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Press Release Contact:
Jan Singer, Executive Director
Watertown Community Foundation
jan.singer@watertownfoundation.org
July 10, 2020
For Immediate Release
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WATERTOWN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES GRANT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO
WATERTOWN RECREATION DEPARTMENT'S 2020 SUMMER PARKS ADVENTURE PROGRAM
July 10, 2020 (Watertown, MA) —
The Watertown Community Foundation's (WCF) Community Resilience Fund, created to
respond to the impacts of the COVID-19 emergency and similar crises, has announced
a $10,000 grant to the Watertown Recreation Department. The fund is for scholarships for
families in need who want to participate in the summer 2020 program.
"WCF is committed to ensuring every Watertown child that wants one has a camp experience
this summer." said WCF co -president Darshna Varia. " As there were no planned camps for kids
in Watertown for this summer, the foundation discussed trying to help the town find a way to
give some relief to families and get some outdoor activity for children. With the Recreation
Department's announcement of the Parks Adventure Program, we found a perfect
partnership."
"It's been a long tough spring and now there may be a little relief for families during the
summer mornings." added Peter Centola, Director of Watertown Recreation. Any family in
need of financial assistance can contact PCentola@watertown-ma.gov.
Online registration here.
Through years of partnering with programs and organizations, WCF is able to deploy resources
quickly and efficiently to those in need. We remain committed to serving the needs of our
community in these unprecedented times, and we hope you will join us if you can.
Donations may be made:
By check:
Watertown Community Foundation -
Community Resilience Fund
Watertown Community Foundation
P.O. Box 334 Watertown, MA 02472
P.O. Box 334
Watertown, MA 02471
Online at
http://www.watertownfoundation.org/
The Watertown Community Foundation, a public, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, works to
build and sustain a vibrant, close-knit community in Watertown — now, and for future
generations. To accomplish this, WCF raises funds from individuals, families, businesses, and
foundations; awards grants to nonprofits and community projects; and builds networks of
donors, grantees, program participants, and stakeholders.
WCF Board of Directors
David Siegel and Darshna Varia, Co -Presidents; Robert Airasian; Albrik Avanessian; Emily
Barclay; Jennifer Davis; Eleanor Donato; William B. Ford; Ashley Morris; Mary Ann Mulligan;
Antonia O'Hara; Anthony Paolillo; Maria Panaggio-Phillips; Christine Parker; Lora Sabin; Robert
Shay; Curtis Teixeira; Elaina Themistos; Lauren Coughlin Unsworth; and Kathryn White.
Watertown Community Foundation
P.O. Box 334 Watertown, MA 02472
WATERTOWN RECREATION PROGRAM
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2020
149 Main St. • Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: (617) 972-6494 • Fax: (617) 926-6129
www.recreation.watertown-ma.gov • recreation@watertown-ma.gov
The Watertown Recreation Department through a generous donation from the Watertown Community
Foundation's Community Resilience Fund is offering scholarships for families whose children would like to
attend the Parks Adventure Program and who have a demonstrated and documented need for financial
assistance including COVID -19 related financial losses.
This scholarship is available for Watertown residents only. Applications are due by July 17, 2020.
Please answer the following questions and your reasons for the need to receive financial assistance. All
appropriate documentation must be accompanied with this application in order to be considered for a
scholarship.
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Does your family receive benefits from social security disability office? Yes No
Does your family receive benefits from the Department of Transitional Assistance? Yes No
Does your family receive or is eligible for the free or reduced lunch program? Yes No
Has your family had COVID-19 related income loss Yes No
Please include a brief statement explaining why your family should receive this scholarship.
(A separate typed document would be appreciated).
Scholarship deadline is July 17, 2020.
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INFORMATION: Include only those children who plan to attend this program this year.
Child's Name: Grade (Fall '20): Age: DOB: Gender:
(2) Child's Name: Grade (Fall '20): Age: DOB: Gender:
(3) Child's Name: Grade (Fall '20): Age: DOB: Gender:
Address: Town, Zip:
Mother's Name
Phone: E -Mail:
Father's Name:
Phone: E -Mail:
Please return this form, including all documentation to Peter Centola, Director of Recreation,
149 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472. Questions, comments and concerns can be directed at 617-972-
6494 or pcentola@watertown-ma.gov
I certify that all the information included in this scholarship application is true and accurate.
Parent/Guardian Printed Name:
Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: