduction
If you would like further information about donating by payroll deduction, please email us.
Contribute by Stock Donation
If you would like further information about donating stock shares, please email us.
Pledge via Email
You can make a pledge that you pay once, twice, or four times a year. We will send you a reminder. Pledge by sending us an e-mail of your contribution today.
For Town of Maynard Employees
If you would like further information about donating as a town employee, please email us.
Ways to Contribute
Agencies
Resources
Hard Workers
Funding Request
Funding Hope, Fueling Change – Together, We Make an Impact!
The Maynard Community Chest allocates funds to local non-profit human service organizations on a once-a-year basis and does not fund one-time requests. If you have a particular funding need and don’t know where to go, e-mail us and we will be glad to help you get the information you need or at least put you in touch with someone who can help you directly
Non-profit organizations eligible for funding from the Maynard Community Chest must:
- Align with our mission, “The all-volunteer Maynard Community Chest, Inc., strengthens our community by supporting local nonprofit organizations that provide essential human services to people who live or work in Maynard, Massachusetts”.
- Be a 501 c 3 non-profit organization.
- Have a stated policy of non-discrimination in regard to all persons, irrespective of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual preference, age, disability or veterans’ status, and compliance with all requirements of law and regulations with respect to the provision of services.
Key Upcoming Dates for Prospective Grantees
To become a supported organization of the Maynard Community Chest, please submit a formal request, including proof of eligibility requirements, by November 30th before the funding cycle begins in January.
Funding Applications are sent out in February and must be completed by April 17th. If applicable, one representative of each supported organization may be required to attend an Annual Meeting in March of the year after the organization has received funding.
The Allocation Committee reviews Funding Applications in April and May and checks are mailed out in June. Please note that in our evaluation, we prioritize the following criteria:
Volunteer Opportunities
Contact
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Address
P.O. Box 369
Maynard, MA 01754