Natick Service Council is pleased to announce the launch of our Corporate Food Pantry of the Month Sponsorship Program.   Our inaugural Pantry sponsor is one of Natick’s most cherished landmarks, Tilly & Salvy’s Bacon Street Farm.  During the month of June – and with Tilly’s generous support of our Bounce for Better Health program – 260 NSC client families will receive fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and lean meats!  

Wait!……..that’s not all!  Bacon Street Farm is also offering "Tilly’s T-shirts" - with all proceeds supporting NSC's mission. 

Many thanks to Rick Ciccarelli!  NSC and our great Home of Champions is fortunate to have your support!

We are sincerely grateful to the hundreds of community members who contribute their financial support, time, and efforts in support of NSC's mission of helping Natick's most vulnerable residents.

Please remember to join us by renewing or starting your membership today.  Just click on the red "DONATE NOW" button, or mail your check to: Natick Service Council, 2 Webster Street, Natick, MA 01760.

CLICK LINK FOR NSC NEWSLETTER & MEMBERSHIP APPEAL

The Living Well Project is designed for adult Natick residents who experience behavioral health and/or substance abuse challenges.  NSC Case Managers provide behavioral health & substance abuse screening services to clients referred through collaboration with Natick’s public, private and civic organizations.  For direct behavioral health and substance abuse counseling, programming, and services, NSC Case Manages refers clients to our Living Well Project partner, the South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC).

NSC is honored to be part of this community wide effort to address a gap in behavioral health programming in Natick and we’re grateful to MetroWest Health Foundation for their continued support of this and many other NSC health & wellness programs offered to Natick residents.

The Living Well Series:  led by local healthcare leaders, the Living Well Series offers six free information sessions on living well in your 50's and beyond.  Session topics include:  Medication Mistakes and Misuse; Substance Use and Harm Reduction; Loss and Anxiety; Depression and Suicide; and Caring for Yourself and Others.

CLICK HERE to learn more about The Living Well Series.

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Each year, Comcast brings together their employees, friends, neighbors and community members to make positive impacts in neighborhoods across the country. 

This year, the Town of Natick was chosen as a recipient of “Comcast Cares Day”.  The Town Common, Town Hall, and Police Station will all be cleaned up, mulch will be spread, and weeds pruned – all to benefit our great Home of Champions. 

But that’s not all! 

The Natick Service Council will also receive a financial contribution based on the number of Natick residents who help out during this fabulous town wide effort!

So “Rally the Troops” and come on down to the Town Common.....for an hour, two hours, or even four hours......and help clean one of our most cherished landmarks while also supporting the mission of the Natick Service Council.  No skills necessary! 

Please join the Natick Service Council in thanking Comcast for caring about our great town and the cherished assets we all share and enjoy!

All donations will be matched (up to 100%) through

THE FEINSTEIN CHALLENGE!

Please Note: The Feinstein Challenge continues through April 30, 2012.

To qualify for matching funds, please note “Feinstein Challenge” on your food donation, cash, check, and/or pledge donations!

The program, designed for young adults (18-22) with significant physical and cognitive challenges, is designed to motivate and challenge young adults, while developing lifelong skills and strategies.  The primary areas of focus include: independent living skills, vocational education, training and placement, and community awareness & access.

The Natick Service Council is proud to partner with Judy D’Antonio and the Natick Public Schools on this terrific program!

Corporate & Civic Donations to the Smile in Every Seat campaign makes it possible to provide complementory seats to NSC clients at most performances.

Special thanks goes out to TCAN for partnering with NSC on the program and to following campaign funders:

Tilly & Salvy's Bacon Street Farm

The Rotary Club of Natick

Berklee College of Music

Bose Corporation

Natick, Mass:  January 24, 2012 – The Natick Service Council (NSC), a Natick non-profit organization dedicated to providing basic needs for food, housing, and access to health care, is pleased to announce The Living Well Project, a behavioral health & substance abuse program funded by The MetroWest Health Foundation. 

The Living Well Project is designed for adult Natick residents who experience behavioral health and/or substance abuse challenges.  NSC Case Managers provide behavioral health & substance abuse screening services to clients referred through collaboration with Natick’s public, private and civic organizations.  For direct behavioral health and substance abuse counseling, programming, and services, NSC Case Manages refers clients to our Living Well Project partner, the South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC).

NSC is honored to be part of this community wide effort to address a gap in behavioral health programming in Natick and we’re grateful to MetroWest Health Foundation for their continued support of this and many other NSC health & wellness programs offered to Natick residents.

Customers (donors) purchased a charity box for $10.00 and proceeds of the sale will be divided amongst local Food Banks.  NSC clients continue to receive boxes that include Stop & Shop Squeeze Grape Jelly, Instant Oatmeal, Sliced Peaches, Pasta Sauce, Pasta, Shop Mac and Cheese, Diced Tomatoes, and Black Beans.

Stop & Shop is a huge supporter of NSC and we thank them for their continued generosity in support of our clients!

Leonard Morse Grants Panel of the MetroWest Health Foundation:  awarded NSC a $25,000 grant for NSC’s proposed “Living Well Project”.  The Living Well Project builds upon NSC’s existing Behavioral Health Screening & Intervention program and focuses on behavioral health concerns of older adults in Natick. 

Boston Scientific Foundation:  a $20,000 grant was awarded to support NSC’s Case Management Program.  NSC’s case management program provides direct (and advocates) human & social services programs 600+ Natick families.

Trustees of Foundation for MetroWest: a $5,000 grant was awarded to NSC in support of our Case Management Program.  The award further supports NSC’s Case Management program and direct Human Services Programs offered to our clients.

Brack Family Fund of the Foundation for MetroWest:  a $5,000 grant was awarded to NSC in support of our 50 year mission of serving less fortunate citizens of Natick.  The award helps support NSC programs, specifically our housing, utilities, and home heating programs.

Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation:  The Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation awarded NSC a $10,000 grant to support NSC's Food Pantry operations.  We're grateful to be the recipient of such a generous donation from an organization that generously supports NSC in many ways.  The grant award supports hundreds of Natick Families in need of supplemental fruits, vegetables, dairy and lean meats.  Thank you Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation!

Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation, Middlesex Savings Bank, & Mass Bankers Association:  The Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation nominated NSC to the Mass Bankers Association (MBA) and was awarded a $1,500 grant to support our Food Pantry programs.  Both Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation and Middlesex Bank matched MBA’s gift ($1,500), resulting in a total award of $4,500.  A special thanks goes out to Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation’s Dana Neshe, Paul Totino, and Arnold Zaltas for nominating NSC for these awards!

NSC thanks all of these great Foundations and Local businesses for their ongoing support of our 50 year mission of serving under-privileged citizens of Natick!