Posts by John Collins
Fall Newsletter: Liza Manchester, Program Director
Late in July, I joined the staff at the Mary Lyon Foundation. The team had just moved into a new office space at Mohawk Trail Regional School the week before, yet they were ready to welcome me with open arms — and put me to work right away! During my first week, I had the…
Read MoreFall Newsletter: Sarah Burrell, Development Associate
Summer at the Mary Lyon Foundation has been anything but sleepy! While students enjoyed their break and teachers recharged their batteries, we seized the moment to play musical chairs with our office space. In true small-but-mighty team fashion, we packed up our entire operation and migrated to a bigger, and more well suited classroom space…
Read MoreLetter from The Chief Executive Officer: Summer 2025
I am thrilled to announce that we have met our $5,000,000 campaign goal! When I arrived at the Foundation in January of 2021, school was remote, and we were still wearing masks. Just like the seasons, so much has changed in the last four and a half years. Our programs have grown, we’ve helped more…
Read MoreOn the Road to Better Health: Community Health Center of Franklin County’s Mobile Health Vehicle Brings Care to West County
In a region where scenic hills and winding back roads often mean long drives to the nearest clinic, access to healthcare can feel out of reach for many West County residents. But that’s starting to change. This year, the Community Health Center of Franklin County (CHCFC) officially launched its new Mobile Health Vehicle—a fully equipped…
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