Woburn Council of Social Concern Inc

We are thrilled to share that the 16th Annual Don Manzelli Telethon was a huge success! Thanks to our amazing community, we surpassed our goal of $22,000 and raised an incredible $25,500 to support our mission. A heartfelt thank you to Woburn Public Media Center for their outstanding work producing this event—it wouldn’t be possible without you! And a big shoutout to our fantastic hosts for keeping the energy high all afternoon. We are so grateful for the generosity and support of our community. Together, we make a difference!

This year’s Thanksgiving Basket Drive was nothing short of amazing. Here’s a look at what we accomplished together: ?? 374 baskets were donated by generous individuals and companies. ?? We supplied 89 baskets for Enka in Winchester, which they delivered to local residents. ?? 46 baskets were delivered to residents in Woburn. ?? And on Tuesday, we distributed approximately 325 baskets and the same amount of turkeys to families in need. A massive thank you to everyone who donated or volunteered—you made this possible! Special thanks to our incredible Food Pantry Director, Paula Matthews, for orchestrating this event and ensuring so many families had food on their tables for the holidays. Here’s to starting the holiday season with kindness and community spirit! ?? #ThanksgivingDrive #CommunityLove #Grateful #GivingBack

We had an amazing time at Everett Bank’s event on Tuesday evening! We’re honored to be one of four Woburn-based nonprofits awarded a $2,500 grant, which will go toward our Food Pantry—already providing over 265,000 meals to families in need in our community. This grant will be a huge help in continuing our mission! Thank you to Everett Co-operative Bank for their support and for bringing our community together. Also receiving grants were our friends SCI Social Capital Inc., Connor's Kindness Project, and the Tanner Ta Ta Foundation —congrats to all!

We just wrapped up our 18th Annual Golf Tournament in memory of Philip J. Casey, and what an amazing day it was on the green! This year, we had a blast with the addition of our Golf Ball Cannon, adding some extra fun to the competition. Thanks to our generous supporters, we raised $20,000! These funds will go directly towards continuing the important work we do here in the community. Grateful for everyone who helped make this event a success!

Only 16 days left until our 18th Annual Golf Tournament! ?? Don't miss out—get your tickets now! This year, we’re thrilled to introduce our new Golf Ball Cannon! It's going to be a blast—see you there! Get your tickets here: https://birdease.com/28599 #GolfForGood #TeeOffForACause

On International Day of Charity, we're reminded that every day is an opportunity to make a difference. Whether it's your time, food, or funds, every act of kindness counts. Learn how you can help at www.socialconcern.org. #Charity #MakeADifference #GiveBack

We are deeply honored and grateful to be awarded $500,000 in capital funding! This generous support will allow us to renovate our facilities and continue providing essential early education. Thank you, Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care for investing in the future of our community!

Happy Labor Day! Today we celebrate the hard work and dedication of everyone who contributes to our community. Take a moment to relax, recharge, and enjoy the day—you've earned it! #LaborDay #CommunityStrong #HardWorkPaysOff

Big shoutout to Will, a young community hero, who turned a weekend lemonade stand into a force for good! Not only did he support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, but he also raised money for local Woburn charities, including Council of Social Concern. Will proves that no matter your age, you're never too young (or too old) to make a difference in your community. Thank you, Will, for your inspiring generosity! #CommunityHero #YoungLeader #MakingADifference #SupportLocal #WoburnCares #GiveBack #Inspiration #CouncilOfSocialConcern #StJude #LemonadeStand #KidsHelpingKids #CommunityLove

We're back with our Backpack Program! Last year, we distributed approximately 1,200 backpacks, helping to nourish minds and support academic success. To keep this vital program going, we need your help! We're accepting donations at our Food Pantry located at 2 Merrimac Street, Woburn, MA. Let’s work together to keep our kids full and ready to learn! For more ways to help, reach out to Paula Matthews at [email protected]. ?? #CommunitySupport #NourishToFlourish #BackpackProgram