The Metrowest Women's Fund Thanks the Cummings Foundation for Grant Award

The Metrowest Women’s Fund is deeply grateful to the Cummings Foundation for its generous $25,000 Cummings grant, subject to annual renewal up to a maximum of $75,000 over three years. This transformational investment will help remove barriers to education for women and girls from low incomes, amplify the critical and unique needs of girls including their mental health, and promote safety from violence.

“We are honored to receive this meaningful support from the Cummings Foundation,” said Rachel Sagan, Co-Founder and Co-Director. “This grant will strengthen our ability to identify and meet the challenges faced by women and girls in our community.”  “We are especially thankful for the confidence the Cummings Foundation has placed in our mission,” added Sagan. “Their support allows us to plan with stability and focus on delivering results.”

The Metrowest Women’s Fund invests in women and girls through community building, education, and grant making. Since its inception in 2019, the MWF has awarded $794,000 in grants to nonprofits providing critical services for women and girls in Metrowest Massachusetts.

The Cummings Foundation annual grant program supports Massachusetts nonprofits that are based in and primarily serve Middlesex, Essex, and Suffolk counties, as well as Brookline, Dedham, Milton, Needham, Quincy, and Wellesley. 

Through this place-based initiative, Cummings Foundation reinvests in the areas where it owns commercial real estate. Its buildings are all managed at no cost to the Foundation by its affiliate, Cummings Properties, a Woburn-based commercial developer that leases and manages 11 million square feet of debt-free space. All rental profits support the Foundation.

Since its founding, Cummings Foundation has awarded more than $650 million to Greater Boston nonprofits. The complete list of this year’s grant recipients, along with additional information about the Foundation and its grant programs, is available at CummingsFoundation.org. 

A Special Match: Support Single Mother Students

Double Your Gift - Make a Difference

A single financial emergency can derail the educational pursuits of single mother students. We created the Single Mother Student Emergency Fund in 2021 to support women at risk of leaving school because of a serious financial burden. The fund provides crucial aid for non-tuition-related emergencies such as rent, childcare, transportation and more.

Double Your Gift!

We launch the campaign this year with deep appreciation toa generous supporter who will match your gift, dollar for dollar, up to $30,000 in support of the fund by June 30, 2026.

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Your gift does twice as much to help hard-working single moms and makes a tremendous difference in their families' lives. 

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"As a single mother of a child with a medical condition, financial challenges often create stress and obstacles while balancing school, caregiving, and daily life. This support eases my financial burden, allowing me to focus more fully on my studies. It also helps me cover essential costs, such as transportation and supplies, which directly impact my success as a student. Most importantly, it gives me peace of mind knowing I can stay on track to achieve my goal of becoming a nurse, benefiting others in the future.”

39-year-old single mom student with a 10 and 13-year-old. She is a full-time Nursing student.

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These moms need our help, and we need you, especially now when your gift goes twice as far. Let’s come together as a community, helping vulnerable single moms get the support they need and deserve.

Thank You for Your Generosity

• Send a check to:

              Metrowest Women's Fund

               PO Box 192

               Weston, MA 02493

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• Donate a legacy gift in your will

Honoring Local Leaders

The Metrowest Women's Fund is pleased to celebrate Women’s History Month by honoring local leaders whose work advances gender equity in our community. Scroll through the gallery below to see the 2026 honorees.

Samantha Huynh is a staff attorney with the Domestic Violence Project at Metrowest Legal Services, a non-profit law firm committed to protecting the rights and improving the lives of low income, disabled and elderly people throughout Metrowest.

Audrey Morrissey is the Executive Director of My Life My Choice, an organization providing comprehensive, survivor-led, and evidence-based programs and training to end the commercial sexual exploitation of children.

Deepali Gulati is the Executive Director of Saheli. Saheli offers many cultural and language-specific services to South Asian and Arab domestic violence survivors and their children.

Diahanne Lucas is a dedicated and talented leadership volunteer here at the Metrowest Women's Fund. Her long-standing support has made a difference in the lives of Metrowest women and girls.